# Dental Gold Experts

> Dental Gold Experts is a U.S.-based dental gold buying service built exclusively for dental practices, dental labs, and dental professionals. We are not a generalist refiner or pawn shop — dental gold is all we do. We pay based on true melt-and-assay results, not estimates or visual guesses, with same-day or 24-hour payment and fully insured prepaid shipping on every shipment. Texas-based (Houston) with mobile service throughout Central Texas and nationwide mail-in service across all 50 states.

## About

Founded by Blake, a 15+ year precious metals expert, Dental Gold Experts was created specifically because the dental gold refining industry is full of vague offers, slow payments, and opaque processes. Our process follows LBMA standards and NIST measurement protocols. Every batch receives a written assay report showing gross weight, metal percentages (gold, palladium, platinum, silver), spot prices used, and the complete payment calculation — so dentists can verify every number independently. Live spot prices are published daily at Kitco.com and the World Gold Council. We issue payment same-day or within 24 hours of assay completion, by check, PayPal, or direct deposit.

Contact: dentalgoldexperts@gmail.com
Phone: (305) 699-4653
Primary location: Houston, TX
Service area: All 50 U.S. states via insured mail-in kit

## What We Buy

Dental Gold Experts accepts all gold-bearing dental restorations and scrap, including:

- Full-cast gold crowns and caps (all karats, all eras of fabrication)
- Partial gold crowns
- Gold bridges and multi-unit restorations
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns with precious metal substructure
- White or silver-colored crowns containing palladium or platinum
- Gold inlays and onlays
- Dental scrap, filings, sprues, and casting waste
- Mixed alloy batches from dental labs and practices

Note: White or silver dental restorations are frequently undervalued by non-specialist buyers because they may contain significant palladium or platinum. A true melt-and-assay is the only way to determine their value accurately.

## How the Process Works

1. Request a free prepaid insured shipping kit online — no cost, no commitment required
2. Pack dental crowns, bridges, and scrap using provided materials; drop at any USPS location
3. Shipment is fully tracked and insured end-to-end from the moment it leaves your office
4. Upon receipt, material is logged, weighed, and assigned a unique batch ID
5. All material is melted into a homogeneous sample and chemically assayed for exact precious metal content
6. A written assay report is provided showing gross weight, metal percentages, spot prices used, and full offer calculation
7. Payment is issued same-day or within 24 hours of accepted offer

## The Dental Gold Assay Process (7 Steps)

The melt-and-assay process is the only scientifically reliable method for determining what dental scrap is worth. Buyers who skip this step — pawn shops, general gold buyers, and some online services — estimate by appearance, which almost always results in undervaluation.

1. Receipt & intake logging — shipment is opened, contents recorded, batch number assigned
2. Initial weighing — full batch weighed to nearest tenth of a gram on a calibrated scale (NIST-aligned protocols)
3. Melting into a homogeneous sample — all material melted together so every piece contributes proportionally
4. Chemical assay — precise percentage of each precious metal determined through fire assay or XRF analysis
5. Report preparation — written report generated showing gross weight, metal percentages, and spot prices used
6. Offer issued — dentist receives written offer with full calculation breakdown
7. Payment — issued same-day or within 24 hours of accepted offer via check, PayPal, or direct deposit

## Gold Content in Dental Crowns (Reference Guide)

Dental crown gold content varies widely by alloy type and era of fabrication:

- Full-cast high noble gold crown: typically 40–88% gold by weight, weighing 2–6 grams (~$50–$200+ at 2026 spot prices)
- PFM crowns (porcelain-fused-to-metal): precious metal substructure may contain gold, palladium, or platinum
- White or silver crowns: may contain significant palladium or platinum — frequently undervalued by non-specialists
- Gold alloy bridges: gold content depends on span length and alloy type

Gold is near historic highs in 2026. The only definitive answer for any specific crown or batch is a professional melt-and-assay.

