Oral Arts Dental Laboratories, Inc

What Oral Arts Dental Laboratories, Inc does

Oral Arts Dental Laboratories, Inc. is a family-owned, full-service dental laboratory founded in 1970 in Huntsville, Alabama by Vietnam veteran Thomas Winstead. The company fabricates custom dental prostheses and orthodontic appliances across four core departments: Crown and Bridge (including proprietary zirconia lines Element-Z, Tetra-Z, and Ultra-Z Esthetic), Removable and Orthodontic (TrueFit 3D-printed dentures, conventional and milled dentures, partials, splints, retainers), Implants (custom abutments, surgical guides, full-arch hybrids including the Element-Z Screw-Retained Hybrid and BioLogic Pekkton Hybrid), and Sleep and Snore devices (dreamTAP, myTAP, QuietNite, Myerson EMA, SomnoDent). It also operates an elite Oral Arts SELECT department staffed by master ceramists for premium aesthetic cases with 10-day turnaround. Production relies on CAD/CAM digital fabrication and Stratasys 3D printing, and the lab accepts digital impression files from every major intraoral scanner brand via direct integrations and DDX.

The company serves dental professionals nationwide from three manufacturing facilities (Huntsville AL, Mobile AL, Knoxville TN) with free inbound shipping across the Continental US, and is described as one of the top five largest privately owned dental laboratories in the United States. Its go-to-market is direct to dentists, supported by a self-serve new-doctor signup funnel (Welcome Kit with shipping labels, RX forms, coupon book, fee schedule), continuing education courses, and digital marketing across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and an educational blog. Revenue is generated on a transaction-based per-device model with monthly open-account billing (1.5% monthly service charge, 18% annualized, on overdue balances) and DSO/GPO-affiliated dentists receiving discounted fee schedules; a $500 refundable photogrammetry scanner loaner program ties scanner access to final prosthesis fabrication with Oral Arts. Leadership remains within the Winstead family, with founder Thomas Winstead as President and CEO, son Matt Winstead (CDT) as Vice President, and daughter Tiffany Winstead Marshall as VP of Administration.

Name

Oral Arts Dental Laboratories, Inc

Legal name

Oral Arts Dental Laboratories, Inc

Website

https://oralartsdental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Oral Arts Dental Laboratories is a family-owned, full-service US dental laboratory fabricating crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and sleep appliances via CAD/CAM and 3D printing, serving dental professionals nationwide from facilities in Huntsville AL, Mobile AL, and Knoxville TN.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Laboratory Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Removable Prosthetics (Dentures/Partials) Fabrication (HLABAJAB), Orthodontic Appliances & Aligners Fabrication (HLABAJAD), Implant Prosthetics & Abutment Fabrication (HLABAJAC), 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing for Dental Prosthetics (HLABAJAF), CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE), Model/Die Work, Scanning & Case Digitization Services (HLABAJAJ)

Keywords

• Dental laboratory services
• Custom dental prosthetics
• Dental implant restorations
• Sleep apnea oral appliances
• Orthodontic appliances manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Device Fabrication: Oral Arts manufactures custom dental devices including crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and orthodontic appliances. They operate on a transaction-based model where dentists submit cases and are billed per device. The lab offers a monthly open account billing system with invoices sent with cases and statements on the last business day of the month. A service charge of 1.5% per month (annual rate of 18%) applies to unpaid balances.
2. Premium Select Restorations: Higher-end aesthetic restorations from the SELECT department with extended turnaround times (10 days) and specialized hand-layered porcelain techniques for cosmetic cases
3. Scanner Rental Program: Photogrammetry scanner loaner program with $500 deposit fee that is refunded when choosing Oral Arts for final prosthesis fabrication

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Oral Arts Dental Laboratories manufactures custom dental prosthetics and orthodontic appliances on a case-by-case basis for dental professionals. Their core offering spans crowns and bridges, removable dentures and partials, implant restorations and surgical guides, sleep apnea/snoring devices, and premium aesthetic restorations under the SELECT department. Production combines CAD/CAM digital fabrication, 3D printing, and hand-layered ceramic techniques to deliver turnkey cases submitted by dentists via digital scan upload, customer portal, or phone.

