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Ep 123123: Learn. Educate. Unite. Digital Dental Craftsmen with Jeffry Tobon & Sander Polanco

There are many online groups for dental technicians. Very few of them have had a profound impact in such a short amount of time. Jeffry Tobon from DesignLab Dental and Sander Polanco from FMR Prosthetic Center saw a need for good quality education for all technicians no matter what software or systems they use. That is when they created Digital Dental Craftsmen, an online platform that allows instructors from around the globe to reach technicians of all skill levels. Jeffry and Sander talk about how they got into the industry, how they met and came up with the idea, why they created Digital Dental Craftsmen, how they find their instructors, and what exciting platform they are working on next. Stay up-to-date on DDC World at Digital Dental Craftsmen and their FaceBook page Whip Mix is very excited to announce the new PRO 4K large format 3D printer from Asiga. It’s ideal for printing any kind of model, dentures, splints, surgical guides, impression trays and more. The Asiga Pro 4K DLP printer is priced at under $25,000, has a large build plate and is available in both 65µm and resolution versions. For information about the Asiga Pro 4K, visit www.whipmix.com.Special Guests: Jeffry Tobon CDT and Sander Polanco.

Aug 3, 20201h 5m

Ep 122122: Hanging Out A Shingle for Denturism: Vallan Charron & Melissa Brulotte

We welcome to the podcast two Denturists from Washington State. Vallan Charron and Melissa Brulotte, both rich in family history, talk about the early days of getting Denturism recognized, going through the school, running a practice during and after COVID, and how other states can start the processes of bringing Denturim to their state. National Denturist Association American Denturist School Bates Technical College: Denturist Program Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guests: Melissa Brulotte and Vallan Charron.

Jul 27, 202054 min

Ep 121121: Failing Forward with Lou Azzara: CEO of Dental Services Group

Elvis 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 options out there. Are you using multi-layered zirconia? You should. Vericore ZR Pro ML from Whip Mix is a fantastic multi-layered zirconia that is designed with a built-in gradation of color that closely mimics that of natural dentition. Call Whip Mix today to learn more at 800-626-5651.Special Guest: Lou Azzara.

Jul 20, 202056 min

Ep 120120: You're Only As Good As Your People: Jim Caruso from Ottawa Dental Lab

When a non-dental individual thinks of Ottawa, Illinois, they probably think of 4H and quilt shows. (Two things on the town's main page). But if they ever hear this episode they will know that a great dental lab started in this small town and has grown to be well respected in the area and in our industry. Jim Caruso's grandfather opened Ottawa Dental Lab back in the 30's and now the operation is 4 labs in 2 states. Jim talks about coming into the family business, the logistics of running drivers over 5,000 miles a day, life during COVID, and creating a culture that encourages technicians to succeed. Go Fleet Cal-Lab Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guest: Jim Caruso.

Jul 13, 20201h 0m

Ep 119119: An Alien To Believe In: Saro and Raffi Hatzakortzian from Alien Milling Technologies

Elvis 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 new PRO 4K large format 3D printer from Asiga. It’s ideal for printing any kind of model, dentures, splints, surgical guides, impression trays and more. The Asiga Pro 4K DLP printer is priced at under $25,000, has a large build plate and is available in both 65µm and resolution versions. For information about the Asiga Pro 4K, visit www.whipmix.com.Special Guest: Saro & Raffi Hatzakortzian.

Jul 6, 202051 min

Ep 118118: The Removable Kaizer of Connecticut: Jerry Kaizer CDT

Barb loves a good lab story about taking over a parents lab and then passing it on to their kids. Jerry Kaizer from Murray Kaizer is just one of those tales. Jerry talks about starting in the lab, working with his brother and sister, becoming a leader in the removable business, bringing all his kids into the lab, and what we can do as the current generation of technicians to make sure the next generation understands the fundamentals. Also the last collection of "Audio Thanks" that listeners have sent in to celebrate Dental Technician Appreciation Month! Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guest: Jerry Kaizer CDT.

Jun 29, 20201h 12m

Ep 117117: Getting On Board with NBC & The Foundation: Dennis Urban, Sean Siegel, Shawn Nowak

June is CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation Month. There is no better way to celebrate than talking to a couple of people who have volunteered their time to help promote, educate, and strengthen our industry. First up is Dennis Urban CDT from Dental Services Group who is also the Chairperson on the National Board of Certification (NBC). Dennis talks about getting his CDT, finding the motivation to get on the board to promote it, and what the NBC is doing to make sure technicians still have the opportunity to get certified during these difficult times. Then we talk to Sean Siegel from Castable Ceramics (also the Chairperson of the Foundation of Dental Laboratory Technology) and Shawn Nowak from Nowak Dental Supplies (also the Fiscal Officer of the Foundation). They give us an update on the Foundation, all the grants and scholarships that are available, and how the Foundation plans on being stronger than ever once we get back to normal. Whip Mix has developed VeriSplint OS, a popular 3D printed resin that is rigid, durable and affordable. This popular resin was the first 510K accepted splint material that is transparent, biocompatible and polishes to a high, clear shine. All of this, and a low cost, averaging between $5.00 - $6.00 per splint. If you’d like more information about VeriSplint OS, visit Whip Mix’s website at whipmix.com or call the 800-626-5651.Special Guests: Dennis Urban CDT, Sean Siegel, and Shawn Nowak.

