Our Story...

Dental Associates Lab is a combination of two prestigious dental labs; Young Dental Lab and Doling & Associates Dental Lab.  Young Dental Lab was established in 1976 while Doling & Associates Dental Lab was established in the 1950s giving Dental Associates Lab more than 45 combined years of

excellent service.  

Toinette Smith, CDT

Present Owner

Dan Young, CDT

Past Co-Owner

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In 1976 Dan Young, CDT decided to leave the practice he was working for and started his lab, Young Dental Lab, next door to Amlin Dental. 

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As the practice grew and Dan's work became more in-demand, he hired Toni Smith, CDT. Being next door to Dr. David Amlin, they dialed into what doctors want and need from their dental lab. Young Dental Lab started as a two technician team to a sought-out high-end boutique lab with 7 employees.

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In 2009, Dan decided to expand his growing business even more with the idea of purchasing Doling & Associates Dental Lab. At the time, Doling & Associates Dental Lab was the largest lab in the Dayton area. They specialized in fixed restorations and complex implant cases.

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Before the purchase, Dan asked Toni to become his partner on this new adventure. They collectively bought Doling & Associates Dental Lab and employed all the technicians from each lab. The merge of the two labs resulted in a new lab, 

Dental Associates Lab.

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Unfortunately, Dan passed away in late October of 2021.  He will be greatly missed by not only his employees but by the whole dental community.