Dental Arts Laboratories

What Dental Arts Laboratories does

Dental Arts Laboratories, Inc. is a privately held, family-rooted dental laboratory group founded in 1934 by Adolph H. Knueppel in Peoria, Illinois, and currently owned by CEO Rob Colgin and President-CFO Maggie Dempsey, who acquired the business in 2022. The company operates six integrated facilities across the Midwest — Peoria (headquarters and DAL Signature Restorations), Lincolnshire (Dental Arts Lincolnshire / Heritage Dental Laboratories), Lansing (Accudent Dental Laboratory), St. Louis (Dental Arts St. Louis), and Davenport (Professional Prosthetics) — plus a retained Colonial Dental Studio brand, providing a full spectrum of custom dental prosthetics to general and specialty dental practices.

The product portfolio spans zirconia restorations (HT High Translucency, Anterior Ultra Esthetic, EZ Esthetic PFZ), porcelain-fused-to-metal and full-cast crowns, IPS e.max® lithium disilicate, the proprietary Monodont® Bridge and BioHybrid Implant Bridge (Juvora polymer), screw-retained and screwmentable implant crowns, All-On-X fixed/detachable solutions, complete and partial dentures (including the DAL Digital Premium 3D Printed Denture using Flexcera Smile Ultra+), bite splints and occlusal appliances (SkinnyFlex™, SRS, CLEARsplint), sleep/apnea devices (Myerson EMA, TAP 3, dreamTAP, D-SAD), and orthodontic appliances. Manufacturing combines CAD/CAM design, SLM Selective Laser Melting and ETEC resin 3D printing, precision milling, and European finishing equipment, with proprietary processes layered on hand-crafted artistry. The DAL Signature Restorations sub-brand is staffed by Dawson Academy- and Spear Education-trained technicians across seven departments and holds a distinction shared by only three U.S. laboratories.

Revenue is generated on a per-case transaction basis: dental practices submit cases via digital scanner integrations with iTero, 3Shape Trios, Medit, Sirona CEREC, Carestream, E4D/Planmeca, and 3M True Definition, or via traditional shipping, and are invoiced on delivery with Net 30 payment terms. Go-to-market is sales-led through named Regional Accounts Managers (Chicago, St. Louis, general regions) backed by a dedicated Customer Experience Team (established 2021), supplemented by free DAL Starter Kits, content marketing, and an online account portal. Customer segments are horizontally distributed across dental practices (primary) and other dental laboratories outsourcing specialized work (secondary), with no disclosed enterprise anchor customers.

Name

Dental Arts Laboratories

Legal name

Dental Arts Laboratories, Inc.

Website

https://dentalartslab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dental Arts Laboratories is a privately held, family-rooted dental laboratory group founded in 1934, operating six Midwest facilities to fabricate custom dental prosthetics — including crowns, implants, dentures, splints, and sleep appliances — for general and specialty dental practices using CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and hand-crafted finishing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Laboratory Prosthetics Manufacturing

NAICS

Dental Laboratories (339116), Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Implant Prosthetics & Abutment Fabrication (HLABAJAC), Removable Prosthetics (Dentures/Partials) Fabrication (HLABAJAB), Orthodontic Appliances & Aligners Fabrication (HLABAJAD), CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE), Occlusal Splints, Night Guards & Mouthguards Fabrication (HLABAJAI), Dental Implants & Prosthodontic Components (Implants/Abutments/Prosthetics) (HLAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Dental laboratory services
• Custom dental prosthetics
• Implant restorative solutions
• Crown and bridge fabrication
• Removable dental appliances

Headquarters

HQ city

Peoria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Prosthetics Fabrication: One-time transaction-based revenue from fabrication of custom dental prosthetics including crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, splints, and orthodontic appliances. Each case is invoiced upon delivery (Ex-works lab) with 30-day payment terms. Volume-based with recurring case submissions from dental practice clients.
2. Digital Design and Scanning Services: Digital impression processing and CAD/CAM design services for dental restorations. They accept all major scanner formats including iTero, Trios, Medit, Sirona/CEREC, Carestream, E4D, and 3M True Definition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dental Arts Laboratories (DAL) is a full-service dental laboratory that designs and fabricates custom dental prosthetics and restorative devices, including zirconia and PFM crowns, fixed and removable implant prosthetics, complete and partial dentures, occlusal splints, sleep/apnea appliances, and orthodontic appliances. Each case is produced per dental practice specifications using CAD/CAM design, 3D printing (SLM and resin), precision milling, and hand-crafted finishing, then shipped directly to the prescribing dentist.

