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Meet the CFOMeet the CFO #69 Michael Bickel | Group CFO IvoclarUnser Gast in dieser Folge ist Michael Bickel, Group CFO von Ivoclar. In einem tiefgehenden Gespräch spricht er über die strategischen und operativen Herausforderungen der modernen Dentalbranche – von globalen Marktveränderungen über technologische Entwicklungen bis hin zu wirtschaftlicher Volatilität.Er betont die Bedeutung von strategischem Weitblick und Agilität, um in einem zunehmend komplexen Umfeld erfolgreich zu bleiben. Dabei geht es nicht nur um Zahlen, sondern um Teamarbeit, Führung und Kultur: Erfolg entsteht, wenn alle Bereiche eines Unternehmens auf ein gemeinsames Ziel einzahlen.Michael Bickel gibt Einblick, wie Ivoclar mit geopolitischen Unsicherheiten und Währu...
2025-11-121h 09Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchDaniele Collard & Amber Rosema Kept Calm and Crafted On After a TragedyShirts, long sleeves, and hoodies are back for a limited time! This batch has the podcast logo on the back and on the front is a simple name tag saying "Dental Technician". Be proud of what you do and show the WORLD that we exist. Shirts on sale until November 8, 2025. As always 100% of the profits go towards the Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology! https://www.bonfire.com/its-all-in-the-name160/ This week, Elvis and Barb sit down with two amazing ladies who turned tragedy into triumph. When a devastating fire destroyed Denture Crafters a few weeks ago...
2025-10-271h 03Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchLori Margiotta Wants You to Follow the Numbers to Find the GrowthDON'T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. Nowak Dental Supplies is hosing NOLA Lab Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register. A HUGE thanks to Aidite North America for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast! This week, Elvis and Barb sit down with Lori Margiotta, the founder of Bookkeeper for Dentists, to talk about how labs and dental offices can grow together by focusing on one key number: case acceptance. Lori shares her journey...
2025-10-201h 01Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchWill Varda Has a Recipe for Digital Succuss (and Scones!)DON'T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. Nowak Dental Supplies is hosing NOLA Lab Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register. A HUGE thanks to Aidite North America for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast! MICRONMAPPER from SIN360: https://sin360.us/micronmapper/ This week we chat with the hilarious and inspiring Will Varda, a second-generation dental technician, lab owner, and president of the Dental Technicians Association of BC. Will takes...
2025-10-131h 05Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchEd Molina is Helping Everyone Save Face with a Facially Driven Digital WorkflowDON'T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. Nowak Dental Supplies is hosing NOLA Lab Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register. A HUGE thanks to Aidite North America for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast! In this episode, Elvis and Barb welcome Ed Molina, a dental technician and trainer with a fascinating journey from retail work to becoming an influential figure in digital dentistry. Ed shares how his brother and mentors like Dr. Art...
2025-10-061h 01Wittekoek & Wittekoek
Wittekoek & WittekoekHoe duurzaam is mondzorg?Verzeker jezelf nu van een plek voor de masterclass ‘Met het hart op de tong’ – 11 oktober in de Ivoclar Academy: ⁠Laatste Tickets⁠⁠In deze aflevering is Angelica Setiaman te gast, tandarts en voorvechter van duurzame mondzorg.Samen met Janneke & Didi gaat Angelica in op de vraag hoe mondzorgpraktijken duurzamer kunnen worden. Van energieverbruik en afvalstromen tot het gebruik van materialen en de rol van het hele team: welke praktische stappen kun je vandaag al zetten, en hoe ziet de toekomst van groene zorg eruit?Volg ons op...
2025-10-0125 minVoices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchJed Archibald is Impressed with Empress and So Much MoreThis week we are joined by Jed Archibald for his first solo interview, and he didn’t disappoint. Coming from a family deeply rooted in dentistry, his father worked closely with Dr. Gordon Christensen. Jed has built his own reputation as an innovator. In 2006 he launched Archibald Digital, embracing CAD/CAM at a time when most technicians were skeptical. His philosophy? Don’t just ask what digital can do now—ask what it could do. Jed also shared insights on materials, praising the underrated Empress Multi for its beauty and reliability, and highlighting Ivoclar’s ZirCAD Prime zirconia...
2025-09-291h 04Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchAmy Helayel & Todd Hydock: Viva Las Locators with ZestDON'T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. Nowak Dental Supplies is hosing NOLA Lab Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register. A HUGE thanks to Aidite North America for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast! Who wouldn't want to become a Master at the staple of the most common abutment in overdentures, the locator? This week we welcome back to the podcast, Todd Hydock, who updates everyone on the new Angled Locator abutments and...
