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Voices from The BenchSeth Smith and Ryan Alexander: From Chaos to Clicks: The GreatLab.io UpgradeThis week, we sit down with Seth Smith, founder of the rapidly growing lab software company Greatlab.io, and Ryan Alexander from Vitality Dental Arts, who’s been living the GreatLab life since May and has plenty to say about it.
Seth shares the long, winding road from e-commerce to dentistry, to clear aligners, to scanners, and finally to building what he hopes becomes the most modern, integrated, and speed-driven LMS in the industry. He talks workflow obsession, eliminating downloads, killing paper dockets, listening to lab pain points, and why he’s visited over 100 labs (and keeps goin...
2025-12-011h 06
Voices from The BenchJoe Young - Hail to the Young: The Presidential EditionJoin Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows coming up in 2026
Vision 21 in Las Vegas Jan 15-17 https://www.nadl.org/nadl-vision-21
Cal-Lab Association Meeting in Chicago Feb 19-20 https://cal-lab.org/
LMT Lab Day Chicago Feb 19-21 https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday
Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 https://members.dlat.org/
exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 https://exocad.com/insights-2026
This week, Barb and Elvis finally sit down for a long-overdue full episode with the man behind the Fans of Voices From the Bench Facebook group, second-generation lab...
2025-11-241h 09
Voices from The BenchJordan Greenberg: The CAM Man Can Follow-Me to HyperDentJoin Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows coming up in 2026
Vision 21 in Las Vegas Jan 15-17 https://www.nadl.org/nadl-vision-21
Cal-Lab Association Meeting in Chicago Feb 19-20 https://cal-lab.org/
LMT Lab Day Chicago Feb 19-21 https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday
Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 https://members.dlat.org/
exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 https://exocad.com/insights-2026
This week, we finally bring on a guest who has been six years in the making: the one and only Jordan Greenberg, the North America Managing Director of...
2025-11-171h 08
Voices from The BenchJonathan Bourke Went From Six Strings to Six ImplantsJoin Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows coming up in 2026
Vision 21 in Las Vegas Jan 15-17 https://www.nadl.org/nadl-vision-21
Cal-Lab Association Meeting in Chicago Feb 19-20 https://cal-lab.org/
LMT Lab Day Chicago Feb 19-21 https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday
Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 https://members.dlat.org/
exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 https://exocad.com/insights-2026
This week, we sit down with a guest whose journey hits all the right notes—literally! Meet Jonathan Bourke, a jazz guitarist turned dental technician who went from po...
2025-11-101h 06
Voices from The BenchCal-Lab 2025 with Danny Yao & Dr. Russell Crockett about the OptiSplintWe are back from IDS in Cologne, Germany. THANK YOU exocad for hosting us and everyone, be prepared for some amazing new features coming to you soon! Along with a TON of crazy good conversations.
So when we got an email from the creators of a device that Elvis uses all the time asking to be on the podcast, we jumped at the opportunity. Luckly we were all going to be at the Cal-Lab Association meeting that happens the same week at Lab Day Chicago. This time, Elvis sits down with Danny Yao and Dr. Russell Crockett...
2025-03-311h 09
Voices from The BenchFrom the 40th Lab Day 2025 Part 1 with Vicki Thomas, Becky Tyre, and Katie Rinaldo & Mandy ArenaThanks to the AMAZING people at exocad, Elvis and Barb will be recording for the first time at IDS in Cologne, Germany. March 25 - 28 in Hall 1, booth A040/C041. Come see us, be on the podcast, and see all the amazing things exocad is doing for your lab!
Has it been a year already?!!? Just a few weeks ago Elvis (sadly without Barb) set up in the Ivoclar Ballroom at the 40th LMT Lab Day Chicago. Many conversations were recorded over the weekend and we decided to start the collection with 4 past guests that have come back...
2025-03-101h 03
Voices from The BenchVladimir Roman is Your Guide to Surgical Guides with RomanaxLatest episode of Elvis on the Dental Fuel Podcast.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elvis-dahl-expert-advice/id1683707577?i=1000694735080
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NlBYj36UshcFJveOezQkt?si=ZHAOnrZHTmeyEJcHiwCq5Q
Thanks to the AMAZING people at exocad, Elvis and Barb will be recording for the first time at IDS in Cologne, Germany. March 25 - 28 in Hall 1, booth A040/C041. Come see us, be on the podcast, and see all the amazing things exocad is doing for your lab!
This week had the pleasure of speaking with Vladimir Roman, a dental lab...
2025-02-241h 03
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!
2025-02-171h 06
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 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 BenchA FREE Jamie Stover with Every Carbon PrinterSHIRTS 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!
2024-09-021h 09
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 BenchThe Full "Arch-Bishop" of 3shape Design with Cole BishopVoices 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!
We all know that a majority of labs use 3shape. We also know that a majority of the labs outsource designs in some capacity. Have you ever wondered how it works so efficiently? This week Elvis and Barb chat with Cole Bishop who is the Global Head of Design Quality...
