Great Lakes Dental Technologies

Great Lakes Dental Technologies Great People. Great Products. Great Lakes.

Great Lakes Dental Technologies is an employee-owned company, with 225 employee-owners who design, develop, manufacture, and market appliances and products for use in the orthodontic, dental, and sleep and airway markets. Great Lakes is one of North America's largest orthodontic laboratories and offers more than 4,000 products and services. Training and education on the latest appliance fabrication techniques and equipment is offered at the onsite training center in the company's headquarters; located in a modern 78,000 square-foot building in Tonawanda, New York, a suburb of Buffalo.

03/10/2026

Are you searching for an easier and more efficient way to treat your patients? 🔎

With no separators or band-fitting appointments, Great Lakes' laser sintered appliances save time and enhance the patient experience.

They’re easy to bond and have a low profile for maximum comfort.

Have you seen our latest appliance yet? 👀This is AccuGUARD, a technician-designed, software-optimized, 3D-printed upper ...
03/09/2026

Have you seen our latest appliance yet? 👀

This is AccuGUARD, a technician-designed, software-optimized, 3D-printed upper splint.

AccuGUARD is a reliable, effective, and affordable solution for your patients who suffer from nighttime bruxism and grinding.

Click the link in the comments to learn more about AccuGUARD! 👇

Happy National Dentist's Day! 🎉🦷Today, Great Lakes celebrates the amazing dentists who work diligently to keep our smile...
03/06/2026

Happy National Dentist's Day! 🎉🦷

Today, Great Lakes celebrates the amazing dentists who work diligently to keep our smiles bright and healthy. Your expertise, kindness, and commitment to patient care make a world of difference in so many lives.

We're truly thankful for your hard work and dedication. Cheers to you on this special day! 😁

Quality fabrication at Great Lakes is driven by expertly skilled technicians who prioritize meticulous attention to deta...
03/05/2026

Quality fabrication at Great Lakes is driven by expertly skilled technicians who prioritize meticulous attention to detail.

03/03/2026

Working with the MiniSTAR S® gives you the flexibility to fabricate exactly the way you need.

So, when it comes to using zinc pellets or the platform base, what’s the difference?

A model can be placed on the platform or encased in zinc pellets. Use zinc pellets to prevent excessive stretching or thinning of your material, and to keep it from forming on unwanted model surfaces.

Choose the platform base when working with soft or thin materials (1 mm or less) that need to form completely around the model.

No matter which method fits your case, the MiniSTAR S is intuitive, precise, and designed to deliver consistent results every time.

Great Lakes is thrilled to celebrate Dental Assistants Recognition Week! 😄We recognize that dental assistants are essent...
03/02/2026

Great Lakes is thrilled to celebrate Dental Assistants Recognition Week! 😄

We recognize that dental assistants are essential to your practice. We sincerely appreciate all the incredible work done to keep bright smiles shining and to ensure that patients receive the best care possible.

Don't miss these special deals for March!Great Lakes has everything you need this month to fabricate appliances with eas...
03/02/2026

Don't miss these special deals for March!

Great Lakes has everything you need this month to fabricate appliances with ease. From the Vaniman Sandstorm Professional I/O Micro Abrasive Sandblaster to clear splint materials and model work items, you'll find the tools you need to fabricate with confidence.

Click the link in the comments below and save today! ⬇️

Each step of our fabrication process is designed to achieve precision and elevate patient comfort, reflecting our commit...
02/27/2026

Each step of our fabrication process is designed to achieve precision and elevate patient comfort, reflecting our commitment to excellence and quality appliances for your patients.

How do you know what type of sleep appliance is best for your patient?The right sleep appliance starts with the right qu...
02/25/2026

How do you know what type of sleep appliance is best for your patient?

The right sleep appliance starts with the right questions.

1️⃣ Determine the ideal advancement mechanism placement: buccal (Herbst®, Panthera) or anterior (TAP).

2️⃣ Choose your material: Biocryl, nylon, hard-soft combinations, or hard-only options.

3️⃣ Factor in patient habits like clenching, grinding, or bruxism.

4️⃣ Consider anatomical details such as edentulism, partials, implants, or short clinical crowns.

Matching these details to the right appliance type ensures optimal function, comfort, and treatment success for every patient.

Each appliance and every step in the process reflect our dedication to excellence and superior craftsmanship.
02/20/2026

Each appliance and every step in the process reflect our dedication to excellence and superior craftsmanship.

Great Lakes is in Chicago for the Chicago Dental Society 2026 Midwinter Meeting! 🎉Make sure to visit Booth 3711 to say h...
02/19/2026

Great Lakes is in Chicago for the Chicago Dental Society 2026 Midwinter Meeting! 🎉

Make sure to visit Booth 3711 to say hello, check out our new AccuGUARD printed splint, and learn about the latest product innovations to support your practice!

Great Lakes makes it easy for your practice to use smart moves®.Smart moves integrates realistic treatment planning with...
02/19/2026

Great Lakes makes it easy for your practice to use smart moves®.

Smart moves integrates realistic treatment planning with advanced 3D software and works with any intraoral scanner.

With the smart moves Predictability Index, you have a baseline for case outcomes, ensuring projections are realistic.

The index comprises three charts that illustrate aligner predictability by malocclusion, individual tooth movements, and arch form adjustments.

Address

200 Cooper Avenue
Tonawanda, NY
14150

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18008287626

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ABOUT GREAT LAKES DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES:

Great Lakes Dental Technologies (formerly Great Lakes Orthodontics) is an employee owned company, with over 270 employee-owners who design, develop, manufacture, and market products for use in the orthodontic, dental, and sleep/airway market. Great Lakes is one of North America’s largest orthodontic laboratories and offers more than 4,000 products and services. Great Lakes is a nationally approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Great lakes is located in Tonawanda, New York · 800.828.7626 · GreatLakesDentalTech.com