Product overview

Dental Arts Laboratories (DAL) is a dental laboratory offering a comprehensive portfolio of dental prosthetics and restorative solutions. The company provides a broad range of products organized into key categories: Zirconia restorations (DAL EZ Esthetic Zirconia PFZ, DAL HT High Translucency Zirconia, DAL Anterior Ultra Esthetic Zirconia), Crown & Bridge Fixed Solutions (PFM, Full Cast Crown, IPS e.max, DAL Monodont Bridge), Implant Prosthetics (Screw Retained Crowns, DAL BioHybrid Implant Bridge, All-On-X Fixed/Detachable, Implant Borne Bridge, Locator attachments), Removables including Complete Dentures (Digital Premium 3D Printed Denture, Premium Denture Complete, Value Denture Complete) and Partial Dentures (Chrome Cobalt, DAL Second Nature, Valplast Flexible, DuraFlex Flexible, DAL Soft Gasket, Equipoise), Splints & Night Guards (SkinnyFlex, Skinny Bite Splint, Comfort Bite Splint, Anterior Deprogrammer, SRS Splint, CLEARsplint, Gelb Splint, ProForm Sports Mouthguards), Snoring/Sleep Appliances (Myerson EMA, D-SAD, TAP 3, dreamTAP), and Orthodontic/Orthopedic Appliances (Lingual Arch, Single Loop, Bionator, Lower Schwartz, Sagittal, Hawley Retainers). The company operates DAL Signature Restorations as a specialized sub-brand focused on occlusion and esthetics, and DAL Digital Dental Technology Center for advanced digital production and training. DAL supports both digital impressions via integration with major scanner platforms (iTero, Trios/3Shape, Medit, Sirona/CEREC, Carestream, E4D/Planmeca, 3M True Definition) and traditional case submission methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DAL Signature Restorations: A specialized division dedicated to sophisticated transformative esthetic restorations with technicians trained in the Dawson Academy and Spear Education curriculum. One of only three laboratories in the country with this distinction.
• DAL Digital Dental Technology Center
• Second Nature™ Partial Dentures
• SkinnyFlex™ Hard/Soft Bite Splint
• BioHybrid Implant Bridge
• Monodont® Bridge
• DAL HT High Translucency Zirconia
• DAL Anterior Ultra Esthetic Zirconia

