By providing your information and submitting the form above, you agree to receive marketing communications via email, SMS, or phone call from Dandy. Message frequency varies. You can unsubscribe at any time. Reply STOP to opt-out. Message and data rates may apply. View our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
2026 Dental Lab Comparison Guide
Dental labs are evolving. See how top labs compare by scanner, digital workflows, warranties, turnaround times and customer support.
dandy | Glidewell | National Dentex Labs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restorative Workflow | 100% digital workflow | Hybrid workflow with analogue focus | Hybrid digital and analogue workflow |
| Scanner Cost | FREE Dandy Vision with integrated scanning software | Buy your own | Buy your own |
| Digital Case Submission | Guided digital workflows with streamlined case submission | Fragmented third-party scanner workflow | Fragmented third-party scanner workflow |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty for all crown & bridge cases | Lifetime warranty for zirconia crown & bridge cases only | Lifetime warranty for Verotek® FCZ and Verotek® Aesthetic Elite crown & bridge cases only |
| Scan Quality Reviews | Get live scan quality checks while patient is in the chair & AI Scan Review for prep QC | Delayed scan QC after patient has left chair, with rescans requested as needed | Delayed scan QC after patient has left chair, with rescans requested as needed |
| Case Communication and Scan Support | Live chat support instantly available through scanner + phone and email support | Phone and email support | Phone and email support |
| Chairside AI Scanning Technology | Real-time AI Scan Review helps catch prep issues early | AI scan tools limited to in-office milling | None available |
| Design Review | See designs in 3D and approve before fabrication, with optional live collaboration | Non-dynamic 2D design reviews available upon request | 2D design preview available upon request |
| Training and CE | Free virtual practice trainings and online CE | Free online CE | Free online CE and practice trainings |
| Shipping | Free | Shipping fees apply | Shipping fees vary depending on location and lab service requested |
| Design Files Stored | Scan data always accessible | 2-7 years, depending on lab service type | No publicly available information |
| Case Tracking | Real-time updates available through scanner + website portal | Real-time updates available through website portal only | Real-time updates available through website portal only |
| Standard Turnaround Time for Crowns (Including Outbound Shipping) | 5 days | 5 days | 6 days |
dandy
Restorative Workflow
100% digital workflow
Scanner Cost
FREE Dandy Vision with integrated scanning software
Digital Case Submission
Guided digital workflows with streamlined case submission
Warranty
Lifetime warranty for all crown & bridge cases
Scan Quality Reviews
Get live scan quality checks while patient is in the chair & AI Scan Review for prep QC
Case Communication and Scan Support
Live chat support instantly available through scanner + phone and email support
Chairside AI Scanning Technology
Real-time AI Scan Review helps catch prep issues early
Design Review
See designs in 3D and approve before fabrication, with optional live collaboration
Training and CE
Free virtual practice trainings and online CE
Shipping
Free
Design Files Stored
Scan data always accessible
Case Tracking
Real-time updates available through scanner + website portal
Standard Turnaround Time for Crowns (Including Outbound Shipping)
5 days
Glidewell
Restorative Workflow
Hybrid workflow with analogue focus
Scanner Cost
Buy your own
Digital Case Submission
Fragmented third-party scanner workflow
Warranty
Lifetime warranty for zirconia crown & bridge cases only
Scan Quality Reviews
Delayed scan QC after patient has left chair, with rescans requested as needed
Case Communication and Scan Support
Phone and email support
Chairside AI Scanning Technology
AI scan tools limited to in-office milling
Design Review
Non-dynamic 2D design reviews available upon request
Training and CE
Free online CE
Shipping
Shipping fees apply
Design Files Stored
2-7 years, depending on lab service type
Case Tracking
Real-time updates available through website portal only
Standard Turnaround Time for Crowns (Including Outbound Shipping)
5 days
National Dentex Labs
Restorative Workflow
Hybrid digital and analogue workflow
Scanner Cost
Buy your own
Digital Case Submission
Fragmented third-party scanner workflow
Warranty
Lifetime warranty for Verotek® FCZ and Verotek® Aesthetic Elite crown & bridge cases only