Product overview

Oral Arts Dental Laboratories is a full-service dental laboratory providing a comprehensive portfolio of products across four core departments: Crown & Bridge (including zirconia variants Tetra-Z, Element-Z, and Ultra-Z Esthetic), Removable/Ortho (dentures, partials, splints, and orthodontic appliances), Implants (crowns, abutments, surgical guides, and hybrid prostheses), and Sleep/Snore devices (TAP, SomnoDent, EMA, QuietNite). The lab operates an elite SELECT department for premium cosmetic cases and offers digital case submission accepting all major intraoral scanner brands. Products are fabricated using CAD/CAM technology, 3D printing (Stratasys printers), and conventional methods. Founded in 1970, the company is family-owned with over 50 years of experience serving dental professionals nationwide from facilities in Huntsville, AL, Mobile, AL, and Knoxville, TN.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oral Arts Select: Elite restoration department offering higher degree of one-on-one personal contact and quality control, crafted by specially trained technicians using finest materials with enhanced chroma and increased opalescence.
• TrueFit
• TrueSplint
• TrueAlign
• Duraflex
• Element-Z
• Ultra-Z Esthetic
• Tetra-Z
• Endura
• BioLogic Hybrid
• dreamTAP
• myTAP
• QuietNite
• Myerson EMA
• SomnoDent
• BiteSoft
• Comfort H/S
• AstronCLEAR

