Dental Technique Laboratory

What Dental Technique Laboratory does

Dental Technique Laboratory is a full-service dental laboratory based in Dundee, Scotland, operating since 1989 as a manufacturing partner to dental clinicians across NHS, Independent, and Private service tiers. The lab produces custom crowns, bridges, dentures, implant restorations, retainers, bleaching trays, and surgical guides, supported by an in-house digital workflow that combines 3D scanning, CAD/CAM design, in-house milling, and 3D printing (including a Straumann P40 printer). The proprietary product portfolio spans the Kiori line (digital crowns, implant packages, and ArchX full-arch solutions), Dentuvo saddle dentures, RISIO retainers and whitening products, SurgiStent surgical guides, and Essix retainers.

Revenue is generated per case on a quote-based or unit-pricing basis (the NHS Kiori Digital Crown is publicly disclosed at £33 including the model). The lab distributes directly to dental practices via the Elevate lab management portal, through scanner-linked digital case submission (Medit, 3Shape, Dentsply Sirona, iTero), and via direct sales engagement. It holds Straumann platinum approval and validated-lab status, is a registered milling centre for 3M Espe and Amann Girrbach, and is accredited under the DAMAS and British Bite Mark quality assurance schemes.

The lab is a member of ALS Dental Group (Amalgamated Laboratory Solutions), which is positioning itself as a pan-European dental manufacturing roll-up. Dental Technique Laboratory itself is small (1–10 employees) but operates within that group platform, which supplies shared technology, the Elevate portal, and group-level commercial infrastructure. It serves 350+ clinicians primarily in the Northeast UK / Scotland region.

Name

Dental Technique Laboratory

Legal name

Amalgamated Laboratory Solutions Limited

Website

https://dentaltechnique.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dental Technique Laboratory is a Dundee-based, full-service dental laboratory manufacturing custom crowns, bridges, dentures, and implant restorations via in-house CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and milling for 350+ NHS, Independent, and Private dental clinicians across Northeast UK and Scotland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Laboratory Services

NAICS

Dental Laboratories (339116), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Implant Prosthetics & Abutment Fabrication (HLABAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA), Removable Prosthetics (Dentures/Partials) Fabrication (HLABAJAB), CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE), 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing for Dental Prosthetics (HLABAJAF), Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG), Medical & Dental Prototyping (Models, Guides, Pre-Op Planning) (IMAAAFAI)

Keywords

• Custom dental prosthetics
• Crown and bridge fabrication
• Dental implant restorations
• CAD/CAM dental laboratory
• Digital dentistry services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dundee

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Dental Device Manufacturing: The lab manufactures and supplies custom dental prosthetics, implants, crowns, bridges, and dentures to dental clinicians. Revenue is generated per case/order, with services spanning NHS, Independent, and Private tiers. Products include Kiori Implants, Kiori Crowns, Dentuvo Saddle Dentures, RISIO retainers, Essix retainers, bleaching trays, and spare dentures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dental Technique Laboratory manufactures custom dental prosthetics and restorations — including implants, crown and bridge work, prosthetics, retainers, bleaching trays, and spare dentures — for dental clinicians across the UK. The lab uses CAD/CAM, in-house 3D scanning, milling, and Straumann P40 3D printing to deliver NHS, Independent, and Private service tiers, supported by proprietary product lines (Kiori, Dentuvo, RISIO, SurgiStent) and the Elevate digital case management portal.

Product overview

Dental Technique Laboratory is a full-service dental laboratory offering NHS, Independent, and Private dental services. The company operates as part of the ALS Dental Group and provides a comprehensive portfolio organized around core service areas: Implants (supporting Straumann, Nobel, Astra, and other major implant systems), Crown & Bridge (utilizing materials from Ivoclar, 3M, and AmannGirrbach), and Prosthetics (including Ivocap, BPS, and Valplast systems). Their Digital Dentistry division enables in-house design and milling capabilities. The product portfolio includes branded offerings such as RISIO (retainers and whitening), Dentuvo (saddle dentures), and the Kiori line (crowns, implants, ArchX), along with surgical guides. The Elevate portal provides case management and communication tools for clinicians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kiori: Kiori Crown and Kiori Implants - digital crown solutions and implant restoration packages
• Dentuvo
• RISIO
• Elevate