2025-09-221h 07Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchFDLA 2025 and Jensen Dental Part 3 with Leah Gold & BONUS with Jade ConnorsThe race is OVER! Thank you to everyone that donated to this wonderful organization. But the fundraising doesn't end at the race, you can donate all year long at: https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/ This week wraps up the collection of conversations we got at the Jensen Dental booth at the FDLA Symposium and Expo. Thank you Jensen Dental for hosting us at this wonderful event. First we talk to Leah Gold, an assistant turned dental technician. Leah got into assisting while in Ohio and during the pandemic, she moves down to Florida and starts working in...
2025-09-151h 10Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchFDLA 2025 and Jensen Dental Part 2 with Nick Bathija, Shanna Gripp, & Mark StueckIt's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links: All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/ All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/ Race website: https://fortworth.californiatriathlon.org/ TO DONATE: https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/ Select: Race for the Future Enter the name of the racer you want to support: BARB WARNER or THE CROWN JEWELS
2025-09-081h 08Wittekoek & Wittekoek
Wittekoek & WittekoekWat is de invloed van slaap op mondgezondheid?Verzeker jezelf nu van een plek voor de masterclass ‘Met het hart op de tong’ – 11 oktober in de Ivoclar Academy: Laatste Tickets⁠⁠In deze aflevering is Lisette Venekamp te gast, longarts-somnoloog en medisch directeur van het Nederlands Slaap Instituut.Samen met Janneke & Didi gaat Lisette in op de relatie tussen mondgezondheid en slaapgeneeskunde. Van slaapapneu tot tandenknarsen en ademhalingsklachten: hoe herken je signalen in de mond en welke rol kan de mondzorgprofessional spelen bij het sneller opsporen van slaapproblemen?Volg ons op social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Li...
2025-09-0325 minVoices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchFDLA 2025 and Jensen Dental Part 1 with Savannah Jones, Gabriel Jimenez, Tom Zaleske, & Josh WilliamsIt's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links: All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/ All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/ Race website: https://fortworth.californiatriathlon.org/ TO DONATE: https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/ Select: Race for the Future Enter the name of the racer you want to support: BARB WARNER or THE CROWN JEWELS
2025-09-011h 17Wittekoek & Wittekoek
Wittekoek & WittekoekDe mond als ontstekingsbron: parodontitis en de verbinding met systemische gezondheidProfiteer nu van Early Bird-korting op de masterclass ‘Met het hart op de tong’ – 11 oktober bij de Ivoclar Academy: ⁠Early bird-tickets⁠In deze aflevering is prof. dr. Bruno Loos te gast, hoogleraar parodontologie aan het ACTA en internationaal expert op het gebied van ontstekingsziekten in de mond.Samen met Janneke & Didi gaat Bruno in op de wisselwerking tussen parodontitis en systemische gezondheid, zoals hart- en vaatziekten en diabetes – met als rode draad: de mond is een spiegel van het lichaam.Volg ons op social media:⁠⁠...
2025-08-0627 minVoices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchIDS 2025 & exocad Part 9 with Paul Dowling, Jacqueline Ffrench, & Thomas BaaskeIt's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links: All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/ All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/ Race website: https://fortworth.californiatriathlon.org/ TO DONATE: https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/ Select: Race for the Future Enter the name of the racer you want to support: BARB WARNER or THE CROWN JEWELS
2025-08-041h 02Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchIDS 2025 & exocad Part 8 with Dr. Milad Shadrooh, Dr. Robbie Hughes, Zelko Relic, & Ben WeberIt's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links: All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/ All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/ Race website: https://fortworth.californiatriathlon.org/ TO DONATE: https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/ Select: Race for the Future Enter the name of the racer you want to support: BARB WARNER or THE CROWN JEWELS
2025-07-281h 01Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchIDS 2025 & exocad Part 7 with Jade Connors and Lisa AguirreIt's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links: All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/ All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/ Race website: https://fortworth.californiatriathlon.org/ TO DONATE: https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/ Select: Race for the Future Enter the name of the racer you want to support: BARB WARNER or THE CROWN JEWELS
2025-07-211h 06Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchIDS 2025 & exocad Part 6 with Björn Zäuner and Tillmann SteinbrecherWhen you think of huge advances in digital dentistry, a lot of companies and names come up. But there are two that are really making a huge impact on how we get things done and they continue to do it with the passion of the lab industry supporting it. First up is Björn Zäuner. Björn grew up in a dental family and wanted nothing to do with teeth. We've all heard this story, right? It wasn't long before Björn had a milling center and even an ortho lab. But he noticed that miss moun...
2025-07-141h 00Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchIDS 2025 & exocad Part 5 with John Krier & Dr. Jeff HorowitzDON'T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. Nowak Dental Supplies is hosing NOLA Lab Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register. A HUGE thanks to Aidite North America for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast! We are once again showcasing some wonderful conversation that we got while in the exocad booth at IDS 2025. It's funny to travel all the way to Germany to talk to two Americans, one of them even works with Barb!
