Dental prosthetics manufacturing, CAD/CAM systems and materials for dentists and dental laboratories
James R. Glidewell Dental Ceramics, Inc. (Glidewell)
Newport Beach, CA · Irvine, CANew on Amplifa
About Glidewell
Glidewell is a US dental company headquartered in Irvine, California, that has been offering dental prosthetics laboratory services, CAD/CAM technology and continuing education for approximately 50-55 years. The company manufactures crown and bridge work, implant solutions, removable dentures and occlusal appliances, among other things based on its proprietary BruxZir zirconia materials. With the glidewell.io In-Office Solution, Glidewell offers an open CAD/CAM system for dental practices, consisting of a scanning unit (fastscan.io featuring Medit i700, i900 Classic, i900 Mobility and iTero Lumina), chairside milling machine fastmill.io, DLP 3D printer fastprint.io (LuxCreo, build volume 153 x 86 x 200 mm), 3D facial scanner fastsmile.io, and the AI-assisted design software fastdesign.io with CrownAI and MarginAI. In addition, thermoforming machines from ERKODENT, 3D printing materials from LuxCreo, DETAX, Rodin, KeyPrint and Dreve as well as dental implants (Glidewell HT) are distributed. Production takes place in the company's own laboratory with digital workflows, and AGD PACE certified continuing education courses are being continued. The company is primarily active in the USA, Canada and Costa Rica.
- Site
- Irvine, CA
- Processes
- Chairside milling of dental prosthetics (same-visit crowns, CAD/CAM), CAD/CAM design of restorations (fastdesign.io software, CrownAI/MarginAI), Intraoral 3D scanning (digital impressions), 3D facial scanning (face scanning for aesthetic planning), 3D printing of dental models, night guards, retainers and aligners (DLP), Thermoforming of oral appliances (bite splints, mouthguards, bleaching trays, orthodontic, Laboratory production of restorations (Dental Lab Services, Crown & Bridge, implants, removable, Dental laboratory services (Crown & Bridge, Implant Solutions, Removable Prosthesis, Occlusal
- Materials
- BruxZir NOW, BruxZir Esthetic NOW, BruxZir NOW Bridge Block, BruxZir NOW SRC, BioTemps NOW, Obsidian NOW, Obsidian, CAMouflage NOW
- Certificates
- AGD PACE (continuing education)
- Founded
- circa 1970
- Industries
- Dentistry / Dental laboratories, Dental practices (general dentistry and implantology), Dental continuing education, Dental practices (general dentistry, implantology, orthodontics)
- 01
Intraoral 3D scanning
- 02
CAD design (fastdesign.io / Design as a Service)
- 03
Chairside milling (fastmill.io)
- 04
3D printing (fastprint.io)
- 05
Thermoforming
- 06
Laboratory production / finishing
Materials & Processes
BruxZir NOW (zirconia)
Fully sintered zirconia blocks for same-visit crowns without a furnace, millable exclusively with fastmill.io.
LuxCreo / DETAX / Rodin / Dreve 3D printing resins
Biocompatible DLP resins for models, night guards, retainers, aligners, surgical guides and denture bases.
Erkodent Thermoforming Discs
Foils with 0–5.5 mm thickness for thermoforming of bite splints, mouthguards and orthodontic appliances.
Acetal
Plastic for milled partial dentures and 3D Flexible Partials.
Locations
Irvine, CA (Campus / Laboratory & Support)
USLaboratory, design & technical support
- Materials
- BruxZir zirconia, 3D printing resins, acetal
- fastmill.io In-Office Mill
- fastprint.io 3D Printing Solution (LuxCreo DLP)
- fastsmile.io Facial Scanner
- Erkopress ci motion
- Erkoform-3dmotion
Newport Beach, CA (Headquarters)
USHeadquarters
Components
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairside milling of dental prosthetics (same-visit crowns, CAD/CAM)Machining | – | – | – | – | BruxZir NOW (zirconia), BruxZir Esthetic NOW, BruxZir NOW Bridge Block, BruxZir NOW SRC, BioTemps NOW, Obsidian NOW, CAMouflage NOW |
| CAD/CAM design of restorations (fastdesign.io software, CrownAI/MarginAI)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Intraoral 3D scanning (digital impressions)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3D facial scanning (face scanning for aesthetic planning)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3D printing of dental models, night guards, retainers and aligners (DLP)Additive | – | 153 mm × 86 mm × 200 mm | – | – | LuxCreo DNG, LuxCreo DCA, LuxCreo DMR III, Glidewell Modeling Resin, LuxCreo DSG, DETAX FREEPRINT CROWN, Rodin Denture Base 2.0, Rodin Titan, Rodin Sculpture 2.0, KeyOrtho IBT, KeySplint Soft, Dentamid FotoDent IBT, Dentamid FotoDent tray2, Dentamid FotoDent gingiva, Dentamid FotoDent guide |
| Thermoforming of oral appliances (bite splints, mouthguards, bleaching trays, orthodonticForming | – | 120 mm | – | – | Thermoforming Discs (0–5.5 mm) |
| Laboratory production of restorations (Dental Lab Services, Crown & Bridge, implants, removableAssembly | – | – | – | – | BruxZir zirconia, Acetal (milled partial dentures), 3D Flexible Partials |
10 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairside milling machine (in-office mill) | Glidewell fastmill.io™ In-Office Mill | – | – | – | Dental practices (in-office) |
| Intraoral 3D scanner | Medit i700 | – | FOV 15 x 13 mm | – | Dental practices |
| Intraoral 3D scanner | Medit i900 Classic | – | FOV 18 x 15 mm | – | Dental practices |
| Intraoral 3D scanner (wireless) | Medit i900 Mobility | – | FOV 18 x 15 mm | – | Dental practices |
| Intraoral 3D scanner | iTero Lumina | – | – | – | Dental practices |
| 3D printer (DLP) | LuxCreo fastprint.io™ 3D Printing Solution | – | 153 x 86 x 200 mm | – | Dental practices |
| 3D facial scanner | Glidewell fastsmile.io™ FS-1-2025 | – | FOV 200 x 110 mm | – | Dental practices |
| Design station / CAD software | Glidewell fastdesign.io™ | – | – | – | Dental practices |
| Thermoforming machine (pressure forming with integrated compressor) | ERKODENT Erkopress ci motion | – | Foil diameter 120 mm, foil thickness 0–5.5 mm | – | Dental practices |
| Thermoforming machine (vacuum forming) | ERKODENT Erkoform-3dmotion | – | Foil diameter 120 mm, foil thickness 0–5.5 mm | – | Dental practices |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Glidewell offers a no-fault remake guarantee (Worry-Free Warranty) for quality assurance. Continuing education programs are AGD PACE certified.
| Evidence | Irvine, CA (Campus / Laboratory & Support) |
|---|---|
| AGD PACE (continuing education) |
History
According to the website '50 Years of Innovation' or '55 years of dental restoration expertise'; exact founding year not stated.