# Dental Gold Experts — Full Content Index > This file contains the full text content of key pages on dentalgoldexperts.com for AI systems that benefit from reading complete page content during inference. For a structured index of URLs, see /llms.txt. --- ## Homepage URL: https://dentalgoldexperts.com/ ### The dental gold buyers who pay you what your scrap is actually worth. Most dental offices leave hundreds — sometimes thousands — of dollars on the table every year. Dental Gold Experts pays based on true melt assay results, not guesswork. Same-day or 24-hour payment and fully insured shipping on every shipment. **Key facts:** - 30+ years combined experience as dental gold buyers - 24-hour typical payment turnaround after assay - 100% insured from the moment you ship - U.S.-based dental gold buyers serving all 50 states - Payment based on live spot market rates (Kitco.com) **The problem with most dental gold buyers:** Most dental gold buyers make an offer before your gold is ever tested. That estimate always benefits them — not you. Reputable dental gold buyers should pay based on the actual melt result. Live spot prices are published daily by Kitco and the World Gold Council — any legitimate buyer should be referencing them. Waiting 1–2 weeks to get paid for gold you've already shipped is unacceptable. Dental Gold Experts issues payment same-day or within 24 hours of assay completion. Reputable dental gold buyers provide a full melt and assay report — exact weight, purity, and how your payment was calculated. If your gold is lost or damaged in transit, most buyers offer you nothing. Our prepaid shipping kit is fully insured from the moment it leaves your office. **What we buy:** - Gold crowns and caps — full-cast and partial gold crowns of all karats - Bridges and multi-unit restorations — any gold-bearing bridgework - PFM crowns — porcelain-fused-to-metal with precious metal substructure - Inlays and onlays — cast gold restorations of all sizes - Dental scrap and filings — mixed scrap, sprues, and casting waste **Testimonials:** "We'd been using a local refiner for years and assumed we were getting fair value. After our first assay report from Dental Gold Experts, we realized we'd been significantly underpaid. The transparency alone is worth switching." — Dr. David L., DMD, General practice, 18 years, Dallas TX "I've tried three different dental gold buyers over the years. This is the only one that sends a real assay report with the actual numbers. Payment was in my account before the end of the day." — Dr. Maria R., DDS, Prosthodontist, Houston TX **Referral Program:** When you refer another dental practice, you earn a $250 bonus — no cap on referrals, no ongoing involvement required. --- ## How to Sell Dental Gold URL: https://dentalgoldexperts.com/how-to-sell-dental-gold/ Dental Gold Experts removes the guesswork by offering a transparent, step-by-step system that prioritizes accuracy, security, and speed. By mailing in your dental gold for professional assay and melt testing, you receive pricing based on real market value — not estimates or unclear formulas. **Step 1 — Request Your Free Kit** Fill out a short online form to receive a free insured mail-in kit. Shipping is covered — you don't pay a penny to send your dental gold. **Step 2 — Ship Your Dental Gold** Pack your dental crowns, gold teeth, or dental scrap securely in the prepaid envelope provided. Drop it off at any USPS location. Your shipment is fully tracked and insured. **Step 3 — Get Paid Fast** Once the package is received, experts evaluate your dental gold and send you an offer. Accept your offer and get paid by check, PayPal, or direct deposit — usually within 24 hours. --- ## Dental Gold Selling Questions (FAQ) URL: https://dentalgoldexperts.com/dental-gold-selling-questions/ Every question answered by Blake, a 15+ year precious metals expert. Updated April 2026. **How does selling dental gold work?** Selling dental gold with Dental Gold Experts is a straightforward three-step process. Step 1: Request your free prepaid insured shipping kit — it arrives at no cost. Step 2: Pack your crowns, bridges, or scrap using the provided materials and drop it at any USPS location. Your shipment is tracked and insured end to end. Step 3: Your material is melted and chemically assayed. You receive a written offer showing exactly how the number was calculated. Accept and get paid same-day or within 24 hours. **Can I sell dental gold from home?** Yes — the entire process is handled by mail. You never need to travel to a buyer, visit a lab, or go to a pawn shop. Request a free prepaid kit online, pack your dental gold using the provided materials, and drop it at any USPS location. Everything after that — assay, written report, offer, and payment — is handled remotely. **What happens after Dental Gold Experts receives my material?** Once your shipment arrives, it is logged, weighed, and assigned a batch ID. Your material is then fully melted into a homogeneous sample and chemically assayed to determine the precise percentage of gold, palladium, platinum, and silver present. A written assay report is prepared showing gross weight, metal percentages, spot prices used, and the complete offer calculation. You are contacted with the offer and the report, then choose to accept or decline. **How do dental gold buyers value my gold?** Your gold is melted and assayed to determine its exact precious metal content. Payment is calculated using live spot market rates — the same rates published at Kitco.com. A full report is provided so you can verify every number. **How do I know my gold is safe when I ship it?** Every shipment is fully insured from the moment it leaves your office. The kit includes full tracking so you can monitor it every step of the way to the secure processing facility. --- ## Dental Gold Assay Process URL: https://dentalgoldexperts.com/dental-gold-assay-process/ The dental gold assay process is the only scientifically reliable method for determining what dental scrap is actually worth. Understanding each step puts dentists in a far stronger position to evaluate buyers, spot red flags, and understand why one buyer's offer can be dramatically higher than another's. Written by Blake, 15+ year precious metals expert. Updated April 2026. **What is the dental gold assay process and why does it matter?