Hopetown Dental Lab is a family-owned, digital dental laboratory. Our team of experienced technicians handle each case with full attention and care from start to finish.
We have been working with CAD/CAM and digital materials since our company’s creation in 2012. In fact, we were one of the first labs to utilize CAD/CAM manufacturing of zirconia and other millable materials.
We use the best materials available, state-of-the-art equipment, and with our well-executed systems, consistency is guaranteed. We live for the happiness and success of our customers, and we love building those relationships.
Hope Town’s Elbow Reef Lighthouse
Meet Director of Lab Operations Frank DiBuglione
Frank started his career in 1995 at IPSIA Istituto Professional Santarella Bari, Italy earning a Masters Degree in Dental Technology. During his studies he interned in the lab of Master Ceramist and Implants Migliaro Giovanni for three years training to become a Master Ceramist. While at University he also took many other courses around Europe with other famous European technicians including Willie Geller, Klaus, and Muthenthies.
Frank was born in Chicago, Illinois and wanted to move back to the states after his time training in Italy. When he came back to the states, he started working with in a lab with some of the most talented Japanese technicians in a high end lab where he honed in his ceramic and implant skills. In 2002, Frank had the opportunity to move to Florida and start managing for 3i Implant’s. He started managing the digital design department and the custom abutment design teams. While managing the digital design team he was a part of launching the first custom abutment design program, and helped develop the table top scanner as well as the software. Frank also had a hand in helping design the Custom Abutment Design Software that ZimVie uses today. Franks time and experience with 3i takes him back to Europe to as a consultant for some of the largest Implant Manufactures in the world.
In 2019 Frank is hired as a Master Dental Technician in the ceramics department for Straumann Group. After six months with Straumann he becomes the Supervisor and then the Manager in charge of the Full Arch Department. With his experience Frank brought more efficient workflows and techniques turning Straumann’s boutique full arch department into a high end production line. Frank is credited with the Full Arch’s line success.
Frank also has experience in some of the largest high production labs in the country. He has been in charge of operations where 2000+ units a day were being produced.
Frank has dedicated the past 30 years of his career to continually advance his knowledge and expertise in the Dental Lab industry. Frank’s passion for the lab is seen in the quality of the restorations his teams produce as well as the level of customer service he demands.
As Director of Lab Operations, Frank will be in charge of the day to day operations of Hopetown Dental Lab. He will oversee the final quality of all restorations going to his customers. He will also be the technical advisor to Hopetown customers helping to advise on everything from tough single units to Full Zirconia Hybrids.
Outside of the lab Frank enjoys being outside riding his Motoguzzi motorcycle, watching Formula 1, swimming and cooking. Last but not least he also enjoys a good glass of Italian wine.
Where did our name come from?
Hopetown Dental Lab is a very unique name for a dental lab. We decided to name our company after Hope Town, Bahamas, a place our family has lived in and visited for years and remains very dear to us today. The lighthouse in our logo was designed to reflect Hope Town’s Elbow Reef Lighthouse, which is one of the last kerosene-fueled and hand-cranked manual lighthouses in the world.
A lighthouse represents more than just a logo for us. It embodies our vision to be a beacon of light in the dark world of dental laboratories. If your experience has been like many of our customers before using Hopetown, then you know firsthand how many labs out there are unable to deliver consistency or simply don’t care to do what's right. Conversely, we are here so you can count on us the same way sailors relied upon the light of a lighthouse.
Our entire purpose is to make your life as a dental clinician less stressful and to give you products that you know will fit and make your patients smile. Our promise to you is that your relationship and business is as important to us as it is to you. We recognize you are not a number, but our partner and we must produce results to keep your business. We will deliver for you if you give us a shot.
Remember our name isn’t like other labs, because we aren’t like other labs.
Choose Hopetown Dental Lab. We’re conveniently located in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area in north Texas. Experience the difference of working with the true Digital Experts.