2024-05-271h 04
Voices from The BenchLab Day Chicago 2024 Act 4 with Nichoel Burdge, Kay Fritze, Allison Cook, Jen Ludwig, Mike Claugherty, Scott Gallacher, & Dee GrimmWant to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather, amazing food, exotic culture, and two days all about the greatest software in dental, exocad. Join Elvis and Barb on May 9 and 10 on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca. It's called exocad Insights 2024 and it's full of amazing speakers, great breakout sessions, evening events, and attendees from all over the world. Don't wait, register today at exocad.com/insights2024 and use the code VFTB15 to save 15% off the fee. We will see you there!
Voices From the Bench is headed back to Florida for the...
2024-04-221h 08
Voices from The BenchFrom Tight Pants to Milling Burs with Renata Budny & Paul BeckQUEENS -Women In The Industry event is happening April 5th & 6th 2024 at Bellisimo Castle!
Check out queenswomenintheindustry.com to register for this wonderful event
Elvis and Barb cannot believe Voices from the Bench is still going after 6 years! We owe it all to the listeners, the sponsors, and of course the guests that make this podcast what it is. 6 years ago, one educator agreed to be our very first guest, not knowing that she would be coming back every year. Renata Budny is a professor in the Restorative Dentistry program at New York City College of...
2024-03-181h 10
Voices from The BenchLIVE ON TAPE FROM CAL-LAB 2024 with Basil Callahan, Sean Siegel, Jim Thacker, and Jeff StronkWant to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather, amazing food, exotic culture, and two days all about the greatest software in dental, exocad. Join Elvis and Barb on May 9 and 10 on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca. It's called exocad Insights 2024 and it's full of amazing speakers, great breakout sessions, evening events, and attendees from all over the world. Don't wait, register today at exocad.com/insights2024 and use the code VFTB15 to save 15% off the fee. We will see you there!
One of Elvis and Barb's favorite meetings every year is Cal-Lab...
2024-03-111h 16
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 BenchMastering exocad with Marjorie AndradeHappy Holidays and HAPPY 300th episode of Voices From the Bench. Elvis and Barb can't thank everyone enough for listening every week that has brough us to 300 weeks since we recorded the first episode. Also, a big thanks to our sponsors (show them some love) and to all the guests we have had on. (You should also go show them some love too by telling them how much you loved their episode)
Be sure to get a SUPER LIMITED edition ZIPPERED HOODIE (or shirt) before JANURARY 6th.
Get your "Dental Technicians: Making Dentist Look Good Since...
2023-12-251h 11
Voices from The BenchDTG Symposium 2023 Part 3 with Dan Boskocevic, Kostia Vyshamirski, and David & Michael De WetBe sure to check out Part 3 of Ivoclar's "THE DENTAL SHOWDOWN" where Elvis Dahl and Dr. David Rice will discuss the complicated relationship of dental lab and dental office..... LIVE! November 9th at 7:00 pm Eastern. Register and bring your questions!
It's amazing how many people traveled from all over the world to go to the GC America facility in Alsip, Ill to attend the DTG Symposium back in September. We would have thought them crazy until we got to attend the symposium and meet some of them. We would fly around the world to go to that...
2023-11-061h 07
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 BenchFrom Vision Board to Lab Ownership with Todd ReidLooking to learn exocad? Check out the Institute of Digital Dentistry for a great online training program. Elvis approved!
Join Elvis and Barb in Mallorca, Spain in May 2024 for exocad Insights. Make plans today and more details to follow!
We love stories of success in the dental lab industry. One such story is the career of Todd Reid. Todd learned about dental technology from a high school friend and was soon on a path that led to owning Access Dental Laboratories in Syracuse, NY. It definitely wasn’t an easy journey, but luckily he had th...
2023-10-091h 00
Voices from The BenchThe VITAlity of VITA with Sam Nekola and Mackenzie MayerNightshift Online Symposium!
November 21: Removables with Jenelle Tabakovic and Emily Pittard
November 22: Crown and Bridge with Dora Rodriges and Lisa Johnson
Check out Part 1 of the Dental Showdown by Ivoclar featuring Elvis Dahl and Dr. David Rice!
Join us for a FREE and LIVE Ivoclar webinar on October 12 at 7:00 pm eastern time.
In 2024, an iconic company in the dental space will turn 100 years old! To start the celebration we welcome the Director of Marketing Communications with VITA North America Sam Nekola to the podcast. Sam comes on to talk about her role...
2023-10-021h 05Voices from The BenchLadies of the Mill 2023 with Mary Cardenas, Denisse Lasso, Dora Rodrigues, Krysta Lovelace, Heather McMeans, Raegan Bicklein, Lauren Crowe, Holly Wood, Sarah Williamson, Jennifer Taylor, Emily Valentine, Hannah Fischer, Stefani Hudson, Lindsay Berg, Betty Teel, Brandy Jo, and Kathryn GreenJoin Elvis and Barb THIS WEEKEND at the DTG Symposium on September 15-16 at the GC America Facility in Alsip, IL
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!