Products and services

• Crown & Bridge Restorations Full-service crown and bridge department offering multiple material options including zirconia, ceramic, PFM, full cast, and provisional restorations fabricated for dental professionals' patient cases.
• Tetra-Z (3Y Tetragonal Zirconia) 3Y tetragonal zirconia with transformational toughening properties, 1200 MPa strength, self-healing crack properties, and 26% more translucency than conventional zirconia. Ideal for high-stress posterior restorations, minimal prep situations, and bruxers.
• Element-Z (4Y Zirconia) 4Y multi-layered solid zirconia with enhanced aesthetics, pre-blended shade gradient from gingival to incisal, and 1050 MPa flexural strength. Backed by a lifetime warranty against fractures for the original patient. Suitable for anterior crowns through posterior bridges and implant crowns.
• Ultra-Z Esthetic (5Y Zirconia) 5Y high translucency zirconia designed for anterior region aesthetics, with 750 MPa strength, pre-layered gingival/body/incisal shading, and a lifetime warranty.
• Removable / Orthodontic Appliances Removable dental appliances including partials, dentures, splints, and orthodontic devices.
• TrueFit 3D Printed Dentures Cost-effective digitally designed and manufactured 3D printed dentures using strong monolithic resin with zero shrinkage. Suited for immediate and final dentures; design can be reprinted at any time. 5-day turnaround for immediate dentures.
• Conventional Dentures Traditional dentures fabricated with high-quality acrylic, available as economy or premium options, using the IvoBase Injection Process for superior fit.
• Endura Milled Dentures Digitally milled dentures combining digital precision with premium Ivoclar acrylic materials, featuring zero acrylic shrinkage and milled multi-layer PMMA teeth.
• Partials (Removable Partial Dentures) Removable partial denture options including Duraflex flexible partials and Virginia Partial options for dental practices' patient cases.
• Implant Department (Crowns, Bridges, Surgical Guides, Hybrids) Full-service implant department offering crowns, bridges, surgical guides, and hybrid prostheses fabricated for dental implant cases.
• Implant Crowns and Bridges Cement and screw-retained implant restorations digitally manufactured using CAD/CAM technology. Restorative options include Element-Z, Ultra-Z Esthetic, LiSi Press, and PFM crowns.
• Custom Abutments Custom abutments for difficult scenarios such as extreme angulation or subgingival implant depth. Available in Titanium, Gold Hue, and Zirconia; compatible with most implant platforms.
• 3D Printed Implant Surgical Guides Digitally positioned implants using CT scan data via Implant Studio software, 3D printed using Stratasys printers for maximum precision, with a 5-day turnaround pending doctor approval.
• Element-Z Screw-Retained Hybrid 100% solid zirconia hybrid with pink tissue for strength and longevity, fixed implant solution with retrievability for periodic hygienic appointments. Backed by a 7-year warranty against breakage.
• BioLogic Hybrid (Pekkton Framework) Framework milled from Pekkton high-performance polymer with technical properties comparable to human dentin and cortical bone (246 MPa compression strength, 5.0 GPa flexural modulus). Bonded to LiSi Press, Element-Z, or Ultra-Z Esthetic crowns. 3-year internal bar warranty and 5-year individual crown warranty.
• Trilor/PMMA Hybrid Combination of Trilor Bar substructure with PMMA suprastructure that resembles natural tooth elasticity with shock-absorbing properties. Backed by a 5-year warranty.
• Sleep Apnea / Snoring Devices Sleep apnea and snoring treatment devices including TAP, EMA, QuietNite, and SomnoDent appliances fabricated for dental professionals treating obstructive sleep apnea and snoring.
• dreamTAP Sleep Apnea Device Sleep apnea and snoring device with added tongue space and corrosion-resistant, allergen-free nickel-free cobalt-chromium hardware. FDA cleared. Reported over 90% success rate for mild to moderate sleep apnea.
• myTAP Sleep Apnea Device Precision fit treatment for snoring and sleep apnea featuring trays that soften when heated and mold to teeth for same-day treatment. FDA cleared.
• QuietNite Sleep Apnea Device Mandibular repositioning device for treatment of snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, featuring adjustable lateral rotating connectors.
• Myerson EMA Sleep Apnea Device Patient-friendly appliance for sleep apnea and snoring treatment using interchangeable elastic straps with varying degrees of mandibular advancement. FDA approved.
• SomnoDent Sleep Apnea Appliance Sleep apnea appliance worn during sleep that fits over upper and lower teeth and moves the mandible forward to keep the airway open. FDA cleared. Available in Fusion, Flex, Classic, and Herbst Advance models.
• Oral Arts SELECT (Premium Aesthetic Department) Elite aesthetic department with master ceramists providing the highest quality cosmetic cases. Microlayered with powder porcelain. 10-day turnaround. 3-7 year warranty. Higher degree of one-on-one personal contact and quality control using finest materials with enhanced chroma and increased opalescence.
• Splints & Mouthguards Protective dental devices including TrueSplint 3D Printed Nightguard, Comfort H/S Bite Splint, AstronCLEAR Splint, BiteSoft, Day Guards, and Sports Mouthguards.
• Orthodontic Appliances Orthodontic appliances including Hawley Retainers, Invisible Retainers, Sleep Apnea Devices, Hard and Soft Splints, and Sports Mouthguards.
• Photogrammetry Scanner Loaner Program Free photogrammetry scanner loaner program for full-arch implant cases. Dentists can borrow Blue Sky Bio GRAMMEE, MicronMapper, Shining 3D Aoralscan Elite, or iCam by iMetric scanners with shipping covered both ways; a $500 refundable deposit applies when not choosing Oral Arts for final prosthesis fabrication.
