Hawley Retainer
Holds finished cases in place with an acrylic body and adjustable labial bow.
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World Class
Dental LabSolutions
Digital-first restorations, scan support, and dependable lab communication for clinics that need precision to feel effortless.
Who we are
A lab partner built around the people behind every case.From digital intake to final fit, we make precision feel personal.
Every case is different. Our technicians work closely with your team from start to finish, pairing dependable communication with advanced 3D technology.
“Better outcomes start with the right partner.”
Reliable support, thoughtful collaboration, and technology that helps make lab work simpler, faster, and more predictable.
Joseph Kim
CEO, Universal Orthodontic Lab
250+
Practice partners
Long-term clinical relationships
1985
Serving since
Four decades of lab craft
3D
Digital workflow
Technology guided by technicians
Appliances made for the case in front of you.Designed and finished in our own lab.
Essix Retainer
Keeps retention discreet with a clear, vacuum-formed shell trimmed to the arch.
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Palatal Expander
Guides arch development with a soldered framework built to the planned expansion.
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Clear Aligner
Moves teeth stage by stage with U Aligner planning and in-house thermoforming.
Explore U AlignerStudy Model
Prints scan-accurate arches for diagnostics, appliance fabrication, and records.
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Model Aligner
Pairs each aligner stage with its printed model so fit is checked before dispatch.
Explore U AlignerOne platform for your entire digital workflow.Cases that keep moving.
Digital planning
AI-assisted CAD/CAM planning streamlines case design, appliance performance, and turnaround with consistent clinical oversight.
STL file 3D printing
Scanner-ready STL workflows move files from submission to optimized models and appliances with reliable 3D printing.
Digital prescription
Universal RX centralizes prescriptions, uploads, and case tracking so every instruction is clear and easy to manage.
UOL-24118 · Upper expanderIn design
UOL-24127 · Essix retainerPrinting
UOL-24131 · Aligner stage 6Shipped
Case tracking
Follow every case through design, production, and dispatch without chasing anyone for a status update.
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Accepted scan formats
Send cases straight from the intraoral scanner and mesh formats your practice already runs.
Our Process
Know the Uniortholab way.Five steps, from scan to dispatch.
Every case moves through a clear digital workflow: scan review, design confirmation, precise manufacturing, quality control, and documented dispatch.
Your team always knows what is happening before the appliance reaches the chair, with each handoff prepared for accuracy, speed, and clear communication.
Accepted intraoral scans
A wide range of intraoral and digital scan formats.Send cases from the scanner you already run.
Testimonials
Kind words from our partners.Read straight from the clinics.
Doctors who have sent us their cases for years, some since 2008, on fit, turnaround, and the service behind every appliance.
I've used this lab for more than 10 years now and have experience using other labs in different offices I worked at, and Universal Ortho Lab is great.
Dr. J. Kwak I've been relying on Universal Orthodontics Lab for more than a decade, and honestly, they've never let me down. Their Hawley retainers and 3D printed appliances are absolutely top-tier.
Dr. Carlson Been using this lab for my patients' orthodontic cases since 2008! They will take care of your patients with warranty and replacements if needed.
Dr. Shin Excellent service with accurate fit on my patients' MSE appliances.
Dr. Chan Reliable, quick, and easy to work with. Every encounter has been a positive one!
Dr. Min The crown fit is always perfect. Their turnaround time is like no other.
Dr. Durtschi
Our Blogs
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Insights, workflow tips, and lab updates to help your practice move digital cases with more clarity and confidence.
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5 mins read · Jun 12, 2026
Scanning Best Practices
4 mins read · Jun 09, 2026
Inside Our Digital Workflow
6 mins read · Jun 02, 2026
Choosing the Right Material
3 mins read · May 28, 2026
Faster Case Turnaround
5 mins read · May 21, 2026
Quality Control Explained
7 mins read · May 14, 2026
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