For five decades, we have transformed dental restoration through precision and passion. Our work bridges artistry and technology, creating smiles that speak with quiet confidence.
Chuck Maragos founded Valley Dental Arts with a clear vision: to elevate restorative dentistry through exceptional craftsmanship, aesthetic sensibility, and trusted collaboration. From the beginning, his focus has been on creating restorations that look natural, feel precise, and support confident clinical outcomes.
Beyond technical excellence, Chuck built Valley Dental Arts on a relationship-first philosophy. Rooted in a family-centric mindset, he has long believed that dentists should be treated as partners, not customers. That commitment to trust, service, and long-term collaboration has guided the lab’s growth into a nationally respected dental laboratory.
Recognized as a pioneer in contemporary diagnostics, Chuck is an accredited member of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics and serves on its board. He is also a member of the Oral Design Group and has lectured internationally on aesthetics, digital design, and CAD/CAM systems. A published author and former clinical instructor at Baylor University, Chuck continues to influence the future of restorative dentistry through education, innovation, and mentorship.
Today, his vision lives on through a team of dedicated artisans and technicians who share his commitment to quality, integrity, and partnership—delivering exceptional results for dentists and their patients every day.
The strength of Valley Dental Arts lies in its people. Our team is made up of highly skilled technicians, designers, and specialists, many of whom bring 25 to 30 years of hands-on experience to their craft. This depth of knowledge allows every case to benefit from decades of refined technique, problem-solving expertise, and a deep understanding of restorative dentistry. Working collaboratively, our team blends time-tested craftsmanship with modern digital workflows to deliver consistent, precise, and thoughtfully designed results—supporting dentists with confidence at every step.
Knowledge transforms practice. Our continuing education programs bridge the gap between traditional techniques and emerging technologies, empowering dental professionals to deliver exceptional patient care.
The lab, Valley Dental Arts, is crucial in the pre-planning stage. The natural beauty, being able to create that, is imperative to this kind of work. There's ten, fifteen colors that go into this very thin porcelain chip, and the craftsmanship and artistry that goes behind it, it's just incredible how they do it. So without a lab like Valley Dental Arts, I wouldn't be able to do it.
NY
VDA's unsurpassed commitment to quality, while providing excellent support and communication, helps practitioners provide the best patient care possible. They stand behind the quality of what they produce to an extent I have found nowhere else in the industry.
AZ
Chuck Maragos and Ole Mathiesen have put together a highly experienced TEAM of dedicated staff who provide each clinician with their expertise to provide patients with the best possible care, and final highly aesthetic result. Valley Dental Art's state-of-the-art teaching center and educational offerings, confirm their commitment to our industry and the pursuit of excellence
NY
Valley Dental is the perfect combination of quality and consistency... They are able to combine the personalized feeling of a boutique lab in a commercial lab.
When you are assigned to your team you are assigned to YOUR team... You can develop the relationship you need to push the limits cosmetically and hit the mark! They make a big effort to find what we like and to customize for our needs.
NY
As a loyal client of Valley Dental Arts for the past 20 years, I have had the pleasure of working with a first class, synergistic team that creates beautiful, natural looking restorations I feel makes them second to none. As a result of this synergy, the team at VA has evolved me from being an average dentist to becoming an Accredited Fellow with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. If anyone is making the commitment to restore their patients to an optimum level they need to work with VDA!
MN
...working with Valley Dental Arts is a true pleasure. Over the years my team has experienced a wide variety of case types. What is typical and predictable is the quality and the crispness of the cases. The patients are always pleased and we thoroughly enjoy Chuck, Dean and Ole.... you will too.
FL