This w...
2023-09-111h 23
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 5 with Glen Smith and Gary ArcherPrime Zirconia: White and Pink Esthetics:
Ivoclar is having two amazing in-house training sessions in September featuring Jurgen Seger.
September 7 & 9 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
September 11& 12 in Amherst, NY, USA
SAVE 30% by using the code: VFTB30
You and a friend can each save 50% by emailing Nicola.Kowal@ivoclar.com and telling them you heard it on Voices From the Bench!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Choice of zirconia material related to strengths, esthetics and efficiency
Design nesting and milling strategies for Multi Zirconia
Infiltration options
Processing monolithic restorations surface finish, staining
Gingiva...
2023-07-311h 03
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 BenchDestined to Tell His Story with Anas AfanaBe sure to come see ELVIS and BARB in the IVOCLAR Grand Ballroom AB during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2023
February 24 & 25
Be sure to stop by the Nowak Dental Supplies booth during Lab Day Chicago and tell them you are a fan of the podcast to get a special sticker only for the fans.
Be sure to come see Barb on stage and join a great association. The Cal-Lab meeting February 23 & 24 in Chicago!
JOIN TODAY!
We say there is a lack of the public knowing about dental laboratories. Thankfully we are slightly...
2023-02-201h 04
Voices from The BenchThe Full Story of Full Contour with Rob LaizureBe sure to come see ELVIS and BARB in the IVOCLAR Grand Ballroom AB during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2023
February 24 & 25
Be sure to come see Barb on stage and join a great association. The Cal-Lab meeting February 23 & 24 in Chicago!
JOIN TODAY!
Let's face it. Digital is a majority of our workflow. At least for fixed and it's quickly becoming the workflow for removables. As labs scale, there has been a need for someone to handle the design side of the production. Enter Full Contour. In 2011 Rob Laizure and his father decided to take...
2023-02-061h 12
Voices from The BenchGetting Candid About Candulor with Alexander EwertBe sure to come see ELVIS and BARB in the IVOCLAR Grand Ballroom AB during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2023
February 24 & 25
It's hard to name a company that was hand making porcelain denture teeth in the 30s that is still around today making teeth. One such company is Candulor. This Swiss company is a global leader in products for removable technicians. Joining us is Alexander Ewert, the Director of Marketing and Education. Alexander talks about the early days of Candulor, some of the products they excel at, amazing yearly contest for removable technicians, and how they have...
2023-01-301h 03
Voices from The BenchThe Family That Creates Smiles: Wayne Szara Sr, Mike Capps, Wayne Szara Jr, Steve Szara, and Erin SzaraBe sure to come see Barb on stage and join a great association. The Cal-Lab meeting February 23 & 24 in Chicago!
JOIN TODAY!
Over the years, we have talked to a lot of families in dental. Husband and wife. Fathers and Sons. Mothers and Daughters. Bothers. Sisters. But never have we talked to 5 family members at the same time all in the industry. Let us introduce you to the Szara's (sort of). Many of you might already know. First up is the guy that started it all, Wayne Szara Sr. Wayne went to technical school, he did dental...
2023-01-231h 09
Voices from The BenchA Rural Technician for Rural Dentists with Anne KoelzerElvis and Barb on episode 362 of Tale of two Hygienist. Listen TODAY!
Imagine being a solo lab owner in a town of only 4 dentists… and being related to 3 of them! Meet Anne Koelzer, owner of AMK Dental Lab in O’Neill Nebraska. Anne comes from a family FULL of dentist but decided that her future is in the dental lab industry. After attending lab school and a short time at another lab, she returned to the family practice to be their technician. Soon she built and opened her own lab and is getting work from all over the...
2022-12-191h 03
Voices from The BenchThe Ladies Take Over: Carrie Ling, Sandra Nohava, Courtney Bennett, Dani Farago, MacKenzie Mayer, Katie Boteler, Nina Frketin, & Jenelle TabakovicBack in July, there was a meeting called the Ladies of the Mill Summit. This yearly meeting is all about celebrating and supporting females in the dental laboratory industry. Full of motivating and inspiring speakers, Elvis got to record with a bunch of attendees at the Preat booth. First up is half of the owners of Likelike Dental Studios, Carrie Ling. Carrie talks about getting their lab started in a shed, growing it with her husband, and where they are at now. Then we talk to two technicians from Renstrom Dental Studio, Sandra Nohava and Courtney Bennett. These two...
2022-08-221h 03
Voices from The BenchDigging Deep into Dentures with Deepa BharakhdaCome see Elvis at the Preat booth during LMT Lab Day West May 20 - 21
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This week brings a great removable technician out of Leicester, UK. Deepa Bharakhda didn't know what she wanted to do with her life. After finding a dental technology course at a university and studying a year in India, Deepa found her passion for removables. She talks about the various labs she has worked at, finding her dream job at Dencraft, working directly with patients, and her love for Anaxdent composite and...
