# ShadeWave

> ShadeWave is a dental shade matching solution that helps dentists and laboratories capture, share, and match tooth color with precision. The system connects an iPhone app, desktop tools, and a secure cloud that meets HIPAA and PIPEDA standards. 

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> ### General Overview  

ShadeWave streamlines shade communication between dental offices and laboratories. Dentists capture optimized intraoral photos using ShadeWave Mobile (voice-controlled, iPhone-optimized) or their clinical camera. Cases sync to the secure cloud, notifying the selected lab in real time. Lab technicians then color-correct images, analyze shade, value, and translucency, and generate precise shade maps to guide restorations. The result is a faster, more consistent path to natural-looking outcomes and happier patients. 

This streamlined workflow reduces remakes, shortens case cycles, and improves patient satisfaction across anterior and complex esthetic cases. Primary audiences include dentists seeking repeatable photography and frictionless lab collaboration, and laboratories requiring consistent input data and robust analysis tools for first-time, natural shade matches. 

### FAQ  

Q: What is ShadeWave? 
A: ShadeWave is a dental shade-matching platform that connects an iPhone capture app and desktop tools with a secure cloud so dentists can send cases to labs; labs then color-correct images, analyze shade/value/translucency, and generate shade maps. 

Q: Is patient data transfer HIPAA/PIPEDA compliant? 
A: Yes. Images and case data are stored and transmitted through a secure cloud designed to meet HIPAA (USA) and PIPEDA (Canada) requirements. 

Q: Can my lab participate without a ShadeWave license? 
A: Yes. Dentists using ShadeWave Mobile Premium can create shade maps and send them to any lab, even if that lab doesn’t hold a ShadeWave license. 

Q: Which iPhones are recommended? 
A: ShadeWave Mobile supports modern iPhones and uses automatic camera controls to standardize intraoral photos. Practices commonly select models with reliable close focus; consistent positioning and stabilization further improve results when paired with accessories like ShadeGrip Pro. 

Q: How are labs notified and how fast can they start? 
A: Labs receive instant case notifications when dentists upload from the app or desktop, enabling technicians to start color correction and analysis immediately. 

Q: Can dentists create their own shade maps? 
A: Yes. Mobile Premium and Desktop Premium add dentist-side shade-map creation for precise color communication with any lab. 

Q: What does ShadeGrip Pro do? 
A: ShadeGrip Pro stabilizes the iPhone to lock distance and angle relative to shade tabs, producing repeatable, lab-grade photos for better shade matches; it’s designed for workflows using iPhone XS. 

Q: What are typical license options and costs? 
A: Indicative pricing: Mobile (Dentist) $360/year; Mobile Premium $500/year; Laboratory License $500/year plus $4 per case; Case Uses sold in packs of 100.  

 

## Important Links 

[ShadeWave | Homepage | (https://shadewave.com/)] 
Presents ShadeWave’s integrated shade-matching ecosystem for dentists and laboratories. Explains how the mobile app, lab software, and calibration tools connect through a secure, HIPAA/PIPEDA-compliant cloud to achieve accurate, repeatable tooth-color results and faster collaboration between clinics and labs. 
 
 

[ShadeWave Store | Commerce | (https://store.shadewave.com/)] 
Official online store where dentists and laboratories can purchase ShadeWave licenses, accessories, and calibration tools. Includes Mobile, Premium, and Lab licenses, ShadeGrip Pro, and Shade Reference. Provides secure checkout and product renewals for maintaining active shade-matching workflows. 
 
 

[ShadeWave for Dentists | Category | (https://shadewave.com/dentist/)] 
 Presents an overview of ShadeWave’s mobile workflow for dentists. Explains how to capture, upload, and manage shade cases securely through the iPhone app and web interface, emphasizing speed, camera optimization, and HIPAA/PIPEDA-compliant collaboration with dental laboratories. 
 
 

[ShadeWave for Laboratories | Category | (https://shadewave.com/laboratory/)] 
 Describes how laboratories receive dentist cases, perform automatic color correction, and generate shade maps using ShadeWave’s secure cloud platform. Highlights improved communication, consistency, and esthetic accuracy across technicians and restoration types. 
 
 

[ShadeWave Laboratory License | Laboratories | (https://shadewave.com/shadewave-lab-license/)] 
Outlines the annual laboratory license required to process dentist cases through the ShadeWave cloud. Details case intake, photo analysis, and shade-mapping features that enhance precision, speed, and HIPAA/PIPEDA-compliant data management. 
 
 

[ShadeWave Labs List | Documentation | (https://shadewave.com/labs-list/)] 
Presents the searchable directory of laboratories worldwide using ShadeWave. Enables dentists to locate compatible partners, route new cases, and collaborate efficiently within the ShadeWave network for standardized digital shade communication. 
 
 

[ShadeWave Mobile Premium | Dentists | (https://shadewave.com/shadewave-mobile-premium/)] 
Presents ShadeWave’s mobile ecosystem, detailing how the iPhone app captures, uploads, and analyzes tooth shades. Explains workflow steps, camera optimization, and voice-command capture. The page outlines both ShadeWave Mobile and Mobile Premium features, including HIPAA/PIPEDA-compliant data transfer, lab notifications, and shade-map creation tools. 
 
