What DDS Lab does

DDS Lab is a privately held, full-service dental laboratory founded in 2005 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, operating three fully-owned production facilities in Tampa (28,000 sq. ft.), Shenzhen, China (65,000 sq. ft., ISO 13485 and MDSAP certified), and Grecia, Costa Rica (100,000 sq. ft., opened April 2024). The company fabricates dental restorations across five core product categories — Crown & Bridge (zirconia, PFM, e.max), Removables (dentures, partials, nightguards), Dental Implants, Orthodontics, and custom Fierce Mouthguards — supported by a digital services layer that includes the DesignVault collaboration platform, OrthoVault cloud model storage, TrueDent 3D printed dentures (via Stratasys PolyJet technology), CT-scan digitization of analog impressions, and the MyDDSLab customer portal and mobile app. Revenue is generated through per-case, quote-based fabrication services priced by product type, materials, and complexity; pricing is not publicly disclosed and rush orders incur additional fees.\n\nThe go-to-market model combines a nationwide Clinical Office Specialist field sales team covering all U.S. states with self-service digital channels (MyDDSLab portal and iOS/Android app), direct integration with all major intraoral scanner platforms (iTero, CEREC, 3Shape TRIOS, 3M True Definition, Carestream, Planmeca), phone-based inside sales, and an AGD PACE-accredited continuing-education program that doubles as a top-of-funnel marketing channel. Customers are segmented into private practices, group practices, and Dental Service Organizations (DSOs), with the company positioning itself as both a service provider and an educational partner. With 550+ Certified Dental Technicians across the three facilities, more than 3 million digital cases fabricated, and an active product launch cadence through 2024-2026, DDS Lab self-identifies as one of the largest full-service dental laboratories in the world, though revenue and headcount growth figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

DDS Lab

Legal name

DDS Lab, LLC

Website

https://ddslab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

DDS Lab is a privately held full-service dental laboratory founded in 2005, operating three global production facilities (Tampa, Shenzhen, Costa Rica) to fabricate crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and orthodontic appliances for U.S. dental practices, with 550+ certified technicians and over 3 million digital cases completed.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Laboratory Services

NAICS

Dental Laboratories (339116)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA), Model/Die Work, Scanning & Case Digitization Services (HLABAJAJ), Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG), Digital Prosthodontics & CAD/CAM Restorations (Chairside/Clinic-Based) (HLABAFAH)

Keywords

• Dental laboratory services
• Dental restoration fabrication
• CAD/CAM dentistry
• Removable dental prosthetics
• Dental implant restorations

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dental Laboratory Fabrication Services: DDS Lab fabricates dental restorations including crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, and orthodontic appliances. Revenue is generated through per-case billing based on the type of restoration, materials used, and complexity. Pricing is quote-based and varies by product category.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DDS Lab is a full-service dental laboratory that fabricates custom dental restorations on a per-case basis, including crowns and bridges, removable dentures and partials, dental implant restorations, orthodontic appliances, and custom athletic mouthguards. The company serves dental practices nationwide by combining traditional analog workflows with digital CAD/CAM and 3D printing processes, accepting digital impressions from all major intraoral scanners. Pricing is quote-based per case depending on restoration type, materials, and complexity.

Product overview

DDS Lab is a full-service national dental laboratory offering a comprehensive portfolio of dental restoration products and services. The core offerings include Crown & Bridge (All Ceramics including Zirconia and IPS e.max, PFM, and Full Cast), Removables (Dentures in Premier/Elite/Surgical grades, Partials including Cast Metal and Flexible options, and Nightguards/Splints), Dental Implants (Screw-Retained, Custom Titanium Abutments, All-Zirconia Bridges, Titanium Hybrids), Orthodontics (Space Maintainers, Arch Development, Functional Appliances, Retainers), and Fierce Mouthguards (6 levels of sport-specific protection). Digital services include DesignVault for design collaboration, OrthoVault for digital model storage, TrueDent 3D printed dentures, and Curate for high-esthetics anterior workflows. The company supports both traditional analog and digital workflows through its proprietary MyDDSLab portal and accepts digital files from all major intraoral scanners including iTero, CEREC, 3Shape TRIOS, 3M True Definition, and Carestream. DDS Lab operates three globally-coordinated facilities in Tampa FL, Shenzhen China, and Grecia Costa Rica.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Curate™: High-esthetics anterior restoration workflow combining expert treatment planning, digital smile design, and collaborative case development for predictable outcomes.
• DesignVault™
• OrthoVault
• Fierce® Mouthguards