2022-04-251h 06
Voices from The BenchTheir Heart is Bigger Than Their Bark: Betty and Blake BarksdaleLIVE and IN-PERSON: Elvis Dahl at LMT Lab Day Chicago: Using Your Awkwardness to Market Your Lab
Saturday 9:45am - 10:45am
Acapulco Room · West Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
We love us some labs that have a rich family story behind them. Barksdale Dental Lab is the newest lab to share their family's history. Betty and Steve Barksdale opened their lab in 1980. They made sure two things were always done, good quality work done right and to always treat their technicians like family. Blake Barksdale joined the lab during high school and pushed the lab to i...
2022-02-211h 03
Voices from The BenchOpen Source Printing with Cory Lambertson and AsigaLIVE and IN-PERSON: Elvis Dahl at LMT Lab Day Chicago: Using Your Awkwardness to Market Your Lab
Saturday 9:45am - 10:45am
Acapulco Room · West Tower, Ballroom (Gold) Level
Just recently Asiga has set up a North America headquarters and they brought on Cory Lambertson to run it. Cory grew up in a lab and eventually became a technical support manager at Whip Mix, the company that originally brought the Asiga Printer over. Now Cory is running all things Asiga. Cory talks about the history of the printer, why the Asiga stands out above the other p...
2022-02-1457 min
Voices from The BenchOn the Other Side of the Mic: Joe Young interviews Elvis and BarbWho better to talk about then yourself? For episode 200, Elvis and Barb have turned the microphones on themselves. When asked “who should be on episode 200", multiple people said it was the hosts turn to sit in the hot seat. They asked a very special friend and the creator of the “Fan of Voices From the Bench” Facebook page, Joe Young from Young Dental Laboratory in Philadelphia to take over host duties. Temporarily. Joe asks the hard-hitting questions like how they got into the industry, how the podcast came to be, and what have Elvis and Barb learned over the last 1...
2022-01-241h 01
Voices from The BenchWhipping it up at Whip Mix Part 1: Anne Steinbock, Pat Higgins, and Bryce HillerDARE to say NO to bad impressions the shirt! Order one today!
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October 2021 Elvis and Barb FINALLY got to record at a LIVE event together for the first times since February 2020. Lucky it was at the Whip Mix Digital Forum, a packed event full of fantastic speakers, vendors, and attendees that were super excited just to be out enjoying the dental lab industry. This first episode for the event has Elvis and Barb talking to the CEO of Whip Mix herself, Anne Steinbock. Anne talks...
2021-11-2255 min
Voices from The BenchIn the Face of Florida: Don Hebert, Ricardo Marrero, Dory Sartoris at the FDLABack out in the world! We are so happy to see dental lab shows start up again because we miss recording face-to-face so much. Elvis was down at the Preat booth at the Florida Dental Laboratory Association symposium last June. While working the booth, Elvis was able to chat with a few attendees. First up is Don Hebert CDT from Phoenix Dental Design talking about opening his own lab after being laid off during COVID. A great “rising from the ashes story”. Then we chat with Ricardo Marrero who is a young enthusiastic laboratory technician that is helping his dad...
2021-07-191h 05
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 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 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 BenchMarching to a Beat of a Different Drum: Peter PizziThere are names in our industry that almost everyone knows. One of those names is Peter Pizzi. Maybe you have seen him speak? Maybe you read his articles in the IDT magazine, that he is editor-in-chief of? Elvis and Barb had a fantastic casual conversation with Peter as he tells them about the early days of getting into dental technology, who was his influencers and where he picked up his skill. They also talk about how he puts his lectures together, how he got hooked up with Inside Dental Technology magazine, and what he thinks we should be doing...
2020-06-151h 07
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
May 21st: 2:00 - 3:00 EST
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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 BenchPure Gold From LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 Part 3: David Lindsay & Sam WainwrightRemember when we all packed into a hotel convention center in a very busy city to talk about the dental laboratory industry? How crazy were we? :-)
Elvis and Barb are back with more conversation they got while at the Argen booth at LMT's Lab Day Chicago 2020. First up we talk to a very well-rounded dental technician that has moved more in 6 months then most move in a lifetime. But all this experience has helped David Lindsay make the decision to become a denturist. He tells his story and shares some insight that he has learned along...
2020-05-1156 min
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 BenchPure Gold From LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 Part 2: Tiffany Prater, Heather Voss, Leon HermanidesAs states start to allow dental offices to open up to non-emergency patients, labs are starting to get back to work. Of course, it will be a slow start, but it is a sign of things starting to get back to the "new normal". First up is a weekly update from Bennett Napier from the NADL talking about the next webinar and what's new with our industry and the COVID-19.
NADL Free Webinar - Protecting Patients and Staff when Re-Opening The Dental Practice
Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:00pm-3:00pm EDT
ADA Report on 2020 and 2021 Dental Spending based on...