Jun 22, 20201h 6m

Ep 116116: Marching to a Beat of a Different Drum: Peter Pizzi

There 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 as a profession to ensure that we survive all the changes happening. Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guest: Peter Pizzi CDT.

Jun 15, 20201h 7m

Ep 115115: Pure Gold From LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 Part 6: Michael Thomas, Shannon Foscue, Judy Fishman, Jenny Abbott-Cole

June is CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation Month. Send us your audio thanks to [email protected]. Super easy but super supportive! With all the canceled dental laboratory shows, it was nice to release all the conversations we got at the Argen booth at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020. But sadly, it has now run out. But we end them with two great recordings. First up is Michael Thomas CDT and Shannon Foscue who run Edge Dental Solutions. With the experience and knowledge they got with Affordable Dentures, they started a company that helps dental technicians and labs reach their full potential. THEN we have our annual conversation with the one and only Judy Fishman from LMT. She is joined by the Event Coordinator Jenny Abbott-Cole as they talk about this years show, the next exhibit hall, and LMT magazine going digital. Whip Mix is very excited to announce the new PRO 4K large format 3D printer from Asiga. It’s ideal for printing any kind of model, dentures, splints, surgical guides, impression trays and more. The Asiga Pro 4K DLP printer is priced at under $25,000, has a large build plate and is available in both 65µm and resolution versions. For information about the Asiga Pro 4K, visit www.whipmix.com.Special Guests: Jenny Abbott-Cole , Judy Fishman, Michael Thomas CDT, and Shannon Foscue .

Jun 8, 202059 min

Ep 114114: Pure Gold From LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 Part 5: Tommy Rodgers, Dr. Mike Clark, Ionut Pitu, Joshua Fitzgerald

A Big thanks to all the Dental Technicians out there for keeping our industry strong! We have an episode packed full of great technicians from all around the world. Remember when we could still travel. When we were set up at the Argen booth at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 we talked to a great technician/dentist duo. Tommy Rodgers CDT from Iverson Dental Labs specializes in full arch hybrids and teamed up with a Dr. Mike Clark who understands the need for treatment planning with a good technician to do those cases. THEN all the way from Romania, we talk Ionut "Bob" Pitu who talks about what our industry is like over there and why he traveled to Lab Day. THEN we sit down with Joshua Fitzgerald again to talk with him about running a one-person lab and using social media as a tool of advertising. Record yourself giving thanks to that special person or group in our industry and send it to us at [email protected]. We will play them during all the episode in June to celebrate Dental Technician Appreciation month! Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guests: Dr. Mike Clark, Ionut (Bob) Pitu, Joshua Fitzgerald, and Tommy Rogers CDT.

Jun 1, 20201h 13m

Ep 113113: Pure Gold From LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 Part 4: Bob Martin, Samuel Kenchanh, Gloria Brown, Jim Collis

Happy Memorial Day 2020.... the oddest one ever. First up we wanted to bring you some more "Vendor Perspective’s" from our industry and how they are dealing with the pandemic. We talk with Shawn Nowak from Nowak Dental Supplies who talks about what they did when everyone shut down, what they have been doing, and what Nowak is doing as we all start getting back to work. Get your PPE gear: https://www.dental-ppe.com/ Back in February, most of the industry went to Chicago for LMT Lab Day 2020. We were set up at the Argen booth recording pretty much anyone that would sit down. One of the best parts of doing that is all the people that we get to record that we might not record remotely. This week we bring you three conversations we got while at the biggest event in our industry. First up are two last-year students of the IU Fort Wayne Dental Technology program. Bob Martin and Samuel Kenchanh come on to talk about why they signed up for the program, what it's like, and where they plan on going after graduation. THEN we talk to Gloria Brown. Gloria is the Customer Service Team Lead at Triad Dental Studios. She has years of experience at her role and talks about her perspective of our industry and being a Lab Day Chicago. THEN well-known Jim Collis stops by to talk about getting into the industry, early days at school, teaching at the school, and what he's doing now with Solvay Dental. Whip Mix introduces the Bellus3D Dental Professional app. A fast, easy, and affordable way to capture a 3D facial scan for smile design. With this app you can: Capture: Easily complete a 3D facial scan in less than 30 seconds Share: collaborate with your lab or other specialist Create: restorations in CAD software such as 3Shape or ExoCad Approve: show your patient their new look and receive acceptance of your treatment plan Be sure to check out the Whip Mix Live Webinar June 9th – Bellus3D Dental Pro – Creating the Virtual Patient will Lee Culp!Special Guests: Bob Martin, Gloria Brown, Jim Collis CDT, Samuel Kenchanh, and Shawn Nowak.