2025-07-071h 06Wittekoek & Wittekoek
Wittekoek & WittekoekJong geleerd is oud gedaan: het belang van preventie op jonge leeftijdProfiteer nu van Early Bird-korting op de masterclass ‘Met het hart op de tong’ – 11 oktober bij de Ivoclar Academy: Early bird-ticketsIn deze aflevering is Marnix Hoppener te gast, arts en oprichter van het educatieve concept Johnny Joker. Met zijn aanpak helpt hij kinderen én ouders spelenderwijs bewust te worden van gezonde mondgewoonten.Samen met Janneke & Didi gaat Marnix in op het belang van preventie op jonge leeftijd en hoe gedragsverandering leuk én effectief kan zijn – met als rode draad: jong geleerd is oud gedaan.Volg ons...
2025-07-0235 minVoices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchIDS 2025 & exocad Part 4 with Juan David Jaramillo, Luis Diego Monsalve, Steve Campbell, & Dr. Nicolas RohdeElvis and Barb are back (once again) with more amazing conversations that they got at the exocad booth during the 4 days at IDS 2025 in Cologne, Germany. First up is two gentlemen out of Columbia that their lab 70 years ago decided that it was easier if they just started manufacturing their own materials. Juan David Jaramillo and Luis Diego Monsalve talk about the history of New Stetic, the regulation of getting it into 65 different countries, the world of making dental anesthesia, and how they use IDS as a way to connect with customers from around the world. Then...
2025-06-301h 10Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchBrandi Nowak & Marybeth Starr Are Bringing a Festival to LabsCheck out the article in the latest issue of JDT about Barb and Elvis' visit to IDS: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnadl.memberclicks.net%2Fassets%2Fjdt%2FJDTJJ25%2FFeature%2520JDT_7_25.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CElvis%40derbydental.com%7Cc33fea7508384105f07a08ddad0e04e9%7C6fa28314e906466889bfaddab1c310c2%7C0%7C0%7C638856998445771892%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=a64QAz1D6fk6BQEJASihLI%2FzjALozgRhkauA4gpLzpE%3D&reserved=0 We all know and love Nowak Dental Supplies for not only their products and services, but for...
2025-06-231h 04Voices from The Bench
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 00Wittekoek & Wittekoek
Wittekoek & WittekoekHet belang van communicatie in de tandartspraktijkIn deze aflevering is Natasja Louwers te gast, oprichter van Volouw, een coachingsspecialist die tandheelkundige professionals ondersteunt in het verbeteren van patiëntcommunicatie.Samen met Janneke & Didi gaat Natasja dieper in op het belang van effectieve communicatie in de tandheelkunde en hoe dit bijdraagt aan betere patiëntenzorg.Volg ons op social media:⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠Over Natasja LouwersNatasja is de oprichter van Volouw, een coachingsspecialist die tandheelkundige professionals ondersteunt in het verbeteren van patiëntcommunicatie. Met trainingen in gesprekstechnieken helpt Volouw tandartspraktijken om patiënten effectief te motiveren en mondhygiënep...
2025-04-1630 minVoices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchFrom the 40th Lab Day 2025 Part 3 with Christopher Hernandez, Greg Everett, & Joe BraxtonWay back in February, thousands of dental technicians gathered in Chicago for the 40th anniversary of LMT Lab Day Chicago. While stationed in the Ivoclar Ballroom, we got to talk to many wonderful people that make up our industry. We start this episode with a technician that followed his dentist uncle in Mexico and went to dental technician school. Christopher Hernandez soon found himself making sleep apnea devices for years before finding his new home at Clear Choice doing All-on-X cases. Then we welcome back to the podcast, Greg Everett. Last time we talked to Greg, he...
2025-04-071h 06Dentalwelt Podcast
Dentalwelt Podcast#204 Highlights bei Ivoclar Halle 11.3 Stand A10/A20Was gibts neues bei Ivoclar auf der IDS 2025? Lohnt sich der Besuch ? Hier findest du es heraus ! Auf Spotify und YouTube gibt es komplette Video Podcast Episoden dazu ! https://www.youtube.com/@dentalwelt Mehr zu Ivoclar gibt es hier: https://www.ivoclar.com/de_de Möchtest du selbst einmal zu Gast im Dentalwelt Podcast sein ? Dann schau mal hier: https://calendly.com/miguelangelobasalo/kennenlernen-dentalwelt-podcast?back=1&month=2025-03
2025-03-2624 minDentalwelt Podcast
Dentalwelt Podcast#202 Ivoclar auf der IDS 2025 - Die Mundgesundheit von Morgen - Martin FrontullAlles zu Prevention & Care gibts bei Halle 10.1, Stand D-088/E-089. bei Ivoclar ! Das ist direkt neben dem Minilu Stand und du kannst es nicht übersehen ! Ich werde da sein und du kannst mich persönlich treffen. Und zwar am 26.3.2025 um 9:00 Uhr Morgens. In dieser Episode spreche ich mit Martin Frontull, dem Managing Director von Ivoclar. Wie sieht die Zukunft der Mundgesundheit aus ? Welche Trends könnten aus den USA zu uns herüberkommen ? Und vor allem: Was erwartet dich auf der Messe an neuen Profukten ? Darum geht es i...
