TCG Visits Glidewell in California to Exchange Insights on the Dental Industry

TCG Founding Partner Benjamin Chen recently visited Glidewell, a leading dental laboratory based in California, where he met with its founder, Jim Glidewell. The visit provided an opportunity to exchange insights on the dental industry and learn more about Glidewell’s operations and innovation efforts.

TCG team at Glidewell in California, with Benjamin Chen (third from left) and Jim Glidewell (second from left).

Founded in 1970, Glidewell is one of the world’s largest full-service dental laboratories, headquartered in Irvine, California. The company provides a comprehensive range of dental solutions, including crowns and bridges, implants, orthodontics, and advanced digital dentistry services. Serving dental professionals globally, Glidewell is known for its large-scale U.S.-based manufacturing, CAD/CAM and digital workflows, and continued investment in technology-driven innovation across restorative and orthodontic dentistry.