May 25, 20201h 4m

Ep 112112: Giving Tax Credit Where Credit Is Due: Adam Herman and Doug Kolker from Mueller Prost

NADL Free Webinar - Navigating the New Normal in Dentistry: A Panel Discussion May 21st: 2:00 - 3:00 EST Barbara Warner Wojdan, CDT, AAACD: Mike Cash, CDT, Rudy Ramirez, and Larry Weiss, CPA 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 future. Two things in life are certain. Bad dentist equals bad impressions and taxes. We talked to two CPAs about dental laboratories maximizing tax credits from their research and experimentation. Adam Herman and Doug Kolker from Mueller Prost have been working with labs for a long time and understand our industry. They provide some wonderful ideas for labs to get some much needed cash during these troubled times. They also talk about how some labs can use tax breaks to help as they open back up after the COVID-19 pandemic. Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guests: Adam Herman CPA, Doug Kolker CPA, and Pat Higgins.

May 18, 20201h 5m

Ep 111111: Pure Gold From LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 Part 3: David Lindsay & Sam Wainwright

Remember 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 the way. Then we are joined by the dental product manager from Formlabs, Sam Wainwright. Sam talks about the history of Formlabs, what they are working on now, and what we can expect from this popular 3d printer company. Whip Mix is extremely proud to introduce the Whip Mix VeriBuild 3D Printer with features rarely seen in economically priced printers. Your lab or dental practice can now print extremely precise models and accurate surgical guides with slice thicknesses between 25 – 100 microns. VeriBuild is an open system printer, able to print virtually any 405 nanometer print resin using its advanced software and auto-calibration. With a more-than-adequate build area, automatic (and manual) supports, an advanced slicing algorithm, and Quick Build Preparation, the Whip Mix VeriBuild Printer is the ideal printer for your lab if you are just starting out or want to increase your print production.Special Guests: David Lindsay CDT and Sam Wainwright.

May 11, 202056 min

Ep 110110: Not Losing Any Sleep During Pandemic with Panthera Dental: Béatrice Robichaud & Kim Solomon

Elvis 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. Download the .STL file of Panthera's 3D Printed Face Shield Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guests: Béatrice Robichaud and Kim Solomon.

May 4, 20201h 2m

Ep 109109: Pure Gold From LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 Part 2: Tiffany Prater, Heather Voss, Leon Hermanides

As 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 Covid 19 Impact This week we are back to LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020. Recording from the Argen booth, Elvis got to talk to a ortho technician from Texas, Tiffany Prater CDT. She is the Vice-president of the AOLP (Association of Orthodontic Laboratory Professionals) and tells her story of going from dental assistant to lab owner. Then we are joined by past podcast guest Heather Voss CDT who brings along Leon Hermanides CDT to talk about how he got into the industry and has adapted his lab to the changing market over the years. When dentist open up again, how many rush cases do you think we will get? What you need is a zirconia that is tested and proven to work with a faster sinter cycle. The Vericore ZR Pro and Vericore ZR Pro ML from Whip Mix can complete the Speed Cycle in slightly more than 3 hours, which enables laboratories to meet the demand for patients that have been waiting to get work done. Call Whip Mix today to learn more at 800-626-5651.Special Guests: Bennett Napier, Heather Voss MBA, CDT, Leon Hermanides CDT, and Tiffany Prater CDT.

Apr 27, 20201h 6m

Ep 108108: Pure Gold From LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 Part 1: Scott & Randi James and Fernando Catania

YAY! 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 of LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020. There Elvis and Barb set up at the Argen booth and invited anyone to sit down and tell their story. First up we have the first couple to sit down with us. While Barb was out being president Elvis got to talk to Scott and Randi James who are doing amazing job running a family lab in Minnesota. Then they both got to talk with Fernando Catania from DGSHAPE who makes the Roland mills. Fernando speaks about listening to the customers to make a better mill and how they plan on staying relevant in a forever changing industry. DWS 3D Printers Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guests: Bennett Napier, Fernando Catania, and Scott & Randi James.