2025-03-1642 minWittekoek & Wittekoek
Wittekoek & WittekoekImpact van voeding op mondgezondheid & welzijnIn deze derde aflevering verwelkomen Didi & Janneke te gast: diëtist en pionier op het gebied van voeding en mondgezondheid, Louise Witteman.In dit gesprek duiken ze in de rol van voeding bij een gezonde mond en een sterk hart. Hoe beïnvloeden voedingskeuzes het immuunsysteem en ontstekingen? En hoe kunnen tandheelkundige en medische zorgprofessionals voeding integreren in hun praktijk? Met haar expertise en praktische voedingspiramide biedt Louise Witteman heldere inzichten en toepasbare adviezen. Laat je inspireren door wetenschappelijke onderbouwing, praktijkvoorbeelden en concrete handvatten voor een gezondere levensstijl.Inschrijven openingsevents Ivoclar Benelux:...
2025-03-0525 minVoices from The Bench
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 06Voices from The Bench
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 05Wittekoek & Wittekoek
Wittekoek & WittekoekImpact van stress op mondgezondheid & welzijnIn deze tweede aflevering verwelkomen Didi & Janneke te gast: arts en specialist in integrative medicine, drs. Louise Lagendijk. In dit gesprek onderzoeken ze hoe stress niet alleen zichtbaar is in de mond, maar ook het hele lichaam beïnvloedt. Met vernieuwende inzichten van drs. Louise Lagendijk wordt duidelijk hoe een holistische benadering de sleutel kan zijn tot betere gezondheidszorg. Laat je inspireren door een mix van wetenschappelijke inzichten, praktijkvoorbeelden en persoonlijke verhalen.Inschrijven 15 maart: www.eventbrite.nl/e/tickets-ivoclar-academy-benelux-openingsevent-15-maartVolg ons op social m...
2025-02-0522 minVoices from The Bench
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 minVoices from The Bench
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 04Voices from The Bench
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 01Voices from The Bench
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 03Wittekoek & Wittekoek
Wittekoek & WittekoekVan mond tot hart: de start van Wittekoek & WittekoekIn deze eerste aflevering maken we kennis met Didi Wittekoek-Landman, tandarts, en Janneke Wittekoek, cardioloog. Als schoonzussen én zorgprofessionals slaan ze de handen ineen om het belang van de connectie tussen mondgezondheid en algehele gezondheid te belichten.Waarom deze podcast, wat drijft hen? Luister mee naar een openhartig gesprek waarin persoonlijke verhalen en professionele invalshoeken de basis leggen voor deze inspirerende podcastreeks.Volg ons op social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YoutubeOver Janneke Wittekoek Janneke Wittekoek, cardioloog en oprichtster van de HeartLife K...
2025-01-0818 minVoices from The Bench
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 minVoices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchAll Levels of Collaboration with Don Bell from IvocarJoin 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 When you think of companies that have changed dentistry for the better, Ivoclar is always on that list. From the world’s first pressed ceramic to emax, from heat injected acrylics to milled dentures, Ivoclar ha...
2024-09-301h 04Voices from The Bench
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 minVoices from The Bench
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 09Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchWealth from Remake Warranties with Jack Manno, Kim Solomon, and Max ZananJoin 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. We all know the minute we remake something in the lab, the profit is gone. We just accept it and do our best to not have any remakes. But ALSO, a lot of it is...
2024-08-261h 09Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchOptimizing Your Workflow Through Automation with Kris Wouters & OQCAMJoin 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. We spend a lot of time in our lab doing repetitive tasks that let's all agree, no one really enjoys doing. File organization, nesting, adding pins and supports... the list goes on. Kris Wouters has...
2024-08-191h 00Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchWYSIWYG with Jensen Dental at the FDLA with Terry McQuiston, Juston Gates, and Nina RapuanoElvis and Barb are back again this week recording wonderful people at the Jensen Dental booth at the Florida Dental Laboratory Association Symposium. THANK YOU JENSEN! (go get MIYO) First up is MIYO expert, teacher, guru Terry McQuiston. Terry talks about his dental journey that eventually landed him at Jensen Dental teaching everyone the wonders of this amazing liquid ceramic. His role now is onboarding labs and making sure they have their "ah ha" moment and not become "missing in action". Then we meet the new VP of Global Sales for Argen, Juston Gates. Juston...