** The dental gold assay process is the scientific procedure used to determine the precise composition of dental scrap — specifically, the percentage of each precious metal present in a batch of crowns, bridges, inlays, PFMs, and mixed scrap. The result is not an estimate or a visual guess — it is a measured chemical fact. Dental alloys are intentionally complex — engineered to be biocompatible, strong, and corrosion-resistant. A single batch of dental scrap from a practice might contain gold, platinum, palladium, silver, and various base metals, all in different proportions depending on when and where each restoration was fabricated. Buyers who skip the assay — pawn shops, general gold buyers, and some online services — estimate by appearance or by spot-checking a single piece. That approach almost always results in an undervalued offer, particularly for white or silver-colored restorations containing palladium or platinum. **The 7 steps of the dental gold assay process:** 1. Receipt & Intake Logging — Shipment is received, logged, and assigned a unique batch number. The sealed package is opened and its contents are recorded. Reputable buyers document this step — some with video — creating a chain of custody from the moment material arrives. 2. Initial Weighing of All Material — The full batch is weighed to the nearest tenth of a gram on a calibrated scale. This gross weight is recorded before anything else happens. Standards for this step align with protocols maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). 3. Melting Into a Homogeneous Sample — All material in the batch is melted together in a crucible at high temperature. This is the most important step in the entire assay process. By melting everything together, every piece of dental scrap in the batch contributes proportionally to the final sample. There is no cherry-picking, no selective testing, and no way for a single high- or low-value piece to skew the result. 4. Chemical Assay — A small sample of the melted material is taken and subjected to chemical analysis to determine the exact percentage of each precious metal present. The result is a precise breakdown — for example, 62% gold, 18% palladium, 9% platinum, 6% silver, 5% base metals. 5. Report Preparation — A written assay report is generated showing gross weight, metal percentages, the spot prices used for each metal, and the complete payment calculation. This report is provided to the dentist with every batch. 6. Offer Issued — Based on the assay results and current spot market prices, a formal written offer is calculated and presented to the dentist. The offer includes the full breakdown so the dentist can verify every number independently. 7. Payment — Once the offer is accepted, payment is issued same-day or within 24 hours by check, PayPal, or direct deposit. --- ## How Much Gold Is in a Dental Crown URL: https://dentalgoldexperts.com/how-much-gold-is-in-a-dental-crown/ Written by Blake, 15+ year precious metals expert. Updated April 2026. **Quick answer:** A typical full-cast gold dental crown contains 40–88% gold by weight and weighs 2–6 grams — making it worth roughly $50–$200+ at current 2026 spot prices. But gold content varies dramatically by alloy type, and white or silver crowns may contain valuable palladium or platinum instead. The only definitive answer for any specific crown is a professional melt-and-assay. **Gold content by crown type:** Full-cast high noble gold crowns (yellow): These contain the highest gold content — typically 60–88% gold by weight. They are the most valuable type of dental scrap per gram. High noble alloys are defined as containing at least 60% noble metals (gold, platinum, palladium) with at least 40% gold specifically. Full-cast noble gold crowns (yellow): These contain 40–60% gold by weight. Still highly valuable but less so than high noble. Noble alloys contain at least 25% noble metals total. PFM crowns (porcelain-fused-to-metal): The metal substructure of a PFM crown may be high noble, noble, or predominantly base metal. Yellow substructures typically contain meaningful gold. White or silver substructures often contain palladium or platinum — metals that are frequently undervalued by non-specialist buyers. White or silver-colored crowns: These are among the most frequently undervalued by pawn shops and general gold buyers, who assume they contain little precious metal. In reality, many white dental alloys contain significant palladium — which has traded at prices higher than gold in recent years — or platinum. Only a melt-and-assay reveals the true content. **Why gold prices matter in 2026:** Gold is near historic highs in 2026. A crown that paid $80 several years ago may pay $150–$200+ today at the same gold content percentage, simply because spot prices have risen. Practices that have been holding scrap for years are sitting on more value than they may realize. --- ## Dental Gold Referral Program URL: https://dentalgoldexperts.com/dental-gold-referral-program/ Dental gold scrap is a routine byproduct of clinical and laboratory work, yet it remains one of the most overlooked sources of value within the dental industry. Crowns, bridges, inlays, and mixed alloy materials accumulate naturally over time, but many practices delay selling or rely on intermediaries without fully understanding the value of what they have collected. **Who this program is designed for:** - Dental lab technicians and lab owners - Office managers and practice administrators - Dental equipment and supply representatives - Consultants and purchasing contacts - Industry professionals with direct relationships to dentists **How it works:** When you refer another dental practice or lab to Dental Gold Experts, you earn a $250 referral bonus. There is no cap on referrals and no ongoing involvement required after the referral is made. **Why dental scrap is often overlooked:** For many practices, dental scrap accumulates quietly. Small containers, drawers, or safes may hold crowns and mixed alloy materials for months or even years. In some cases, scrap is sent out with limited explanation of how value is determined. The referral program helps industry professionals connect practices with a transparent, fair process. --- ## Service Locations URL: https://dentalgoldexperts.com/dental-gold-buyers-near-me/ Dental Gold Experts is Texas-based with mobile service throughout the state and nationwide mail-in service for all 50 states. **Houston, TX (Primary Location)** Greater Houston Metro and Southeast Texas. Also serving: Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Katy, Pasadena, Pearland, Baytown. **Austin, TX (Mobile Service)** Austin Metro and Central Texas. Also serving: Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Buda, Kyle. **San Antonio, TX (Mobile Service)** San Antonio Metro and South Central Texas. **Dallas / DFW, TX (Mobile Service)** Dallas and greater DFW metro. **Nationwide Mail-In Service** Available to dental practices in all 50 U.S. states. Same process, same written assay report, same 24-hour payment as local service. Request a free prepaid insured shipping kit from anywhere in the country at dentalgoldexperts.com/contact-dental-gold-experts/