Innovation and craftsmanship

We are a multidisciplinary dental lab, focused on technological discovery, premium products, and reinvestment into our clients.

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Our Team | History

Tom Dippel

Owner/Visionary/CEO/CDT

Jeff Salo

Integrator/General Manager/ Sales

Jeremy Salo

Operations Manager

Heidi Peterson

Admin/Finance Manager

Mike Peterson

Guided FME Manager

William Beck

Guided Surgery Manager

Jill Kistner

Ceramist and Production Lead

Tony Olds

Removables Lead

Lupe Peralta

Guided Surgery Technician

Jeff Sorlie

Restorative Technician/Facilities

Cole Henderson

Guided Surgery Technician

Dina Sagan

Models, Guided Surgery Technician

Our history

1999 Beginnings

It all began over 20 years ago when our founder, Tom Dippel, started working for his parents when he was just 16 years old.

2008 Branching Out

After his experience there, Tom officially began MDL and started building his own clientele.

Within the first few years, the business had grown to accommodate 5 full-time employees.

2016 Specializing

Soon after starting the lab, we partnered with Straumann to expand access to guided surgery services throughout the Midwest.

With guided surgery gaining popularity, MDL was at the forefront of the still-developing technology.

2021 Established

As MDL expanded further in both restorative and guided surgery modalities, more space was needed. In 2021, MDL purchased their current headquarters in Newport, Minnesota.

Since then, they have been filling that space with the latest technology and a highly talented team.

2024 Future

At MDL, we're proud of our history and excited about what the future holds.

We look to continue to improve our workflows, turnaround times, and persist in being pioneers in the dental industry.