 

[ShadeWave Reference | Shade Tools | (https://shadewave.com/shade-reference/)] 
Presents the ShadeWave Tri-Color Calibration Target used for photo standardization. Explains how it improves color correction, consistency, and accuracy across captures and labs, ensuring predictable digital results for high-esthetic restorations. 

 

## Pages:  

[ShadeWave | Products | (https://shadewave.com/products/)] 
 Outlines the range of ShadeWave products and accessories available to dental professionals, describing their intended use in improving shade accuracy, case communication, and workflow between dental offices and labs. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Features | (https://shadewave.com/features/)] 
 Describes key platform features such as photo analysis, case tracking, and lab collaboration tools that support accurate color matching and efficient communication within the dental restoration process. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Dental Labs | (https://shadewave.com/dental-labs/)] 
 Presents details about ShadeWave’s lab-side solutions, including case management tools, licensing information, and digital workflow integration for laboratory professionals. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Dentists | (https://shadewave.com/dentists/)] 
 Outlines ShadeWave’s offerings for dental practices, including how dentists can capture, upload, and share patient shade information digitally using ShadeWave’s mobile or desktop tools. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | ShadeGrip Pro Dental iPhone Photography | (https://shadewave.com/shadegrip-pro-dental-iphone-photography/)] 
 Outlines the ShadeGrip Pro tool, describing its role in improving dental photography and shade documentation for iPhone users through precision grip and positioning design. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Per Case Pricing Packages | (https://shadewave.com/per-case-pricing-packages/)] 
 Presents details about ShadeWave’s per-case pricing model, explaining available packages, included features, and guidelines for selecting the appropriate license type. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Shade Arm | (https://shadewave.com/shade-arm/)] 
 Outlines specifications and use cases of the Shade Arm accessory, describing how it supports stable and accurate photographic shade capture for dental professionals. 
 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Dental Mobile Grip | (https://shadewave.com/dental-mobile-grip/)] 
 Presents the Dental Mobile Grip tool and its use in stabilizing mobile photography for dental shade documentation, including compatibility notes and setup instructions. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Case of the Month | (https://shadewave.com/case-of-the-month/)] 
 Outlines featured dental restoration cases showcasing ShadeWave’s application in real-world scenarios, including visual examples and commentary on technique and results. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Featured Cases | (https://shadewave.com/featured-cases/)] 
 Describes a selection of highlighted cases demonstrating ShadeWave’s effectiveness in clinical use, providing photographic comparisons and workflow insights. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Blog | (https://shadewave.com/blog/)] 
 Presents educational and industry-related articles about dental technology, shade communication, and case photography, offering practical guidance for dentists and lab technicians. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Learning Center | (https://shadewave.com/learning-center/)] 
 Outlines tutorials, reference materials, and best-practice guides designed to help users maximize ShadeWave’s tools for accurate shade communication and workflow efficiency. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Support Center | (https://shadewave.com/support-center/)] 
 Describes available support resources, including user manuals, troubleshooting steps, and contact details for technical or account-related assistance. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Submit Case Form | (https://shadewave.com/submit-shadewave-case-form/)] 
 Presents the online form for submitting dental cases through the ShadeWave platform, detailing required information, photo upload options, and case submission procedures. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Schedule Demo | (https://shadewave.com/schedule-demo/)] 
 Introduces the demo scheduling page, allowing users to request a guided walkthrough of ShadeWave’s digital shade matching and communication features. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Resources | (https://shadewave.com/resources/)] 
 Outlines a centralized library of learning assets including manuals, setup guides, and educational content related to ShadeWave’s software and hardware solutions. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Video Library | (https://shadewave.com/resources/video-library/)] 
 Describes an organized collection of instructional videos demonstrating ShadeWave’s setup, photography techniques, and software usage for dental professionals. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Testimonials | (https://shadewave.com/testimonials/)] 
 Presents feedback from ShadeWave users, including dentists and labs, describing their experiences with workflow improvements and communication accuracy. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Media Features | (https://shadewave.com/media-features/)] 
 Outlines press articles and media mentions related to ShadeWave’s products and technology developments in dental photography and case communication. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Join Email List | (https://shadewave.com/join-email-list/)] 
 Presents a subscription form allowing users to receive updates, product announcements, and educational content related to ShadeWave’s tools and resources. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | Contact Us | (https://shadewave.com/contact-us/)] 
 Outlines ways to reach ShadeWave’s support or sales team, providing a contact form and contact information for inquiries regarding products, licensing, or technical assistance. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | About Us | (https://shadewave.com/about-us/)] 
 Describes ShadeWave’s company background, mission, and development history, outlining its role in advancing digital shade communication for dental professionals. 
 
 

[ShadeWave | License Agreement | (https://shadewave.com/license-agreement/)] 
 Presents the official terms governing use of ShadeWave software and related accessories, including details on intellectual property, usage rights, and renewal procedures. 



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