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Voices from The BenchIDS 2025 & exocad Part 3 with Dr. Manish Chhabra & Tobias SpechtWhile fresh back from the Florida Dental Lab Association meeting in Orlando, THANKS JENSEN DENTAL… we are still bringing you conversations from the exocad booth from the largest dental show in the world, IDS in Cologne Germany. But first…
We are many, many months away from Chicago in February, but our very own Barb Warner is going to be the very first female Chair of the Cal-Lab Association that is over 100 years old. Let’s make this the most well-attended event ever. Head over to Cal-Lab.org and sign up for this amazing meeting that takes place the Th...2025-06-161h 00
Voices from The BenchEscape Some Workload with Dentscape AI - Ryan Axelson, Bill Chou, & Dr. Sylvie LiuLatest episode of Elvis on the Dental Fuel Podcast.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elvis-dahl-team-mistake/id1683707577?i=1000692238626
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dy9BPPvTJAp3sP5xg2Wha?si=cVafy05lTqK3R-ybFHD3Rw
Make sure you visit Ivoclar at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025. Ivoclar will be in their usual spot at Grand Ballroom A&B in the East Tower, on the Gold Level. Right across from the registration desk.
Register today!
Make sure you come see VOICES FROM THE BENCH recording from the Ballroom all weekend!
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Voices from The BenchMilling a Better Experience with Keith Clements, Nick Pizzo, & Mo Whitlock from Amann GirrbachLatest episode of Elvis on the Dental Fuel Podcast.
Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elvis-dahl-financial-mistake/id1683707577?i=1000689968481
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GyFDOvuGLdAp2Xkmulip8?si=N5DXdWrGT7-5xvwzAdYqIA
Make sure you visit Ivoclar at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025. Ivoclar will be in their usual spot at Grand Ballroom A&B in the East Tower, on the Gold Level. Right across from the registration desk.
Register today!
Make sure you come see VOICES FROM THE BENCH recording from the Ballroom all weekend!
Attend the 99...2025-02-101h 05
Voices from The BenchRyan McEachern Covers It All, From A to ZublerElvis on the Dental Fuel Podcast.
Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elvis-dahl-clinical-mistake/id1683707577?i=1000687490332
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7keenDcAESL0ManM1AHFcO?si=aX9OO4HCR72UYSaRb8gFZg
Make sure you visit Ivoclar at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025. Ivoclar will be in their usual spot at Grand Ballroom A&B in the East Tower, on the Gold Level. Right across from the registration desk.
Register today!
Make sure you come see VOICES FROM THE BENCH recording from the Ballroom all weekend!
Attend the 99th...2025-02-0358 min
Voices from The BenchJim Thacker is Doing Things Differently at Utah Valley Dental LabMake sure you visit Ivoclar at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025. Ivoclar will be in their usual spot at Grand Ballroom A&B in the East Tower, on the Gold Level. Right across from the registration desk.
Register today!
Make sure you come see VOICES FROM THE BENCH recording from the Ballroom all weekend!
Attend the 99th Annual Cal-Lab Meeting Feb 20 & 21 at the Swissôtel in Chicago. (Connected to the Hyatt and Lab Day)
Elvis & Barb will be *recording there Thursday night during the "Cocktail Hour" from 4:00 to 6:30 *
Register today: https://cal-lab.o...2025-01-271h 04
Voices from The BenchNick Nocito is On a Mission to Reduce Remakes with SS WhiteAttend the 99th Annual Cal-Lab Meeting Feb 20 & 21 at the Swissôtel in Chicago. (Connected to the Hyatt and Lab Day)
Elvis & Barb will be *recording there Thursday night during the "Cocktail Hour" from 4:00 to 6:30 *
Register today: https://cal-lab.org/annual-meeting
Make sure you visit Ivoclar at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025. Ivoclar will be in their usual spot at Grand Ballroom A&B in the East Tower, on the Gold Level. Right across from the registration desk.
Register today!
Make sure you come see VOICES FROM THE BENCH recording from the Ballroom a...2025-01-201h 01
Voices from The BenchJonny Jakson is Bleeding Purple with exocad and EvolveAttend the 99th Annual Cal-Lab Meeting Feb 20 & 21 at the Swissôtel in Chicago. (Connected to the Hyatt and Lab Day)
Elvis & Barb will be *recording there Thursday night during the "Cocktail Hour" from 4:00 to 6:30 *
Register today: https://cal-lab.org/annual-meeting
Make sure you visit Ivoclar at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025. Ivoclar will be in their usual spot at Grand Ballroom A&B in the East Tower, on the Gold Level. Right across from the registration desk.
Register today!
Make sure you come see VOICES FROM THE BENCH recording from the Ballroom a...2025-01-131h 03
Voices from The BenchJohn Isherwood & Pat Coon From Ivoclar Are Creating Memories For Lab Day Chicago 2025In the ever-evolving world of dental technology, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for professionals looking to provide the best care for their patients. That's why we're excited to bring you an insightful conversation from our latest podcast episode featuring two industry leaders from Ivoclar, John Isherwood and Pat Coon. As we gear up for the highly anticipated LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025, this episode is a must-listen for anyone in the dental field.
Ivoclar, a global leader in dental materials and technology, is celebrating 20 years of Emax, a revolutionary product that has transformed the industry. John...2025-01-0659 min
Voices from The BenchDr. Nilo Hernandez & John Orfanidis are Solving Full Arch Problems with the SiOS SystemIn the ever-evolving world of dental technology, staying ahead of the curve is essential for both practitioners and patients. This week we talk with Dr. Nilo Hernandez and Johnny O., who are making waves in the industry with their groundbreaking SiOS system. This innovative approach promises to revolutionize the way full arch dentistry is performed, offering a more efficient and precise method that benefits both dental professionals and their patients.
Dr. Nilo Hernandez, a seasoned implantologist with over 35 years of experience, and Johnny O., a dental technician with a wealth of digital expertise, have joined forces to...2024-12-301h 10
Voices from The BenchCarmel Vickers-Wall is Making a Good First Impressions with PatientsThe end of the year is almost here! The holiday rush is almost over. HANG IN THERE!
The journey to finding one's true calling can be as intricate as the work itself. For Carmel Vickers-Wall, a clinical dental technician from the UK, this journey began at the tender age of 16. Initially stepping into the dental field as a nurse, Carmel's path has been marked by a series of pivotal decisions that have led her to a fulfilling career that beautifully marries her artistic talents with her passion for patient care.
In our latest podcast episode...2024-12-231h 04
Voices from The BenchSwirling in a Vortex of Clinic and Lab with Dr. Danny DomingueUsually, dental technicians frown upon dentists that do their own work. I mean, we get it, but we still want to do the work for you. But some dentists go as far as turning it into a 15 person lab doing work for other dentists. That we can get behind, because at that point they are creating careers for dental technicians. Dr. Donny Domingue followed an uncle to become a dentist. Wanting to do more with implants, he did a residency in New York that allowed him to place many. Once he found his home again in Lafayette, LA, Dr...2024-12-161h 01
Voices from The BenchA Stack of Nerds Talking About Surgical Guides with Alan Banks from GuidedSMILEBack By Popular DEMAND, Elvis & Barbara are excited to re-release two shirts (along with long sleeves and hoodies) to hopefully fulfill your holiday shopping.