Apr 20, 20201h 1m

Ep 107107: Smile Direct.... From Your Lab: Talking Clear Aligners with Dr. Amanda Wilson

We are back with another conversation from the pre-COVID-19 days. Long before LMT Lab Day Chicago we got contacted by a orthodontics doctor who is helping labs get into clear aligners. Dr. Amanda Wilson has spent time in private practice and has work along a few big aligner companies. Now she owns StraightSmile Solutions that works with doctors and LABS to help them get into this booming aspect of our industry. Good information for a very popular item with dental laboratories. StraightSmile Solutions' GP Webinar Page Clear Aligner manufactures for laboratories: Smile Shapers Argen Clear Aligners Have you tried Whip Mix’s Vericore ZR Pro zirconia discs yet? They not only produce very natural looking crowns and bridges, but they are very strong, at 1,140 megapascals. When it comes to zirconia use in dentistry, high strength and excellent esthetics is the endgame. Their top-of-the-line zirconia provides you with an ideal level of both value and chroma, which translates into desirable esthetics that closely mimic that of natural dentition. So, if you want to give your dentists something that is sure to win praise, send them your beautiful zirconia restorations made from Whip Mix’s Vericore ZR Pro. You can purchase the 98mm discs from your dealer or order directly online from shop.whipmix.com.Special Guest: Dr. Amanda Wilson.

Apr 13, 202049 min

Ep 106106: Talking About ROCKSTAR Assistants and Dentsply at Voices of Dentistry Part 3: Ronda Holman & Danny Vezmar

What 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 Voices of Dentistry Summit. First up they talked to the co-host of DA Rockstars podcast and super cool dental assistant, Ronda Holman. She talks about the relationship between dental assistants and laboratories, interviews Elvis and Barb a little, and why she loves being a dental assistant. Then they talk to Danny Vezmar, who just got into the laboratory division of Dentsply Sirona. Danny talks about his introduction to our industry and how DS is helping labs stay relevant. Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guests: Bennett Napier, Danny Vezmar, and Ronda Holman.

Apr 6, 20201h 17m

Ep 105105: Hi-LIGHTS From Voices of Dentistry Part 2: Dr. Mattison, Chris Felix, Kristin Jensen

What a terrible week for our world, country, and industry. More and more states enacted the "Stay-at-Home" mandate and dentist seeing only emergency patients, the labs are getting next to no work. We hear every day of layoffs, Furloughs, and closings. It is sad but at the same time important that when the COVID-19 virus starts to "die off", that we are more than ready to get back to being the growing industry that we were just a few months ago. To update us of what the dental laboratory industry needs to know is once again Bennett Napier from the NADL. COVID-19 Safety and Infection Control Guidance for Dental Laboratories Webinar April 1, 2020 2:00pm-3:00pm EST CARES Act Relief Bill CDC Update for Dental March 27, 2020 To keep a sense of normalcy in our lives, we continue with the original conversations we were going to bring you. This week brings three interviews we got at the Voices of Dentistry thanks to our good friends at Kettenbach. First us is Dr. Brad Mattison who talks about his practice, his relationship with his labs, and tools he uses to communicate with them. Then we are joined by Chris Felix from BlueLight Analytics who talks about how curing lights in the office and in your lab might be why some remakes happen. Then we talk to Kristin Jensen from Enova Illumination who gives us ideas for lights and lopes in the lab. Have you tried Whip Mix’s Vericore ZR Pro zirconia discs yet? They not only produce very natural looking crowns and bridges, but they are very strong, at 1,140 megapascals. When it comes to zirconia use in dentistry, high strength and excellent esthetics is the endgame. Their top-of-the-line zirconia provides you with an ideal level of both value and chroma, which translates into desirable esthetics that closely mimic that of natural dentition. So, if you want to give your dentists something that is sure to win praise, send them your beautiful zirconia restorations made from Whip Mix’s Vericore ZR Pro. You can purchase the 98mm discs from your dealer or order directly online from shop.whipmix.com.Special Guests: Bennett Napier, Chris Felix, Dr. Bradford Mattison, and Kristin Jensen .

Mar 30, 20201h 24m

Ep 104104: Talking About Dentist From Voices of Dentistry Part 1: Jordon Comstock, Craig Cody, Dr. Zak Allmand, and Renata Budny

