Dental Lab and Office Supply Brands Guide: Whip Mix, TCS, TPC, Keystone, Meta Dental, Garreco and Beaverstate

The best dental supply brands for a lab or practice depend on the job: Whip Mix for gypsum, investments and articulators, TCS for flexible partial dentures, TPC for operatory equipment, Meta Dental Corp for lab tools, Keystone Industries for thermoformed appliances, Garreco for bulk dental stone, and Beaverstate Dental for operatory chairs, delivery systems and replacement parts. Chase Dental Supply carries all seven, and this guide explains what each brand makes, who it is for, and which of our detailed buying guides to read next.

Each section links to the Whip Mix, TCS, TPC, Meta Dental Corp, Keystone Industries, Garreco and Beaverstate Dental brand pages, popular products and every in-depth guide for that brand.

Key Takeaways

• Whip Mix covers the casting and occlusion side of the lab: Hi-Temp and PowerCast investments, Snap-Stone, VPM2 vacuum mixers, and Hanau and Denar articulators and facebows.
• TCS (Thermoplastic Comfort Systems) is a complete flexible denture system: Unbreakable nylon, iFlex polyolefin and Karadent cartridges, plus injectors, furnaces and finishing abrasives.
• TPC is the equipment brand for the clinic: Superb Air oil-less compressors, Superb Vac wet ring vacuums, LED operatory and curing lights, scalers, portable systems and chairs.
• Meta Dental Corp and Keystone Industries fill the daily bench: micromotors, waxes, flasks and polishers from Meta, and vacuum formers, mouthguard laminates and tray sheets from Keystone.
• Garreco keeps the list short and focused: Tecstone, Fastone, Labstone, Mounting Stone, Flasking Stone and Dental Plaster in 25 lb or 50 lb sizes.
• Beaverstate Dental rounds out the operatory: the Epic chair, over the patient, rear delivery and cart units, LED and Celux lights, stools, cuspidors and more than 500 replacement parts sold by part number.

Which Dental Supply Brands Does Chase Dental Supply Carry?

Chase Dental Supply carries seven core brands that together cover most of what a dental lab, orthodontic lab or general practice orders. Whip Mix, TCS and Garreco lean toward the lab, TPC and Beaverstate Dental toward the operatory, and Meta Dental Corp and Keystone Industries serve both.

Whip Mix: Investments, Gypsum and Articulators

Whip Mix is a dental laboratory materials and equipment brand best known for casting investments, model stones, vacuum mixing equipment and the Hanau and Denar articulator lines. It serves crown and bridge labs, denture labs, dental schools and restorative practices.

Key Whip Mix product lines

• Investments: Whip Mix Hi-Temp 33 lb is a carbon-free investment for non-precious and semi-precious alloys, while Whip Mix PowerCast 20 lb Carton is a carbon-free, fine-grain phosphate bonded investment formulated for rapid burnout with or without a metal ring.
• Gypsum: Whip Mix Snap-Stone 11 lb is a fast-setting stone that allows separation of the cast from the impression in 5 minutes.
• Mixing and pouring: the Whip Mix Programmable Vacuum Mixing Unit VPM2 stores up to 30 programs for gypsums, plasters and investments.
• Articulators and mounting: the Whip Mix Denar Mark II Articulator, the QuickMount Magnetic System Transfer Base Assembly 9176QA and the Whip Mix Mainstay II Dowel Pin System.

Whip Mix guides

• Whip Mix Investments Explained: Hi-Temp vs PowerCast and Which to Use
• Whip Mix Snap-Stone and Lab Stones: Choosing the Right Gypsum
• Hanau and Whip Mix Articulators: A Buyer’s Guide for Labs and Schools
• Whip Mix QuickMount Facebow and Magnetic Mounting System Explained
• Vacuum Mixing with the Whip Mix Vac-U-Mixer: Fewer Voids, Better Models

Browse the full line on the Whip Mix brand page.

TCS: Flexible Partial Denture Materials and Injection Systems

TCS (Thermoplastic Comfort Systems) is a flexible denture brand that supplies both the thermoplastic materials and the injection equipment to process them. It is for denture labs adding flexible partials, and for dentists who want a metal-free option for patients who are allergic to acrylic monomer.

Key TCS product lines

• Unbreakable: TCS Unbreakable Standard Pink Shade 2 is a resilient nylon thermoplastic for lightweight, flexible partial dentures.
• iFlex: TCS iFlex Standard Pink Shade 2 is a polyolefin thermoplastic formulated for removable flexible partials, offered as an alternative to nylon.
• Karadent: Karadent by TCS Large 25mm Standard Pink is a semi-rigid, microcrystalline polymer thermoplastic for full dentures, semi-flexible partials, clear clasps, frameworks and nightguards.
• Equipment: the TCS Digital Furnace 110V melts thermoplastic nylons for manual injection setups.
• Finishing: TCS Green Mounted Stones and TCS Rubberized Abrasives for smoothing thermoplastics without tearing them.