Products and services

• Crown & Bridge Full-service crown and bridge restorations for dental practices, including All Ceramics (Zirconia Solid, Zirconia HT, Zirconia Layered, IPS e.max), PFM (Porcelain Fused Metal in White Hi-Noble, Semi-Precious, Yellow Hi-Noble, Non-Precious), and Full Cast (Gold, Semi-Precious) options. Each restoration is fabricated per dental prescription with custom materials, shades, and design.
• Removables (Dentures & Partials) Premium removable dental prosthetics for dental practices, including full and partial dentures (Premier, Elite, Surgical grades), cast metal and flexible partials (VALPLAST, Customflex), and nightguards/splints for bruxism and TMJ treatment. Fabricated per case with advanced materials for durability and comfort.
• Dental Implants Custom dental implant restorations for dental practices, from single-tooth replacements to full-arch solutions, including screw-retained implants, cementable custom titanium abutments, all-zirconia screw-retained bridges, and titanium hybrid dentures. Compatible across major implant platforms and components.
• Orthodontics Custom orthodontic appliances for dental and orthodontic practices, including space maintainers and regainers, bite plates, arch development devices (3-Way Expanders), functional appliances (Bionator), molar distalizing appliances (Standard Pendulum), retainers and finishing appliances, and study models. Fabricated with precision by certified orthodontic technicians.
• Fierce Mouthguards Premium custom-fit athletic mouthguards individually designed and fabricated for dental practices and athletes, offering six levels of protection (3mm to 5mm thickness) customized for various sports including football, basketball, hockey, and martial arts.
• Digital Services Comprehensive digital dental laboratory services for dental practices, including support for digital impressions, CAD/CAM restorations, digital 3D-printed solutions (TrueDent), the DesignVault design collaboration platform, and the OrthoVault cloud-based digital model storage system. Compatible with all major intraoral scanners.
• Online CE Classes AGD PACE-approved online continuing education courses for dental professionals on topics including digital dentistry, preparation guidelines, zirconia applications, and implant treatment planning, offering CE credits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3 million digital cases fabricated
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TrueDent (Stratasys)coreTechnology or IntegrationDDS Lab partnered with TrueDent (Stratasys) to offer 3D printed digital dentures using polyjet monolithic technology. This partnership enables monolithic fabrication where base and teeth are printed as a single unit, providing superior fit, form, and function with high-accuracy occlusal planes. The partnership shortens denture workflow with fewer appointments and less chair time.
• Intraoral Scanner ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationDDS Lab accepts digital files from all major intraoral scanner platforms including Sirona CEREC, iTero (Align Technology), Carestream, 3Shape TRIOS, 3M True Definition, and Planmeca E4D/Scan. This broad compatibility ensures dental practices can submit cases regardless of their scanner choice.
• National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)coreOthersDDS Lab is a member of the NADL and maintains NBC (National Board for Certification) certification. This membership ensures compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dental Services Group (DSG): Network of dental labs serving DSOs and group practices with full-service prosthetic offerings. A direct peer given its DSO-heavy customer strategy and multi-lab operating model.
• National Dentex Labs (NDX): One of the largest U.S. dental lab networks with multiple production facilities and a similar full-service crown & bridge, removable, and implant offering. Closest comparable in scale, multi-site model, and DSO/private-practice customer mix.
• Affordable Dentures & Implants: Large U.S. dental service organization focused on dentures, extractions, and implants with in-house lab capabilities. Direct competitor in the removables and implant-supported denture categories DDS Lab serves.
• Arrowhead Dental Laboratory: Large U.S. full-service dental lab offering crowns, bridges, implants, and removables to private practices and group practices. Direct competitor with overlapping product mix and a similar digital workflow strategy.
• Modern Dental Laboratory USA (Modern Dental Group): U.S. arm of Hong Kong-listed Modern Dental Group, a global multi-facility dental prosthetic manufacturer. Highly comparable in international multi-site production, removable and fixed prosthetic offerings, and DSO customer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Institut Straumann (Straumann Group): Global leader in dental implants and prosthetics. Comparable in the implant restoration category DDS Lab fabricates against, though Straumann sells implants/components and is not a dental lab.
• Glidewell Laboratories: The largest privately held dental laboratory in the U.S., offering crowns, bridges, implants, and digital workflows with significant in-house materials and milling capacity. A broader incumbent with deeper vertical integration than DDS Lab.
• Dentsply Sirona: Global dental equipment and digital solutions manufacturer (CEREC, inLab). Broad incumbent whose chairside milling and scanner ecosystem overlaps with DDS Lab's customer tooling, though it is not a direct lab services competitor.

Others

• Ivoclar: Major dental materials and equipment supplier (e.max, zirconia, CAD/CAM). Ecosystem participant as a key materials supplier to DDS Lab and a broad incumbent in restorative dental workflows.
• Stratasys: 3D printing technology partner whose TrueDent PolyJet platform DDS Lab licenses for digital denture production. Strategic supplier and ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ddslab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dds-lab-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/ddslabtampa

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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