What 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. A event geared towards podcast in the dental field. Being the only podcast dedicated to dental laboratories at the event, we were able to talk to a bunch of people that give us an interesting perspective that we normally don't see. First up is Jordon Comstock from Boomcloud. Jordon comes from the lab and now runs a service to help dentist become less dependent of insurances. Which would be good for labs. Next up is Craig Cody, a CPA for dentist giving us interesting view we usually don't see. Then we have Dr. Zak Allmand on who is a practicing dentist that got sick of credit card fees when he opened his own practice. So now he started his own credit card processing company called Apex Payment Solutions. Labs should check them out for some amazing savings. Then because every year we have our first guest every on the podcast on, Renata Budny joins us from the Argen booth at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020! Alien Milling Technologies is a cutting-edge Dental Milling Center known for using the latest methods and technologies in milling top dental prosthetics. They can help your lab by milling everything, like crowns, abutments, partials, guards, and even titanium bars. Best part is that they are all milled right here in the USA. Plus they also provide the same zirconia they mill in-house. Until the end of March 2020, if you buy 4 pucks you get one FREE! See all they have to offer at www.alienmilling.com. There are a lot of lab putty materials out there. When most labs try Panasil Lab Putty from Kettenbach they are amazed by the quality and consistency. It works wonders on your matrixing, indexing, and duplicating needs. Try some today, and for being a listener of the podcast when you call 877-532-2123 and mention the code – Dental Lab Podcast 199, you can get a box of Panasil Lab Putty and a box of Futar Bite Registration all for $199. Check out http://www.kettenbach-dental.us/ for more information. Thanks for your support of the podcast!Special Guests: Bennett Napier, Craig Cody, Dr. Zachary Allmand, Jordon Comstock, and Renata Budny, CDT, TE.

Mar 23, 20201h 21m

Ep 103Episode 103: You Blow My Mind, Hey Ricki!: Ricki Braswell on Leadership Training

There is always a need for good leadership in dental laboratories. Ricki Braswell talks about taking a current leader or a technician turned leader and working with them to excel at their new role. Ricki Braswell was a co-executive director of the NADL for years and fell in love with our industry. She took that love and became the CEO of the Pankey Institute where she made the dental technician a key part of the program. Now Ricki has taken her skill and experience to dental practices and to dental laboratories. She talks about some wonderful ideas to help your lab create great leaders and great teams. March 26 – 28 Dental Laboratory Association Texas Conference – Grapevine, Tx Alien Milling Technologies is a cutting-edge Dental Milling Center known for using the latest methods and technologies in milling top dental prosthetics. They can help your lab by milling everything, like crowns, abutments, partials, guards, and even titanium bars. Best part is that they are all milled right here in the USA. Plus they also provide the same zirconia they mill in-house. Until the end of March 2020, if you buy 4 pucks you get one FREE! See all they have to offer at www.alienmilling.com. How many of you are printing models? I bet most of you. Do you print in different colors depending on what you are using the model for? No? Whip Mix is happy to add grey to their VeriModel OS product line. Not only do they have golden brown, ivory, and white, but the gray gives a visual contrast to waxes and features an easy-to-clean, smooth matte surface finish. Use it for study models, models with removable dies, and orthodontic models. Check them out at www.whipmix.com. Thanks for your continued support of the podcast Whip Mix!Special Guest: Ricki Braswell CAE.

Mar 16, 20201h 0m

Ep 102Episode 102: Second Generation Lab Owners from Vision 21: Jesse Flor, Michael Farago, & Dory Sartoris

Elvis 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 originally had them doing something other than the family lab. But they have now taken a leadership roll in their lab and are killing it by bringing non-bench-technician experiences into the workflow. March 26 – 28 Dental Laboratory Association Texas Conference – Grapevine, Tx *Ortho Technicians!!! Register for the AOLP meeting! * Last year was a huge success and we loved this show. We are back this year at the ARGEN booth recording all weekend long. If you are in the area, attend. If you are not in the area, you should still think about attending. It’s worth it. Register HERE! Thursday March 26, the good people at Alien Milling is hosting a evening event to kick of the DLAT Conference. We will be at Top Golf for fun, drinks, and podcasting. That’s right, we will be recording at the event. How fun is that! If you are going to the DLAT conference, don’t wait. Sign up here to join the fun! Alien Milling Technologies is a cutting-edge Dental Milling Center known for using the latest methods and technologies in milling top dental prosthetics. They can help your lab by milling everything, like crowns, abutments, partials, guards, and even titanium bars. Best part is that they are all milled right here in the USA. The team at Alien Milling Technologies is comprised of talented computer and dental technicians who are passionate about mastering the newest and most effective technologies. See all they have to offer at www.alienmilling.com. There are a lot of lab putty materials out there. When most labs try Panasil Lab Putty from Kettenbach they are amazed by the quality and consistency. It works wonders on your matrixing, indexing, and duplicating needs. Try some today, and for being a listener of the podcast when you call 877-532-2123 and mention the code – Dental Lab Podcast 199, you can get a box of Panasil Lab Putty and a box of Futar Bite Registration all for $199. Check out http://www.kettenbach-dental.us/ for more information. Thanks for your support of the podcast!Special Guests: Dory Sartoris, Jesse Flor CDT, and Michael Farago.

