When Diane and I started Treasure Dental Lab in 1968, we didn't realize the many varied experiences we would have over the next 35 years. We owe a great debt of gratitude to dentistry and the many exceptional dentists and associates we have met and associated with these many years.

We started as a one-man lab in Blackfoot, Idaho. I did all the work at the bench and Diane came in and poured up models, did the bookwork at home and ran the pickup and deliveries.

In 1973 we moved our dental lab to Idaho Falls, Idaho into a beautiful new state-of-the-art dental complex, The Oral Health Center. There were three dentists, a periodontist, oral surgeon, and orthodontist. We had our lab in the basement of the building for five years.

In 1978 we and two other dentist, Jay Harris and Brent Simpson, built a beautiful new dental complex, Dental Plaza. We then had a much larger dental lab and new equipment to work with. Until 2005, our lab was at this location and we did a major remodeling to increase the size and efficiency of the lab.

I have always been proud to be a part of the dental lab industry. I was privileged to serve as President of the Idaho State Dental Lab Association twice. I also served as a delegate to the National Dental Laboratory Association meetings twice. Our lab was the second dental lab in Idaho to become a National Certified Dental Lab.

We have been fortunate to have many talented and wonderful employees work in our lab. They have been a big part of our success. We have encouraged them and provided many opportunities for them to improve their skills and training. We feel very fortunate to have had two of our children, John Treasure and Sherlyn (Sheri) Hamberlin, working with us for many years. Now, as they assume ownership, we are very proud of them and are confident in their abilities to provide consistent, quality dental restorations. They will continue on to new heights and success in the Dental Lab Industry.

One of our goals was to be on the leading edge of dental technology and surround ourselves with people who wanted the same goals. We feel we have been able to accomplish this and appreciate the caliber of talented technicians we have working at our dental lab at this time.

It has been so exciting and rewarding to see and be a part of the technology explosion in the dental field. Today the dental lab is a vital part of the total dental team, which provides the finest products in dental health care.

Shakespeare said, "O Lord that lends me life, lend me a heart replete with thankfulness." My heart is replete with thankfulness to the dental industry. Also to the many wonderful dentists and their staff who have supported Treasure Dental Lab through these many years.

Sincerely,
Barry Treasure