2020-04-271h 06
Voices from The BenchPure Gold From LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 Part 1: Scott & Randi James and Fernando CataniaYAY! Half of April 2020 is done! That is something to celebrate, right?
We welcome Bennett Napier from the NADL back on the podcast to update us on our industry and the COVID-19.
NADL Interactive Roundtable Discussion: Big Picture Thinking for Dental Laboratories post COVID-19 - A Strategic Conversation Webinar Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:00pm-2:00pm EDT
ADA News Stories
Remember when a whole bunch of people could get in a room to celebrate what they love? Those were the days! And to relive those days we take you back to the glory days...
2020-04-201h 01
Voices from The BenchTalking About ROCKSTAR Assistants and Dentsply at Voices of Dentistry Part 3: Ronda Holman & Danny VezmarWhat a *bleep*ing week. Hard to imagine that this will end and everything will get back to normal. But until then, the podcast must go on!
First up is an important update from Bennett Napier from the NADL (National Association of Dental Laboratories).
NADL Recorded Webinar COVID-19 Safety and Infection Protection Guidance for Dental Laboratories
Executive Summary of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Let's get a sense of being normal, shall we? Back in January Elvis and Barb, thanks to Kettenbach, got to go to the...
2020-04-061h 17
Voices from The BenchTalking About Dentist From Voices of Dentistry Part 1: Jordon Comstock, Craig Cody, Dr. Zak Allmand, and Renata BudnyWhat a strange week for the world. We can't even begin to express our feelings for everyone and our industry. That is why we wanted to bring in the Executive Director of the NADL to give us an update for our industry on the COVID-19 virus.
NADL COVID-19 Resource Links
The Foundation of Dental Laboratory Technology Learning Library
Then because we want everyone to have some sense of normalcy we continue with the originally planned episode.
Back in January and thanks to Kettenbach, Elvis and Barb went to the Voices of Dentistry...
2020-03-231h 21
Voices from The BenchSecond Generation Lab Owners from Vision 21: Jesse Flor, Michael Farago, & Dory SartorisElvis and Barb wrap up the conversation they got while at the Vision 21 meeting from Las Vegas back in January. Elvis met Jesse Flor who owns a laboratory in California that has become a 100% digital lab, but also with his background working for DSOs has also opened up a few dental practices. His ownership of both has given him an interesting perspective into both fields. Then Elvis talks to two of the four participants who were on stage during the “Fireside Chat” about second generation lab owners. Michael Farago and Dory Sartoris both took a path in life that orig...
2020-03-0944 min
Voices from The BenchAn Explosion of Talent from Vision 21 2020: Siegel, Killian, Albensi, Voss, BurrisWay back in January 2020, the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) put together a meeting in Las Vegas called Vision 21. This outstanding dental laboratory business meeting is a must attend for anyone on the business side of their lab. While there they gave Elvis and Barb a table to record some of the high profile attendees and speakers. This first episode from Vision 21 features 5 amazing people from our industry.
Sean Siegel - Castable Ceramics,
Steve Killion CDT - Killian Dental Ceramics
Don Albensi - NDX Albensi
Heather Voss CDT - Legacy Dental Arts
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2020-03-0247 min
Voices from The BenchA Path To Higher Learning With Denturism: Eugene RoyzengurtLMT LAB DAY Chicago is this weekend! Elvis and Barb are super excited to be there recording as many people as we can. But first we must bring you a fantastic interview we got a few months ago. Eugene Royzengurt is an assistant that became a technician, who then became an educator, and is now becoming a denturist living in a state he can't even be a denturist in. Eugene talks about his beginnings, running a one-person lab, and attending the American Denturist School.
Thanks to the wonderful people at ARGEN, Elvis and Barb will be recording...
2020-02-1752 min
Voices from The BenchA Clear Vision on Ortho: Christopher Gajewski with the AOLPWe really enjoy talking to people that are passionate about what they do. When JDT released their 2020 “Who’s Hot” there was one technician that stood out. Christopher Gajewski is a man on the mission to organize and educate all the ortho laboratories. Chris owned a ortho lab but has now started working 100% for the Association of Orthodontic Laboratory Professionals. We talk to Chris about his beginning, were he sees ortho labs going in the age of digital dentistry, his opinion on clear aligners, starting the AOLP, and his desire to educate the public.
Check out the AOLP...
2020-02-1053 min
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 BenchA Stronk of Genius: Jeff Stronk and the Cal-Lab MeetingCelebrate 2020 and LMT Lab Day with these limited edition shirts! Sale extended until Feb 2, 2020
This week Elvis and Barb talk to a good friend to them and the whole industry. Jeff Stronk from Treasure Dental Studios sits down to talk about getting into the industry, buying out some partners, volunteering and leading various national boards, and is now the Chairperson of the Cal-Lab Association. Jeff tells us about this year’s amazing meeting that takes place February 20 & 21 in Chicago. This annual meeting is shaping up to be the best one yet. Do yourself and your lab a fa...
