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Dandy vs. Glidewell
Why top dentists are switching to Dandy from Glidewell
Learn how 7,000 practices nationwide are enjoying more predictable cases, better pricing, and 100% digital workflows.
Glidewell
Unpredictable Dentistry
- Legacy workflows.
- No collaboration.
- Unpredictable.
- No visibility.
Dandy
Full Control & Visibility
With Dandy, you get full control and visibility into your case from start to finish. Have your scan reviewed live by a lab tech while the patient is in chair. Approve or request edits to digital designs before fabrication when you want. Video call with a lab tech to dial in complex cases. You call the shots. There are zero surprises with Dandy.
What you get with Dandy
- A free $30K intraoral scanner(s), laptop, cart, AI scanning software, and training.
- Consistent restorations powered by dentistry’s most advanced digital workflows.
- Lower remake rates with Live Scan Reviews – while patient is in the chair.
- Incredible cost-savings.
How to Send Your Cases
1. 30m Call
See Dandy’s next-gen digital workflow and ask any questions you have.
2. Special Delivery
Receive a brand new scanner, laptop, and cart shipped to your practice.
3. Predictable Dentistry
Start sending cases and enjoy predictable, digital dentistry.
The New Standard for Digital Dentistry
Full transparency, revolutionary digital workflows, and modern real-time support set Dandy apart from legacy lab systems.
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Pricing
See Pricing Comparison Table
Glidewell
Quality & Remakes
- Remakes are common and may carry extra fees.
- Dentists lack visibility into design and production.
Live Support & Communication
- National lab with long wait times and limited communication options (phone and email only).
Warranty
- Variable coverage; as little as 5 years for fixed restorations.
Products Offered
- Full-service lab.
Digital Dentistry
- Not fully committed to digital dentistry. Still handles a large amount of imprecise analogue cases.
Aesthetics / Cosmetic Dentistry
- Common issues with anatomy, shade mismatches, and limited control for the dentist.
Included Tools & Technology
- Scanner not included — doctors must purchase equipment separately.
- Basic case tracking portal.
Innovation & Trust
- Reputation built on size and years in the industry.
Dandy
Quality & Remakes
- Free remakes for life.
- 3.7% remake rate for posterior crowns.
- Approve 3D restorative designs prior to fabrication with Dandy’s Design Preview.
Live Support & Communication
- Reach a lab tech in <60 s with Dr. Favorite Live Chat.
- In-operatory chairside support with Live Scan Review.
- 9/10 of dentists rate Dandy #1 for lab communication!
Warranty
- 10-year warranty on all fixed & removable products.
Products Offered
- Full-service digital lab.
Digital Dentistry
- 100% focus on digital dentistry workflows resulting in exceptional accuracy and quality outcomes.
Aesthetics / Cosmetic Dentistry
- Design aesthetic cases with your lab tech on a video session for ultimate control & predictability.
- Custom shade matching with easy photo upload.
- 300K+ successful 6-unit anterior cases.
Included Tools & Technology
- intraoral scanner + revolutionary scanning & case management software ($50K value).
Innovation & Trust
- Dentistry’s most innovative lab, Trusted by 7,000+ practices nationwide.
Glidewell vs. Dandy — True Price Comparison
Every Dandy price includes shipping, software, and support. Glidewell adds $9–$15 in shipping and handling to every case.
Glidewell Price Not Including Shipping | Dandy Price All-In | Your Savings Per Case | |
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| Zirconia Monolithic | $89–$109 | $99 | Comparable |
| Translucent Aesthetic Zirconia | $99–$149 | $109 | Up to $40 |
| PFZ | $159–$201 | $175 | Up to $26 |
| Emax | $129–$149 | $125 | $4–$24 |
| Diagnostic Wax-Up | $26/unit | $64 flat | $110 for 6-units |
| Treatment Planning | $197 | $139 | $58 |
| Surgical Guide with Plan | $319 | $249 | $70 |
| Screw Retained Custom Abutment w/ Zirconia | $475 | $398 | $77 |
| Screw Retained Custom Abutment w/ Aesthetic Zirconia | $486 | $408 | $78 |
| Scan Body | $32–$100 | Free | Up to $100 |
| 3D Printed Immediate | $259 | $229 | $30 |
| Aesthetic Immediate | $342 | $329 | $13 |
| 3D Printed w/ Try-In | $269 | $259 | $20 |
| Aesthetic w/ Try-In | $342 | $359 | Comparable |
| Valplast Partial | $270 | $259 | $21 |
| Acetal Milled Partial | $315 | $259 | $66 |
| Metal Partial | $340 | $359 | Comparable |
| Hard/Soft (when bundled w/ crown) | $80 | $59 | Up to $21 saved |
| Hard | $90 | $109 | Comparable |
| Shipping & Handling | +$9–$15 per case | Free shipping | $9–$15 saved per case |
Glidewell Price Not Including Shipping
Zirconia Monolithic
$89–$109
Translucent Aesthetic Zirconia
$99–$149
PFZ
$159–$201
Emax
$129–$149
Diagnostic Wax-Up
$26/unit
Treatment Planning
$197
Surgical Guide with Plan
$319
Screw Retained Custom Abutment w/ Zirconia
$475
Screw Retained Custom Abutment w/ Aesthetic Zirconia
$486
Scan Body
$32–$100
3D Printed Immediate
$259
Aesthetic Immediate
$342
3D Printed w/ Try-In
$269
Aesthetic w/ Try-In
$342
Valplast Partial
$270
Acetal Milled Partial
$315
Metal Partial
$340
Hard/Soft (when bundled w/ crown)
$80
Hard
$90
Shipping & Handling
+$9–$15 per case
Dandy Price All-In
Zirconia Monolithic
$99
Translucent Aesthetic Zirconia
$109
PFZ
$175
Emax
$125
Diagnostic Wax-Up
$64 flat
Treatment Planning
$139
Surgical Guide with Plan
$249
Screw Retained Custom Abutment w/ Zirconia
$398
Screw Retained Custom Abutment w/ Aesthetic Zirconia
$408
Scan Body
Free
3D Printed Immediate
$229
Aesthetic Immediate
$329
3D Printed w/ Try-In
$259
Aesthetic w/ Try-In
$359
Valplast Partial
$259
Acetal Milled Partial
$259
Metal Partial
$359
Hard/Soft (when bundled w/ crown)
$59
Hard
$109
Shipping & Handling
Free shipping
Your Savings Per Case
Zirconia Monolithic
Comparable
Translucent Aesthetic Zirconia
Up to $40
PFZ
Up to $26
Emax
$4–$24
Diagnostic Wax-Up
$110 for 6-units
Treatment Planning
$58
Surgical Guide with Plan
$70
Screw Retained Custom Abutment w/ Zirconia
$77
Screw Retained Custom Abutment w/ Aesthetic Zirconia
$78
Scan Body
Up to $100
3D Printed Immediate
$30
Aesthetic Immediate
$13
3D Printed w/ Try-In
$20
Aesthetic w/ Try-In
Comparable
Valplast Partial
$21
Acetal Milled Partial
$66
Metal Partial
Comparable
Hard/Soft (when bundled w/ crown)
Up to $21 saved
Hard
Comparable
Shipping & Handling
$9–$15 saved per case
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