About Us

Jack Snead: President

Jack heads the crown, bridge and implantology areas of the laboratory, and has over 25 years of experience in these departments. He has fervently pursued his education in the field, meeting with study groups, attending continuing education seminars, and recently attending classes at LVI and the Dawson center. Jack is PTC certified in tooth anatomy and waxing.

Jack is registered with the National Board of Certification as a Certified Dental Technician, and is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is also affiliated with the Dental Laboratory Association of Texas, and the Dallas Dental Laboratory Owner's Association.

Felix Silva: President of DLAT

 Felix owns American Dental Laboratory since 1993, and is Co-Owner of Advantage Dental Laboratory since 2003.  Has been in the business for over 19 years he is in charge of the ceramic department. And has a very extensive knowledge of the business he is in to, as graduated from the Texas State Technical College in 1989 and continues his education to stay competitive in the area he is in.

Felix is currently the President of the DLAT and he is CDT in Crown and Bridge by the National Board of Certification.  Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Local Affiliates, also Former President of he Dallas Laboratory Owner’s Association, Member and Treasurer of the Dallas Laboratory Association of Texas.

Advanced Education Courses

  • Dawson Advanced Education Center, Dr. Peter Dawson
  • Box Learning Systems, Dr. Jeff Morley, Dr. Jimmy Eubank
  • Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, Master Dental Technician Claude Sieger
  • Science And Art of Shade Communication, Master Dental Technician Jergen Kamrath
  • Las Vegas Institute, Cercon, Arlo King, CDT
  • Texas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, Dr. John Knoise, Dr. Frank Spears
  • Completed written comprehensive exam for the AACD - currently working on clinical portion

Certifications

  •  PTC Certified in Dental Anatomy, Ceramic Build and Finish, Stain and Glaze
  • Vectris (Ivoclar Williams)
  • Optimal Pressable Ceramics (Jeneric Pentron)
  • Captek
  • Belle Glass HP (Kerr)
  • Omega 900 Porcelain (Vita)
  • VMK Porcelain (Vita)
  • Alpha Porcelain (Vita)
  • Eris Porcelain (Ivoclar Williams)
  • Ceramco III
  • IPS Empress 1 and 2 (Ivoclar Williams)

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