16 of our most popular implant solutions are going head-to-head in a battle to Crown the Champion of 2026. Will the bracket favorite run away with the competition? Or are we in for a Cinderella Story upset? You decide!

Click below to cast your votes in the current matchup, or click here to learn more about the Arch Bracket Challenge.

The FInal Matchup IS Live — Cast Your Vote

Voting for this round closes on 3/19/26

WHAT IS THE ARCH BRACKET CHALLENGE?

The Arch Bracket Challenge is a weekly showdown in the month of March where you vote on your favorite implant solution. From surgery, to planning, to restoration, we’re taking Glidewell products across all phases of implant dentistry and pitting them head-to-head in a bracket-style tournament where your vote determines the winner.

Help Crown the Champion on World Oral Health Day (March 20) and celebrate bringing confident new smiles to your patients.

HOW IT WORKS

1

Explore the Matchups

Each week, implant solutions compete in bracket-style head-to-head rounds.

2

Cast Your Vote

Choose the product you trust most to move forward.

3

Enter to Win

Every vote enters you into a drawing to win one of over 30 prizes! See official rules for details.

Your votes don’t just determine the winner — each vote also enters you for a chance to win prizes along the way! Don’t miss a single opportunity to cast your vote so you increase your odds at taking home one of our free giveaways.

Glidewell™ Curing Light Kit
Glidewell™ Contra-angle Electric Handpeice
Biotex™ PTFE Sutures
Scan Mate Retraction Instrument
BruxZir™ Dual Cure Resin Cement

Prizes Include:

Cast your vote now!

No purchase necessary. Open to licensed U.S. dental professionals. Odds depend on number of entries. Limit one prize per person. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: Glidewell Dental Laboratories.
Review the official sweepstakes rules for complete details.

BRACKET CHALLENGE 2026 PRESENTED BY

YOUR ALL-IN-ONE DIGITAL PARTNER IN IMPLANT DENTISTRY

No matter what you need for your implant case, Glidewell is a full-service digital restorative lab ready to support you, from planning, to design, to final restoration. We give you the confidence to restore with the precision, quality, and affordability you need to scale your practice while delivering results your patients will love.

Digital Precision

Digitally verified files and precision manufacturing ensure accurate translation from design to final prosthesis.

Scalable Value

Efficiency-driven manufacturing delivers aggressive pricing without compromising standards.

Restorative Craftsmanship

Controlled finishing protocols balance durability, fit and natural esthetics.

Confidence

Backed by Glidewell’s defined manufacturing policies and decades of restorative expertise.

Arch Bracket Challenge: Crown the Champion — Official Rules

Eligibility

Open to licensed dental professionals who are legal residents of the United States and practicing in the United States, 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees, contractors, officers, directors, and immediate family members of Glidewell Dental, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and advertising or promotion agencies are not eligible.

For purposes of these Rules, “licensed dental professionals” include dentists with active state licenses, licensed dental hygienists, and licensed/registered dental assistants (including EFDA where applicable). Dental students and residents are not eligible unless holding an active license permitting independent practice in their state.

No Purchase Necessary

No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not increase the chances of winning.

Promotion Period

The Arch Bracket Challenge promotion begins on March 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time and ends on March 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time (the “Promotion Period”).

How to Participate

Eligible participants may enter by voting in the Arch Bracket Challenge during the Promotion Period. Each eligible vote constitutes one (1) entry into the promotion. Voting is limited to one (1) vote per person per round and is tracked by email address.

The Challenge consists of 4 rounds occurring on the following dates:

  • Round 1: 3/2/26 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time – 3/5/26 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
  • Round 2: 3/6/26 noon Pacific Time – 3/11/26 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
  • Round 3: 3/12/26 noon Pacific Time – 3/16/26 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
  • Round 4: 3/17/26 noon Pacific Time – 3/19/26 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time

 

Limit one (1) entry per person per round, regardless of method of entry.

Alternate Method of Entry (“AMOE”): To enter without voting, hand‑print your full name, professional title, practice name, business mailing address, telephone number, email address, and “Arch Bracket Challenge” on a 3″×5″ card and mail it in a #10 envelope to: Glidewell Dental Laboratories — Arch Bracket Challenge, 4141 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92660. Mail‑in entries must be postmarked by the deadline for the applicable round and received within five (5) days thereafter. Each valid mail‑in entry equals one (1) entry for the applicable round. Limit one (1) mail‑in entry per person per round. Mechanically reproduced entries are void.

