PTC Training vs Cloud Dentistry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PTC Training
This app offers introductory courses on dental CAD/CAM technology, covering fundamental concepts and step-by-step procedures for designing and manufacturing dental restorations. It also includes an illustrated dictionary of over 1500 dental terms with definitions and pronunciation.
- Introduction to CAD for dentistry
- Step-by-step restoration procedures
- Fundamental dental anatomy concepts
- Illustrated dental term dictionary
- Pronunciation guides for terms
- Cross-referencing for terms
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PTC is the world leader in dental laboratory education. The methods used in this CAD/CAM training course utilize the fundamental concepts and step by step procedures developed in over 30 years of successfully training dental technicians to efficiently produce quality dental restorations. Get the free app and you can instantly view the Introduction to Computer Aided Design course, a two part introduction to CAD for dentistry. In Part One, you will gain a basic understanding of using computers to design and manufacture dental restorations. The transition from conventional handmade restorations to computer designed, milled and printed restorations is discussed. In Part Two, you will learn fundamental dental anatomy concepts necessary to communicate effectively with other dental professionals. Included is a comprehensive illustrated dictionary containing over 1500 dental terms. The free app also includes our Visual Dictionary of over 1500 dental laboratory terms, illustrated with definitions, pronunciation, and an extensive cross-reference. Additional anatomy and CAD/CAM courses are available with a PTC Training License. For assistance please visit the PTC website.
Cloud Dentistry
This app connects verified dental professionals with offices seeking temporary or permanent staff. Dental professionals can set their own rates and schedules, access free continuing education, and enjoy a perk program. Offices can efficiently search for and hire qualified talent, with no buy-out fees for permanent hires.
- Connects dental professionals with offices
- Verified and background-checked staff
- Set your own rates and schedule
- Free continuing education (CEs)
- Perk program for professionals
- Efficiently search and hire talent
- No buy-out fees for permanent hires
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Redefining the dental workforce. Cloud Dentistry connects verified and background checked dental professionals with offices looking to hire temp, part-time, or permanent staff. Cloud Dentistry is the largest network of dental professionals actively seeking permanent and temporary work on a self-serve platform and app. Designed for dental professionals and offices, Cloud Dentistry connects verified registered dental hygienists, assistants, front office staff, and dentists with offices looking to hire. With no buy-out fees, professionals earn more while offices save on recruitment expenses. Available 24/7, Cloud Dentistry’s app provides job marketplace features for offices and professionals. Perks for dental professionals include: Free CEs - up to four (4) free virtual CEs a month Full control - you set your rate, distance, schedule, and availability Keep what you earn - Cloud Dentistry doesn’t charge our professionals for their bookings Perk program - qualify for gym membership discounts, mentorship programs, resume workshops, and more Full transparency - read office reviews from dental peers Instant bookings - favorite offices in your area for auto-accept to ensure you’re booked and busy Ensure your office is never short staffed: Search and hire verified dental talent in your area: hygienists, assistants, front office staff, and dentists All professionals have passed a background check and provided a photo ID Favorite professionals your office has worked with for easy future bookings Read peer-reviews of professionals Direct messaging and unlimited job postings Our custom AI job post tool makes it easy to post a job immediately 24/7 AI chat support and FAQ resources No buy-out fees if you hire your temp permanently - saving you up to $6,000 in standard fees Download the best staffing app for the dental industry. Cloud Dentistry - redefining the dental workforce.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloud Dentistry at none against PTC Training's 10. Cloud Dentistry also leads on ratings volume (523 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). PTC Training's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PTC Training sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cloud Dentistry asks for nothing beyond the download.
PTC Training holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloud Dentistry has 523 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PTC Training ships an update every 4 months, Cloud Dentistry every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PTC Training | Cloud Dentistry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (523 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 523 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Productivity Training Corporation | Cloud Dentistry, LLC |
Customer experience
PTC Training
Cloud Dentistry
Bugs and requests
PTC Training
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Cloud Dentistry
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues
- Timesheet submission problems
- Inconsistent distance calculations
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to have multiple profiles (e.g., DA and RDH)
- Calendar view for scheduling
- Sync with personal calendars
- Improved notification system
- Filtering options for job search
In-app purchases
PTC Training
- Introduction to 3Shape Renewal$99.99
- 3Shape Posterior Crowns Renewal$99.99
- 3Shape Posterior Bridges Renewal$99.99
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- exocad Posterior Crowns Yearly$99.99
- Simplifying Posterior Dental Anatomy$399.99
- Introduction to exocad Subscription$399.99
- Anterior Anatomy and the Science of a Natural Smile$499.99
- Introduction to 3Shape Bundle$699.99
- Anatomy Bundle$799.99
- exocad Posterior Crowns$799.99
Cloud Dentistry
No in-app purchases