Products and services

• DAL HT High Translucency Zirconia High translucency zirconia restoration combining 1250 MPa strength with 53% translucency for single units, bridges, and full roundhouses.
• DAL Anterior Ultra Esthetic Zirconia Premium highly esthetic zirconia for anterior restorations with natural opalescence, 765 MPa strength and 50% translucency.
• DAL EZ Esthetic Zirconia (PFZ) Zirconia substructure with hand-layered porcelain for premium vital, translucent esthetics; CAD/CAM designed and milled.
• Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) Porcelain fused to metal restorations in semi-precious, high-noble yellow/white, or non-precious alloys for anterior or posterior applications.
• Full Cast Crown Single unit crowns, inlay/onlay, and multi-unit bridges for posterior region with strong metal construction.
• IPS e.max Lithium disilicate glass ceramic restorations with translucency and strength up to 400MPa, available as pressed or CAD/CAM milled.
• DAL Monodont Bridge Single-tooth replacement alternative to a three-unit bridge, Maryland bridge, or single-tooth implant, featuring a patented gold-plated stainless-steel framework with retentive wings.
• Screw Retained Crowns Implant crowns retained by screws rather than cement, enabling easier chairside delivery and in-office maintenance.
• DAL Screwmentable Retained Crowns Retrievable screw-retained crowns with abutment cemented extraorally, available in zirconia, lithium disilicate, and PFM materials.
• DAL BioHybrid Implant Bridge Implant bridge fabricated from medical-grade high-performance Juvora polymers with shock-absorbing properties that protect dental implants and surrounding bone.
• All-On-X Fixed/Detachable Full fixed screw-retained bridge on as few as four dental implants, often deliverable same day, eliminating the need for bone grafting in many cases.
• Implant Borne Bridge Fixed/removable implant borne bridge with premium feathered flange design for maximum esthetics and patient comfort.
• Locator Bar Overdenture Overdenture bar with pivoting technology providing self-aligning features, superb retention, and exceptional durability.
• Overdenture with Locator Attachments Removable implant-retained overdenture using Locator attachment with pivoting technology for tissue-supported options.
• DAL Digital Premium 3D Printed Denture Complete denture with Flexcera Smile Ultra+ resin teeth and digitally printed base for increased fit, accuracy, natural beauty, and high strength.
• DAL Premium Denture Complete Complete denture with VITAPAN teeth and high-impact acrylic for strength.
• DAL Value Denture Complete Complete denture with KENSON teeth and pour acrylic as a cost-effective restorative solution.
• Chrome Cobalt Removable Partial Denture Handcrafted chrome-cobalt removable partials designed by trained technicians; nickel and beryllium free.
• DAL Second Nature Partial Dentures Durable metal-free partial dentures made from Zirlux Acetal with a proprietary process for accurate, esthetic, and comfortable fit.
• Valplast Flexible Partial Dentures Biocompatible nylon-injected thermoplastic partial denture for metal-free esthetics, comfort, and hygiene.
• DuraFlex Flexible Partial Dentures Flexible partial made from polyolefin thermoplastic polymer providing a metal-free, strong, flexible, long-lasting alternative.
• DAL SkinnyFlex Hard/Soft Bite Splint Proprietary digitally designed and milled bite splint with hard exterior and soft inner surface to protect teeth from bruxing, grinding, and clenching.
• DAL Skinny Anterior Deprogrammer Full occlusal coverage anterior deprogrammer developed with Dawson Academy clinicians that reduces clenching by almost 80%.
• Myerson EMA Mandibular advancement device for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea treatment using occlusal bite pads and interchangeable elastic straps.
• D-SAD Digital Sleep Apnea Device Panthera dental appliance for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea treatment made of type 12 polyamide biocompatible nylon.
• TAP 3 Mandibular advancement device for snoring and sleep apnea treatment with over 95% success rate in improving breathing and eliminating snoring.
• dreamTAP Oral device for reducing or alleviating nighttime snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, over 90% successful for most patients.
• Hawley Retainer Removable orthodontic appliance designed to retain teeth in place following orthodontic treatment.
• Bionator Orthodontic appliance for extending the lower jaw and correcting overbite in patients with an underdeveloped lower jaw.
• ProForm Sports Mouthguards Custom-fit sports mouthguards with double-layer laminated sheet vinyl that distributes stress of impact; latex, BPA, gluten, and monomer free.
• DAL Signature Restorations Specialized team dedicated to the science of occlusion and sophisticated transformative esthetic restorations, trained in the Dawson Academy and Spear Education curriculum.
• DAL Digital Dental Technology Center Advanced training facility and modern production center equipped with SLM 3D printers, ETEC resin precision printers, and European finishing and polishing equipment for digital dental production and practitioner education.
• Digital Case Submission and Scanning Integration Digital workflow service accepting intraoral scanner output from all major platforms including iTero (lab #497, Signature #3595), Trios/3Shape Unite, Medit Link, Sirona/CEREC Connect, Carestream Connect, E4D/Planmeca Planscan, and 3M True Definition.
• Guaranteed Overnight Shipping Service Pay-as-you-go overnight pickup and delivery service at $8.99 per case each way for continental US dental practice customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• DAL Digital Premium 3D Printed Denture delivers increased fit accuracy and high strength with digital articulation
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Nobel BiocarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified in Nobel implant abutment systems. DAL provides custom abutments and restorative solutions compatible with Nobel implant systems.
• BIOMET 3i / EncodecoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified in BIOMET 3i Encode implant abutment systems. DAL offers custom abutments and restorative options for BIOMET 3i implants.
• Dentsply ATLANTIScoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified in Dentsply ATLANTIS abutment systems for custom implant prosthetics.
• BioHorizonscoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified in BioHorizons implant abutment systems providing comprehensive implant prosthetic solutions.
• Straumann CAREScoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified in Straumann CARES digital implant solutions for custom abutments and prosthetics.
• The Dawson AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignature Restorations team members are active participants in the Dawson Academy curriculum. DAL is one of only three laboratories in the country with this distinction. Board-certified technicians trained across seven departments.
• Spear EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignature Restorations team members follow clinical processes set forth by the Spear Education center. Deep training and certification partnership.
• iTerocoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital integration partnership. DAL iTero PEORIA lab number is 497, SIGNATURE lab number is 3595. Dental practices can add DAL directly to their iTero scanner.
• 3Shape (Trios)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigital workflow integration through 3Shape Unite platform. Connection via [email protected], approved by lab.
• Medit (Medit Link)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigital scanner integration through Medit Link platform. Partnership request and approval workflow for digital case submissions.
• Sirona (CEREC/omnicam/primescan)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigital integration through Sirona Connect Case Center. Find DAL by zip code 61603.
• Carestream DentalcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration via Carestream Connect. Digital file submission to [email protected].

