FAQ
Can I switch dental labs?
A straight answer first, then the context behind it, from the technicians who do the work.
THE SHORT ANSWER
Yes. Switching dental labs is straightforward: request your digital files and case records from your current lab, then send your next case to the new lab with a standard prescription. Most practices complete a clean handoff within one case cycle. There is no contract lock-in at most independent labs, and active cases can typically be transferred with written authorization from both parties.
THE CONTEXT
What sits behind it
For general dentists and prosthodontists, the practical barrier to switching is lower than it feels. Your digital impressions, CBCT data, and shade records belong to your practice. A new lab needs your prescription format, preferred materials list, and a sample case to calibrate to your workflow. At Dani Dental, onboarding a new doctor account takes one intake call, typically under 20 minutes, before the first case ships.
The timing question matters most for active full-arch or multi-unit cases. If a case is already in wax-up or bisque-bake, transferring mid-workflow introduces risk. The cleaner move is to let in-progress cases finish at the outgoing lab, then route new cases to the replacement starting with a lower-complexity crown-and-bridge prescription. That first case functions as a live calibration run, not a commitment.
For small DSOs managing 10 to 30 offices, switching labs often stalls because no single person owns the decision. The fastest path: designate one clinical lead per region to evaluate a pilot batch of 5 to 10 cases over 30 days, then scale the relationship based on remake rate and turnaround data from that window. Documented SLA terms and transparent per-unit pricing make the internal approval conversation shorter.
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