Products and services

• Implants Comprehensive implant restoration service covering all implant systems and platforms, from single tooth to complex full arch and hybrid cases, using various materials. The lab is platinum approved by Straumann and works with Straumann, Astra, Ankylos, Nobel, Biomet 3i, Southern, and Implantium systems. Intended for dental clinicians and practices.
• Crown & Bridge Extensive range of dental crown and bridge products using materials including Ivoclar porcelains (D-Sign, E-Max), Sintron, Zolid Fx ML, Zolid HT + PS, Zirconia, TEMP Multilayer, Lava 3M, Gradia Composite, and Argenc Maxibond II alloys, created by the lab's highly skilled team.
• Prosthetics Wide variety of dentures including full or partial acrylic, flexible bases, and metal chrome cobalt and titanium skeleton bases. Products include Ivocap dentures, Valplast, BPS system, Enigma cosmetic dentures, and cobalt chromes.
• Digital Dentistry In-house digital manufacturing capability with access to milling centres worldwide, enabling design of restorations from simple copings to complex implant bridgework and bars. Registered milling centre for 3M Espe and Amann Girrbach.
• Kiori Implants Innovative implant restoration package using 3D scanning and milling technology, featuring custom-made implant restorations with Kiori zirconia crown, multiple abutment options, and all-inclusive pricing. Targets dental clinicians seeking a defined implant solution.
• Kiori Digital Crown (NHS) Precision-crafted digital restoration for NHS, offering digital precision, natural aesthetics, and consistent quality at £33 including the model.
• Kiori ArchX Extended arch implant solution as part of the Kiori implant product line, addressing full-arch and complex implant cases.
• Dentuvo Saddle Denture Proprietary prosthetic solution combining chrome framework with saddle denture design for enhanced comfort, fit, and patient outcomes.
• RISIO Retainers and Whitening Retainers and whitening products offering orthodontic retention solutions, including clear plastic retainers fabricated from high-quality thermoformed material for maintaining tooth position post-orthodontic treatment.
• Essix Retainers Custom-made, clear plastic retainers designed to maintain tooth position following orthodontic treatment, fabricated from thermoformed material for precise fit and durability.
• Bleaching Trays Custom bleaching trays crafted for snug, comfortable fit during at-home teeth whitening, ensuring even gel distribution and minimising gum irritation.
• Spare Dentures Backup dentures expertly crafted as duplicates of full or partial prostheses, maintaining the same high standards as primary prostheses for comfort, aesthetics, and function.
• SurgiStent Surgical Guide Surgical guide product designed for precise implant placement during surgical procedures.
• Elevate Lab Management Portal Lab management portal enabling dental practices to create and manage orders, receive real-time updates via email/SMS, track case progression, store files, access invoices, and communicate directly with the lab. Free demo available for new clinical customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivers consistently high-quality work to 350+ clinicians throughout the Northeast.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• MeditcoreTechnology or IntegrationMedit intraoral scanner users can link their scanner to Dental Technique Laboratory via Medit Link. Users log into Medit Link, navigate to Partners, search for DENTAL TECHNIQUE, and request partnership to add the lab to their My Partner List.
• 3ShapecoreTechnology or Integration3Shape Communicate users can request a connection with DENTAL TECHNIQUE via the Connections tab. Clinicians email [email protected] to notify the lab, which then approves the connection for case submission.
• Dentsply SironacoreTechnology or IntegrationDentsply Sirona users log into Connect Case Centre software, add DENTAL TECHNIQUE to My Favourite Recipients to submit digital cases.
• iTerocoreTechnology or IntegrationiTero users contact their iTero representative or call iTero on 08001017005 and request a link to Dental Technique Laboratory by quoting the lab's postcode DD2 3SP.
• StraumanncoreTechnology or IntegrationDental Technique Laboratory is platinum approved by Straumann and is a validated lab for Straumann implant models. The lab attends many courses from all major implant companies to keep abreast of the latest innovations.
• 3M EspecoreTechnology or IntegrationThe lab is a registered milling centre for 3M Espe, enabling it to mill frameworks for other dental laboratories using 3M's validated processes.
• Amann GirrbachcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe lab is a registered milling centre for Amann Girrbach, allowing it to mill frameworks for other labs using Amann Girrbach's validated systems.
• ALS Dental Group (Amalgamated Laboratory Solutions)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDental Technique Laboratory is a part of ALS Dental Group (Amalgamated Laboratory Solutions Limited). ALS Dental is building Europe's leading, most innovative and technologically advanced dental manufacturing business by growing a group of first-class, forward-thinking laboratories. The group provides shared resources, technology, and the Elevate platform across member labs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Knight Dental Design: UK-based dental laboratory providing crowns, bridges, implants, and prosthetics to UK dental practices. Directly comparable in market and service offering, though likely smaller in scale.
• Aurum Group (Continental Dental): Canadian dental laboratory group offering crown & bridge, implants, and digital dentistry services. Directly comparable as a multi-lab dental manufacturing platform with strong digital workflow emphasis.
• Modern Dental Group: Hong Kong-listed global dental lab group with operations across multiple geographies manufacturing crowns, bridges, dentures, and implant prosthetics. Directly comparable as a multi-region dental lab consolidator with similar product mix.
• Glidewell Dental: One of the largest dental laboratories in the world, offering crowns, bridges, implants, and digital dentistry with in-house CAD/CAM and milling. Directly comparable in service breadth and digital manufacturing model, though operating at much larger scale in the US.
• National Dentex Corporation: US-based network of dental laboratories providing crowns, bridges, dentures, and implant restorations to dental practices. Directly comparable as a multi-lab dental manufacturing platform, similar in concept to ALS Dental Group's roll-up strategy.

Emerging players

• 3Shape: Digital dentistry software and intraoral scanner provider whose TRIOS scanner and Communicate platform Dental Technique integrates with. Emerging player in digital workflows that could move down-stack into lab services, but currently positioned as a tooling partner.
• Formlabs (Dental): 3D printing hardware and materials provider focused on dental applications, including crowns, bridges, and surgical guides. Emerging player with overlapping technology stack (3D printing) though positioned as a tooling vendor rather than a competing lab.

Broad incumbents

• Dentsply Sirona: One of the world's largest dental equipment and consumables manufacturers, also operating the Connect Case Centre platform through which Dental Technique receives cases. Broad incumbent with overlapping digital dentistry and prosthetics presence.
• Ivoclar Vivadent: Global dental materials and equipment manufacturer whose products (E-Max, D-Sign, BPS system) Dental Technique uses. Adjacent broad incumbent with overlapping presence in prosthetic materials and digital workflows.
• Straumann Group: Global leader in dental implants and a partner of Dental Technique (platinum approval). Operates broadly in implant manufacturing and digital dentistry, overlapping with Dental Technique's implant prosthetic work but as a much larger portfolio player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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