“Just say no to brushing”- idea and the denture is from Brittany Mitchell:
https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-removable-techs/
“Don’t pull out” features art work from Charlie Barbour at CIMBdesign:. https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-fixed-techs/
You should be able to both shirts in your cart if you want both…. And this time the podcast logo is on the back!
Just a reminder that 100% of the profits get donated to t...2024-11-181h 05
Voices from The BenchWhen Teeth and Art Come Together with Charlie BarbourSHIRTS ARE BACK! **Elvis & Barbara are excited to release two new shirts (along with long sleeves and hoodies) to get ready for fall! This time we have two designs, one for removable techs and one for fixed.
“Just say no to brushing”- idea and the denture is from Brittany Mitchell:
https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-removable-techs/
“Don’t pull out” features art work from Charlie Barbour at CIMBdesign:. https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-fixed-techs/
You should be able to both shirts in your cart if you want both…. And this time the podcast logo is on the back!2024-09-0956 min
Voices from The BenchSuccess in Florida with Dany Sakr, Nick Azzara, Ifet Ahmeti, & Whitney CourtneyOn September 11th in Fort Worth, Texas, the 10th annual Race For the Future will take place to raise money for the Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology. Barb is doing her 9th solo race and Elvis is teaming up with Mark Williamson and Bobby Kenney to form The Abutments. Go to dentallabfoundation.org and click on the DONATE TODAY button. There you need to log in or create an account. Then select “Race for the Future” and enter the name of either Barb Warner or the Abutments, then the amount you want to donate.
Join the Race: https://fdlt...2024-08-121h 11
Voices from The BenchFun in the Sun at the FDLA with Enja Dorchuluun, Bart Cothran, & Fernando DeLeonOn September 11th in Fort Worth, Texas, the 10th annual Race For the Future will take place to raise money for the Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology. Barb is doing her 9th solo race and Elvis is teaming up with Mark Williamson and Bobby Kenney to form The Abutments. Go to dentallabfoundation.org and click on the DONATE TODAY button. There you need to log in or create an account. Then select “Race for the Future” and enter the name of either Barb Warner or the Abutments, then the amount you want to donate.
Join the Race: https://fdlt...2024-07-291h 15
Voices from The BenchMore & More From exocad Insights 2024 with Beth Collington, Luis Saraiva, and Nuno BorregoJoin the GOLDEN BENCH CLUB! All you have to do is leave us a 5-star review and comment on the Apple Podcast app (or any other app and email us a screen shot) and we will read your review on the podcast and welcome you to the Golden Bench Club. This super elite club is only for the best of the best.
Can we explain how thankful we are to exocad for providing us the opportunity to talk to all these amazing people in our industry while in Mallorca, Spain. This week is no exception to great...2024-07-081h 06
Voices from The BenchEven More from Exocad Insights 2024 with Kristina & Margarita Vaitelyte and Cat EdneyJoin the GOLDEN BENCH CLUB! All you have to do is leave us a 5-star review and comment on the Apple Podcast app (or any other app and email us a screen shot) and we will read your review on the podcast and welcome you to the Golden Bench Club. This super elite club is only for the best of the best.
Mallorca Spain is known for exporting wonderful almonds, oranges, lemons, olives, olive oil, grapes, wine and excellent cheeses. But did you also know they are known for exporting amazing conversations from people changing dentistry? This...2024-07-011h 12
Voices from The BenchExocad Insights 2024 with Jaime Moreno, Saulius Janusevicius, Alex Chabachevitch, Pinhas AdarJoin the GOLDEN BENCH CLUB! All you have to do is leave us a 5-star review and comment on the Apple Podcast app (or any other app and email us a screen shot) and we will read your review on the podcast and welcome you to the Golden Bench Club. This super elite club is only for the best of the best.
This week we start with the conversations we got while in Mallorca, Spain recording at the exocad Insights 2024 meeting. THANK YOU exocad for inviting us to this amazing meeting. It's held every two years, so...2024-06-241h 05
Voices from The BenchA Raw Look at Full Arch with Dr. Ryan Dunlop and Dr. Johnathan AbenaimOn September 11th in Fort Worth, Texas, the 10th annual Race For the Future will take place to raise money for the Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology. Barb is doing her 9th solo race and Elvis is teaming up with Mark Williamson and Bobby Kenney to form The Abutments. Go to dentallabfoundation.org and click on the DONATE TODAY button. There you need to log in or create an account. Then select “Race for the Future” and enter the name of either Barb Warner or the Abutments, then the amount you want to donate.
There are a LOT...2024-06-101h 05
Voices from The BenchMaking It Your Own with Kevin Mahan and Kite SaitoVoices From the Bench is headed back to Florida for the FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo all thanks to the great people at Jensen Dental. You know, the makers of MIYO!. Come visit Elvis & Barb in the Jensen booth June 7 & 8 in Orlando. Register today at FDLA.NET!
After countless past guests on the podcast (and Barb) sing the praises of the MIYO system, it only makes sense that we talk to the makers of it, Jensen Dental. Kevin Mahan has been with Jensen Dental for 32 years and has seen the company go from alloy and refining to...2024-05-131h 02
Voices from The BenchLab Day Chicago 2024 Act 5 with Carrie Ling, Randi James, David Lesh, Nitasha Rizvi, Beth Brown, Lola Welch, & Julia GlanceyIt's time again to raise money for the Race For the Future 10.0! This year it's being held in Fort Worth, Texas on September 15th. Go to dentallabfoundation.org and click the “donate today” button. Log in or create an account, then select the “Race for the Future” option and enter The Abutments or Barb Warner to donate. All the money goes towards furthering the education for dental technicians.
Voices From the Bench is headed back to Florida for the FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo all thanks to the great people at Jensen Dental. You know, the makers of MIYO...2024-04-291h 09
Voices from The BenchHarvesting Your Lab's Value with Rob Laizure and Sasha Der AvanessianBe sure to come see us in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. Register today!
We will also be recording Thursday night during the Cal-Lab Association Meeting that same weekend! Check out this amazing event and register today!
How do you market your lab? By talking about the materials that you use? Do you mention how many years of experience your technicians have. Sure, that is one way to go, but how would you like your lab to be known for offering a distinctive value to dentists and their patients. This week we...2024-02-191h 03
Voices from The BenchA Youth's Excursion into Conversions with Tyler McCabeBe sure to come see us in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. Register today!
We will also be recording Thursday night during the Cal-Lab Association Meeting that same weekend! Check out this amazing event and register today!
What were you doing at the age of 20? Probably not what Tyler McCabe is doing. Tyler at the age of 20 is already a traveling dental technician going between the offices to do chairside conversions. Tyler's dad and aunt were dental technicians, he is was always fascinated with what there were doing and always ask that...2024-02-121h 00
Voices from The BenchIt's the Window into the Body with Jessica Love (Birrell) & Laura GilbertBe sure to come see us in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. Register today!
Come enjoy and sun with us on May 9 -10, 2024 in Mallorca, Spain at exocad Insights! An amazing line up of speakers all talking about an amazing design program! Register here!
This week we prepare for what is sure to be the best LMT Lab Day Chicago ever! Once again Elvis and Barb will be in the Ivoclar Ballroom all weekend recording all the amazing people in our industry willing to sit down with us. But what else is...2024-02-051h 09
Voices from The BenchEducating the Future of Digital Dentures with Dr. Wendy ClarkBe sure to come see us in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. Register today!
