Using a gold or scrap refining service is a great way to maximize your dental practice or dental laboratory’s investment in using precious metals for dental restorations. After collecting the scrap from finishing, grinding, casting and otherwise working with gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals and alloys, the material is sent to the gold or scrap refining service of your choice and you are paid based on the weight of the collected material. Saving the scrap for the whole year can be a great way to provide staff members with a year-end bonus. Whenever sending in gold or precious metal scrap, it is a good idea to weigh the shipment to get an idea of how much you should expect in return.