VDDS Interface

The VDDS-media interface is a standardized specification developed by the VDDS e.V. (Verband Deutscher Dental-Softwareunternehmen, or Association of German Dental Software Companies) for exchanging digital objects - such as patient data, images, and other media - between dental practice management software (PMS) and imaging or diagnostic systems.

3Shape Unite 23.1 and newer supports the VDDS media version 1.4 for automating patient management, providing seamless workflows and limited media exchange to save time and avoid manual errors.

Please note that an overview of official integrations and setup guides can be found here.

The VDDS Interface is delivered via a dedicated module (Web Service module) within 3Shape Unite. Release notes for the Web Service (PMSWEB) Module are available here.

In addition to Command Line Interface; VDDS and a modern Web Service interface are also available.

Supported workflows

• Transfer of patient information to Unite from a VDDS partner software system.
• Transfer of descriptions of the patient’s attached images to the VDDS system.
• Transfer of images to the VDDS system.

How to activate Command Line Interface?

To activate the VDDS interface in Unite please follow the article How to install "VDDS interface" App from Unite Store - 3Shape.

Running multiple devices or TRIOS MOVE?

Different clinic setups are supported. Check this article for different options: Practice management system & Imaging system setup overview.

Regarding different PMS & Unite setup options and integration on Trios Move, check this article: Practice management system & Imaging system setup overview.