2024-08-051h 07Voices from The Bench
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 15Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchThe Final More From exocad Insights 2024 with Chuck Genco, Yousef Ibrahim, Maher Al Hanfeish, Jen Ludwig, and Lindsey RowanThis week we wrap up the conversations at the exocad Insights 2024 meeting from Mallorca, Spain. Elvis and Barb can not thank exocad enough for this amazing opportunity to showcase some many AMAZING people in our industry. Things were learned, friends were made, laptops were returned, and memories were made. Thank you exocad! First up is dental technician that is working on business development at Nobel Biocare, Chuck Genco. Chuck is 35 year veteran in various dental labs. He's now with Nobel Biocare helping them create a solution based digital workflow with a emphasis on "time to teeth". He...
2024-07-221h 07Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchThree More From exocad Insights 2024 with Dr. Marcus White, Ashley Bryne, & Seth PotterJoin 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. As we continue the amazing conversations we got while at exocad Insights 2024 in Mallorca, Spain, we want to thank again the good people at exocad that made all this possible. This episode brings us three...
2024-07-151h 12The Very Dental Podcast Network
The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental Extra: Dr. Shashikant Singhal on Simplifying CementationDr. Shashikant "Shashi" Singhal is a biomaterials expert...a dentist and researcher with Ivoclar. After a short discussion about the best way to find interesting food when traveling, Shashi and Alan have a deep conversation about advances in cementation of indirect restorations. Ivoclar's goal is to give as many options as possible while making the options simple to use Read your instructions! Ivoclar is interested in finding the "pain points" of the clinician and solving them! Offering a light cured AND dual cured option...flexibility is the key Ivoclar has nailed color stability between light cured and dual...
2024-06-2232 minDentalwelt Podcast
Dentalwelt Podcast#172 Ivoclar´s Produktneuheit & vieles mehr - Minilu´s Wonderland - Veith GärtnerDie Dentalwelt dreht sich weiter und steht niemals still ! Auf dem Minilu´s Wonderland Festival am 13.9. und 14.9. in Ratingen gibt es nicht nur eine Musikalische Begleitung von Nico Santos, sondern natürlich auch fachlich einiges neues zu erfahren. Unter anderem stellt Ivoclar eine Produktneuheit vor, über die der Geschäftsführer Veith Gärtner und ich in dieser Episode schon sprechen dürfen ! Neben fachlichen Workshops und musikalischen Highlights, hält das festival wertvolle keynotes für dich bereit ! UND: Ich werde auch da sein ! Wollen wir uns kennenlernen ? Dann scha...
2024-06-0230 minVoices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchLab Day Chicago 2024 Act 3 with James & James Angelone, Patrick Coon, and Peggy AlexanderWant 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! The shirts and hoodies are BACK! Back in January we sold "...
2024-04-081h 17Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchLab Day Chicago 2024 Act 1 with Michael Wandling, Vinod Dudhat, Brian Johns, and Rob FletcherWant 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! On June 9 & 10, Voices From the Bench will be back at the...
2024-03-251h 18The Best Practices Show with Kirk Behrendt
The Best Practices Show with Kirk Behrendt709: The Why’s and Y’s of Zirconia – Dr. Shashikant Singhal709: The Why’s and Y’s of Zirconia – Dr. Shashikant SinghalHow much do you know about zirconia? If zirconia is still a mystery, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Shashikant Singhal, Director of Education & Professional Services at Ivoclar, to explain the different types of zirconia, its properties, and what dentists get wrong when using this material. To improve how you craft your dental masterpiece, listen to Episode 709 of The Best Practices Show!Learn More About Dr. Singhal:Follow Dr. Singhal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshashi_singhalLearn more about Ivocla...
2024-03-2429 minVoices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchPositive Reinforcement with John RanoWe are all back from Lab Day and very tired.... but yet we are still all going to the bench because the work never stops. THANK YOU Ivoclar, for hosting us over the weekend! This week we get to meet John Rano. John's dad was a dental technician, so it only made sense that John would end up in the family business. At the age of 14, John started learning what he could. By 18, he was doing conversions. But John wanted more. So after working at another lab and learning even more, John opened Unique Solutions...
2024-02-261h 01Voices from The Bench
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 03Voices from The Bench
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 00Voices from The Bench
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 09Voices from The Bench
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 05Voices from The Bench
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 01Voices from The Bench
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 05Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchFrom Bait Shop to Metal Printing with Josh WilliamsBe sure to come see us in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. Register today! Resin 3D printing is going strong in our industry. Almost to the point of not remembering how we functioned without one. Well it's time for the next "phase" of 3D printing. Metal. This week we talk to Josh Williams from GPS Digital RPD in Orlando, Florida. Josh runs a 100% digital metal printing facility specializing (as of now) in partial frameworks. He talks about his early days of learning the analog method of making frames, owning his own lab in a...