• Digital Case Submission Service Digital case submission service accepting files from all brands of intraoral scanners, including model-less option that saves $27/unit on zirconia restorations. Direct integrations with 3Shape, Carestream, CEREC, Dexis, DS Core, iTero, Medit, Ori, Planmeca, Shining 3D, Straumann AXS, and Allied Star.
• Screw-Retained Hybrid Denture (Implant Dentures) CAD/CAM-fabricated screw-retained hybrid denture with lightweight Titanium Bar and IvoBase injection technology for zero shrinkage acrylic. Proven replacement for removable prosthesis for edentulous patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistent 5-day turnaround times for TrueFit immediate dentures
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 3ShapecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration allowing dentists to connect their 3Shape scanners directly to Oral Arts for digital case submission. Dentists search for Oral Arts Dental Lab in the 3Shape system and request connection to the Huntsville, Alabama location.
• CarestreamcoreTechnology or IntegrationCarestream Connect integration allowing direct scanner-to-lab connectivity for digital case submission.
• Dentsply Sirona (CEREC/DS Core)coreTechnology or IntegrationSirona Connect and DS Core platforms integration for CEREC scanner users. Oral Arts searchable by lab name or zip code (35801 for Huntsville, 36608 for Mobile).
• Dexis (IS Connect)coreTechnology or IntegrationDEXIS IS Connect integration for direct digital file submission to Oral Arts.
• Align Technology (iTero)coreTechnology or IntegrationiTero Element scanner integration through Align Technology's Favorite Lab program. Oral Arts Lab ID: 2307.
• MeditcoreTechnology or IntegrationMeditLink integration allowing connection to Oral Arts for digital case submission.
• Straumann (AXS)coreTechnology or IntegrationStraumann AXS platform integration for virtual vivo ordering and scan data sharing.
• Shining 3DcoreTechnology or IntegrationShining 3D Dental Cloud integration for their scanners including the Aoralscan Elite used in photogrammetry.
• PlanmecacoreTechnology or IntegrationPlanmeca scanner integration with STL export capability for digital case submission.
• OricoreTechnology or IntegrationOri scanner integration supported through Ori customer service assistance.
• Allied Star (AS Connect)coreTechnology or IntegrationAS Connect platform integration for Allied Star scanner users to connect to Oral Arts.
• Blue Sky BiocoreTechnology or IntegrationGRAMMEE photogrammetry scanner program offered free to Oral Arts customers. Scanner provides ±6 micron accuracy using marker post technology.
• MicronMappercoreTechnology or IntegrationNo-calibration, lightweight photogrammetry scanner for capturing implant positions with exceptional accuracy. Offered free through scanner loaner program.
• iMetric (iCam)coreTechnology or IntegrationiCam photogrammetry scanner with four-camera system delivering under 5 micron accuracy for complex implant cases. Offered free through scanner loaner program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arrowhead Dental Laboratory: Privately held, full-service US dental laboratory offering crowns, implants, removable prosthetics, and digital workflows. Closely comparable in scale, product mix, and target customer (US dental professionals) to Oral Arts.
• DDS Labs: US-based full-service dental laboratory providing crowns, bridges, dentures, and digital restorations to dentists nationwide. Direct comparable in product breadth and B2B lab-to-dentist business model.
• Burbank Dental Lab: California-based full-service dental lab offering crowns, bridges, implants, removables, and digital case design. Comparable in offering breadth and target customer base to Oral Arts, with similar national shipping model.
• Glidewell Laboratories: Privately held, the largest US dental laboratory, founded in 1970 in California. Glidewell manufactures crowns, bridges, implants, and proprietary zirconia (BruxZir) lines — directly comparable to Oral Arts' crown & bridge and proprietary materials strategy at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• National Dentex Labs (NDX): The largest network of dental laboratories in the United States, owned by BC Partners and aggregating dozens of regional labs. NDX is a broad incumbent offering the same restorative, removable, and implant lab services as Oral Arts across all 50 states.
• Dentsply Sirona: Global dental equipment and consumables manufacturer whose CEREC chairside system and DS Core platform both produce restorations and integrate with labs like Oral Arts. Broad incumbent whose in-office milling competes with external labs.
• Dental Services Group (DSG): Network of US dental laboratories providing crowns, bridges, implants, and removable prosthetics to dental professionals. Comparable as a multi-lab dental services platform with overlapping product mix.
• Modern Dental Group / MicroDental: Hong Kong-listed global dental prosthesis manufacturer with significant US presence via MicroDental Laboratories. Comparable full-service crown, bridge, implant, and removable offerings at much larger global scale.

Emerging players

• Align Technology: Manufacturer of the iTero intraoral scanner and Invisalign clear aligners, both of which intersect with Oral Arts' digital impression workflow and TrueAlign clear aligner offering. Competes in orthodontic and scanning channels.

Others

• Ivoclar Vivadent: Global dental materials manufacturer (IvoBase acrylic, LiSi Press, IPS e.max) whose products Oral Arts uses across multiple product lines. Adjacent supplier enabling Oral Arts' premium product offerings rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRbhQBTrpD3XpJfVPtlMeoA
• Facebookfacebook.com/oralartshuntsville
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oral-arts-dental-laboratories-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/oralartsdentallab
• Xx.com/oralartshville

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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