TCS guides

• TCS Unbreakable: The Complete Flexible Partial Denture Material Guide
• TCS Injection System and Cartridges: How to Get Started with Flexible Dentures
• Karadent by TCS: Shades, Sizes and When to Use It
• How to Finish and Polish Flexible Partials with TCS Abrasives and Buffs
• Flexible Partials vs Acrylic Partials: When to Choose TCS

See every material, cartridge size and shade on the TCS brand page.

TPC: Dental Office Equipment for the Operatory

TPC is a dental equipment brand covering the utility room, the operatory and mobile dentistry. It is for general practices, new office build-outs and mobile or satellite providers.

Key TPC product lines

• Air and suction: the TPC Superb Air 2 HP Oil-less Air Compressor uses a membrane air drying system, and the TPC Superb Vac Wet Ring Vacuum WV5 is a single head, 1 x 2 HP unit with aluminum-bronze construction and a stainless steel impeller.
• Lighting: the TPC Lucent LED Operatory Light and the TPC Cordless LED Curing Light ALED70N, which has a built-in radiometer.
• Hygiene: the TPC Advance 850 LED Piezo Ultrasonic Scaler with an autoclavable handpiece.
• Chairs: the TPC Laguna Dental Chair and matching delivery systems and stools.

TPC guides

• TPC Superb Air Oil-less Dental Compressors: How to Size the Right Unit
• TPC Superb Vac Wet Ring Vacuums: Choosing Dental Suction for Your Practice
• TPC LED Operatory Lights Compared: Lucent, Lustrous, Radiant and Luminous
• TPC Portable Dental Systems and Mobile Carts for Mobile and Satellite Dentistry
• TPC Piezo and Ultrasonic Scalers: Advance 850, 800N, 750N and PowerMAX
• TPC LED Curing Lights: Cordless Models, Radiometers and Bleaching Lights
• TPC Mirage and Laguna Dental Chairs, Delivery Systems and Stools

Shop compressors, vacuums, lights and chairs on the TPC brand page.

Meta Dental Corp: Lab Tools, Micromotors and Finishing

Meta Dental Corp is a dental laboratory tools brand covering micromotors, waxes and wax carvers, flasks, model prep equipment and rotary finishing instruments. It suits crown and bridge labs, denture labs, schools and in-office labs.

Key Meta Dental Corp product lines

• Micromotors: Meta Dental Brushless Micromotors with Handpiece (ECO-1000, HANDY 700, MULTI 600) and the brushed Marathon Champion Micromotor, rated to 40,000 RPM.
• Waxing: Meta Dental Corp Waxes, All Types and Sizes.
• Denture processing: the Meta Dental Single Flask Press, which is table mountable.
• Model prep: the Meta Dental Model Arch Trimmer with a built-in exhaust port, and Meta Dental Dowel Pins, Master Pins and Twin Pins.

Meta Dental Corp guides

• Meta Dental Lab Micromotors: Brushless vs Brushed and the Marathon Line
• Meta Dental Waxes, Wax Carvers and Pots for Crown, Bridge and Denture Work
• Denture Flasks, Flask Presses and Reline Jigs: A Meta Dental Equipment Guide
• Model Prep Essentials: Arch Trimmers, Dowel Pins and Model Base Formers
• Meta Dental Polishers, Mounted Stones and Diamond Discs for Lab Finishing

Browse every Meta tool on the Meta Dental Corp brand page.

Keystone Industries: Vacuum Formers and Thermoforming Materials

Keystone Industries is a thermoforming brand whose Pro-Form line covers vacuum formers and the sheet materials used to make mouthguards, nightguards, retainers, bleaching trays and custom impression trays. It is for orthodontic labs, practices making appliances in-house and dental schools.

Key Keystone product lines

• Vacuum formers: the Keystone Pro-Form 1 Single Chambered Vacuum Former with all-aluminum construction, and the Keystone Vacuum Former Machine III.
• Mouthguards and nightguards: Keystone Pro-Form Mouthguard Laminates .160 (4mm), made by laminating two layers of soft EVA, and Keystone Pro-Form Niteguards .120 (3mm), a layered material made for grinders.
• Trays and retainers: Keystone Tray Material in .125 or .150 high impact styrene, and Keystone Retainer Material .030 in Clear or Super Clear.
• Light curing: the Keystone Procure 300 Light Oven with a rotating glass platform and two halogen bulbs.

Keystone guides

• Choosing a Keystone Vacuum Former: Pro-Form, Proline Air Vac and Machine III
• Custom Mouthguards with Keystone: Laminates, EVA and Fun Guard Materials
• Night Guards and Splints with Keystone Pro-Form Materials
• Keystone Tray, Retainer and Spacer Sheets: A Thickness and Material Guide
• Keystone Procure 300 Light Oven: Curing Custom Trays and Light-Cure Resins

See all sheet thicknesses and machines on the Keystone Industries brand page.

Garreco: Dental Stone and Plaster in Bulk

Garreco is a dental gypsum brand that makes Type II dental plaster and a family of Type III base stones, sold in 25 lb or 50 lb sizes. It is for labs and practices that pour models daily and buy stone by the box.

