Todd E. Shatkin, DDS founded Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. around his experience with minimally invasive implant dentistry in Amherst, where he has personally placed more than 45,000 mini dental implants. The company now supports dentists through its F.I.R.S.T. Technique, with a laboratory that has fabricated more than 600,000 restorations and technicians averaging 20 years of prosthetic experience.
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ToothsmithsJames R. Ament founded Toothsmiths in Lititz in 1988, and the dental laboratory remains shaped by his emphasis on advanced training and hands-on technical development. Its technicians work with dentists, specialists, and oral surgeons on complex patient-specific cases, supported by an on-site training lab and consultation throughout treatment planning.LITITZ, PA
Prime Dental Laboratory IncSince 1995, Prime Dental Laboratory has produced dental prosthetics in-house for dentists from its Flatbush, Brooklyn lab, serving the tri-state area and practices nationwide. CEO Nicholas Fournaris is a second-generation dental technician, Certified Dental Technician, and graduate of New York City Technical College’s dental technology program. The lab’s trained technicians use current materials and techniques, with every case checked through a side-by-side quality-control system before delivery.BROOKLYN, NY
Town & Country Dental StudiosFounded in 1962 by Barry Lampert after his Army service, Town & Country Dental Studios is a family-run dental laboratory that fabricates restorations and prosthetics for dentists from its Freeport, Long Island operation. What began as a two-person lab now employs more than 80 people, with Barry and his sons David and Steven leading a team known for implant cases and high-strength ceramic crown-and-bridge work. Its in-house design, milling, and 3D-printing center supports both traditional and digital cases, while many staff members bring decades of experience to individualized case review and technical support.FREEPORT, NY
Emerald Dental LabFounded in 1979 by Steve Grgas, Emerald Dental Lab is a New York dental laboratory that fabricates restorations for dentists across the Tri-State Area. Now fully digitally ready, the Hempstead-based lab combines experienced technicians with modern CAD/CAM workflows to handle routine cases as well as complex full-mouth reconstructions. Emerald also supports practices with in-lab shade matching and collaborative planning for implant cases.VALLEY STREAM, NY