2020-01-2758 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 BenchFrom Lab to Argen to Lab : At the ECDL with Donnie Bridges and Joshua FitzgeraldLet's make 2020 the start of a new decade for dental laboratory technology!
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Elvis had a chance to speak at the Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories and he can't go anywhere without bring some headphone mics and record some great conversations. This episode is the first of many featuring people he talked to at the Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories. First up is "funny man" Donnie Bridges CDT from the Argen Corporation. Donnie talks about growing up in the lab, working for Argen, and...
2020-01-0648 min
Voices from The BenchKeeping It In The Family: Michael & Joe Young, Jane Hyatt, and Kristen BenitezVOTE for Voices From the Bench as the best dental podcast of 2019!
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Barb is a BIG fan of labs that are in their second or third generation of owners. As she took over for her dad, we have found out that there are many in our industry. Which says a lot about what we do. While at LMT Lab Day East 2019, Elvis and Barb talked to two families who tell the tale of starting in a spare room and eventually a child comes in to help and take it into the digital workflow...
2019-12-1646 min
Voices from The BenchDigital Passion: Sevan Pulurian & Chelsey Phillips at the Whip Mix Digital ForumVOTE for Voices From the Bench as the best dental podcast of 2019!
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Passion comes in all different styles and sizes. We love to talk to anyone who is passionate about what they do. Elvis had the extreme pleasure to talk to two people who have a passion that you usually don't hear about. First up is Sevan Pulurian who is the 3Shape Specialist at Pacific Dental and talks about some interesting things he has learned while using 3Shape. Then we talk with the Digital Marketing Specialist for Whip Mix, Chelsey Phillips, who really...
2019-12-0249 min
Voices from The BenchKeeping Education Clear and Straight with Allie and Mark Williamson CDTs & Reed NunnallyBarb is back with Elvis to bring you two more interviews from the Whip Mix Digital Forum. VFTB loves when families work together. Joining us first is Allie and Mark Williamson CDTs. They met in a lab and still work together after all these years. Allie has "graduated" to become an educator at Ottawa Dental Lab and is doing what every lab wishes they could do. They talk about the program, encouraging technicians to become CDTS, and life in and out of the lab. Next they are joined by Reed Nunnally, CEO of Derby Dental Lab. Reed talks about...
2019-11-1853 min
Voices from The BenchDenture Dan & The Twins: Dan Elfring, Elise Holasek, and Anita Cranford at the Whip Mix Digital ForumBarb got held up at her lab over the weekend, Elvis is solo on this one. While at the Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories Elvis took a break from speaking and recording to bring two conversations he got while at the Whip Mix Digital Forum back in early October. First up is the man, Denture Dan Elfring. He sits down to talk about his start back in the Air Force, working in a in-office laboratory, and being a SUPER Master CDT. Then Elvis is joined by the only identical twin laboratory owners Elise Holasek and Anita Cranford, both CDTs...
2019-11-1146 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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2019-11-0440 min
Voices from The BenchFrom the DS Lab Marketing Summit Part 2: Dillon Guppta and Sasha Der AvanessianBack in September Dentsply Sirona asked Elvis to speak at the DS Lab Marketing Summit. Initially he was not going to record, but they asked him to set up and the people he sat down with were amazing! Elvis got to talk to attendee Dillon Guppta who is a Denturist from Toronto Canada. Not only does Dillon see patients all day, but he also has a commercial lab and he has traveled all the way to North Carolina to discover new marketing techniques. After the event Sasha Der Avanessian sat down for a conversation that will make you think...
2019-10-2856 min
Voices from The BenchFrom the DS Lab Marketing Summit Part 1: Jesus Romero, Jeffrey Noles, David Durling, and Leroy KongDentsply Sirona puts on many events every year. One they do is called DS Marketing Summit. It's brings together many people within our industry who focus and have a unique perspective of "marketing" in our profession. They asked Elvis to speak at the event, but he also took the mobile recording gear and got some great interviews in between the many breakout sessions over the weekend.
First up is Jesus Romero from Bella Vita Dental Designs. Jesus went to work with his father and has taking the lab to a 100% digital impression lab that focuses on working...
2019-10-2140 min
Voices from The BenchIt's Knott Your Average Story with Jessica Knott Part 1This episode begins part 1 of a interview we got with someone who recently completed her time in the Air Force in the dental laboratory technology program. Jessica Knott was reluctant to start this adventure, but it soon turned into a passion. Jessica talks about joining the Air Force, her introduction to dental laboratory, and working on an Air Force base.
Come see Elvis and Barb for a full day of recording LIVE face-to-face at LMT LAB DAY EAST.
Saturday Oct 12 · Philadelphia, PA
*A BIG thank you to Digital Dental for supporting the podcast. Be s...
2019-10-0741 min
Voices from The BenchMaking A Dent in Illinois with Denturism: Katie Rinaldo Part 2Katie Rinaldo is a removable technician that sees a way to improve a patient's experience and satisfaction all while, at the same time, making a better life for herself. But unnessicary laws are preventing this. Katie has decided to start a long, hard, and expensive journey to make denturism legal in Illinois. While everyone might not agree with it, you can't deny the postive results where it is legal.