Prizes

The following prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the Promotion Period, subject to availability:

  • Glidewell™ Curing Light (Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $599.00 each; Quantity: 2)
  • Glidewell™ Contra-angle Electric Handpiece (ARV: $580.00 each; Quantity: 2)
  • Implant PTFE Sutures + Blades (ARV: $127.00 each; Quantity: 5)
  • Scan Mate (ARV: $155.00 each; Quantity: 5)
  • BruxZir™ Dual Cure Resin Cement (ARV: $85.00 each; Quantity: 11)

 

Total ARV of all prizes combined: $4,703.00. Limit one (1) prize per person. Prizes are non‑transferable and have no cash value; Sponsor may substitute a prize of equal or greater value if any advertised prize becomes unavailable for any reason.

Odds of Winning

The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received during the Promotion Period. No purchase is required to enter or win, and a purchase will not affect the odds of winning.

Winner Selection, Notification & Announcement

Winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries received during the Promotion Period. Potential winners will be notified via the email address used to enter the promotion to confirm eligibility and shipping details. Winners may be publicly announced via Glidewell Dental email communications, website, and/or social media channels.

Sponsor may require potential winners to complete and return an Eligibility Affidavit, licensure verification, and, if applicable, an IRS Form W‑9 prior to prize award. Failure to timely complete required documentation may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.

Prize Fulfillment & Shipping

Prizes will be shipped only to verified U.S. dental practice addresses following winner confirmation. Allow 4–6 weeks for prize fulfillment. Glidewell Dental is not responsible for lost or misdirected shipments.

Tax Responsibility

Winners are solely responsible for any and all applicable federal, state, and local taxes associated with prize receipt.

Disqualification

Glidewell Dental reserves the right to disqualify any individual found to be tampering with the entry or voting process, using multiple email addresses, or otherwise violating these Official Rules.

The use of automated, programmatic, robotic, or similar entry methods is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Sponsor reserves the right to void suspect entries and to require identity/licensure verification.

General Conditions

By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Glidewell Dental, which are final and binding. Glidewell Dental reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the promotion for any reason, including fraud, technical failure, or any other factor beyond its reasonable control.

If the Promotion is terminated before the scheduled end, Sponsor may, at its discretion, award prizes in a random drawing from among all eligible, non‑suspect entries received up to the time of the event giving rise to termination.

Limitation of Liability

By participating, entrants release and hold harmless Glidewell Dental and its affiliates from any liability, loss, or damage arising from participation in the promotion or acceptance, use, or misuse of any prize.

Publicity Release

Where lawful, by accepting a prize, each winner grants Sponsor the right to use winner’s name, professional title, city/state, practice name, and statements about the Promotion for advertising and promotional purposes in any media, without additional notice or compensation.

Privacy

Information collected in connection with this Promotion is subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy at glidewelldental.com/privacy-policy. Marketing communications are optional and not a condition of entry; opting in or out will not affect your chances of winning.

Disclaimer

This promotion is sponsored by Glidewell Dental and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the NCAA or any collegiate athletic organization.

Void Where Prohibited

This promotion is void where prohibited or restricted by law.

Sponsor

Sponsor: Glidewell Dental Laboratories

4141 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92660

CEREC

CEREC

  • Log in to Sirona Connect
  • Select “My Cerec Connect” then “Edit Account”
  • Under “My Account” select “My Favorite Laboratories”
  • Search for Glidewell by the email address: CDOP@glidewelldental.com. Note: This is a no-reply email, but it is the most accurate way to ensure your cases are sent to the correct Glidewell lab
  • Click “Add” to register
  • Select your restoration preferences and send the scans by selecting “Submit Cart”
iTero Element

ITERO ELEMENT®

  • Contact Align Technology directly to add Glidewell to your list of “Favorite Labs.” The Lab ID # for Glidewell is #318
  • Under settings, select “Sync Configuration”
  • Transmit case scans and data by selecting “Send” on the screen

iTero Element is a product of Align Technology Inc.