It's always good, as technicians, to get a clinical perspective of all the work we do. Let's be honest, without the clinical side.... We wouldn't have work. But getting to talk to a clinician that LOVES and APPRECIATES lab work is even better. Dr. Wendy Clark is an Associate Professor of Prosthodontics at UNC Adams School of Dentistry. You would think since she is a professor, she would only teach analog ways. This is so not true. Dr. Clark is...2024-01-291h 05
Voices from The BenchIt's a Snowy Midnight Storm with MIYO and Amanda CarsonBe sure to come see us in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. Register today!
When you see a tooth, what do you think? Some notice its shape. Some notice its Vita shade equivalent. This week’s guest notices the amount of moss, raspberry, and midnight is in it. Amanda Carson was always an artist. She even got two degrees in it. But after finding out about dental labs and visiting one for only one day. She was hooked. It wasn’t long before she realized that her skills are best used in ceramics and that...2024-01-221h 01
Voices from The BenchIt's the Bobby and Blake Show! with Bobby Kenney and Blake BarksdaleBe sure to come see us in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. Register today!
When two technicians that work well together can, only great things can come out of it. Bobby Kenney started in a model room soon after the Army. Eventually he found his way to Barksdale Dental Laboratory to help them open their removable department. Seeking warmer weather and more experience, Bobby went to Florida to work in-office doing implants and conversions. After a small tour of other labs, he took all this knowledge back to Barksdale. Blake Barksdale is the lab...2024-01-151h 05
Voices from The BenchDestined to Design Digitally with Kristina VaitelyteKristina Vaitelyte was born in Lithuania the day it gained its independence to a family were every member ended up in dental. Even after trying not to have a career in teeth, Kristina couldn't fight her destiny when she saw digital dental design at IDS one year. While getting her Bachelor degree at Utena College, Kristina traveled the world to learn dental technology in different countries. She eventually found her home in the UK, working in an in-office lab getting to work directly with patients helping them get the smile they deserve.
Join Kristina Vaitelyte, Elvis Dahl...2023-10-161h 05
Voices from The BenchA Spotlight On the Nightshift with Nina Frketin, Deppa Bharakhda, and Emily & Eleanor Pittard
Join Elvis Dahl from Derby Dental Laboratory and the Voices From The Bench Podcast and Dr. Dr. David Rice from igniteDDS as they break down the challenges that happen between the clinics and labs. We are calling it “THE DENTAL SHOWDOWN”.
This 3 part Ivoclar webinar on LinkedIn kicks off September 14 at 7pm eastern. It’s LIVE so we encourage everyone to show up and voices your own challenges. It’s time to talk about it.
Register TODAY!
On August 27th many brave and fearless dental technicians will take to the water and road to participate in the 2023 Chicago Triathlon. They don...2023-08-211h 01
Voices from The BenchA Symposium of Talent with Von Grow, Hugo Hebert, and Firas Dahbour
Join Elvis Dahl from Derby Dental Laboratory and the Voices From The Bench Podcast and Dr. Dr. David Rice from igniteDDS as they break down the challenges that happen between the clinics and labs. We are calling it “THE DENTAL SHOWDOWN”.
This 3 part Ivoclar webinar on LinkedIn kicks off September 14 at 7pm eastern. It’s LIVE so we encourage everyone to show up and voices your own challenges. It’s time to talk about it.
Register TODAY!
On August 27th many brave and fearless dental technicians will take to the water and road to participate in the 2023 Chicago Triathlon. They don...2023-08-141h 09
Voices from The BenchGetting Smart About Conversions with Dr. Brandon KoffordJoin Elvis and Barb at the DTG Symposium on September 15-16 at the GC America Facility in Alsip, IL
On August 27th many brave and fearless dental technicians will take to the water and road to participate in the 2023 Chicago Triathlon. They don't do it for fame or personal gain, but to raise money for the Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology.
PLEASE head over to dentallabfoundation.org and click the DONATE TODAY button. Log in and choose the “Race for the Future” option. There you can put the name of a racer you want to sponsor. You...2023-08-071h 07
Voices from The BenchLab Day West Coast Stories Part 4 with Chad Brox and Eddie CorralesOn August 27th many brave and fearless dental technicians will take to the water and road to participate in the 2023 Chicago Triathlon. They don't do it for fame or personal gain, but to raise money for the Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology.
PLEASE head over to dentallabfoundation.org and click the DONATE TODAY button. Log in and choose the “Race for the Future” option. There you can put the name of a racer you want to sponsor. You can put:
Barb Warner
Team Abutments (Elvis Dahl, Mark Williamson, Bobby Kennedy)
Voices From the Bench (50/50 spli...2023-07-2457 min
Voices from The BenchLab Day West Coast Stories Part 3 with Amber Rodriguez and Robert & Ardith BergerOn August 27th many brave and fearless dental technicians will take to the water and road to participate in the 2023 Chicago Triathlon. They don't do it for fame or personal gain, but to raise money for the Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology.
PLEASE head over to dentallabfoundation.org and click the DONATE TODAY button. Log in and choose the “Race for the Future” option. There you can put the name of a racer you want to sponsor. You can put:
Barb Warner
Team Abutments (Elvis Dahl, Mark Williamson, Bobby Kennedy)
Voices From the Bench (50/50 spli...2023-07-1754 min
Voices from The BenchRacing For Our Industry's Future with Martha Martin, Lindsey Rowan, and Nicole JacksonOn August 27th many brave and fearless dental technicians will take to the water and road to participate in the 2023 Chicago Triathlon. They don't do it for fame or personal gain, but to raise money for the Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology.
PLEASE head over to dentallabfoundation.org and click the DONATE TODAY button. Log in and choose the “Race for the Future” option. There you can put the name of a racer you want to sponsor. You can put:
Barb Warner
Team Abutments (Elvis Dahl, Mark Williamson, Bobby Kennedy)
Voices From the Bench (50/50 spli...2023-07-101h 02
Voices from The BenchLab Day West Coast Stories Part 2 with Heather Voss and Daniel SerragoOn August 27th many brave and fearless dental technicians will take to the water and road to participate in the 2023 Chicago Triathlon. They don't do it for fame or personal gain, but to raise money for the Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology.
PLEASE head over to dentallabfoundation.org and click the DONATE TODAY button. Log in and choose the “Race for the Future” option. There you can put the name of a racer you want to sponsor. You can put:
Barb Warner
Team Abutments (Elvis Dahl, Mark Williamson, Bobby Kennedy)
Voices From the Bench (50/50 spli...2023-07-0359 min
Voices from The BenchLab Day West Coast Stories Part 1 with Calvin Song and Sevan PulurianOn August 27th many brave and fearless dental technicians will take to the water and road to participate in the 2023 Chicago Triathlon. They don't do it for fame or personal gain, but to raise money for the Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology.
PLEASE head over to dentallabfoundation.org and click the DONATE TODAY button. Log in and choose the “Race for the Future” option. There you can put the name of a racer you want to sponsor. You can put:
Barb Warner
Team Abutments (Elvis Dahl, Mark Williamson, Bobby Kennedy)
Voices From the Bench (50/50 spli...2023-06-2659 min
Voices from The BenchShowing Some Love to the Model Room with Marsha MaisOn August 27th many brave and fearless dental technicians will take to the water and road to participate in the 2023 Chicago Triathlon. They don't do it for fame or personal gain, but to raise money for the Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology.