2024-01-081h 08Voices from The Bench
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 11Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchThe Netflix of Digital Dentistry with Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny and iDDWe love talking to dentist on the podcast. We also love talking to people from different countries. This week we double down on both as we chat with Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny who comes to us all the way from New Zealand. Dr. Ahmad grew up with dentist parents that both owned their own practices. After graduating, he ended up at his father’s practice where he was introduced to digital dentistry. He attended a study club where a seller of a IOS system talked about how good it was when he knew it wasn’t. That drove him to star...
2023-12-181h 21Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchTurning Bad Experiences Into Good with Sam Talassinos and XYZ DentalWe talk to many vendors and milling centers on the podcast. But never have we talked to a company in Australia that does both. Sam Talassinos grew up in his father’s lab and never wanted to be in the industry. After a brief time in retail, Sam found himself in the lab (of course) and introducing digital to their workflow. It took a bad experience while getting some new equipment that drove him to open XYZ Dental, offering milling services and equipment to other labs in the area. Sam talks about growing up in the industry, how he ap...
2023-12-111h 07Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchReal Implant Talk with Joel Gonzales and MegaGenThis week we finally get another implant company on the podcast. At the DTG Symposium we met Joel Gonzales from MegaGen America. Joel likes to keep it real when talking about dental surgeries because he’s been there. Starting as an assistant in the Air Force and then working with a strict Prosthodontist, He started his implant career with Lifecore and it wasn’t long before MegaGen wanted him to be the VP of America. From surgical protocols, to why he thinks we are doing too much bone reduction, why guides are not being used correctly, what makes a mors...
2023-12-041h 10Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchIgniting The Fire In Your Belly with Marina CaponigroWhen someone in the industry seems to spend more time teaching others than working on their own work, we want to learn more. Elvis had the opportunity to take a 2 day hands-on course about pink layering on full arch zirconia and PMMA. The teacher was the wonderful Marina Caponigro. Of course, we had to have her on the podcast to learn about the technician behind the "fire in the belly". Marina talks about coming to America from the Ukraine to marry and work with a Prosthodontist, learning to do full arch restorations and perfecting the pink layering of composites...
2023-11-271h 11Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchGrowth Through Solution Based Sales with David LeshGetting dental offices to send you work is not the easiest thing to do. If it was, we would all be a lot happier. You could offer your "first crown free" or "$10 off your first order", but what are you doing? Are you creating a lasting partnership or are you getting a doctor that will move to the next lab that offers the same deal. Enter David Lesh. David grew up in his father's lab. After sitting in every seat, David saw the need to create a lab EXCULISVE to doing work for other labs. After owning another lab...
2023-11-201h 06Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchDTG Symposium 2023 Part 4 with Salvador Carrillo and Renata VanoIt’s amazing that so much time has passed since the 2023 DTG Symposium that happened last September. It’s also amazing all the wonderful people we were able to connect with and record. This week wraps up those conversations with two outstanding technicians in different points of their careers. First up is Salvador Carrillo who talks about learning about dental technology in Mexico, coming to the states for college, connecting with so many people in our industry, “retiring”, and using his ability to bring technicians and techniques to both Mexio and the US. Then we chat with Renata Vano, the “nev...
2023-11-131h 08The Wonder Tooth Podcast
The Wonder Tooth Podcast#22: The Best Dental materials in Cosmetic Dentistry?Welcome to another exciting episode of The Wonder Tooth Podcast, where we bring you the latest advancements in dentistry, expert insights, and cutting-edge technology that is transforming smiles every day. I’m your host, Dr. Radwa Saad, a top cosmetic dentist in New Jersey (08540), and today, we have a special episode featuring the newest dental materials that are revolutionizing modern dentistry. Joining us is Helene Doucet, a distinguished representative from Ivoclar, one of the world’s leading dental materials manufacturers.If you’re looking for state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry solutions, whether it’s for veneers, crowns, implants, or restorat...
2023-11-0815 minVoices from The Bench
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 07Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchDTG Symposium 2023 Part 2 with Shelia Raquel & Quint WhippleBack in September, a group called the DTG gathered for the first time in a while at the GC America facility in Alsip, Illinois. Luckily, we were honored to be a part of this amazing show. There was so many talented technicians in one room, our biggest regret is not getting to talk to all of them. BUT we did get two reluctant people to sit down and share their stories. First up is Shelia Raquel, president of White Peaks Dental Solutions USA. Shelia talks about being a dental assistant in the military, working on the bench, and her...