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Glidewell Laboratories: Largest US independent dental laboratory, offering the full spectrum of crowns, bridges, implants, and removables from a national footprint. Glidewell competes with DAL across every product category but at vastly greater scale and with proprietary materials (e.g., BruxZir).
• National Dentex (NDX): National network of dental laboratories formed through roll-up acquisitions, providing crowns, bridges, implants, and removable prosthetics across the US. NDX is the closest analog to DAL's multi-brand, multi-location strategy but operates at a national rather than regional scale.
• Modern Dental Group: Global manufacturer of dental prosthetics with US operations through Modern USA Dental Laboratory and acquired US labs. Offers crowns, bridges, implants, and aligners at scale and competes with DAL in implant prosthetics and removables.
• Dentsply Sirona: Global dental equipment and materials manufacturer whose CEREC in-office milling system directly competes with external dental labs by enabling same-visit crowns. As chairside milling grows, Dentsply Sirona is a structural threat to lab-side case volume.
• Envista Holdings (Nobel Biocare): Dental implant and prosthetic manufacturer whose Nobel Biocare and implant abutment systems are supplied to labs like DAL. Envista is both a partner (implant components) and competitive threat (proprietary digital workflow and direct-to-practice offerings).

Direct peers

• Arrowhead Dental Laboratory: Full-service US dental laboratory offering crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, and digital workflow services. Arrowhead competes directly with DAL in the mid-market dental lab space with comparable product breadth and digital capabilities.
• Burbank Dental Lab: Specialty dental laboratory known for high-end implant prosthetics, All-on-X, and digital workflow services. Burbank's focus on complex implant cases and digital precision overlaps directly with DAL's Signature Restorations and implant prosthetic offerings.
• Ziemek Laboratories: Mid-sized US dental laboratory providing fixed and removable prosthetics with digital workflow capabilities. Ziemek serves a similar Midwest/regional customer base and competes head-to-head with DAL for general practice accounts.
• DDS Lab: US dental laboratory offering crowns, bridges, dentures, and digital case design with national delivery. DDS Lab competes with DAL in the digital workflow and full-service restoration category, particularly for general dentistry accounts.

Others

• Ivoclar Vivadent: Global manufacturer of dental materials including IPS e.max (which DAL fabricates), zirconia, and digital dentistry equipment. Ivoclar is a key supplier to DAL and many competing labs, shaping the materials landscape in which DAL operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DentalArtsLab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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