Burbank Dental Lab

Name

Burbank Dental Lab

Legal name

Burbank Dental Laboratory, LLC

Website

https://burbankdental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Laboratory Services

NAICS

Dental Laboratories (339116)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA), Implant Prosthetics & Abutment Fabrication (HLABAJAC), Removable Prosthetics (Dentures/Partials) Fabrication (HLABAJAB)

Keywords

• Custom dental restorations
• Dental laboratory services
• Implant prosthetics
• CAD/CAM dental milling
• Zirconia dental crowns

Headquarters

HQ city

Burbank

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Dental Restorations & Prosthetics: Burbank Dental Lab generates revenue by manufacturing and selling custom dental restorations and prosthetics to dental practices. Services include all-ceramic crowns and veneers (e.max, zirconia, feldspathic), implant abutments and prosthetic solutions, hybrid/fixed prosthodontics, dentures and partials, provisional restorations, occlusal guards and splints, and surgical guides. Revenue is transactional per case/prescription, with pricing based on product type, material, and case complexity.
2. Digital Scanning & Planning Services: Revenue from in-office photogrammetry scanning services using ICam4D technology for multi-implant cases, and digital treatment planning services. Scanning services are priced with standard rates within 20-mile radius of Burbank, with travel surcharges for distances 21-100 miles. Provides high-precision dental models for prosthetic fabrication.
3. Continuing Education & Training Programs: Revenue from sponsoring, co-hosting, and participating in continuing education programs for dental professionals. Includes in-person workshops, webinars, and certification courses. Courses are offered at various price points with discounts available (e.g., Secret Sauce discount code).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Burbank Dental Lab is a full-service dental laboratory that manufactures and sells custom dental restorations and prosthetics to dental practices, including all-ceramic crowns and veneers (zirconia and lithium disilicate), implant abutments and hybrid prosthetics, dentures and partials, occlusal guards, surgical guides, and provisional restorations. Cases are produced using CAD/CAM milling, 3D printing, and digital workflows, and are supported by dedicated technical advisors, in-office photogrammetry scanning services, and continuing education programs.

Product overview

Burbank Dental Lab is a full-service dental laboratory offering a comprehensive portfolio of dental restorations and prosthetics. The portfolio is organized around several core product categories: (1) Esthetic All-Ceramic restorations including Smiles By Design (the lab's elite technical team with dedicated advisors and master ceramists), Veneers (Feldspathic and IPS e.max), ZIRMAX M and ZIRMAX ME proprietary zirconia materials, IPS e.max lithium disilicate, and Composite Restorations; (2) Implant Restorations including SMART 1 custom abutments (screw-retained and cement-retained), Original Straumann Abutments, implant bars, Hybrid Restorations (Traditional Acrylic, SmartComposite Hybrid, and ZIRMAX M Hybrid), Implant Provisionals, and Surgical Guides; (3) Occlusal Guards including Talon Splints, Night Guards, KeySplint Clear Night Guard, and TMJ Splints; (4) Dentures & Partials including conventional Dentures, Ivoclar Digital Denture workflow, and Valplast Flexible Partials; (5) Provisionals including DuraTemp and DuraTemp PMMA; (6) Sleep Apnea treatment via the TAP 3 Appliance; and (7) PFM/Metal Crown & Bridge. Supporting services include the Imetric 4D Photogrammetry Scanning Service using ICam4D technology for precision multi-implant cases. The lab operates with CAD/CAM technology, CNC milling, and Carbon 3D printing (M2, M3, M3 Max printers) as its manufacturing infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smiles By Design: Burbank Dental Lab's signature cosmetic and comprehensive treatment team providing elite technical expertise for complex restorative and aesthetic dental cases.
• SMART 1
• ZIRMAX M
• ZIRMAX ME

