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About the SC Dental Laboratory AssociationThe South Carolina Dental Laboratory Association, a not-for-profit organization chartered in South Carolina, was
formed over 60 years ago for the sole purpose of
representing dental laboratory owners, technicians and
the dental laboratory industry. We are an association dedicated
to serving its membership.
The U.S. dental laboratory industry produces
approximately $5 billion in sales annually. The number
of dental laboratory establishments in the U.S. is about
12,000 with the majority being independent commercial
businesses with some small laboratories being part of a
dental office.
There are approximately 52,000 individual dental
laboratory technicians in the U.S. Since technicians are
not required to be registered or licensed in most
states, tracking has to come from various government and
private sources.
Employment prospects for technicians should increase at
an average 3-4 rate over the next few years, as the
public's improving dental health requires fewer dentures
but more bridges and crowns. Additionally, the cosmetic
part of restorative dentistry continues to gain in
importance to the general public.
Our Leadership
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President: Andy Turbyfill CDT Andy
Turbyfill attended the University of South
Carolina and is a 1982 graduate of Spartanburg
Methodist College and a 1986 graduate of Trident
Technical College. He became certified in complete
dentures in 1994, and he is currently the owner of Turbyfill Dental Laboratory in West Columbia, SC,
which specializes in removable prosthetics. He
also assists his father teaching dentists and
technicians the Turbyfill Denture technique and
has served on the SC Dental Laboratory
Association's board of directors since 2004. He
is married to Lisa and has two daughters: Lauren
and Anna. He enjoys golf and spending time with
his family at Lake Murray. |
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President Elect: Linda Groover CDT Linda began her career in the Dental Lab
Industry in 1981, where her duties were pick up
and
delivery. She was fascinated by the process, so
she began her journey of learning. She worked
for three laboratories in Savannah Georgia while
taking classes. She moved to Charleston South
Carolina in 1991 and was fortunate to work in a
laboratory with exceptionally talented
technicians. Linda obtained her CDT status in
2001 and then opened Groover Dental Laboratory
in 2003. In her spare time, she loves to play golf with
her husband
Frank, spend time with her family, and travel. |
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Executive Vice-President: Brian Evans CDT
Brian began his dental lab career in 1992
preparing model work and
delivering cases while attending Durham
Technical Institute as a full time student.
After graduating in 1994 with a Degree in Dental
Laboratory Technology, Brian continued his
education at East Carolina University
where he majored in Chemistry and Physics. In
1998, he obtained his CDT accreditation in
Complete Dentures and in 2007 he obtained his
Master CDT status from the National Board for
Certification. Brian is the owner and operator
of Lowcountry Dental Lab of Mt. Pleasant, SC.
Away from the lab, Brian enjoys spending time
with his family, fishing and catching an
occasional round of golf. |
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Vice-President: Duff Wilson
CDTDuff Wilson has been a member of the dental
industry since 1994. He worked with Drake
Precision Dental Lab in Charlotte from 1994
until 1999 and served as Denture Department
manager for three years. He returned to his
hometown in 1999 to work with Midstate Dental
Lab until 2003, when he made the decision to
embark on his own business venture with Wilson
Dental Lab. He has successfully merged Wilson
Dental Lab with Sumter’s Dentistry profession in
a collaborative effort to provide all patients
with quality work. In his free time he
enjoys hunting, fishing, and just being
outdoors with his son. |
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Secretary: This position is
vacant. The treasurer will assume these
duties and responsibilities until filled.
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Treasurer: Judi Satterfield CDT
Judi has been a dental technician for 34 years,
and a CDT for 27 years. She owns a one-person
crown and bridge lab in Simpsonville, South
Carolina. Judi is a past president of the SCDLA,
and currently serves as treasurer. |
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Executive Director: Thomas E. Hughes
After retiring from a long, successful career in
the US Navy, Tom became the Human Resource
Director of a large international architectural
and engineering firm. He also was an Executive
Director in the Health Care Industry. He has
been the Executive Director of the South
Carolina Dental Laboratory Association for 23
years. He currently resides in
Spartanburg, SC with his wife, Betty.
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Immediate Past President: R. Scott Graule CDT
Scott received his training in the U.S. Navy,
graduating in 1983 from Dental Laboratory
Technology School. After ten years of active duty,
he worked as a laboratory technician at M.U.S.C.
College of Dental Medicine in the crown and
bridge department. He opened Anchor Dental Lab
in 2001, employing three other technicians, specializing in crown and bridge.
He has attended many various education seminars
which have enabled him to restore implants and
all ceramic restorations. He recently retired
from the Navy Reserves years after completing 24
years of service. Scott resides in Charleston,
SC
with his wife Pam and their three children. |
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Advisory Committee
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James B. Morton Sr. CDT
A dental technician from 1956 to 1964 while
serving in the United States Air Force, James
has operated his own dental laboratory since
1964 in Myrtle Beach, SC, and is currently a
Master Dental Technician. He is a past president
of SCDLA and the National Assoc. of Dental
Laboratories. He received the NADL Merit Award
in 1986 for work in forming the Puerto Rico NADL-affiliated
laboratory organization. He served on a host of
organizations including NADL Annual Resolutions
Committee and Select Committee to study Programs
and Services. He is currently serving as a
member of a special summit forum to address the
needs of the dental laboratory profession. James
is a deacon at the Grand Strand Baptist Church
in Myrtle Beach and enjoys yardwork and
gardening. |
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Terhune Sudderth CDT
Terhune is a long standing Certified Dental
Technician and is presently the owner and
operator of Sudderth Dental Laboratory in
Greenville, South Carolina. |
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Bo Seaton CDT Bo is the
owner of Orangeburg Dental Laboratory in
Orangeburg, SC. He is a graduate of Dental
Laboratory Technician School including extensive
training and work experience at the Army Dental
Laboratory Military Occupation School as an
honor student, and at the Army Regional Dental
Activity at Ft. McPherson. He received his SC
State Registration and acquired CDT status in
Crown and Bridge and Ceramics in 1973. He is a
long standing member of the State Component and
served in many positions including president,
along with several committee assignments with
the Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories.
Bo is married to the former Judy N. Noll and
they have five children. |
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Roy Duncan CDT
Roy began his dental lab career at an early age.
His father Pete was in the business and started
his own lab over 40 years ago. In 1983,
Roy graduated from the Dental Laboratory Program
at Trident Technical College and obtained his
license to practice lab work in SC.
He earned his CDT accreditation in the area of
Ceramics in 1999. Roy served as 2005-2006
President of the SCDLA and still actively
participates in the state.
Roy and his brother Brad carry on their father’s
legacy as owners of Duncan Dental Labs, Inc. in
Charleston, SC. Roy and his wife Kathleen have
three children: Erin, Joe, and Rebecca.
Spending time with his family is #1 on Roy’s
list of things to do, with hunting and fishing
pulling close seconds.
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Robert Jones Jr. CDT Robert is the owner of
Jones Dental Laboratory located in Greenville, South
Carolina. Robert earned an Associate Degree in
Business from the University of South Carolina
and served in the U. S. Army. He started his
career as a dental technician in 1979 and
received his state certification in 1983 and his
national certification in 1998. He has served in
several positions on the board of the S. C.
Dental Laboratory Association including 2 years
as President. Robert enjoys camping and hiking.
He and his wife Corette make their home in
Greenville. |
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