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Voices from The BenchJohn Isherwood & Pat Coon From Ivoclar Are Creating Memories For Lab Day Chicago 2025In the ever-evolving world of dental technology, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for professionals looking to provide the best care for their patients. That's why we're excited to bring you an insightful conversation from our latest podcast episode featuring two industry leaders from Ivoclar, John Isherwood and Pat Coon. As we gear up for the highly anticipated LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025, this episode is a must-listen for anyone in the dental field.
Ivoclar, a global leader in dental materials and technology, is celebrating 20 years of Emax, a revolutionary product that has transformed the industry. John...
2025-01-0659 min
Voices from The BenchDr. Nilo Hernandez & John Orfanidis are Solving Full Arch Problems with the SiOS SystemIn the ever-evolving world of dental technology, staying ahead of the curve is essential for both practitioners and patients. This week we talk with Dr. Nilo Hernandez and Johnny O., who are making waves in the industry with their groundbreaking SiOS system. This innovative approach promises to revolutionize the way full arch dentistry is performed, offering a more efficient and precise method that benefits both dental professionals and their patients.
Dr. Nilo Hernandez, a seasoned implantologist with over 35 years of experience, and Johnny O., a dental technician with a wealth of digital expertise, have joined forces to...
2024-12-301h 10
Voices from The BenchCarmel Vickers-Wall is Making a Good First Impressions with PatientsThe end of the year is almost here! The holiday rush is almost over. HANG IN THERE!
The journey to finding one's true calling can be as intricate as the work itself. For Carmel Vickers-Wall, a clinical dental technician from the UK, this journey began at the tender age of 16. Initially stepping into the dental field as a nurse, Carmel's path has been marked by a series of pivotal decisions that have led her to a fulfilling career that beautifully marries her artistic talents with her passion for patient care.
In our latest podcast episode...
2024-12-231h 04
Voices from The BenchSwirling in a Vortex of Clinic and Lab with Dr. Danny DomingueUsually, dental technicians frown upon dentists that do their own work. I mean, we get it, but we still want to do the work for you. But some dentists go as far as turning it into a 15 person lab doing work for other dentists. That we can get behind, because at that point they are creating careers for dental technicians. Dr. Donny Domingue followed an uncle to become a dentist. Wanting to do more with implants, he did a residency in New York that allowed him to place many. Once he found his home again in Lafayette, LA, Dr...
2024-12-161h 01
Voices from The 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 05
Voices from The BenchCelebrating Traditions Digitally From the Ivoclar Ballroom at Lab Day Chicago with Chet Spivey and Esther SchwenningHope to see you all at LMT Lab Day West! Come find us in the Ivoclar Room.
June is CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation Month. Every year we highlight those that mean a lot to all of us. For every episode in June we will play YOUR audio clips thanking that special someone in or around our industry. Just record yourself on your phone or computer and email it to info@voicesfromthebench.com and we will play it on the show.
Back in February, there is the biggest dental lab meeting in the US called...
2023-05-081h 05
Voices from The BenchLiving It Up From the Ivoclar Ballroom at Lab Day Chicago with Alan Banks, Millie Tang, and Monica BuchananAs Elvis and Barb prepare to record at LMT Lab Day West on May 12 & 13, they bring you three more conversations from the Ivoclar Ballroom at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2023.
First up is Alan Banks from Roe Dental Laboratory. Alan talks about his many roles in the lab and their new and interesting way to take accurate full arch implant impressions without the need of photogrammetry called just Grammetry.
Next up is Millie Tang, owner of Hunan Vsmile Biotechnology Co, a manufacturer of zirconia in China. Millie talks about their zirconia, how they distribute it, and...
2023-05-011h 05
Voices from The 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 04
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 BenchBabes In Dentureland with Jenelle Tabaković & MacKenzie MayerWe love to talk to people that are so passionate about dental labs that they take their unique weirdness and turn it into a business that gives other technicians exactly what they want. Jenelle Tabaković and MacKenzie Mayer are both removable technicians with different career paths. But they didn’t like the options of clothing for dental technicians. After a lot of planning and hard work they have now created a huge following of technicians that share their passion, weirdness, and toothcreepness. They come on the podcast to talk about getting into the industry, meeting each other on Instagram, and...
2021-11-011h 08
The #1 Dental Lab PodcastJenelle Tabakovic - S2 E19 Dental Today Podcast - #labmediatv #dentaltodaypodcast #dentaltodayJenelle Tabakovic also known as @jtlabqueen sits with us to share her journey that begins with a family of great dental technician professionals, to managing a lab and attending her first LabDay Chicago this weekend!GEAR / MERCHhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/LabMediaTV/shop/APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dental-today/id1465618971STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dental-todaySPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3536635Follow Jenelle:https://www.facebook.com/jtlabqueenhttps://www.instagram.com/jtlabqueenFollow us:https://www.facebook.com/labmediatv/...
2020-02-1739 min