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WAYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS - National Dentex (NASDAQ: NADX), one of the largest owner/operators of dental laboratories in the United States, today announced the acquisition of Crown Dental Studio, Inc. of Shreveport, Louisiana, effective November 1, 2001. Crown had sales in excess of $5,000,000 in its fiscal year ended December 31, 2000. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Mr. David Brown, president and CEO, commented: ³We are extremely pleased to announce the acquisition of Crown Dental Studio. Founded more than 30 years ago by Bill Bradford, Crown has consistently grown through a dedication to consistent quality and outstanding service. At over $5 million, Crown becomes the largest laboratory National Dentex has acquired since we began our acquisition program. We are excited to be entering the Shreveport marketplace and look forward to helping Bill and his talented team continue their success.²

Mr. Brown further stated: ³We continue to have discussions with a number of potential acquisition candidates. We remain firmly committed to our acquisition program and its potential to create value for shareholders.²

National Dentex Corporation serves an active customer base of over 16,000 dentists through dental laboratories located in 27 states. National Dentex¹s dental laboratories provide a full range of custom-made dental prosthetic appliances, including dentures, crowns and fixed bridges, and other dental specialties.

For more information, please contact James F. Dodd, CDT, at 1-800-666-4140 or log on to www.nationaldentex.com.

Note: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. The Company¹s actual results could be materially different as a result of a number of factors, including general economic conditions, the Company¹s ability to acquire and successfully operate additional laboratories, and other risks indicated from time to time in the Company¹s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.