2023-10-301h 01Voices from The Bench
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 Bench
Voices 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 23Decoding Brands
Decoding BrandsIm Spotlight: Patric Frank, CMO der Ivoclar GruppeMarkenführung in der Dentalindustrie, was Marke für den Vertrieb bedeutet, Vorteile einer Dachmarke In der Folge ist im Spotlight: Patric Frank, CMO der Ivoclar Gruppe Colin stellt Patric '5 schnelle Fragen': Was bedeutet Markenführung für dich? Wie fühlt sich Markenführung bei euch an? Wie funktioniert Markenführung in der Dentalindustrie? Hat sich in den letzten Jahren etwas verändert? Was ist der Vorteil einer Dachmarke? Wie fühlt sich das für den Vertrieb an? Gibt es einen Unterschied zwischen ‚produktmarkenzentriert‘ zu ‚markenzentriert‘? Wird Involar auch die nächsten 100 Jahre erleben? Und allgem...
2023-08-2913 minVoices from The Bench
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 03Voices from The Bench
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 minVoices from The Bench
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 minVoices from The Bench
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 minVoices from The Bench
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 minVoices from The Bench
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 00Voices from The Bench
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 04DEO\'s Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations
DEO's Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations172: Innovative Products To Improve Efficiencies in Your PracticeIn this episode, Emmet hosts Christopher Holden, President, of Ivoclar North America. They discuss key business principles Christopher has heeded in his career navigating and as a leader in both small and big companies. Emmet and Christopher highlight why keeping innovation at the forefront of what any business does is key, and in dentistry that means best serving the needs of patients for convenience and quality - whether it's the services dentistry provides or the products both doctors and patients need. Christoper talks about how Ivoclar embodies this philosophy, and reviews how their products can help you create efficiencies...
2023-05-2028 minVoices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchInspiration from the Ivoclar Ballroom at Lab Day Chicago with Katie Rinaldo, Mandy Arena, Jen Ludwig, & Jim CollisCan you believe we are still bringing out conversations from LMT Lab Day Chicago 2023 in May? It was last February when we set up in the Ivoclar Ballroom and recorded all weekend long. This week brings three more amazing conversations with a few past guests and a new friend. First up is Katie Rinaldo and Mandy Arena. These two removable technicians are trying to get the state of Illinois to make Denturism legal. Katie was on the podcast back on episode 78 & 79. They are back to give us an update on the status of the legislation and to...
2023-05-151h 06Voices from The Bench
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 05Voices from The Bench
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 05Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchMore From the Ivoclar Ballroom at Lab Day Chicago with Tobias Specht, Eiron Simmons, Olivia Davis, Crystal Heung, Christina Heaslip, Dora RodriguesWe are still amazed by all the conversations Elvis and Barb got while at in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2023. Didn't get a chance to record with us? You have another chance, as we will be again with Ivoclar at Lab Day WEST May 12 - 13 in Garden Grove, California. Come say hi and be on the podcast! This week brings us 4 conversations with 6 people! First up is Tobias Specht who is a Master Dental Technician and has been with Ivoclar for 23 years. He gives us some insight into Empress, emax, Ivotion, the "red lips"...
2023-04-241h 04Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchDancing in the Ivoclar Ballroom at Lab Day Chicago with Patric Frank, Jess Mashewske, and Randi & Scott JamesBack in late February, Elvis and Barb set up their gear in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2023 to record all the great people attending that amazing event. This week we bring you three of the conversations from that wonderful weekend. First up is the Chief Marketing Officer for Ivoclar, Patric Frank. Patric comes all the way from the Headquarters in Liechtenstein chin to celebrate their 100 year anniversary. Patric talks about why he works for Ivoclar, attending Chicago, getting ready for IDS, and some exciting new Ivoclar products coming out. Then we chat...
2023-04-1759 minVoices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchLove At First Tooth with Lola and Mark WelchWe are always fascinated by technicians that are married and work together. Successfully. This week we talk to Lola and Mark Welch. Both technicians from the UK who worked in the same area. After finally running into each other, Mark and Lola dated and eventually got married. Still working together, their careers grew and soon went different but similar paths. They talk about their journey in dental technology, the journey together, and what they are doing now. Mark is with Nexa3D, helping to bring a new printer to the industry and Lola is growing on Instagram, teaching courses...
2023-03-061h 06Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchA Century worth Celebrating with Ivoclar: Laura Gilbert & Dr. David RiceBe 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. 100 years ago a company started making denture teeth. Now Ivoclar is known for some of the best products and equipment for both labs and clinical offices. To celebrate their century of helping us make restorations, they are going all out at this year’s LMT Lab Day Chicago. Laura Gilbert, their North America Marketing Director, comes on to talk about Ivoclar and what they ha...
2023-02-131h 02Voices from The Bench
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 12Voices from The Bench
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 03Voices from The Bench
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 09Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchA BIG Heart for Dental with Marithe BaclagonThis is the LAST week to get the limited edition “4 out of 5 Dentist Recommend a Dental Technician” shirt before Lab Day Chicago! Order before January 22nd. All profits go towards the Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology. ORDER TODAY!! We love learning about the people behind the Instagram accounts. We have been following the adventures of @RVAtoothfairy for a while. There we can see the beautiful full arch zirconia that she obviously puts a lot of work into. But it wasn’t until we talked to her that we learned so much more she has done in our...
