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2026 Dental Lab Comparison Guide

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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 analog focus	Hybrid digital and analog 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

	DDS Lab	Keating Dental Lab	ROE Dental Lab
Restorative Workflow	Hybrid digital and analog workflow	Hybrid digital and analog workflow	Hybrid digital and analog 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