Mar 9, 202044 min

Ep 101101: An Explosion of Talent from Vision 21 2020: Siegel, Killian, Albensi, Voss, Burris

Way 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 Denise Burris CDT - By Design Dental Studio They talk about the Foundation of Dental Laboratories, one of the Keynote Speakers, becoming part of the NDX family, and the 2019 CDT of the Year! It's a lot of conversations, with a lot of people, for a whole lot of fun. See what you missed! Keynote Speaker mentioned: Diana Kander Order her book HERE! March 26 – 28 Dental Laboratory Association Texas Conference – Grapevine, Tx *Ortho Technicians!!! Register for the AOLP meeting! * Last year was a huge success and we loved this show. We are back this year at the ARGEN booth recording all weekend long. If you are in the area, attend. If you are not in the area, you should still think about attending. It’s worth it. Register HERE! Thursday March 26, the good people at Alien Milling is hosting a evening event to kick of the DLAT Conference. We will be at Top Golf for fun, drinks, and podcasting. That’s right, we will be recording at the event. How fun is that! If you are going to the DLAT conference, don’t wait. Sign up here to join the fun! Did you know that Nowak Dental carries all Roland Milling machines? Not only do they have an amazing price and trade in promotions on the unit but they are also offering an extra year of warranty on any new mill purchase. Reach out to the Nowak Dental Digital team at 855-669-2533 or visit the website at www.nowakdigital.com. Did you know that Whip Mix manufactures a full array of 3D print resins, featuring the only FDA cleared splint resin? The latest resin in the group of printable resins is VeriSplint, which was the first and presently only 510K cleared print material that prints quickly, and results in an accurate and economical hard splint. So, whether you are printing splints, models, surgical guides, casting patterns or trays, consider increasing your productivity and your profitability with Whip Mix VeriBuild resins. Check them all at www.whipmix.com. Alien Milling Technologies is a cutting-edge Dental Milling Center known for using the latest methods and technologies in milling top dental prosthetics. They can help your lab by milling everything, like crowns, abutments, partials, guards, and even titanium bars. Best part is that they are all milled right here in the USA. The team at Alien Milling Technologies is comprised of talented computer and dental technicians who are passionate about mastering the newest and most effective technologies. See all they have to offer at www.alienmilling.com.Special Guests: Denise Burris, CDT, Donald Albensi, Jr. , Heather Voss MBA, CDT, Sean Siegel, and Steve Killian, CDT.

Mar 2, 202047 min

Ep 100100: The Husband, Father, and CEO: Anton Woolf From The Argen Corporation

Happy 100th episode! A big thanks to everyone that has been a guest, listened to, or sponsored Voices From the Bench! We love bringing you the podcast every week and have enjoyed every second of it. And we have a GREAT episode for you this week. To celebrate our 100th episode we welcome Anton Woolf, CEO of the Argen Corporation to the show. Anton is a living icon in our industry by leading Argen to be one of the most established and innovated companies in our industry. Anton comes on the podcast to talk about the start of Argen, how he came to be the CEO, his family's involvement, becoming more than just a alloy company, and what new and exciting things Argen is working on next. March 26 – 28 Dental Laboratory Association Texas Conference – Grapevine, Tx *Ortho Technicians!!! Register for the AOLP meeting! * Last year was a huge success and we loved this show. We are back this year at the ARGEN booth recording all weekend long. If you are in the area, attend. If you are not in the area, you should still think about attending. It’s worth it. Register HERE! Thursday March 26, the good people at Alien Milling is hosting a evening event to kick of the DLAT Conference. We will be at Top Golf for fun, drinks, and podcasting. That’s right, we will be recording at the event. How fun is that! If you are going to the DLAT conference, don’t wait. Sign up here to join the fun! Nowak Dental and Nowak Digital want to thank everyone who came by to see them at LMT Lab Day Chicago. But the deals didn't end just because the show did. Contact your Nowak Dental or Nowak Digital representative to discuss your needs. They hope to see everyone at future trade shows, visit either nowakdental.com or nowakdigital.com to find out where we will be next! Thanks for your support of the podcast! There are a lot of lab putty materials out there. When most labs try Panasil Lab Putty from Kettenbach they are amazed by the quality and consistency. It works wonders on your matrixing, indexing, and duplicating needs. Try some today, and for being a listener of the podcast when you call 877-532-2123 and mention the code – Dental Lab Podcast 199, you can get a box of Panasil Lab Putty and a box of Futar Bite Registration all for $199. Check out http://www.kettenbach-dental.us/ for more information. Thanks for your support of the podcast!Special Guest: Anton Woolf.