Scan Quality Reviews
Delayed scan QC after patient has left chair, with rescans requested as needed
Case Communication and Scan Support
Phone and email support
Chairside AI Scanning Technology
None available
Design Review
2D design preview available upon request
Training and CE
Free online CE and practice trainings
Shipping
Shipping fees vary depending on location and lab service requested
Design Files Stored
No publicly available information
Case Tracking
Real-time updates available through website portal only
Standard Turnaround Time for Crowns (Including Outbound Shipping)
6 days
DDS Lab | Keating Dental Lab | ROE Dental Lab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restorative Workflow | Hybrid digital and analogue workflow | Hybrid digital and analogue workflow | Hybrid digital and analogue workflow |
| Scanner Cost | Buy your own | Buy your own | Buy your own |
| Digital Case Submission | Fragmented third-party scanner workflow | Fragmented third-party scanner workflow | Fragmented third-party scanner workflow |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years | 5-year warranty for zirconia crown and bridge cases |
| Scan Quality Reviews | Delayed scan QC after patient has left chair, with rescans requested as needed | Delayed scan QC after patient has left chair, with rescans requested as needed | Delayed scan QC after patient has left chair, with rescans requested as needed |
| Case Communication and Scan Support | Phone and email support | Phone and email support | Phone and email support |
| Chairside AI Scanning Technology | None available | None available | None available |
| Design Review | Design previews not included by default | 2D design preview available upon request | 2D design previews available via email or website log-in |
| Training and CE | Online CE not currently available | Online CE not offered | Free online CE |
| Shipping | Shipping fees apply | Shipping fees apply | Shipping fees apply |
| Design Files Stored | Varies by type of lab service | No publicly available information | No publicly available information |
| Case Tracking | Real-time updates available through website portal only | Real-time updates available through website portal only | Real-time updates available through website portal only |
| Standard Turnaround Time for Crowns (Including Outbound Shipping) | 12 days | 7 days | 5 days |
DDS Lab
Restorative Workflow
Hybrid digital and analogue workflow
Scanner Cost
Buy your own
Digital Case Submission
Fragmented third-party scanner workflow
Warranty
1 year
Scan Quality Reviews
Delayed scan QC after patient has left chair, with rescans requested as needed
Case Communication and Scan Support
Phone and email support
Chairside AI Scanning Technology
None available
Design Review
Design previews not included by default
Training and CE
Online CE not currently available
Shipping
Shipping fees apply
Design Files Stored
Varies by type of lab service
Case Tracking
Real-time updates available through website portal only
Standard Turnaround Time for Crowns (Including Outbound Shipping)
12 days
Keating Dental Lab
Restorative Workflow
Hybrid digital and analogue workflow
Scanner Cost
Buy your own
Digital Case Submission
Fragmented third-party scanner workflow
Warranty
3 years
Scan Quality Reviews
Delayed scan QC after patient has left chair, with rescans requested as needed
Case Communication and Scan Support
Phone and email support
Chairside AI Scanning Technology
None available
Design Review
2D design preview available upon request
Training and CE
Online CE not offered
Shipping
Shipping fees apply
Design Files Stored
No publicly available information
Case Tracking
Real-time updates available through website portal only
Standard Turnaround Time for Crowns (Including Outbound Shipping)
7 days
ROE Dental Lab
Restorative Workflow
Hybrid digital and analogue workflow
Scanner Cost
Buy your own
Digital Case Submission
Fragmented third-party scanner workflow
Warranty
5-year warranty for zirconia crown and bridge cases
Scan Quality Reviews
Delayed scan QC after patient has left chair, with rescans requested as needed
Case Communication and Scan Support
Phone and email support
Chairside AI Scanning Technology
None available
Design Review
2D design previews available via email or website log-in
Training and CE
Free online CE
Shipping
Shipping fees apply
Design Files Stored
No publicly available information
Case Tracking
Real-time updates available through website portal only
Standard Turnaround Time for Crowns (Including Outbound Shipping)
5 days
Related articles
Subscribe to our blog
Join thousands of dentists transitioning to digital dentistry