PLEASE head over to dentallabfoundation.org and click the DONATE TODAY button. Log in and choose the “Race for the Future” option. There you can put the name of a racer you want to sponsor. You can put:
Barb Warner
Team Abutments (Elvis Dahl, Mark Williamson, Bobby Kennedy)
Voices From the Bench (50/50 spli...2023-06-191h 00
Voices from The BenchA Chat about the Craft of Making a Crozat with Jay Work IIISend us your audio thanks to celebrate CDT and Dental Technology Appreciation Month. Every episode in June we will feature technicians thanking the ones that have made a positive impact on their dental Journey. It's super easy and fun. Just record yourself on your phone or computer. Just say your name, where you are from, who you are thanking, and why. Then email it to info@voicesfromthebench.com.
Get a shirt that highlights "Dental Technicians Have Better Technique". Head over to https://www.bonfire.com/we-have-better-technique-the-shirt/ before June 10th to order a shirt, hoodie, or even a...2023-06-051h 00
Voices from The BenchPay Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain with Daniel HasslerSend us your audio thanks to celebrate CDT and Dental Technology Appreciation Month. Every episode in June we will feature technicians thanking the ones that have made a positive impact on their dental Journey. It's super easy and fun. Just record yourself on your phone or computer. Just say your name, where you are from, who you are thanking, and why. Then email it to info@voicesfromthebench.com.
Get a shirt that highlights "Dental Technicians Have Better Technique". Head over to https://www.bonfire.com/we-have-better-technique-the-shirt/ before June 10th to order a shirt, hoodie, or even a...2023-05-2948 min
Voices from The BenchWrapping It All Up at the Ivoclar Ballroom From Lab Day Chicago with Susan van Kinsbergen, Neal Allen, Julio Munoz, Zack WojdanCan you believe that LMT Lab Day Chicago was almost 3 months ago? We got 7 hours of recordings when we were set up in the Ivoclar Ballroom. This week wraps it all up with 4 amazing conversations from that wonderful weekend.
First up is Susan van Kensbergen who is the Vice President of Myerson. Susan talks about her journey from being a ceramist, moving up in lab responsibility, managing the world's largest LAVA milling center, and finding her new home at Myerson, the home of Durflex and an upcoming "game changing" printer.
Then we chat with Neal...2023-05-221h 04
Voices from The BenchCelebrating Traditions Digitally From the Ivoclar Ballroom at Lab Day Chicago with Chet Spivey and Esther SchwenningHope to see you all at LMT Lab Day West! Come find us in the Ivoclar Room.
June is CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation Month. Every year we highlight those that mean a lot to all of us. For every episode in June we will play YOUR audio clips thanking that special someone in or around our industry. Just record yourself on your phone or computer and email it to info@voicesfromthebench.com and we will play it on the show.
Back in February, there is the biggest dental lab meeting in the US called...2023-05-081h 05
Voices from The BenchLiving It Up From the Ivoclar Ballroom at Lab Day Chicago with Alan Banks, Millie Tang, and Monica BuchananAs Elvis and Barb prepare to record at LMT Lab Day West on May 12 & 13, they bring you three more conversations from the Ivoclar Ballroom at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2023.
First up is Alan Banks from Roe Dental Laboratory. Alan talks about his many roles in the lab and their new and interesting way to take accurate full arch implant impressions without the need of photogrammetry called just Grammetry.
Next up is Millie Tang, owner of Hunan Vsmile Biotechnology Co, a manufacturer of zirconia in China. Millie talks about their zirconia, how they distribute it, and...2023-05-011h 05
Voices from The BenchTeaching the Right Things for the Right Reasons with Allie Williamson at Lab Day Chicago 2023It was so good to be back at LMT Lab Day Chicago back in February! We got to talk to so many amazing people while recording in the Ivolcar Ballroom. We are just as excited to start releasing these conversations in no particular order. First up is a very special friend of the podcast, Allie Williamson. Allie is well known for being an excellent in-lab trainer, working at some pretty decent sized labs. After a time in Florida, Allie found herself back in the Midwest looking for her next chapter. Seeing a need to take dental lab training to...2023-04-101h 01
Voices from The BenchA CDT of DLT at LSU with Tracy GrahamWe love passion on this podcast. We love talking to people that just by the tone of their voice when talking about teeth, you can tell they are smiling. Tracy Graham loves teeth. But she wanted more. After being chairside for many years, Tracy decided to go the extra step and become a dental technician. Tracy talks about the transition to the program at LSU, the classes, and the workflow with having a clinic in the same building. Going the extra step, Tracy has already set up a lab at home to continue her success after graduation. This conversation...2023-03-271h 00
A Tale of Two Hygienists PodcastHygienists and Dental Lab Operations with Elvis Dahl and Barbara Warner Wojdan, CDT, AAACDOn this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Andrew is joined by guest co-host Teresa Duncan, MS to interview Elvis Dahl and Barbara Warner about dental laboratories. Elvis and Barbara dive into dental laboratories and what we as hygienists, need to know, and may WANT to know. As Andrew pointed out, “everything could be in our lane if we embrace it.” Thanks to Tempstars' support many of our episodes have FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. Visit our CE episodes HERE. How Dental Labs W...2022-12-1437 minA Tale of Two Hygienists PodcastHygienists and Dental Lab Operations with Elvis Dahl and Barbara Warner Wojdan, CDT, AAACDOn this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Andrew is joined by guest co-host Teresa Duncan, MS to interview Elvis Dahl and Barbara Warner about dental laboratories. Elvis and Barbara dive into dental laboratories and what we as hygienists, need to know, and may WANT to know. As Andrew pointed out, “everything could be in our lane if we embrace it.” Thanks to Tempstars' support many of our episodes have FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. Visit our CE episodes HERE. How Dental Labs W...2022-12-1437 min
Voices from The BenchShaping the Future of the Dental Industry with Rune Fisker and 3ShapeDONATE to Barb Warner or Team Voices From the Bench for the Race For the Future 8.0
Participate or cheer the racers at the Race For the Future 8.0 - August 28th - Chicago
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Most labs have 3shape running a majority of their digital workflow. Do you know the history of 3shape? Do you know why 3shape does what it does? Rune Fisker comes on the podcast to tell us that and so much more. Rune was the very first employee of 3...2022-06-271h 05
Voices from The BenchMaking America Smile, One Lab at a Time with Keith CrittendenSend us your audio thanks! Just record yourself on your phone or computer and email it to info@voicesfromthebench.com and we will play it in the month of June to celebrate CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation month!
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Voices from The BenchLab Life is a Journey with Dennis Kalashnik CDTEvery week we talk to technicians that share their journey to where they are today in the in industry. This week we talk to a gentleman whose journey is an interesting one that allowed him to re-light his passion for the industry. Dennis Kalashnick started on the clinical side of dentistry. It didn’t take long for him to discover he liked the laboratory work more. After years of doing Medicaid type dentures, Dennis went off on his own and continued to learn and grow. After a time of thinking about leaving the industry, Dennis found the passion again an...2022-03-141h 00
Voices from The BenchWhipping it up at Whip Mix Part 2: Whitney McCarty & Gene PetersonDARE to say NO to bad impressions the shirt! Order one today!