Feb 24, 20201h 6m

Ep 9999: A Path To Higher Learning With Denturism: Eugene Royzengurt

LMT 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 at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 - February 21 & 22. We will be set up at the Argen Booth (I16/I17) to talk to all the amazing attendees, educators, vendors, and anyone else willing to sit down. If you want to schedule a time, be sure to send us an email at [email protected] and we can get it lined up. Or just stop by. We would love to meet you! Check out the AMAZING line up at Lab Day Chicago from Argen! Register HERE! There is still time to register for this week's Cal-Lab Annual Meeting. February 20 & 21 at the Westin Hotel on Michigan Ave. Are you excited about Chicago Lab day? Nowak Dental & Nowak Digital are! Their lab specialists will be at the East Tower booth B-47 & their Digital specialists will be at the new West tower V-2. Stop by both booths to learn about all of their offerings and to find out for yourself why Nowak is the first dealer name customers ask for. Also, by popular demand, each location will be serving our famous King Cake Vodka shots one hour before the closing of the show EACH DAY! So don’t forget to visit Nowak Dental at both exhibit halls during Lab Day Chicago. And we thank you for your continued support of the podcast. Whip Mix is extremely proud to introduce the Whip Mix VeriBuild 3D Printer with features rarely seen in economically priced printers. Your lab or dental practice can now print extremely precise models and accurate surgical guides with slice thicknesses between 25 – 100 microns. VeriBuild is an open system printer, able to print virtually any 405 nanometer print resin using its advanced software and auto-calibration. With a more-than-adequate build area, automatic (and manual) supports, an advanced slicing algorithm, and Quick Build Preparation, the Whip Mix VeriBuild Printer is the ideal printer for your lab if you are just starting out or want to increase your print production. See the VeriBuild Printer in Chicago at the following Whip Mix Booth numbers: Lab Day, Booths D43 and E42, and the Chicago Dental Society Meeting at Booth # 2621. We would like to welcome Alien Milling Technologies to the podcast. This amazing company is your one stop shop for all things milled. They do it everying like sell zirconia pucks, they also design, mill, and sinter. And it doesn't stop at zirconia. They can handle e.max, Lava, custom abutments, bars, nightguards. Come see them at booth C30 at LMT Lab Day Chicago to learn more, get a super neat mouse pad, and get a chance to win a Aleinware Laptop! Thanks for your support of the podcast Alien Milling!Special Guest: Eugene Royzengurt.

Feb 17, 202052 min

Ep 9898: A Clear Vision on Ortho: Christopher Gajewski with the AOLP

We 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: Association of Orthodontic Laboratory Professionals Thanks to the wonderful people at ARGEN, Elvis and Barb will be recording at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 - February 21 & 22. We will be set up at the Argen Booth (I16/I17) to talk to all the amazing attendees, educators, vendors, and anyone else willing to sit down. If you want to schedule a time, be sure to send us an email at [email protected] and we can get it lined up. Or just stop by. We would love to meet you! Check out the AMAZING line up at Lab Day Chicago from Argen! Register HERE! March 26 – 28 Dental Laboratory Association Texas Conference – Grapevine, Tx *Ortho Technicians!!! Register for the AOLP meeting! * Last year was a huge success and we loved this show. We are back this year at the ARGEN booth recording all weekend long. If you are in the area, attend. If you are not in the area, you should still think about attending. It’s worth it. Register HERE! Thursday March 26, the good people at Alien Milling is hosting a evening event to kick of the DLAT Conference. We will be at Top Golf for fun, drinks, and podcasting. That’s right, we will be recording at the event. How fun is that! If you are going to the DLAT conference, don’t wait. Sign up here to join the fun! Are you excited about Chicago Lab day? Nowak Dental & Nowak Digital are! Their lab specialists will be at the East Tower booth B-47 & their Digital specialists will be at the new West tower V-2. Stop by both booths to learn about all of their offerings and to find out for yourself why Nowak is the first dealer name customers ask for. Also, by popular demand, each location will be serving our famous King Cake Vodka shots one hour before the closing of the show EACH DAY! So don’t forget to visit Nowak Dental at both exhibit halls during Lab Day Chicago. And we thank you for your continued support of the podcast. Kettenbach Dental is a German Manufacturer that believes dentistry is a balance of art and science and when the patient and Dentist are inspired by your work, that is your labs reward and the goal at Kettenbach Dental. . A great way to start with Kettenbach is to try the Panasil Lab Putty Hard or Lab Putty Soft for your Dental Lab’s matrixing, indexing, and duplicating needs. The addition silicone putty comes in a 5-kilogram base and 5-kilogram catalyst, 1:1 mix with no additional messy gel activator. How about a box of the Panasil Lab Putty and a Box of the Futar Bite Registration all for only $199. Simply call Kettenbach direct at 877-532-2123 and mention the code – Dental Lab Podcast 199, for this special discount just for listening to the Voices from the Bench Podcast. For more information on Kettenbach, check out their Facebook page or visit www.kettenbach-dental.usSpecial Guest: Christopher Gajewski.