Products and services

• Smiles By Design Burbank Dental Lab's signature cosmetic and comprehensive treatment team, providing dentists with dedicated Technical Advisors, Master Ceramists, and Digital Tech Advisors for complex restorative cases including veneers, crowns, implants, and full-mouth rehabilitation.
• Imetric 4D Photogrammetry Scanning Service In-office digital photogrammetry scanning service using ICam4D technology for multi-implant cases, delivering 10-15 micron accuracy and eliminating the need for traditional impressions.
• Veneers Dental veneers available in two types: Feldspathic Veneers (hand-crafted with 60-70 MPa flexural strength, 7-day turnaround) and IPS e.max Veneers (lithium disilicate with 470 MPa flexural strength) for cosmetic and restorative applications.
• ZIRMAX M Zirconia High-performance proprietary monolithic zirconia with 1,300 MPa flexural strength and 25% more translucency than other zirconia options, used for single-unit crowns, bridges, implant-supported restorations, and full-arch solutions.
• ZIRMAX ME Zirconia Proprietary multi-layered zirconia with over 1,000 MPa flexural strength and 47% more translucency than other zirconia options, featuring a dentin-to-enamel gradient that mimics natural tooth structure for anterior and bridge restorations.
• IPS e.max Restorations Lithium disilicate glass-ceramic restorations with 470 MPa flexural strength and 95%+ 10-year survival rate, available in pressable and CAD/CAM options for crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays, and three-unit bridges.
• SMART 1 Implant Abutments Custom-engineered CAD/CAM-milled implant abutments with precise fit, available in cement-retained and screw-retained options for modern implant dentistry.
• SMART 1 Screw-Retained Restorations Screw-retained implant restorations fabricated using porcelain fused to cobalt-chromium alloy, designed for esthetic zones with outstanding durability.
• Original Straumann Abutments Original Straumann abutments providing clinicians with a premium OEM solution ensuring exact fit, optimal function, and long-term success.
• Hybrid Restorations Full-arch implant-supported hybrid restorations available in three categories: Traditional Acrylic with titanium substructure, SmartComposite Hybrid Prosthesis, and ZIRMAX M Hybrid for edentulous patients.
• Surgical Guides for Dental Implant Services Digitally planned surgical guides fabricated using CAD/CAM technology and 3D printing for precision implant placement, available through multiple digital workflows.
• Dentures Full dentures meticulously crafted to restore function, aesthetics, and confidence, with over 40 years of fabrication expertise ensuring durability, comfort, and esthetic smiles.
• Ivoclar Digital Denture Digital denture workflow in partnership with Ivoclar, providing better-fitting dentures with more retention, fewer sore spots, and greater durability through a fully digital manufacturing process.
• Valplast Partial Denture Metal-free flexible partial denture made from durable thermoplastic material, offering comfort and esthetics with a flexible design for patients with partial tooth loss.
• Night Guards Custom-fitted night guards for protection against bruxism and TMJ, available in soft, hard, or hard/soft configurations with premium materials and precision fit.
• Talon Splints Custom occlusal splint therapy for TMJ and bruxism treatment, available in traditional and digital fabrication methods.
• KeySplint Clear Night Guard Advanced night guard printed on Carbon 3D printers using KeySplint Clear resin, offering super durability, comfort, and protection for bruxism patients.
• TMJ Splint Advanced oral protection solution for patients requiring TMJ treatment, custom-crafted to prescribed bite and VDO specifications.
• TAP 3 Appliance Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP 3) mandibular advancement device for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, helping improve breathing during sleep.
• Denture Over Implant Bars High-quality implant bar solutions for overdenture applications, fabricated to meet unique clinical and esthetic needs with precision CAD/CAM manufacturing.
• Implant Provisionals Temporary implant restorations designed for single or full-arch cases, delivering fit, strength, and tissue support during the healing phase.
• DuraTemp Provisional Restorations Laboratory-fabricated provisional restorations significantly more durable and esthetic than chair-side provisionals, serving as prototype smiles at the prep appointment and saving valuable chair time.
• DuraTemp PMMA High-performance multi-layered provisional restoration crafted from polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), offering enhanced durability and esthetics for intermediate restoration phases.
• Full Metal Crown High-quality full metal crowns fabricated from premium alloys, tailored to clinical requirements for posterior restorations with superior strength.
• Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) Classic PFM restorations with over 40 years of fabrication excellence, from single units to full-mouth rehabilitations, with special attention to tooth morphology, esthetics, and function.
• Composite Restorations High-quality indirect composite restorations offering exceptional esthetics, durability, and versatility for natural-looking dental solutions.
• Diagnostic Wax-Ups High-precision digital or traditional wax-ups covering function and esthetics, helping dentists visualize tooth restoration and full-mouth treatment outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• ICam4D photogrammetry achieves 10-15 micron accuracy for multi-implant restorations, eliminating retakes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• iTero / Align TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationBurbank Dental Lab partners with iTero (a brand of Align Technology) to offer qualifying dental practices a free iTero Lumina intraoral scanner. This partnership enables digital workflow adoption and drives case submissions to Burbank's lab services.
• Denbright Dental LabsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenbright Dental Labs (parent/affiliate company) partners with Burbank Dental Lab for the iTero scanner program (denbright.com/scanner-apply). Denbright operates 16 locations across North America with a 'National Reach, Local Service' model, and Burbank represents its California flagship operation. Joint continuing education events and technology investments are shared across the network.
• Imetric4D / ICam4DcoreTechnology or IntegrationBurbank Dental Lab utilizes Imetric4D's ICam4D technology for in-office photogrammetry scanning services. The ICam4D system combines photogrammetric and structured-light scanning for 10-15 micron accuracy in multi-implant cases. Burbank deploys this technology via specialist visits to dental offices.
• Carbon (3D Printing)coreTechnology or IntegrationBurbank Dental Lab utilizes Carbon's Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) 3D printing technology, including Carbon M2, M3, and M3 Max printers. Carbon's proprietary technology enables high-quality, scalable dental fabrication for surgical guides, occlusal guards, provisional restorations, and other dental appliances.
• RipeGlobalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBurbank Dental Lab announced a partnership with RipeGlobal to help dentists and dental practitioners enhance their laboratory education and skills. The partnership focuses on providing educational content and training resources to dental professionals.
• VISTA InstitutecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBurbank Dental Lab sponsors VISTA Institute's continuing education courses including Immediate Tooth Replacement (Woodland Hills, CA), Full-Arch Implant Reconstruction, Peri-Implantitis Disease Management, Soft Tissue Augmentation, and Embracing Digital Dentistry. These courses drive customer acquisition and retention.
• StraumanncoreTechnology or IntegrationBurbank Dental Lab is an authorized provider of Original Straumann Abutments and compatible implant components. Straumann is a leading global implant manufacturer, and this partnership enables Burbank to offer premium implant solutions with guaranteed component compatibility.
• Dr. Ed McLarencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBurbank Dental Lab co-sponsors and supports Dr. Ed McLaren's continuing education courses on ceramics, veneers, and dental materials. Courses include The Final Touch for Composites (San Dimas), Contemporary Monolithic Ceramics (La Jolla), and The Final Touch for Glass Ceramics (USC Campus).
• Ivoclar VivadentcoreTechnology or IntegrationBurbank Dental Lab offers Ivoclar Digital Denture workflows and utilizes Ivoclar materials and systems for digital denture fabrication. The partnership provides Burbank's dental clients with streamlined digital denture processes and Ivoclar's complete digital workflow ecosystem.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Glidewell Laboratories: One of the largest dental laboratories in the US, offering crowns, bridges, implants, and digital workflows. Direct competitor in the same dental lab category with a broader product portfolio and significantly greater scale.
• National Dentex (NDX): National network of dental laboratories providing crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants across the US. Competes with Burbank in the full-service dental lab space with a multi-site, multi-brand model.
• Modern Dental Group: Global dental prosthetics and devices manufacturer with a significant US lab presence. Competes in crowns, bridges, implants, and aligners with a large-scale manufacturing model.

