The Glidewell HT™ No-Charge Implant Program: A Smarter Way to Grow Your Practice

Implant dentistry has never been more clinically predictable. Yet for many practices, growth is still limited by economics. From upfront investment costs, to education, to staffing and team development, the break-even timeline can seem daunting for those just getting started. The challenge isn’t whether implants work; it’s whether patients can accept treatment — and whether practices can deliver it in a way that makes sense both clinically and financially.

This creates a fundamental tension. If a patient declines treatment due to cost, is the best clinical outcome truly being delivered? Sustainable growth in an implant practice depends on more than clinical success alone. It requires a model where clinical predictability and financial viability work together, not against each other.

One of the most overlooked challenges in implant dentistry is fragmentation. Implant placement, components, digital workflows and final restorations are often sourced across multiple vendors and systems. While each step may be optimized individually, the overall workflow can introduce inefficiencies, misalignment and hidden costs.

These challenges often show up as:

• Increased chair time and case complexity
• Communication gaps between surgical and restorative phases
• Unpredictable costs across the workflow

When surgical and restorative planning are disconnected, both clinical outcomes and economics can suffer. But when they are aligned, something important happens; economics improve naturally due to fewer handoffs, more predictable outcomes, and better control over total case cost.

What if the economics of implant dentistry weren’t dictated by disconnected systems, but by an integrated one?

A vertically integrated model brings intelligent manufacturing, treatment planning and restorative production under one roof. Instead of layering costs across multiple vendors, efficiencies are built directly into the workflow.

As a result, clinicians benefit from:

• Streamlined workflows from placement to restoration
• Greater consistency in outcomes
• More predictable cost structures

It’s simply a smarter business model.

The Glidewell HT^™ No-Charge Implant Program is built on this integrated foundation.

When clinicians restore their implant cases with Glidewell’s implant lab, the Glidewell HT Implant is provided at no charge. This connects implant placement directly with restorative delivery, aligning both phases within one coordinated workflow.

Importantly, this model does not come at the expense of quality or clinical performance.

The Glidewell HT Implant System is:

• Manufactured in the United States
• Designed for predictable performance and primary stability
• Supported by a streamlined surgical protocol
• Backed by a lifetime warranty

Rather than functioning as a limited-time promotion, the program reflects a broader shift in how implant dentistry can be delivered — where seamless efficiency drives value.

“At its core, the program is about aligning surgical and restorative success,” said Rob Brenneise, chief growth officer at Glidewell. “It’s a straightforward model that improves case economics while supporting a fully integrated workflow from implant placement to final restoration.”

There are no hidden strings attached to the program, and there are no additional hoops doctors must jump through to qualify for these no-cost implants. Additionally, there is no limit to how many implants dentists can earn through the program. That means doctors can reliably reduce overhead and build a profitable implant workflow for long-term practice success.

Glidewell’s no-charge implants are earned through a straightforward process. A “point” redeemable for one Glidewell HT Implant at no charge is issued to the doctor’s Glidewell Direct account for each site restored over a Glidewell HT Implant.

For example: Placing one Glidewell HT Implant and restoring with a screw-retained crown earns one point, and placing six implants in an All-on-6 case earns six points. As long as the final restoration is done through Glidewell’s implant lab, the points will apply.

Enrolling in the Glidewell HT No-Charge Implant Program is simple. Dentists who would like to get started, or even learn more about the program, can get in touch directly with their Glidewell representative or fill out this form.

Vertical integration is one of the key drivers behind the massive scale of Glidewell. From on-site implant manufacturing facilities in Irvine, California, to full-scale restorative lab capabilities, Glidewell benefits doctors directly by passing on efficiencies and streamlining costs.

Doctors have been able to access those savings through the affordability of Glidewell HT Implants — priced at $99 per implant — in addition to a 20% discount off the cost of a restoration produced through Glidewell’s implant lab. Now, with the introduction of the no-charge program, Glidewell is further improving case economics without having to cut corners. This gives clinicians greater flexibility in treatment planning and pricing while maintaining healthy margins.

The Glidewell HT No-Charge Implant Program also has the benefit of having no limits on how many implants can be earned. The more a dentist restores, the more no-cost implants are credited to them.

The straightforward design of the program offers something that’s invaluable to any growing business: predictable value. The aim is to make implant dentistry clinically reliable and financially sustainable for all dentists and patients. The sustainability afforded by free, quality implants from Glidewell can be a major contributor to the growth of practices offering these procedures.

The Glidewell HT Implant System was launched with this mission in mind: make quality implant treatment available to more patients and more profitable for implant practices. Through a combination of competitive pricing and proven design, Glidewell HT Implants are the ideal fixture for the modern implant practice.

Jim Glidewell, founder and president of Glidewell, and Dr. Jack Hahn, creator of the NobelReplace^® implant, set out more than a decade ago to create an implant system that goes against the industry norm: premium quality at a fraction of the cost. While other implant manufacturers charge up to $500 for a single implant, Glidewell HT delivers the same quality with just a $99 price tag. And as a promise of quality, Glidewell also covers patients by offering a lifetime warranty for Glidewell HT Implants.

Glidewell HT Implants are manufactured using high-strength titanium alloy at Glidewell’s headquarters in Irvine, CA. The implants feature a machined collar for crestal bone and soft-tissue preservation, as well as an aggressive thread design for effective osseointegration. Glidewell HT Implants are clinically proven with a 99.2% success rate and only 0.2 mm of mean bone loss.³

The implant system encompasses a range of surgical instruments and prosthetic components that facilitate placement and restoration in a wide array of indications. To see more of what’s offered in the Glidewell HT Implant System, such as guided surgical components, instrumentation, and prosthetics, visit Glidewell Direct.

The Glidewell HT No-Charge Implant Program is a rewards program for dentists who restore Glidewell HT Implants through Glidewell’s implant lab. One “point” redeemable for a Glidewell HT Implant is sent to the Glidewell Direct account of a doctor who is registered for the program each time they meet these conditions.

Glidewell HT Implants are clinically proven, pairing quality design with support from the most technologically advanced dental lab in the U.S. They are also backed by lifetime warranties from Glidewell from implant to final restoration.

Glidewell HT Implants are manufactured in the U.S. at Glidewell’s headquarters in Irvine, CA.

Whether someone is just starting with implants or is experienced and taking steps to expand their services, it helps to have an implant partner that can support revenue growth, digital workflow integration, and skill development through continuing education resources.

From single sites to full-arches, Glidewell HT is already one of the most proven dental implant systems a clinician can use. Now with the economic benefits offered by the Glidewell HT No-Charge Implant Program, dentists can truly connect surgical placement with restorative excellence in a way that strengthens both clinical outcomes and practice profitability.

To sign up for the Glidewell HT No-Charge Implant Program, doctors can get in touch directly with their Glidewell representative via email or phone, or fill out this form to get started.