Dandy vs. Glidewell
Compare labs: Dandy takes you fully digital, Glidewell’s playing catch-up.
Take some time to learn more about taking your practice digital with the nations first and only digital dental lab.
Realize the full potential of digital dentistry.
With Dandy, going fully digital is easy—assistive scanning technology helps you capture perfect scans every time, and customized workflows support you through each step of every case, from crowns & bridges to dentures and implants.
Capture consistent scans—deliver consistent results
Intraoral scans are fast and convenient—but most large labs like Glidewell suffer from higher remake rates for many digitally submitted cases, such as dentures and implants. With Dandy, Chairside software guides every step so you capture perfect scans for consistently high-quality restorations.
Worried about scanner costs? Not with us…
No more waiting to recoup costs. With Dandy, you get a FREE top-performing scanner, complimentary staff training, and additional scanners at no upfront expense as your practice scales.
Predictable seatings. Fewer surprises.
With AI Scan Review that helps you nail preps and Design Previews prior to fabrication—catch issues early on for fewer chairside adjustments and more drop-in restorations.
Get real-time support directly through your scanner
Eliminate scan QC guesswork. Dandy’s free Live Scan Reviews connect you with a lab tech in under 60 seconds—so you can perfect scans while the patient’s still in the chair.
Save money on crowns, dentures, implant restorations and more
Get competitive pricing on a range of digitally produced lab products without ever sacrificing quality—alongside cutting-edge workflows that reduce appointments and chair time.
The new standard for digital dentistry
Assistive scanning software, predictable digital workflows, and modern real-time support sets Dandy apart from legacy labs.
- Remakes are common and occur more frequently for many digital lab services.
- Dentists lack visibility into production; static 2D design preview available upon request.
- National lab with support limited to phone and email only.
- Customer support struggles with digital workflows.
- Digital case submission is vague and unpredictable, and scan QC is delayed.
- Multi-appointment cases are fragmented and inaccessible from the scanner.
- Reputation built on size and years in the industry, slow to adapt to digital technology.
- Remakes are minimal (and free), including a 3.7% remake rate for posterior crowns.
- Approve 3D restorative designs prior to fabrication with Dandy’s Digital Design Preview.
- Reach a lab tech directly through your scanner in <60s with in-operatory chairside support with Live Scan Review.
- 9/10 dentists rate Dandy #1 for lab for lab communication.
- Full-service digital lab with tailored scanning software for ease of case submission with.
- 100% focus on digital dentistry workflows resulting in exceptional accuracy and quality outcomes.
- Dentistry’s most innovative lab, trusted by 7,000+ practices nationwide.
See why dentists are making the switch
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Behind every great dentist, is a great lab. That’s Dandy.
Take some time to learn more about taking your practice digital with the nations first and only digital dental lab.
Download the lab comparison guide
In this comparison, we’ve taken a close look at the nation’s top dental labs and compared them across critical factors, such as:
- Turnaround time
- Technology and digital offerings
- Materials selection
- Communication and case tracking
- Training and support services
