About the SC Dental Laboratory Association

The 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

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.

   
President Elect: 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.

   
Executive Vice-President: 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.

   

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.
 
   
Secretary: Duff Wilson CDT

Duff 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.
 

   
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
 
Immediate Past President: 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.
 

   

 

Advisory Committee

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, South Carolina. 

   
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.
   
Bo Seaton CDT
   
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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