Illinois Denturist Association (IDA) Website
Denturism for Illinois Facebook page
Come see Elvis and Barb for a full day of recording LIVE face-to-face at LMT...
2019-09-3033 min
Voices from The BenchMaking A Dent in Illinois with Denturism: Katie Rinaldo Part 1Usually when something amazing happens every one hears about it after the fact. Very seldom do we get to hear from people that are in the early stages of their journey to accomplish their dream. This week we are joined by Katie Rinaldo who see the need and has the passion to tackle the bureaucracy that makes denturism illegal. She is not in government, doesn’t have a ton of money, or knows all the right things to do. But she has the passion to give it her best effort. Hear her tale and we encourage you to support th...
2019-09-2335 min
Voices from The BenchA Carbon Copy of No One: Brian Ganey from Carbon Part 2We continue our conversation with Brian Ganey, general manager of the Oral Health Division of Carbon. Brian talks more about Carbon printers, options to upgrade them, when labs are getting them, and how the idea of a 3D printer came to the mind of Joseph DeSimone.
Joseph DeSimone – TED Talk
What if 3D printing was 100x faster?
Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® from Digital Dental for an outstanding alternative to full arch restorations. Thanks for your support Digital Dental!
Whip Mix has been supporting the industry for...
2019-09-1634 min
Voices from The BenchA Carbon Copy of No One: Brian Ganey from Carbon Part 1Carbon printers came into our industry by making big waves on what can be done with this technology. They have a different "leasing" plan, a fast print cycle, and a sleek look. Owning one means you are serious about getting into additive technology and bringing it into your lab's workflow. But the story of Carbon and what they are try to do might surprise you. Elvis and Barb sit down with Brian Ganey, the general manager of their oral health division, to talk about what he was hired to do and how they are changing the way labs should...
2019-09-0937 min
Voices from The BenchA Digital Solution in Dental: Pete Villhard and Roy Banwell of Digital Dental Part 2Continuing the conversation from last week, Elvis and Barb are talking with Pete Villhard and Roy Banwell from Digital Dental. They talk about what a lab needs to do in order to complete a Crystal Ultra case. Crystal Ultra is a nanoceramic material that is replacing full arch zirconia restorations by being easier on opposing and repairable. They also speak on the "FDA-feared" in lab abutment milling and how they can help any lab do it.
If you are interested in learning more check out:
https://digitaldental.com/
Email them at: sales@digitaldental.com
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2019-09-0236 min
Voices from The BenchA Digital Solution in Dental: Pete Villhard and Roy Banwell of Digital Dental Part 1Long before they sponsored the podcast, Elvis and Barb had an interview with a company they met while at the FDLA Symposium in May. Pete Villhard, CEO of Digital Dental and Roy Banwell, Product Specialist came on the show to talk about how the company got started, why a mill made for high production needs to be made different, choosing between accuracy and speed, and a fascinating material called Crystal Ultra.
If you are interested in learning more check out:
https://digitaldental.com/
Email them at: sales@digitaldental.com
Call them at: 480 948 0466
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2019-08-2634 min
Voices from The BenchWhipping Out The Digital and Mixing It Up: Bernie Jaroslow and Al Fillastre Part 2This week we continue our conversation with Bernie Jaroslow, the Marketing Manager at Whip Mix and Al Fillastre, Owner of Ceram-O-Arts dental laboratory in Lakeland, Florida and a speaker at this years event. Bernie tells us more about line up of speakers and topics and Al reminds us that you still need to understand the basics in the digital world.
When you get new digital equipment in your lab usually the only training you can get easily is directly from the people you bought the equipment from. But you shouldn't stop there. The best training comes from...
2019-08-1935 min
Voices from The BenchWhipping Out The Digital and Mixing It Up: Bernie Jaroslow and Al Fillastre Part 1Join us at Whip Mix's 8th Annual Digital Forum! October 4 - 5, 2019 in Louisville, Ky.
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http://info.whipmix.com/2019-digital-forum
Bernie Jaroslow is the Marketing Manager at Whip Mix. 8 years ago he saw the need to bring together technicians to discuss the ever changing digital workflow in dental laboratories. This event was always held at Whip Mix and limited to 40 attendees. But this year they are going BIGGER! Also joining us is a speaker at the forum, Al Fillastre. Al has an interesting family history in dentistry and his presentation is called "...
2019-08-1234 min
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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2019-08-0527 min
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 BenchLIVE from the FDLA 2019 with Chris Peterson, Gail Perricone, David Sklarski, and Berdine ProctorWelcome to July! As we start the first full month of summer, we bring you 4 interviews we got in Florida where it is always seems to be summer. Back in May Elvis and Barb were down in Barb's home state of Florida at the FDLA Symposium. This episode we sit down with:
Chris Peterson CDT from Peterson Dental Laboratory talks about his family owned lab and what he gets out of sitting on the board of the FDLA.
