Dental Gold Refining: How Labs Can Get Paid Correctly for Precious Metal Scrap
The Truth About Assays, Refiners & Why Most Sellers Get Paid Wrong
For Dental Labs • Dental Technicians • Multi-Location Practices • Regional & National Labs
Bulk Dental Scrap Only — $10,000 to $1,000,000+ Sellers
Most dental labs and practices assume that selling scrap is simple. Unfortunately, it’s not.
Every month, dental labs process crowns, bridges, PFMs, inlays, onlays, and other restorations that contain precious metals. Without proper handling, testing, and refining, a lab can lose tens of thousands — even hundreds of thousands — of dollars in potential payouts.
This blog explains:
How dental gold refining really works
Why many sellers get underpaid
How professional assay testing protects your value
The steps labs can take to maximize scrap revenue
Why Most Dental Labs Are Underpaid
Many labs assume that all buyers pay roughly the same. The truth is far different:
❌ Issue #1 — Buyers Guess Value Instead of Testing
Some refiners simply:
Melt your scrap
Estimate the gold, platinum, or palladium content
Issue a payout
No verification. No transparency. No scientific testing.
❌ Issue #2 — Blending Material Lowers Payouts
Refiners sometimes blend high-value scrap with lower-grade material, which:
Reduces reported purity
Lowers payouts
Benefits the buyer, not the seller
When labs cannot verify composition themselves, it’s impossible to dispute.
❌ Issue #3 — Quick Quotes Mislead Sellers
“Instant quotes” or “mail-in programs” are often designed to make the buyer the most profit.
No individual testing of your scrap
No transparency in calculation
Delayed or unclear payment
For labs handling $10K–$1M+ in scrap, these shortcuts can cost a fortune.
The Role of Scientific Assays in Dental Gold Refining
Professional assay testing is the gold standard in the industry.
Proper scientific assays:
Measure metal content accurately
Verify gold, platinum, palladium, and silver percentages
Ensure fair payout for each batch of material
Provide transparency and documentation
At high-volume labs, assays are not optional — they protect thousands, tens of thousands, or hundreds of thousands in revenue.
We use advanced XRF testing and ThermoFisher Scientific Niton™ analyzers, trusted in aerospace, medical, and industrial applications, to provide exact, verified results for every lab.
What Labs Should Expect From a Professional Refining Partner
1️⃣ Transparent Analysis
You should receive:
Full breakdown of metals in every batch
Verified weight and purity
Complete documentation
2️⃣ Secure Handling
Controlled access
Locked storage
Confidential processing
3️⃣ Fair, Highest Payouts
No guessing
No blending to your disadvantage
Immediate payment once verified
4️⃣ Professional Expertise
Knowledge of dental alloys
Experience with high-volume lab material
Ability to handle $10K–$1M+ batches efficiently
Why Labs Trust Us With High-Value Dental Scrap
Dental labs choose us because we:
Handle bulk dental gold and precious metals with integrity
Provide professional, scientific assay testing
Offer highest payouts — every time
Maintain confidential and secure transactions
Bulk sellers repeatedly work with us because we are:
Professional
Reliable
Transparent
Experienced with large, complex dental scrap batches
And, most importantly:
We pay the highest for dental gold and precious metal scrap.
Bulk Only. $10,000–$1,000,000+ sellers.
How Dental Labs Maximize Value
1️⃣ Centralize Scrap Collection – no random jars or mixed containers
2️⃣ Document Everything – weight, source, type of material
3️⃣ Assay Every Batch – verify gold, platinum, palladium, and silver
4️⃣ Work With Trusted Buyers – transparent, professional, secure
5️⃣ Repeat for Consistency – establish a long-term program to capture all value
Following this process ensures labs receive maximum possible payout and avoid losing money due to shortcuts or errors.
Protect Your Lab’s Precious Metal Revenue
If your lab processes crowns, bridges, PFMs, grindings, or other high-value dental materials:
Are you confident you’re being paid correctly?
Have you had your scrap professionally assayed?
Could your current process be leaving tens of thousands on the table?
Professional testing, transparent refining, and secure handling ensure you never leave money behind.
Schedule a Confidential Lab Audit & Assay
We work exclusively with:
High-volume dental labs
Multi-location dental practices
Oral surgeons
Prosthodontists
Bulk dental scrap sellers
📞 Call: (949) 461-9191
📧 Email: Amy@GlitterGoldGold.com
Discover the truth about your dental scrap. Protect your value and get paid the highest for $10K–$1M+ dental gold and precious metals.