Direct peers

• Arrowhead Dental Laboratory: Full-service dental laboratory offering crowns, implants, dentures, and digital dentistry solutions. Comparable in product breadth, target customer (US dental practices), and family/specialty positioning.
• MicroDental Laboratories: Mid-sized US dental lab network providing fixed and removable prosthetics, implants, and digital workflows. Directly comparable in service mix and customer profile.
• DSG (Dental Services Group): Network of dental laboratories across the US serving general dentists and specialists with crowns, implants, and removable prosthetics. Direct peer with multi-site scale advantages.
• Frontier Dental Laboratories: Listed in Burbank's funding data as a 2022 investor/transaction counterparty. Functions as a peer dental lab group with overlapping US customer base and restoration portfolio.
• Denbright Dental Labs: Operates 16 dental lab locations across North America with a 'National Reach, Local Service' model; described as Burbank's affiliate/flagship partner for the iTero scanner program. Direct peer in multi-site dental lab services.

Regional players

• Aurum Group / Aurum Ceramic Dental Laboratories: Canadian-based dental laboratory group with a strong reputation in cosmetic and implant cases. Comparable in aesthetic/all-ceramic focus and premium positioning, but primarily serves the Canadian and broader North American market.

Others

• Shofu Dental Corporation: Manufacturer and supplier of dental materials, ceramics, and lab products. Functions as a materials ecosystem peer and potential supplier-adjacent comparable in the premium ceramic/zirconia category where Burbank competes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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