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We love it when we can talk to people in our industry face-to-face. Last October we got that chance at the Preat booth while attending the Whip Mix Digital Forum. This annual event was on its 9th year and so far it was its best. This time we had a chance to talk to a wonderful digital technician Whitney McCarty. Whitney talked about starting as an expanded assistant, dedicating all her free time...2021-11-2957 min
Voices from The BenchTime Flies When You're Making Teeth with Harold Burdette CDTDonate to the Race For the Future 7.0! Aug 28-29 in Chicago, Ill.
If you have ever been to a dental show like LMT Lab Day Chicago or Vision 21, you probably have seen a guy with white hair and a white beard with a thick southern accent making a group of people laugh. That is Harold Burdette from "Lab of the Year" Burdette Dental Laboratory. Harold comes on the podcast to talk about working in his dad's lab back in the 70s (starting during the beginning of PFMs) and growing that business to become one of the longest...2021-07-1255 min
Voices from The BenchA Man With a Plan And a Van: Dustin Osburn CDTBe sure to head to the Ladies of the Mill Summit: Refresh, Reflect & Recharge July 23-24 in Chattanooga, TN
Elvis & Barb will be recording all weekend long at the Preat Booth
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Dustin Osburn is from a small town in Arkansas. After finding his way to a dental lab, he quickly excelled to become the removable manager. When that lab got bought out by National Dentex, Dustin was...2021-06-211h 02
Voices from The BenchIt's Wise to Be Prepared: Larry Weiss and Jim GorgolLarry Wiess from Weiss Advisors started a company to help other labs after his time with Keller Dental Lab and NDX. Larry has taken his years of experience to assist labs that needed the extra, "outside" help to either prepare for sale or to increase productivity. Jim Gorgol from Distinctive Dental Studio is looking at eventually retiring. Jim wants to make sure that he can do that comfortably but wants to also make sure that the employees are left in a good spot too. They talk about determining the ultimate goal, setting up milestones along the way, and the...2021-05-2459 min
Voices from The BenchPrinting a Family's Legacy: Justin Marks CDT and Printed ValplastRemakes. Adjustments. More Adjustments. Maybe other labs can do flexible partials with ease, but the ones we talk to can't. Doesn't matter which system you use, flexibles in general have a higher remake or adjustment number. With the growing popularity of digital dentistry with removables, it is about time someone stepped up to make a printable flexible partial. Justin Marks from Arfona Printing has developed the first printed Valplast flexible partial. Justin's grandfather created the first flexible and the family has been carrying on the Valplast legacy. Justin decided that the need of the industry was not just the...2021-04-051h 00
Voices from The BenchThe Abstract Removable Technician: Tom Panei CDTWe all know how hard it is to be a dental technician. How about being the only dental technician where you are? Sure it has it's pros and cons and Tom Panei CDT joins us on the podcast to talk about his journey to become a solo lab owner. Tom is a musician, and got a gig at a dental office opening and is now their denture technician. He's also a professional artist and repairs statues. He's a busy guy and talks about the balance he finds in all of them.
Aurident offers so much more than...2021-03-2959 min
Voices from The BenchThe Art of Constant Change: Jim Glidewell CDT**Vote for Voices From the Bench for best dental podcast of 2020!!!
This podcast is all about featuring people from and associated with our industry. But it's not very often that we get to talk with someone that 100% of the people in dentistry have heard of. Jim Glidwell from Glidewell Laboratories, comes on the podcast to talk about how he accidently and without a plan grew to be one of the largest and most successful dental laboratories in the world with multiple locations worldwide. Jim is a technician at heart that explains that you have to "constantly mess...2020-12-071h 06
Voices from The BenchThe Voyage of the Bad To The Bone Dental Vessel: Allen "Patch" Garcia and Dr. Jack BellWe hear about dental offices having a in-office dental lab, but what we don't hear enough is a dental lab in a dentist office doing what they are doing at Family Dental Associates in Georgia. Dr. Jack Bell is sailing the vessel as Patch Garcia (Excel Dental Lab) is the crew that every successful dentist needs. Together they are leading the digital workflow and providing top-of-the-line restorations to the "land lovers'' in the south. Hoisting the flag when a full arch is seated, they truly are "Bad To The Bone Dental".
Dental Services Group is proud to...2020-10-2658 min
Voices from The BenchThe (Virtual) Reality of Our Future: Vincent Silva and Jed ArchibaldDental Technicians, learn about a possible career path. This weekend is the National Denturist Association Virtual Conference - October 16-17, 2020. CHECK IT OUT!
Vincent Silva is a technician that saw a need for computers being built specifically for dental CAD/CAM systems. Jed Archibald is a mega technician with experiences most of us could only dream of having. Putting these two together, we end up with a very exciting new format for dental laboratories to expand their resources. Imagine having a mill go down. You can put on your VR goggles and have a trained technician show...2020-10-1258 min
Voices from The BenchCoast to Coast with Denturism: Eric Hansen and Patrick AllenDenturism is a great way for a dental technician to take their career to the "next level". It's really the best of both worlds. Maybe you don't think you can do it? Maybe it's not regulated in your state? On this week's episode the president of the National Denturist Association Eric Hansen and past guest Patrick Allen talk about running their practices during COVID, working with states to become regulated, and their annual conference that is being held virtually this year and how it is a great way for a technician to get a "taste" of denturism.
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Voices from The BenchAltering the Future of Dental Education with Professor Daniel Alter MSc, MDT, CDTWe love it when we have a guest on and we get surprised with all the amazing things they do. Daniel Alter did just that. We knew he was a teacher at the New York City College of Technology restorative department and did something with IDT magazine, but as the conversation unfolded, Daniel's passion for our industry was strong. Daniel talks about learning the craft and opening a lab, taking that desire to learn more and passing it on to students, and how he stays relevant in an industry that always seems to be changing.
Dental Services...2020-09-2859 min
Voices from The BenchOrdering One Taco Supreme: Gary Iocco from Apex Dental Laboratory GroupBEFORE September 27th order a Voices From the Bench: The Face Mask.
His friends call him Taco. His enemies call him Taco. But the industry tells him thanks. Gary Iocco from Apex Dental Group has been a promoter and supporter of our industry for a long time. As he starts his "semi-" retirement, Gary reflects back on the early days of getting into the industry, opening his own lab, and getting with other technicians to start a group to help them all succeed. That history gives him a nice perspective of where our profession is going and...2020-09-2156 min
Voices from The BenchFamily is the Gold Worth Refining: Leonard Hoffman from Aurident### Order a "Voices From the Bench: The Face Mask" today!
We welcome Leonard Hoffman to the podcast. Leonard took over his family's business, Aurident in 1983. Since then he has had to adapt the business to the digital needs of the industry. He talks about the early days with same day delivery, getting into zirconia and digital scanners, and making sure that customer service still remains number one on the services provided.
