Message From The Owner
My name is David Gelman and I am a Dental Laboratory owner with over 35 years of experience located in Boca Raton, Florida. My laboratory was established by my family (War Veterans) in 1945 after World War II. I am a second generation owner (Originally named Apack Dental Lab and owned by Al & Abe Packman in Brooklyn, New york) and have been trained in both traditional and more modernized technology. After a few years, I moved on to manage and over look a 100 man laboratory in Brooklyn (Aim Dental Lab owned at that time by John Kirdahy) where I was in charge of quality control in the removable and all implant related prosthesis department among many other responsibilities. I was and am not just a master technician but the go-to guy when it came to challenging cases. I specialize in working with the doctor to find the right restorative solution for your patient, no matter how difficult. When my relatives were ready to retire, they sold me the business and I have owned it since January 1994. It was located in Brooklyn, NY and I later moved the laboratory to Great Neck, NY (I was there for about 5 ½ years). I moved my lab from Great Neck, NY with my family in 2004 to Boca Raton, Florida where I have been since.
My laboratory is owner/operated and full service offering metal framework partials; which are fabricated on premises, full and immediate dentures, all implant related cases, Flexi processing, thermo processing, metal/flexi combination cases, and anything that your office requests from a dental laboratory. I specialize in Immediate Load Temporary Hybrid Prosthesis, All on 4 case & Bicon Trinia telescopic restorations. The quality and consistency of the work that leaves my laboratory is my #1 concern. No work will ever leave my lab without my viewing. My only concern is your patient satisfaction, which results in your satisfaction and referrals from them. I work with many successful dentists located all over the US such as Dr. Massad (Tulsa, OK), Dr. Alan Markowitz (Boca Raton, FL), Dr. Irwin Smigel (New York City, now deceased) , Dr. Robert Weller (New York, NY), Dr Layne Martin (New York, NY),Dr. Alan Blondman (New York, NY), Dr. Osipow (Park Ave., NY), Dr. Sylvan and Dr Mondello (Great Neck, NY & New York City, NY) etc. I’ve assisted many doctors at the chair in their offices (and still do) so that this allows me to have the knowledge and experience needed to trouble shoot difficult situations and problems that dentists come across with problem cases. I’ve also traveled and lectured with Dr. Joseph Massad on special techniques for removable (BPS Dentures-from Ivoclar North America), etc. Our business comes from all over the U.S.
My knowledge in difficult combination attachment crown and bridge cases has been a success to some of the most high profile patients in the news today. My track record in case planning and designing an implant related case and cases that have proven to fail with other labs is due to the particular attention I pay to small details, the open communication with the doctor, as well as my understanding of a proper balance and function that is needed to fabricate a successful case. Through the use of conventional and unconventional restorative applications we solve prosthetic challenges that most organizations cannot. My staff is highly trained, highly skilled and are held to high standards because they strive to give you the right restoration and is their priority.
When designing complex cases such as, partial attachments or large implant cases with some attachments, it is always better that the case is designed and fabricated in one laboratory. This avoids any confusion that can occur when more than one lab is used. This avoids miscommunication and unnecessary problems and delays. I have the knowledge and hands on experience to design and fabricate all kinds of cases your patients require.
Now, more than ever, patients want to be more involved and aware of their possibilities when coming to your office. They expect quality and are demanding better fit and superior esthetics. My laboratory can provide you with the most up to date solutions and choices to give to your patients. We can also provide you with the tools to not only educate patients on the differences between economy and quality premium dentures, but also on the care needed after the prosthesis is delivered to keep them happy with your service. My laboratory will exceed the expectations of the patients and make them part of your success because we have the extended knowledge in dentures that goes beyond the average dental technician. Both I and my staff have taken many advanced courses in dental prosthesis, implants related cases, crown and bridge related cases, and have the extensive knowledge needed to produce a successful case.