Glidewell
Corporate brand
UnclaimedGlidewell 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.
Sources8 sources
- 1Glidewell - Dental Lab Services, Products & Dental CEglidewelldental.com
- 2Glidewell - Dental Labs - Dental Technology and Educationglidewelldental.com
- 3Glidewell Advantage: Innovative, Quality Dental Restorationsglidewelldental.com
- 4Corporate Giving | Glidewell Dentalglidewelldental.com
- 5Glidewell (United States)wikidata.org
- 6Glidewell与Asprodental达成合作,将数字化技工所工作流对接诊所管理软件finanznachrichten.de
- 7Glidewell 推出 BruxZir 氧化锆比色指南prnewswire.com
- 8Glidewell宣布为种植体及修复体提供终身保修prnewswire.com
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