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This is Fred Ball for Zions Bank, speaking on business.
Did you know that Utah is home to one of the nation's largest and most advanced dental laboratories? That's right. Arrowhead Dental Laboratory located in Sandy, just off the eastside of I-15, ranks within the top 1 percent of dental labs in the United States and is even known among dentists worldwide.
Arrowhead's size and reputation make it somewhat unusual. Most dental labs are 1- to 5-person operations, serving just a handful of dentists. But Arrowhead produces high-quality prosthetic applications that most labs can't match, and it has gained a reputation as a resourceful learning center for advanced dentistry.
Dr. Dick Barnes founded Arrowhead back in 1973. At the time, he worked from a rented space in Rialto, Calif. But demand for his quality work led to the lab's growth, and gradually, he added more technicians. In 1991, Arrowhead moved to its current location in Sandy where it has tripled in size. Sales are now reaching $17 million worldwide.
Troy Gasser, the company's president, said that over the years Arrowhead has grown as a result of providing superior dental restorations coupled with leadership in the latest dental advancements. Dr. Barnes has become recognized worldwide as an authority on aesthetic dentistry. And nearly every weekend, dentists come to Arrowhead from around the world to learn the latest techniques and skills in dentistry.
The company has found success in focusing on employees and clients. Arrowhead hires expert technicians from throughout the United States and around the world and allows them to focus on their disciplines. And each of the dentists who work with Arrowhead receive personalized service from the lab's doctor relations team. But clearly, the lab's biggest benefactors are the patients. Arrowhead Dental Laboratory's expertise in aesthetic dentistry means more people can have beautiful smiles.
For Zions Bank, I'm Fred Ball. I'm speaking on business.
