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Glidewell is a dental company founded in 1970 by Jim Glidewell, CDT, producing custom restorative services and manufacturing dental materials and devices.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Glidewell is among the world's largest producers of custom restorative services and is recognized as an industry-leading materials and devices manufacturer. Established in 1970 by Jim Glidewell, CDT, the company states it continues to build on a history of technological innovation and continuing education, committed to making comprehensive treatment more accessible to patients around the globe. Glidewell supports dental professionals by simplifying treatment, optimizing results, and improving the lives of its customers and their patients, with a mission to increase patient access to premium dental services through improved quality, convenience and cost-effectiveness. In 2020, Glidewell celebrated its fiftieth year of providing innovative, high-quality dental restorations to the global dental community.

History

Glidewell was established in 1970 by Jim Glidewell, CDT. The company states it continues to build on its history of technological innovation and continuing education, committed to making comprehensive treatment more accessible to patients around the globe. In 2020, Glidewell celebrated its fiftieth year of providing innovative, high-quality dental restorations to the global dental community. The company describes the Glidewell Advantage as a multi-faceted benefit honed over 50 years of service to and solution development for the dental community, encompassing innovations in science and technology, excellence in manufacturing, customer service and focus, and social responsibility.

Products and positioning

Among the world's largest producers of custom restorative services and an industry-leading materials and devices manufacturer, supporting dental professionals by simplifying treatment and optimizing results.

  • Zirconia

    BruxZir Zirconia

  • Occlusal Appliances

    Comfort H/S Bite Splint

  • Implant Solutions

    Glidewell HT Implant

  • Clear Aligners

    Glidewell Clear Aligners

  • Digital Dentistry

    Glidewell Digital Full-Arch

  • Digital Dentistry

    glidewell.io In-Office Solution

Recent events

  • Reported

    Glidewell partners with Asprodental to connect digital lab workflow to practice management software[6]

    On October 15, 2026, US dental laboratory Glidewell announced a partnership with Asprodental cloud practice management software (PMS) to launch an integration connecting the digital lab workflow directly to the practice workflow. Practices can now submit cases to Glidewell and view case status directly in Asprodental, with iTero and Medit intraoral scanners supporting patient auto-creation. Asprodental is Glidewell's first PMS integration.

  • Reported

    Glidewell launches BruxZir Zirconia Shade Guide[7]

    Glidewell launched the BruxZir Zirconia Shade Guide, a shade-taking system designed specifically for BruxZir Zirconia dental restorations.

  • Reported

    Glidewell announces lifetime warranty for implants and restorations[8]

    Glidewell announced a new lifetime warranty covering its Hahn Tapered Implants, custom abutments and BruxZir restorations for the life of the patient.

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