Key Garreco product lines

• Garreco Tecstone: a versatile Type III stone for models, flasking, full and partial dentures, and basing crown and bridge models.
• Garreco Fastone: the same character as Tecstone with a faster setting time.
• Garreco Labstone: an all-purpose base stone compounded for smooth, strong casts.
• Garreco Mounting Stone: a high strength, fast setting, low expansion articulating stone.
• Garreco Flasking Stone: a moderate strength, low expansion stone formulated for denture flasking that divests quickly.
• Garreco Dental Plaster: Type II plaster for articulating and flasking, in slow, regular or fast set.

Garreco guides

• Dental Stone Types Explained: From Type II Plaster to Type IV Die Stone
• Garreco Tecstone vs Fastone vs Labstone: Which Dental Stone Do You Need?
• Flasking Stone vs Mounting Stone: Why Garreco Makes Both
• Buying Dental Lab Gypsum in Bulk: 25 lb vs 50 lb Garreco Stone
• How to Pour Stronger, More Accurate Dental Models: Stone Tips for Labs

Order by the box on the Garreco brand page.

Beaverstate Dental: Operatory Chairs, Delivery Systems and Parts

Beaverstate Dental (also written Beaver State Dental) makes operatory equipment and the replacement parts that keep it running: the Epic chair, delivery systems, lights, stools and cuspidors. It is for practices and dental schools outfitting operatories, and for offices that service their own units by part number.

Key Beaverstate Dental product lines

• Beaverstate Epic Operatory Chair: a cast iron operatory chair with a listed 600 lb lifting capacity and programmable positions.
• Beaverstate S-3620 Duo Over the Patient System: a 3 handpiece automatic control with light post and telescoping vacuum arm.
• Beaverstate RD-3150 Duo Rear Delivery: a beneath shelf rear delivery unit with HVE, saliva ejector and vacuum canister.
• Beaverstate FL-3000 LED Operatory Light: a top post mount LED light, alongside the halogen Celux CLX-110 and CLX-220.
• Beaverstate DR-97 Deluxe Doctor’s Stool: part of a stool line that includes the DR-96, AT-96 and AT-97.
• Beaverstate Syringe Repair Kit (113-403): one of more than 500 replacement parts, from handpiece tubing to foot controls.

Beaverstate Dental guides

• Beaverstate Dental Delivery Systems Explained: Over the Patient, Rear, Side and Cart Units
• Beaverstate Epic Operatory Chair: Models, Options and Adapters
• Beaverstate Dental Operatory Lights: LED FL-3000 and FL-3100 vs Celux, Plus Celux Parts
• Beaverstate Dental Stools, Cuspidors and Assistant’s Equipment
• Beaverstate Dental Replacement Parts: How to Find the Right Part
• Dental Chairs Compared: TPC Laguna, Mirage, Portable and Beaverstate Epic

Shop equipment and parts on the Beaverstate Dental brand page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What dental supply brands does Chase Dental Supply carry?

Chase Dental Supply carries Whip Mix, TCS (Thermoplastic Comfort Systems), TPC, Meta Dental Corp, Keystone Industries, Garreco and Beaverstate Dental (Beaver State Dental). Together they cover investments, gypsum, articulators, flexible denture materials, operatory equipment, lab tools, thermoforming supplies and dental unit replacement parts.

Which brand is best for dental stone and plaster?

Garreco and Whip Mix both make dental gypsum. Garreco offers Type II Dental Plaster and Type III stones such as Tecstone, Fastone, Labstone, Mounting Stone and Flasking Stone in 25 lb or 50 lb sizes, while Whip Mix offers Snap-Stone, a fast-setting stone that allows separation from the impression in 5 minutes.

What is the difference between TCS Unbreakable, iFlex and Karadent?

TCS Unbreakable is a flexible nylon thermoplastic for partial dentures. iFlex is a polyolefin thermoplastic offered as an alternative to nylon for removable flexible partials. Karadent is a semi-rigid, microcrystalline polymer thermoplastic used for full dentures, semi-flexible partials, clear clasps, frameworks and nightguards.

Which brand should a dental office use for compressors and suction?

TPC makes the Superb Air line of oil-less air compressors in 1, 2, 3 and 4 HP models and the Superb Vac line of wet ring vacuums. Size the unit to the number of operatories and users you need to support, and call Chase Dental Supply if you want help matching a model to your office.

What do I need to make custom mouthguards and nightguards?

You need a vacuum or pressure former, such as the Keystone Pro-Form 1 or Proline Air Vac 2000, and the right sheet material. Keystone Pro-Form Mouthguard Laminates come in .160 (4mm) and Pro-Form Niteguards in .120 (3mm), and both are available at Chase Dental Supply.

From crown and bridge labs to general practices, these seven brands cover most of what you reorder each month. Shop Whip Mix, TCS, TPC, Meta Dental Corp, Keystone Industries, Garreco and Beaverstate Dental.

Questions? Call 888-548-7582 or email sales@chasedentalsupply.com.