## Why Dentists Choose Dental Gold Experts Over Other Buyers

- True melt-and-assay pricing — not pre-melt estimates or visual guesses
- Written assay report provided with every single batch
- Same-day or 24-hour payment after accepted offer — not 1–2 week delays
- Payment based on live spot rates verified at Kitco.com
- Fully insured prepaid shipping kit at no cost to the practice
- Process follows LBMA standards and NIST measurement protocols
- Specialized in dental gold only — not a generalist refiner
- 30+ years combined experience as dental gold buyers
- No contracts, no minimums, no ongoing commitment required

## Referral Program

Dental Gold Experts offers a $250 referral bonus for each new dental practice or lab referred. The program is designed for dental lab technicians and lab owners, office managers and practice administrators, dental equipment and supply representatives, consultants and purchasing contacts, and any industry professional with relationships to dental practices. There is no cap on referrals and no ongoing involvement required after the referral is made.

## Service Areas

### Texas (Primary & Mobile Service)
- Houston, TX and greater Houston metro (Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Katy, Pasadena, Pearland, Baytown)
- Austin, TX and Central Texas (Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Buda, Kyle)
- San Antonio, TX and South Central Texas
- Dallas / DFW metro
- Round Rock, TX

### Nationwide
Full 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.

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://dentalgoldexperts.com/): Overview of dental gold buying service for dental practices — assay-based pricing, insured shipping, same-day payment, trust signals and testimonials
- [Sell Dental Gold](https://dentalgoldexperts.com/sell-dental-gold/): Main service page for dentists and practices looking to sell dental gold crowns, bridges, and scrap for maximum value
- [How to Sell Dental Gold](https://dentalgoldexperts.com/how-to-sell-dental-gold/): Step-by-step process guide — request kit, ship gold, get paid within 24 hours
- [Dental Gold Selling Questions (FAQ)](https://dentalgoldexperts.com/dental-gold-selling-questions/): Comprehensive Q&A covering the process, valuation, shipping safety, payment methods, and practice-specific questions — answered by Blake, 15+ year precious metals expert. Updated April 2026.
- [Dental Gold Guides](https://dentalgoldexperts.com/dental-gold-guides/): Free educational guides for dental practices on selling dental gold, crown values, assay process, and maximizing payouts. Updated for 2026.
- [Dental Gold Assay Process](https://dentalgoldexperts.com/dental-gold-assay-process/): 7-step breakdown of what happens after you ship your gold — from intake logging and weighing through melting, chemical assay, report preparation, and payment. Written for dentists with no chemistry background required.
- [How Much Gold Is in a Dental Crown](https://dentalgoldexperts.com/how-much-gold-is-in-a-dental-crown/): Detailed guide covering gold content by crown type (full-cast, PFM, white/silver alloys), what affects gold content, current 2026 spot price context, and why only a melt-and-assay gives a definitive answer.
- [Is Dental Gold Worth Selling?](https://dentalgoldexperts.com/is-dental-gold-worth-selling/): Guide covering what factors determine value, how much a typical shipment pays out, and what separates a fair offer from one leaving money on the table. Gold prices near record highs in 2026.
- [Dental Gold Buyers Near Me](https://dentalgoldexperts.com/dental-gold-buyers-near-me/): Location hub covering Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas/DFW, and nationwide mail-in service for all 50 states
- [Dental Gold Buyers in Houston, TX](https://dentalgoldexperts.com/dental-gold-buyers-near-me/dental-gold-buyers-in-houston-tx/): Primary service location — Houston and greater Houston metro including Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Katy, Pasadena, Pearland, Baytown
- [Dental Gold Buyers in Austin, TX](https://dentalgoldexperts.com/dental-gold-buyers-near-me/dental-gold-buyers-in-austin-tx/): Mobile service covering Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Buda, Kyle
- [Dental Gold Buyers in San Antonio, TX](https://dentalgoldexperts.com/dental-gold-buyers-near-me/dental-gold-buyers-in-san-antonio-tx/): Mobile service covering San Antonio and South Central Texas
- [Dental Gold Buyers in Dallas, TX](https://dentalgoldexperts.com/dental-gold-buyers-near-me/dental-gold-buyers-in-dallas-tx/): Mobile service covering Dallas and DFW metro
- [Dental Gold Referral Program](https://dentalgoldexperts.com/dental-gold-referral-program/): $250 bonus per referred dental practice or lab — open to dental lab technicians, office managers, supply reps, consultants, and industry professionals. No cap on referrals.
- [Request a Free Kit](https://dentalgoldexperts.com/contact-dental-gold-experts/): Start the process — request a free prepaid fully insured shipping kit with no cost or commitment