David, CDT/ Owner
David is the owner of Mid-South Dental Lab. He is a third-generation dental technician that grew up in a removable lab. After graduating from Tennessee Technology Center at Nashville with a diploma in Dental Ceramics and becoming a CDT, he opened his lab in 2012.
David takes pride in being innovative in the dental lab industry and embracing the digital advances. He loves creating new smiles and transforming lives with the art of dentistry.
Chelsey, RDH/ Co-Owner
Chelsey started working at the lab part-time while attending dental hygiene school in 2012. After graduating and practicing as a hygienist in general dentistry for 6 years, along with working part-time at the lab, she hung up her scaler and became full time at the lab in 2020.
Chelsey manages all accounts payables and receivables, human resources, payroll and surgery scheduling for the lab.
She and David are proud parents to their little boy, Ledger, who was born in September of 2022 and their daughter, Atlas, who was born in May 2024.
Shawn, Removable Manager
Shawn started with Mid-South Dental Lab in June of 2021 after moving to Tennessee from California.
Shawn graduated from The City College of San Francisco in Dental Laboratory Technology in 1994. With his 29 years of experience, he manages the removeable department and treatment plans complex cases with doctors. He enjoys being outside on his farm in Shelbyville.
Kevin, Fixed Department Manager
Kevin joined MSDL in June of 2023 as the Fixed Department Manager. He holds an associate degree in applied science-Dental Technology and brings over 32 years of lab experience and post graduate training to our team. Growing up in a family filled with dentists, dental hygienists and dental technicians, Kevin brings a passion for this industry as well as a very diversified industry background. He and his wife relocated from central Illinois and are proud parents of three and grandparents to four. In his spare time, he enjoys exploring the outdoors, country music and learning about middle Tennessee.
Samantha, CAD/CAM Manager
Sam started at Mid-South Dental Lab part time in 2020 while completing the Dental Technician Program at Tennessee Technology Center in Nashville. She completed her schooling at the top of her class and finished with a 4.0 GPA. She manages all digital workflows, including milling and printing for the lab. Sam enjoys expressing her creativity with design at work and at home with cross-stitch and crochet.
Dallas, Implant Department Manager
Dallas started her career as a dental technician in 2012 fabricating orthodontic appliances in Alabama. In 2018 she moved to Washington where she was trained in crown and bridge, and very quickly gained an interest in implants. Dallas joined the Mid-South team in 2021. She provides a wealth of knowledge related to all things implants. She enjoys case planning, leading her team, implant purchasing, surgical planning, and providing excellent customer service. In her free time, Dallas enjoys fishing, kayaking, and woodworking with her two dogs, Crixus and Rue and her sweet nephew, Ryan.
Dave, Sales/ Full Arch Specialist
Becky, Custom Shade Tech/ Fixed Production Coordinator
Becky is the face your patients will see when they stop by for a custom shade match.
Becky got her start in dentistry 20 years ago as a dental assistant. She has spent time working for general dentists and in orthodontics. During her time working with Orthodontists, she started making appliances. This is what started her passion for lab and technical work.
Becky joined Mid-South Dental Lab in 2017. Becky is a mom to Garrett and her fur baby Sarah Bell.
Giselle, Lab Mascot
Giselle has been prancing around the lab since the very beginning in 2012. Giselle is responsible for eating all the treats the team, UPS, FedEx, and USPS bring her. David and Chelsey adopted her in 2008.
*Giselle recently passed away in January 2024 after a wonderful 17 years of life.
Fixed Department
CAD/CAM Department
Removable Department
Case Management Department
