With digital communication and global logistics becoming more accessible, direct sourcing is no longer limited to large corporations. Today, even medium-sized dental labs can communicate directly with manufacturers, request samples, compare technical specifications, and evaluate pricing before making purchasing decisions. The question is no longer whether direct sourcing is possible, but whether laboratories are fully […]
Every product moves through a supply chain before reaching the dental laboratory. From manufacturers to distributors, importers, regional dealers, and sales representatives, each step adds additional costs. Many laboratories are now looking beyond traditional purchasing channels to gain better visibility into pricing and supply options. Greater transparency often leads to better purchasing decisions and improved […]
China has become one of the world’s largest producers of dental zirconia. Many global brands either manufacture in China or source raw materials from Chinese factories. By purchasing directly from China, dental laboratories can gain access to a wider range of zirconia options, including multilayer zirconia, high-translucency zirconia, and ultra-strength materials. The most successful buyers […]
A question we receive frequently: “Is it possible to buy genuine Aidite zirconia directly from China?” The answer is more complicated than most people think. China has domestic pricing, export pricing, authorized distributors, and different supply channels. The bigger challenge is not finding a supplier. It’s knowing how to verify authenticity and traceability. How do […]
Have you ever noticed that the price of the same Aidite zirconia disc can vary significantly from country to country? Recently, we compared quotations from several markets and found differences of 20–50% on exactly the same product. The question is: Are labs paying for the material itself, or for the distribution chain behind it? As […]