2023-01-161h 02Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchFrom In Office to In Lab with Tra' ChambersGet a "4 out of 5 dentists recommend a dental technician" shirt highlighting the LMT Lab Day Chicago meeting! ORDER BEFORE JANURARY 22, 2023!!!!!!!! As we get into 2023, we get to celebrate our 250th episode of the podcast! What an honor it is to bring you so many great conversations with all the wonderful people in our industry. This week we get to talk to Tra' Chambers from Express Dental Laboratory out of Oklahoma. Tra's story is a bit different than what we usually hear. Starting as an assistant, then a practice manager, and then a lab owner, Tra' was...
2023-01-091h 05RDH Expo Podcast
RDH Expo PodcastLì dove igiene, protesi e restauri si incontrano - Andrea Ticca e Antonello Rossi [Ivoclar]Ivoclar è un'azienda che da un po' di tempo strizza l'occhio agli Igienisti Dentali mettendo a disposizione una serie di prodotti utili nella pratica quotidiana. Molto conosciuta per i suoi materiali destinati alla restaurativa e alla protesica, si è posta l'obiettivo di coinvolgere i professionisti del mantenimento igienico per dare vita ad una sinergia preziosa tra diverse discipline. All'interno della sua piattaforma online Ivoclar Academy arriverà molto presto materiale utile per gli Igienisti Dentali. Per tutte le informazioni: www.expordh.it Unisciti alla Newsletter: https://confrontoigienistidentalieaziende.it/ Se sei un Igienista Dentale o un'Azienda, unisciti al Gruppo Fac...
2022-12-2231 minCulpan Autoridades Méxicanas a la pandemia por Caída de la calificación a México
Culpan Autoridades Méxicanas a la pandemia por Caída de la calificación a MéxicoTurismo dental genera un millón de turistas en México con una derrama de 2MMDD David Hidalgo IVOCLARDavid Hidalgo, Director de Ivoclar vivadent
2021-06-2914 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1635 Don Bell & Priscilla Esparza on Ivoclar Vivadent's Dental Innovation Tour : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranHoward recently met up with Ivoclar Vivadent's Don Bell and Priscilla Esparza on their Dental Innovations Tour to discuss the company's latest offerings in dental technology and where the dental profession is headed as we come out of the Coved-19 pandemic. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com
2021-06-0456 minVoices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchPrime Innovation and Ivotion: Don Bell from Ivoclar VivadentDon Bell, the Vice President of Product Marketing in North America for Ivoclar Vivadent, has seen a lot of products come and go. He has seen a lot of technology come and go. As labs and manufacturers enter this new era of dentistry, Don and Ivoclar has had to adapt. But in a good way. Don talks about what happened at Ivoclar during the shutdown and how they are coming back, their one-puck denture milling system called Ivotion, the e.max ZirCAD Prime, and what's next for Ivoclar. The UP 3D P5 milling maching from Aurident is...
2020-11-301h 06Decoding the Customer
Decoding the CustomerThe Customer-Centric CEO: interview with Diego Gabathuler – E65 CEO of Ivoclar Vivadent, Diego Gabathuler, shares his perspective on what it means to lead a customer-centric business. Diego and show host, Julia, discuss why he’s become such an ardent supporter of customer experience, how he’s moving the business from CX strategy to action and what CX professionals need to do to win over senior business leaders. If you’d like to know what drives an authentically customer-centric mindset at the highest levels of business leadership, then this episode is for you. Insights from a...
2020-01-0200 minDentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1295 Christian Brutzer on Leading the Way in Esthetic Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranIn July of 2019, Christian Brutzer became president of Ivoclar Vivadent North America, taking over as long-time President Robert Ganley retired. Brutzer is also the global head for Ivoclar Vivadent Asia/Pacific region, and a member of Ivoclar Vivadent AG, Liechtenstein's corporate management board. He will maintain in those positions. A lawyer by education, Brutzer, who was born in Germany, furthered his experience during a post-graduate program in Japan. He has been in the dental industry since 1989, serving in various executive management positions in Europe, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Australia and the USA. He speaks multiple languages, including German, English...
2019-11-191h 16Voices from The Bench
Voices from The BenchThe Dawn of a New Esthetic Revolution: A Chat with Herb Baird from Ivoclar VivadentLIVE from the DLAT Conference from Texas a few weeks ago. We sit down with Herb Baird from Ivoclar Vivadent talking about getting into the industry, the early days of the esthetic revolution, and what Ivoclar Vivident is trying to do to improve the restorations and the role of a dental technician. "The Socks" Until May 11th get a Voices From the Bench shirt and support The Foundation of Dental Laboratory Technology. Order yours here! Come see Voices From the Bench - The FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo May 9 - 11th...
2019-04-2238 min