Gail Perricone from GPS Dental Laboratory talks about being a lab owner, a past president of the...
2019-07-0141 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 BenchLMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Interview Showcase Part 4Thanks for joining us on another episode filled with some great interviews we got way back in February at LMT Lab Day Chicago. This week brings us three interviews. Some with past guest of the podcast and some new friends. First up is:
Tony Prestipino, CDT from Artifex Dental Laboratory talking about using his Carbon printer for digital dentures and how he encourages his employees to better themselves to better the lab.
Then we are joined by Elvis' mentor and boss, Larry Sowinski CDT from Somer Dental Laboratories and good friend Herb Barid from Ivoclar...
2019-05-2044 min
Voices from The BenchLMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Interview Showcase Part 3 - A President, a Chair, and a ViceLive from the FDLA Southern States Conference and Expo!
Elvis and Barb take a break from interviewing to record today’s episode showcasing interviews we did back at LMT Lab Day Chicago. This is the first time we recorded face-to-face for an individual episode and what a great and important episode to do it for. We are joined by a couple of guys who have dedicated a lot of work and time to move up on the three boards that Barb and Elvis feel so passionate about.
First up we talk with Morris Fucarino CDT fr...
2019-05-1350 min
Voices from The BenchLMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Interview Showcase Part 1Elvis and Barb got so much content at LMT Lab Day Chicago that we have to put out longer episodes just to release everything. So joining us on this episode are 4 individuals making up three interviews.
Judy Fishman and Eric Fisher from LMT Magazine talking about LMT Lab Days past, current attendee numbers, and what is in the future for Lab Day Chicago.
Jamie Stover CDT talks about going from Chief Operating Officer of Ziemek Laboratories to Carbon to work with digital workflows in labs and his experience working with DSOs.
Bryan Johnson...
2019-04-2949 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!
https://www.youtube.com/embed/AQc-8Yn9C8k
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We will be at the DLAT meeting April 4th and 5th in Grapevine, Texas.
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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!
COME SEE VOICES FROM THE BENCH!
We will be at the DLAT meeting April 4th and 5...
2019-03-1138 min
Voices from The BenchThe Denture Man Cometh: Interview with James Angelone Part 2 (VFTB46)The Denture Man spends so much time chairside and speaking with dentist that Elvis and Barb felt we could pick his brain for some tips technicians could use when working with dentists. James Angelone talks about impression materials, acrylics, denture teeth, and bloody surgeries.
Material and Equipment that James talks about:
Impregum™ Soft Polyether Impression Material from 3M
COE-FLEX® Polysulfide Impression Material from GC America
IvoBase Injector Precision Processing from Ivoclar Vivadent
SR Phonares II teeth from Ivoclar Vivadent
BlueLine DCL A-D teeth from Ivoclar Vivadent
Cal...
2019-02-1130 min
Voices from The BenchThe Framework To a Family That Works Together: A conversation with the Naas Family Part 1 (VFTB30)Elvis and Barb start a wonderful conversation with Jeremiah CDT,DTG and Amanda Naas from Inverness Dental Arts. This family has built a removable laboratory is a unique way specializing in RPD metal frameworks. We talk about how the lab started, how they met, and what it takes to be successful at work and at home. But their adventure is just begining.......
Show Links:
RetainerDesigner YouTube Channel
Elvis & Barb interviewed LIVE
Come see Elvis & Barb in Las Vegas!!!
NADL's Vision 21 Meeting - January 16 - 19, 2019 in Las Vegas Special Guest: Jeremiah...
2018-10-2232 min
Voices from The BenchBy The Grace of Dental Marketing : Interview with Grace Rizza of Identity Dental Marketing (VFTB29)Grace Rizza, the Founder and CEO of Identity Dental Marketing, comes on the podcast to talk about her role in helping dentist market to patients. But Elvis asks her to speak on how dental laboratories can play a bigger role in the “big picture”. Grace offers a unique perspective on how dentist market to patients giving dental laboratories a few ideas on how we can either help dentist advertise or how we can advertise to dentist.
https://identitydental.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DentalMarketingWithGrace/
The Business Bite with Grace Rizza Podcast
RetainerDesigner YouTube Chan...
2018-10-1531 min
Voices from The BenchIt's Okay To Get Attached: Interview with Chris Bormes from PREAT - Part 1 (VFTB14)Joining Elvis and Barb is Chris Bormes, President and CEO of PREAT Corporation. Chris spends many weeks on the road presenting and speaking to dental laboratory technicians. His unique look at our industry is both informative and fascinating.
Preat corporation is a staple in our industry. Not only providing excellent service but a continued supporter of our industry's future through donations and education.
PREAT
JDT: Journal of Dental Technology Magazine
"The War For Talent" Article in the June/July issue
The Dental Hack Daily Interview with Elvis and Barb
2018-07-0226 min