Dental Services Group is proud to support the National Board of Certification in Dental Technology and proudly promotes certification for dental technicians throughout their...2020-09-1453 min
Voices from The BenchGrowing the Lab Through Burs: Greg Everett & Nick Alonge with Sierra Dental ToolHappy Labor Day 2020. I think most can agree that we deserve a day off. But let's talk about a little tool that has taken a lot of the manual labor out of dental labs over the years. As digital workflow grew and expanded, mills became a necessary piece of equipment. But inside these workhorses are the true "laborers'', the burs. These small, yet crucial pieces allow most labs to do what they do all day long. Greg Everett and Nick Alonge with Sierra Dental Tool come on to talk about their journey to making burs. These two bring a...2020-09-071h 03Voices from The BenchPuck It, Let's Mill Gold with Scott Mappin from Strategy MillingWith news of LMT Lab Day Chicago being pushed back to May, this is a great time to stay connected with the industry though the podcast. Like us on Facebook and Instagram, share the episodes with your friends, co-workers, vendor reps, and doctors. Leave us a review and send us an email at info@voicesfromthebench.com. We want to hear from you!
Every lab looks for a partner that they can align with that allows them to have a better workflow and a better restoration. Scott Mappin from Strategy Milling is one such partner. Scott comes on...2020-08-311h 00
Voices from The BenchWhen Everything is in a Roe: B.J. Kowalski from Roe Dental LabRoe Dental is known for being on the cutting edge of just about everything in our industry. If you ever got to hear B.J. Kowalski speak, you would know. Elvis and Barb had a chance to chat with B.J. a few weeks ago to find out what goes on in the mind of Roe's owner. B.J. talks about getting into the business, being a early adopter to the digital workflow, getting into guided surgery, using a system to control implant parts, bringing in a dentist to provide dental care to all his employees, using a unique...2020-08-2453 min
Voices from The BenchPaul, Paul The Science Guy: Paul Cascone from Argen Explains ZirconiaMost dental technicians have a little nerd in them. You know, that desire to learn more about what we do. The most used material on the fixed side of our industry is Zirconia. Introduced in the mid-2000's, it has taken over as the "go to" restoration in dentistry. But what exactly is Zirconia? How does it get from the earth into a mill? Paul Cascone from Argen comes on the podcast to explain all of this in terms that Elvis and Barb can understand. Everything from the mining to the fabrication of the pucks to getting the shade...2020-08-1755 min
Voices from The BenchTeeth and Taxes: R&D Credit with John Beasley & Tracy Lustyan from alliantgroupThree things in life are constant. Teeth, teeth, and taxes. Yay, taxes! Are you excited for taxes yet? You should be, because there is an amazing tax credit you or your lab could be getting right now. Tracy Lustyan from the alliantgroup comes on the podcast with John Beasley from Classic Craft Dental Lab in Savannah Georgia to talk about how Tracy took John through the whole process of getting the R&D tax credit. John talks about first-hand what it's like for a lab to go through it, what he had to do, how it changed his lab...2020-08-1059 min
Voices from The BenchHanging Out A Shingle for Denturism: Vallan Charron & Melissa BrulotteWe welcome to the podcast two Denturists from Washington State. Vallan Charron and Melissa Brulotte, both rich in family history, talk about the early days of getting Denturism recognized, going through the school, running a practice during and after COVID, and how other states can start the processes of bringing Denturim to their state.
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Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often...2020-07-2754 min
Voices from The BenchFailing Forward with Lou Azzara: CEO of Dental Services GroupElvis and Barb are excited to bring you a conversation they had with Lou Azzara, the CEO of Dental Services Group (DSG). Lou started in the industry with Captek and now he oversees 40+ labs across the United States. He talks about how DSG handled COVID and their predictions for life after COVID. Lou explains his inspirations and why it is extremely important to him that each lab, each technician, and each patient gets treated with the care they deserve. It’s okay to fail, as long as you fail forward.
We all do zirconia. There are many op...2020-07-2056 min
Voices from The BenchYou're Only As Good As Your People: Jim Caruso from Ottawa Dental LabWhen a non-dental individual thinks of Ottawa, Illinois, they probably think of 4H and quilt shows. (Two things on the town's main page). But if they ever hear this episode they will know that a great dental lab started in this small town and has grown to be well respected in the area and in our industry. Jim Caruso's grandfather opened Ottawa Dental Lab back in the 30's and now the operation is 4 labs in 2 states. Jim talks about coming into the family business, the logistics of running drivers over 5,000 miles a day, life during COVID, and creating a...2020-07-131h 00
Voices from The BenchAn Alien To Believe In: Saro and Raffi Hatzakortzian from Alien Milling TechnologiesElvis and Barb talk to the guys that run Alien Milling Technologies. These two brothers, after leaving their dad's lab, opened up a milling center in California that does design and milling all right here in the US. Saro and Raffi Hatzakortzian talk about how they got into the milling business, what's it it like running a milling center, what exciting things they are working on, and how Alien Milling can be a partner for any lab.
BEGO™ Varseo XS 3D Printer and the printed temporary crown
Whip Mix is very excited to announce the ne...2020-07-0651 min
Voices from The BenchThe Removable Kaizer of Connecticut: Jerry Kaizer CDTBarb loves a good lab story about taking over a parents lab and then passing it on to their kids. Jerry Kaizer from Murray Kaizer is just one of those tales. Jerry talks about starting in the lab, working with his brother and sister, becoming a leader in the removable business, bringing all his kids into the lab, and what we can do as the current generation of technicians to make sure the next generation understands the fundamentals.
Also the last collection of "Audio Thanks" that listeners have sent in to celebrate Dental Technician Appreciation Month!
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Voices from The BenchGiving Tax Credit Where Credit Is Due: Adam Herman and Doug Kolker from Mueller ProstNADL Free Webinar - Navigating the New Normal in Dentistry: A Panel Discussion
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Elvis and Barb wanted to bring a perspective of the pandemic response from the vendor side of things. Elvis talked to Pat Higgins, who is the new Vice President of Marketing and New Business Development at Whip Mix. Pat comes on to talk about what Whip Mix did when the pandemic started, what they are doing during, and what they have planned for the...2020-05-181h 05
Voices from The BenchNot Losing Any Sleep During Pandemic with Panthera Dental: Béatrice Robichaud & Kim SolomonElvis and Barb had the extreme pleasure to speak with Béatrice Robichaud who is the co-founder of Panthera Dental and Kim Solomon who is the Senior Vice-President of US sales. Béatrice and Kim tells us the story of how Pantera got started, Why they got into sleep apena devices, the use of tele-dentistry, and how Panthera stepped up to print PPE for hospitals.
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Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you ne...2020-05-041h 02
Voices from The BenchEducating Our Industry at Durham: Erin Popov, Jill Adams, & Greg WaltonThere are not many accredited schools left. They lack funds and enrollment. One school seems to be doing pretty good and they are positive about the future. While at the Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories in Concord, NC, Elvis got to talk to three people associated with the program to get some different perspectives. First up is Erin Popov CDT who got into the industry via the school, graduated, and then came back to be an instructor. During the conversation, current student Jill Adams sits down to talk about why she signed up for the program and what she...2020-02-0338 min
Voices from The BenchIt Is Greener On The Other Side: Greg Martin CDT, TE from Renfert and Maurice “Mo” Whitlock, CDT from AmannGirrbachCelebrate 2020 and LMT Lab Day with these limited edition shirts! On Sale until January 26, 2020
Elvis and President Barb are back from Las Vegas and the Vision 21 meeting. So many great people attended and so many great sponsors. Most of the events where we get our continued education are possible because of the great vendors in our industry. While at the Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories in North Carolina, Elvis got to speak with two laboratory technicians turned vendor representative. First up is Greg Martin CDT, TE from Renfert who talks about how Renfert got started and the...2020-01-2041 min
Voices from The BenchThe Tale of the Decade with Kamilla Siekierski CDT at LMT Lab Day EastThere we were at LMT Lab Day East. Judy Fishman comes up to us and introduces us to Kamilla Siekierski CDT. She says we have to have her on the podcast. Kamilla tells us about her faciniating life of learning dental technology in Poland, coming to America, and eventually becoming a leader in our profession. This is a remakable tale that you don't hear very often and one that you don't want to miss.
