Patterson Dental / Dolphin Imaging · Imaging
Dolphin Imaging Build and 3D module to confirm: features, system requirements & setup
Dental and craniofacial image management with optional advanced 3D visualisation.
Guide updated · Independent software support
Available for authorised installation and setup; licence and build compatibility to be confirmed
What is Dolphin Imaging used for?
Dental and craniofacial image management with optional advanced 3D visualisation. Orthodontists and dental specialists working with imaging, analysis and patient presentations.
Confirm scanner datasets, database deployment and current workstation requirements.
Dolphin Imaging features and edition differences
- Visualise CBCT, CT and other supported craniofacial datasets with Dolphin 3D.
- 3D tools include airway views, measurements and volume superimposition.
Build a workflow around imaging records, patient reports and licensed analysis tools.
Licensed modules and packages
Dolphin 3D, cephalometric tracing and study-model modules require the appropriate licensed configuration.
Dolphin Imaging hardware and system requirements
The exact Dolphin Imaging release and licensed modules need a supplier-confirmed workstation specification.
| Component | Minimum or required check | Recommendation or preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system / CPU | Confirm supported OS build and CPU architecture | Request the release-specific workstation table |
| RAM / GPU | No current numeric minimum verified in this guide | Confirm memory, VRAM and graphics API for the intended workflow |
| Storage | Installer size is separate from project capacity | Allow room for case files, exports and a tested backup |
| Connected equipment | Confirm scanner datasets, database deployment and current workstation requirements. | Confirm model, drivers and licensed interfaces before installation |
Do not buy a workstation from a generic CAD/CAM specification alone. Older manuals or another product in the same family may not apply to this edition.
Manufacturer requirements can change. Minimum specifications are not a performance guarantee for large cases, multiple applications or connected equipment. SSD storage and a tested backup are our preparation advice unless stated in the manufacturer guidance.
Compare requirements across the software cataloguePrepare for Dolphin Imaging installation
Confirm the Dolphin release, 2D/3D modules, CBCT import and patient-record database; request the current vendor workstation table for that build.
- Record your exact release, licensed modules and intended workflow.
- Share your OS build, CPU, RAM, GPU/VRAM and free disk space for a workstation check.
- Installation and setup service only. A valid manufacturer-authorised licence and the selected module entitlements are required; software licences, subscriptions and usage charges are purchased separately.
- Back up case files, settings and libraries; agree a recovery plan before an upgrade.
- Confirm import/export and connected-equipment tests with a representative case before production.
Service price and licence costs
View the current consultation and installation fee in the service panel. Manufacturer licences, subscriptions, export credits, and optional modules are separate unless explicitly included in your confirmed quotation. The service fee is per workstation; scope is agreed before work starts.
Dolphin Imaging questions
Can I use Dolphin Imaging on my current laptop or Mac?
Confirm the supported OS and workstation for your exact Dolphin Imaging edition before choosing a laptop or Mac. Compare your hardware with the table above.
What should I check before connecting Dolphin Imaging to my workflow?
Confirm the Dolphin release, 2D/3D modules, CBCT import and patient-record database; request the current vendor workstation table for that build.
Does the service include a Dolphin Imaging licence?
Manufacturer licences, subscriptions, export credits, and optional modules are separate unless explicitly included in your confirmed quotation. Installation and setup service only. A valid manufacturer-authorised licence and the selected module entitlements are required; software licences, subscriptions and usage charges are purchased separately.
Official Dolphin Imaging resources and manufacturer sources
Use current manufacturer documentation and your authorised supplier to confirm release requirements and entitlements.
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