About Dobson Ortho Laboratory
Orthodontics is in our DNA™
MEET THE DOBSON FAMILY
The Dobson family has teamed together to bring you a new option in your trusted source of customized orthodontic appliances, Dobson Ortho Laboratory, located just north of Atlanta, GA. We are a family-owned and family-operated laboratory looking to bring the personal contact back between your practice and the lab.
The Dobson Family alone brings to your practice over 150 combined years of orthodontic appliance craftsmanship, specializing in manufacturing, product development, customer service and laboratory operations.
The Management Team
This isn't our first rodeo.
JOHN DOBSON President & CEO
John brings over 44 years of laboratory management experience to the company. He first started at the bench at Professional Positioners, then became the Director of Operations at Allesee Orthodontic Appliances and also served as the Operations Manager at Specialty Appliances.
In his career, he served as an invited guest lecturer on behalf of Dr. Ron Roth at his training facility in San Francisco, CA and was recently given the title "The Godfather of Tooth Positioners". John is married to his wife Wendy and they have 2 sons, Joshua and James.
JOSH DOBSON Vice President & CFO
Josh holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management & Accounting from the University of Wisconsin and brings over 27 years of laboratory management experience to the company. He is also a Member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society in the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Chapter.
Josh first started at the bench as a spring retainer technician at Allesee Orthodontic Appliances and later became their Purchasing & Materials Manager for several years. Josh also served as a Marketing Manager for Specialty Appliances and has also served as the Marketing Coordinator for the Ministerial and Evangelism Department at the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Josh currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Orthodontic Resource Group (ORG) which is a non-profit organization for Orthodontic Laboratories.
Josh currently oversees our Marketing, Accounting, Purchasing, Product Management, Fixed Metals and Acrylic departments. Josh is married to his wife Connie and they have twin children named Jeremiah and Emma. Josh is also a GHSA Licensed Community Coach and coaches soccer at Chestatee High School in Gainesville, GA.
JAMES DOBSON Vice President / Digital Production
James brings over 25 years of production experience to the company. He first started at the bench at Allesee Orthodontic Appliances as an Aligner technician and later moved to the digital team. He then became the Digital Production Lead at Specialty Appliances where he learned the ins and outs of digital setups and 3D printing.
James currently oversees all of our Digital Lab Workflow and Digital Research & Development. James is married to his wife Michelle.