About Us

Serving the dental community since 1973

At Friendship Dental Laboratories, we redefine what it means to partner with a dental lab. With decades of experience and cutting-edge digital technology, we craft exceptional restorations that combine precision, aesthetics, and durability.

Whether it’s crowns, bridges, implants, or digital dentures, our digital-first approach ensures seamless results.

What sets us apart?  Personalized service. We collaborate closely with your practice, offering expert guidance and tailored solutions to meet your unique needs.
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What we stand for.

Our Core Values: The Pillars of Our Excellence
Our Mission:

Revolutionizing dental care by delivering exceptional, precision-crafted dental restorations and prosthetics that empower dental professionals to transform patients’ lives through the use of the newest technologies available. 

Our History:

Gus Diacoloukas, CDT, founded Friendship in September 1973. With a clear vision and two employees, Gus was determined to make Friendship Dental Lab a success. In 1975, he officially opened our doors on Eastern Avenue in Baltimore, MD. 

Today, we operate from two state-of-the-art locations and employ over 100 staff members. Gus’s son, George, and his three grandchildren proudly carry his legacy, leading Friendship Dental Lab into the future.

With over 350 years of collective experience across our management team and 50 years in business, our expertise in the dental lab industry is truly unparalleled. 
Our Corporate Partnerships:

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the strong partnerships we have cultivated over the years with some of the most prestigious institutions in the dental and medical fields.

  • University of Maryland Dental School since 1980
  • Howard University since 1990
  • Department of Veterans Affairs since 1995
  • Johns Hopkins Dental Clinic since 2000
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Our Team
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George Diacoloukas

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George quickly developed a passion for the industry and a love for the dental lab, beginning his full-time career in 1991 and receiving his CDT National Certification in 1996.

Following his certification, he became an accomplished Denture, Crown and Bridge, Ceramic, Implant, and CAD/CAM technician, having held a management position in all departments and setting up the laboratory’s infrastructure.  

George took over the family business in 2015 with a vision centered on growth and optimism about the future. 

Trusted by DSOs, small groups, and private practices across the nation
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Denbright, Our Nationwide Lab Platform

As a proud member of Denbright Dental Labs, Frontier strengthens its commitment to quality, service, and nationwide support. Together, we share a passion for innovation and a dedication to providing dental professionals with premium restorations across the country. This collaboration enhances our ability to deliver advanced solutions while maintaining the personalized service that sets us apart, ensuring seamless support for practices nationwide.

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