Vision 21 Jan 16-18, 2020 - LAS VEGAS - Palms Casino Resort & Spa
If you have never been to the meeting get in touch...2019-12-3058 min
Voices from The BenchVision 21 2020 Preview Extravaganza with Megan Nakanishi, Joseph Apap CDT, MDT, and Shawna SuckowStart off 2020 on the right foot by attending the 2020 NADL Vision 21 Meeting on January 16-18 in sunny Las Vegas. This year's premier business management meeting is looking to be the best one yet. On this episode we talk with three of the presenters that will be on stage during the meeting.
Megan Nakanishi - Fireside Chat with 3 others about "Next Gen Laboratory Management"
Joseph Apap CDT, MDT - "Powering Up Your Team"
Shawna Suckow - "Recession Proofing Your Lab Now"
Remember there are many more presenting and lots of events planned for the...2019-11-2558 min
Voices from The BenchA Technician & Prosthodontist Walk into a Bar: Bart Hyde CDT & Dr. Brandon Stapleton at Whip Mix Digital ForumWhip Mix was on the podcast back on episodes 72 & 73 talking about the 2019 Digital Forum. Voices From the Bench was there to record anyone willing to sit down and chat. This week we feature a conversation with two speakers from the event. Prosthodontist Dr. Brandon Stapleton and Removable technician Bart Hyde CDT, DTG shared the stage to talk about using technology to work together from a distance. After their presentation they sat down with Elvis to expand on how they got into the industry, how they got connected, and the perspective from a doctor who seeks out quality.
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Voices from The BenchA Zest for Dental Laboratories: Todd Hydock from Zest Dental Solutions Part 2Elvis and Barb are back with part 2 with Todd Hydock from Zest Dental Solutions. Todd goes into how Zest has a global reach, their Ftx solution, and all about chairside versus laboratory locator pick ups.
Come see ELVIS Live as he and many others talk about dental laboratory marketing. The podcast is edited. Have you ever wondered what it is like unedited? Now is your chance.
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Voices from The BenchA Zest for Dental Laboratories: Todd Hydock from Zest Dental Solutions Part 1A week does not go by that a locator attachment case doesn't come through our labs. And the company behind this wonderful treatment is Zest Dental Solutions. Todd Hydock is new to Zest but comes with a ton of experience. His goal is to bridge the connections between the doctors, the labs, and ultimately the patients. But did you know that Zest Dental Solutions does a lot more than just the locator? This Part 1 interview with Todd is just the beginning to learning more about what Zest has to offer.
Become a better manager. The...2019-07-2929 min
Voices from The BenchThe Future Is Female: With Paula Fucarino and Jessica BrustadNot all conversations have to be about dental and dental laboratories. Even at the FDLA, talking with people that have a non-direct link to our industry can be motivating and fun. We sat down with two women who understand our profession and give inspiration to others.
-Paula Fucarino is the wife of current NBC Chair Morris Fucarino who has been on the podcast before. Paula has a nice view of our industry from the outside and gives motivation to many in it.
-Jessica Brustad us to work with Argen for 5 years. She has left to...2019-07-2239 min
Voices from The BenchOSHA, DAMAS, and FDA, Oh My!: With Gary Morgan CDTGary Morgan CDT is an expert in the field of compliance services within the dental laboratory space. What is compliance services? It's an important and often overlooked aspect of our labs. Every day we work hard and long to get the products made and delivered on time. Not always an easy task. But utilizing the expertise of Gary and his company Safelink Consulting you can do it safely and legally. Gary talks about OSHA, FDA, and DAMAS. He talks about the differences, what to do when one of them shows up, and what it takes to be prepared. It's...2019-07-0845 min
Voices from The BenchThe Stars At Night Are Big and Bright: At the DLAT with Chris Ling CDT, Gary Box CDT, and Darrel & Bobby Clark CDTsWe bring you three more great interviews we got at the DLAT conference in Texas from back in April. Joining Elvis & Barb are Chris Ling CDT from Lifelike Dental Studio, Gary Box CDT from Rainbow Bridge Dental, and Darrel & Bobby Clark from Clark Implant Solutions.
The State Motto of Texas is Friendship and Elvis & Barb made a lot of friends at the Dental Laboratory Association of Texas (DLAT) conference in April.
-Talking nipples, dental, and the podcast we are joined by Chris Ling CDT from Lifelike Dental Studio. Chris tells an interesting story where he...2019-06-1044 min
Voices from The BenchThree Interviews In Two States - Razi Setoodegan, Wade Bognuda CDT, Tim Stevenson CDT, & Alexander Wünsche CDTJune is CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation Month! VFTB celebrates this every week, but this month is extra special as we bring you three interviews from two different state association meetings. Last April we recorded at the DLAT Southwest Conference in Texas we talked to:
Razi Setoodegan from the Preat Corporation. Razi tells us about how she got started in a small lab, worked at Glidewell, and how great it is to work at Preat.
Pilot and CDT Wade Bognuda sits down to chat about his hobby of flying planes, being a CDT, and getting...2019-06-0348 min
Voices from The BenchLee(ding) The Way: Our Conversation with Lee Culp CDT Part 2Lee Culp CDT joins us for part 2 of this fantastic interview. We are happy to announce that Lee tells us the secret to his success. He also lets us in on how he finds and trains technicians for his 100% digital laboratory and how he is able to charge more than most laboratories.
The Dawson Acadamy & Sculpture Studios team up for Digital Solutions for Complete Dentistry
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Voices from The BenchLee(ding) The Way: Our Conversation with Lee Culp CDT Part 1We had the honor and pleasure of having Lee Culp CDT sit down with us. We talked about his early days, important people in his life from the industry, and his state of the art lab in North Carolina.
The Dawson Acadamy & Sculpture Studios team up for Digital Solutions for Complete Dentistry
https://thedawsonacademy.com/live-course/digital-solutions-dentistry/
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The FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo May 9 - 11th in Orlando, FL
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LMT Lab Day West 2019...2019-04-0836 minVoices from The BenchOne Year Anniversary Spectacular! LMT Lab Day Chicago interviews with Renata Budny CDT, TE & Elias AsevedoWow a whole year! 52 straight weeks of podcasting. Thank you to everyone who listened, participated, and shared with their friends. All the hard work has been paid back by the support of the industry and the fact that we can have had super cool people on to interview that make it easy. Let's do another 52 episodes, shall we?
At LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Barb and Elvis had a chance to set up a booth, bring some headphones, recording equipment, and grab anyone willing to sit down with us and record face to face. It was an amazing...2019-03-2532 min
Voices from The BenchTipping the Ortho Scales : Interview with Cade Tippett CDT about Ortho and Texas Part 2Elvis and Barb continue the interview they had with Cade Tippett CDT, who is a ortho technician out of Texas, a YouTube rock star, and the Executive Administrator for the DLAT (Dental Laboratory Association of Texas)
Check out his YouTube Channel
The interview Cade Tippett and Steve Szara did with Barb and Elvis!
