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Dentist on Demand - DentalBytesDentalBytes ep. 113 "Data-Driven Workflow: Transforming Dental Labs"Send us a textJoin us in the latest episode of DentalBytes as we dive into the remarkable journey of tech entrepreneur Rob Nazzal, the mastermind behind icortica. With a passion for helping businesses deliver exceptional customer experiences, Rob has shaped Icortica into a game-changer in the dental laboratory industry.In this episode, we explore:* Rob's inspirational journey and the genesis of Icortica, driven by his unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence.* The transformative impact of Icordica's data management and automation tools on dental laboratories, revolutionizing workflow efficiency and customer satisfaction....
2024-03-281h 04
Voices from The BenchA Nation Full of Full Arches with Dr. Mark NationWe are back from LMT Lab Day Chicago 2023 with an episode we recorded before the epic event. Dr. Mark Nation is a prosthodontist out of Louisville, Kentucky in a practice called Advanced Dental Solutions. Dr. Nation is known for the one to fix the unproperly planned full arch restorations. Working with all the ones that "don't work", he is able to work with patients to get them restored the way they should. Dr. Nation talks about getting into Oral Surgery, his time in school, understanding how the patient's symptoms or complaints are not just teeth, and how doctors and...
2023-02-271h 04
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!
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We say there is a lack of the public knowing about dental laboratories. Thankfully we are slightly...
2023-02-201h 04
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 02
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!
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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 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.
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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 02
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!
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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 05
Voices from The BenchA Feather In Your CAP with Rob Nazzal and icorticaVision 21 - Janurary 19-21 at the Aria in Las Vegas!
Do you remember the early 2010 and doing zirconia? Because milling machines were not yet affordable to most labs, milling centers did most of the work. One of the biggest players back then was CAP (Custom Automated Prosthetics). One of the founders and the CEO was Rob Nazzal. Rob comes on the podcast to talk about getting into the dental industry, becoming a milling center known for great customer service, and pivoting the business as more and more labs got their own milling machines. 7 years after, Rob is...
2023-01-0258 min
Voices from The BenchThe Law(yer) of Printed Splints with Ira Rosenau and Keystone IndustriesWhen we think of advances in digital dentistry, 3D printing is at the top of the list. Many companies have entered the field, but only a few have stood out as leaders that changed the ways other companies create their product. Once such company is Keystone Industries. Makers of finger nail acrylics, they hired a lawyer that saw potential. Ira Rosenau admittedly knew nothing about dental. With a lot of hard work, education from friends in the industry, and a lot of smart scientist, Ira brought KeySplint to market. Ira talks freely about what it take to create, design...
2022-12-261h 05
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 Colorful Life of a Removable Technician with Ashleigh HendersonWe can’t believe we have gone this long with out talking to someone from Affordable Dentures and Implants. Luckily Ashleigh Henderson was willing to step up to the mic and tell us all about life there. Ashleigh started as a assistant and soon found the blood to be too much. After a clear aligner company and Aspen, Ashleigh then found her current home at Affordable. She talks about the training, the workflow, meeting patient expectations, going digital, and the benefit of Instagram.
Does your lab use Magic Touch? If not, you should think about switching just so...
2022-12-1257 min