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We will be at the DLAT meeting April 4th and 5th in Grapevine, Texas.
Register here!
A BIG thanks...2019-03-1838 min
Voices from The BenchTipping the Ortho Scales : Interview with Cade Tippett CDT about Ortho and Texas Part 1Milestone episode 50!
Elvis and Barb welcome a new guest to the podcast. Cade Tippett CDT is a ortho technician out of Texas. He stays very busy with his lab, his YouTube Channel , and being the Association and Conference Administrator" for the DLAT (Dental Laboratory Association of Texas).
Join us as Cade teaches two non-ortho dental technicians about their important part in our industry!
The interview Cade Tippett and Steve Szara did with Barb and Elvis!
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We will be at the DLAT meeting April 4th and 5...2019-03-1138 min
Voices from The BenchLIVE from Las Vegas! : A collection of interviews from the 2019 Vision 21 meeting (VFTB49)Live from Vision 21 2019! These brave individuals came forth to be at our first experience recording live face-to-face.
In order of us recording them:
Kristine Brown – Knight Dental Group
Sean Siegel – Castable Ceramics
Shawn Nowak – Nowak Dental Supplies
Iain McFarlane - Carbon
Martha Martin – Triad Dental Studio
Rebecca Wade, CDT – DSG Clearwater
Tony Circelli - Kulzer Precious Metal Refining
Heather Voss, CDT – Legacy Dental Arts
Gary Iocco – Dimension Dental Design
Morris Fucarino, CDT - Majestic Dental Arts
Lejon Meteer – Ivoclar Vivadent
Travis Zick - Mayclin Dental Studio
Denis...2019-03-0445 min
Voices from The BenchThe Denture Man Cometh: Interview with James Angelone Part 1 (VFTB45)We welcome James Angelone "The Denture Man" to the podcast for part 1 of his interview. James has a fascinating tale of how he went from the Marines to teaching worldwide with a Prosthodontist. He shares what he has learned working clinically with technicians that don't always get the chance.
Webinar on Impression Materials, Techniques, and Laboratory Tips with Dr. Anthony Deliberato and James Angelone
How to get amazing impressions with Dr. Anthony Deliberato and James Angelone video
LMT Lab Day Chicago • Febuary 21 - 23
(Be sure to visit Voices From the Bench at ou...2019-02-0428 min
Voices from The BenchLMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Preview: Behind the scenes with Jenny Abbott-Cole & Becky TyreWe have a special treat this week. As most of us prepare for LMT Lab Day Chicago in February, Barb and Elvis wanted to talk to the ones that pull off this massive event every year. Jenny Abbott-Cole & Becky Tyre from LMT magazine tell us about what it takes to pull off such a fantastic event. These two ladies have a huge job to do and every year it seems to go off with out a hitch. If you haven’t already registered for this FREE event. Do it now.
LMT Lab Day Chicago February 21 to 23
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Voices from The BenchGrab a Chair for the Chairperson: Interview with Jim Gorgol and Cal-Lab Part 2(VFTB41)With a powerful board of directors, Jim Gorgol CDT, sits as the Chairperson of the Cal-Lab Association. In part 2 of our conversation Jim tells us more about what goes into putting on one of the greatest meetings of the year.
Listen for a special message from our friends at The Dental Hacks Podcast!
Cal-Lab Association
93rd Annual Meeting Feburary 21 - 22, 2019
Elvis and Barb on The Dental Hacks PodcastSpecial Guest: James (Jim) Gorgol, CDT.2019-01-0729 min
Voices from The BenchGrab a Chair for the Chairperson: Interview with Jim Gorgol and Cal-Lab Part 1(VFTB40)Jim Gorgol CDT, owner of Distinctive Dental Studio and current Chairperson of the Cal-Lab Association, joins Elvis and Barb on the last episode of 2018. Part 1 has Jim talking about how he got into the industry, his lab, and the Cal-Lab Association.
Cal-Lab Association
Vision 21 - January 16 - 19 in Las Vegas
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LIKE us on Facebook!Special Guest: James (Jim) Gorgol, CDT.2018-12-3131 min
Voices from The BenchLet's Get Digital with Removable Workflows: Interview with Robert Kreyer, CDT and Yulia Gafurov, CDT Part 2 (VFTB28)Elvis and Barb continue a fascinating interview with Robert Kreyer, CDT and Yulia Gafurov, CDT as they speak more about integrating digital technology with in the removable department. With a consulting company called Dentgnostix these two are going to be some important technicians to keep an eye on as the removable industry shifts to a more digital workflow.
NADL's Vision 21 Meeting - January 16 - 19, 2019 in Las Vegas Special Guests: Robert Kreyer CDT and Yulia Gafurov CDT.2018-10-0835 min
Voices from The BenchLet's Get Digital with Removable Workflows: Interview with Robert Kreyer, CDT and Yulia Gafurov, CDT Part 1 (VFTB27)Straight off the heels of the International Digital Denture Symposium in Phoenix Arizona, we talk with Robert Kreyer, CDT and Yulia Gafurov, CDT from a consulting and digital removable laboratory called Dentgnostix. While they believe the digital denture is the future, their experience also tells them there is more than one way to integrate a digital workflow in your laboratory. Join us for part 1 of this interesting perspective.
JDT article from Oct 2017 by Robert Kreyer, CDT and Kathleen Catanzaro, CDT
"New technologies and approaches are merging the physical, digital, and biological worlds in ways that...2018-10-0133 min
Voices from The BenchIt's Okay To Get Attached: Interview with Chris Bormes from PREAT - Part 2 (VFTB15)PART 2 of the great Chris Bormes. Elvis and Barb continue talking with the President and CEO of PREAT about his experiences "on the road" talking with all the different laboratories and why giving back to the industry is so important.
PREAT
Support Barbara Wodjan in the Race for the Future 5.0
Join us next month and cheer everyone on! Chicago Triathlon - August 25-26, 2018Special Guest: Chris Bormes.2018-07-0925 min
Voices from The BenchThe Heart of Ohio - Lonni Thompson's interview about state regulations for dental laboratories (VFTB10)A landmark episode for Voices From the Bench! Number 10! We are excited to have Lonni Thompson on to celebrate with us. Lonni is a passionate and dedicated CDT who has not only done a lot for our industry nationally, she now takes Ohio on a quest to get regulated and have labs held accountable for the work they do. Great stuff!
*Correction: Lonni mentions that the clock ran out for Oregon but it was Washington State*
Ohio Dental Laboratory Association (ODLA)
Learn more about state regulations at What's In Your Mouth?
The...2018-06-0432 min
Voices from The BenchCDT = Connecting Dental Technicians- A Conversation with Denise Burris, CDT the 2018 Chairperson of the NBC (VFTB5)Elvis and Barb welcome Denise Burris, CDT to the podcast!
Denise is the 2018 Chairperson of the National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology. She is also a passionate technician that started her own lab in Atlanta, Georgia.
In this week's episode we talk about why Denise became and maintains her CDT status and exciting updates to the CDT and CDL program.
National Board for Certification (NBC) in Dental Laboratory Technology
Certified Dental Laboratories (CDLs)Special Guest: Denise Burris, CDT.2018-04-3024 min