Feb 10, 202053 min

Ep 9797: Educating Our Industry at Durham: Erin Popov, Jill Adams, & Greg Walton

There 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 hopes to do with the knowledge after graduation. Then Elvis is joined by the 2020 NADL Educator of the Year award winner Greg Walton CDT who heads up the whole dental technology program at Durham Technical Community College. Greg went through the program, opened his own lab, and came back to help make the program what it is today. LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 is only a few weeks away and Elvis and Barb have partnered with Argen to reach as many people at the show as possible. Come to the Argen booth in the East Tower, booth I16/I17 to chat with us and be on the podcast! And don't forget about Argen's amazing speaker line up in their new lecture room at the Grand Ballroom CD North located at Gold Level, East Tower. March 26 – 28 Dental Laboratory Association Texas Conference – Grapevine, Tx Last year was a huge success and we loved this show. We are back this year at the ARGEN booth recording all weekend long. If you are in the area, attend. If you are not in the area, you should still think about attending. It’s worth it. Register HERE! Thursday March 26, the good people at Alien Milling is hosting a evening event to kick of the DLAT Conference. We will be at Top Golf for fun, drinks, and podcasting. That’s right, we will be recording at the event. How fun is that! If you are going to the DLAT conference, don’t wait. Sign up here to join the fun! Are you excited about Chicago Lab day? Nowak Dental & Nowak Digital are! Their lab specialists will be at the East Tower booth B-47 & their Digital specialists will be at the new West tower V-2. Stop by both booths to learn about all of their offerings and to find out for yourself why Nowak is the first dealer name customers ask for. Also, by popular demand, each location will be serving our famous King Cake Vodka shots one hour before the closing of the show EACH DAY! So don’t forget to visit Nowak Dental at both exhibit halls during Lab Day Chicago. And we thank you for your continued support of the podcast. Few things create more interest today than the Digital Denture. Whip Mix has developed a processing system for printed dentures, which uses Dentca, the first 3D-printed denture and denture teeth resins to receive FDA clearance. Their physical properties and biocompatibility pass FDA requirements and enable the printed denture properties to be very similar to conventional dentures. The material, coupled with fast and easy 3D-printing with Asiga printers and the convenience of curing with a Uvitron UV light, results in fewer dentist visits, predictable fit, re-printable data files, lower costs and excellent intraoral denture performance. To learn how to create your own Digital Denture, check the Whip Mix website for their Digital Denture courses and for more information about the system.Special Guest: Erin Popov RG, CDT, TE.

Feb 3, 202038 min

Ep 9696: A Stronk of Genius: Jeff Stronk and the Cal-Lab Meeting

Celebrate 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 favor by registering for this peer-to-peer business meeting. Cal-Lab Annual Meeting Also that same weekend, thanks to the wonderful people at ARGEN, Elvis and Barb will be recording at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 - February 21 & 22. We will be set up at the Argen Booth (I16/I17) to talk to all the amazing attendees, educators, vendors, and anyone else willing to sit down. If you want to schedule a time, be sure to send us an email at [email protected] and we can get it lined up. Or just stop by. We would love to meet you! Register HERE! March 26 – 28 Dental Laboratory Association Texas Conference – Grapevine, Tx Last year was a huge success and we loved this show. We are back this year at the ARGEN booth recording all weekend long. If you are in the area, attend. If you are not in the area, you should still think about attending. It’s worth it. Register HERE! Thursday March 26, the good people at Alien Milling is hosting a evening event to kick of the DLAT Conference. We will be at Top Golf for fun, drinks, and podcasting. That’s right, we will be recording at the event. How fun is that! If you are going to the DLAT conference, don’t wait. Sign up here to join the fun! Are you excited about Chicago Lab day? Nowak Dental & Nowak Digital are! Their lab specialists will be at the East Tower booth B-47 & their Digital specialists will be at the new West tower V-2. Stop by both booths to learn about all of their offerings and to find out for yourself why Nowak is the first dealer name customers ask for. Also, by popular demand, each location will be serving our famous King Cake Vodka shots one hour before the closing of the show EACH DAY! So don’t forget to visit Nowak Dental at both exhibit halls during Lab Day Chicago. And we thank you for your continued support of the podcast. Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guest: Jeff Stronk.

Jan 27, 202058 min

Ep 9595: It Is Greener On The Other Side: Greg Martin CDT, TE from Renfert and Maurice “Mo” Whitlock, CDT from AmannGirrbach

Celebrate 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 importance of quality products. Then he talked to Maurice “Mo” Whitlock, CDT from AmannGirrbach who got his start in the Air Force and now trains at dental schools and they talk about the move in our industry where laboratory technicians are setting up shop in dentist offices. Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit Jan 24 & 25, 2020 - SCOTTSDALE - Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas Thanks to our good friends at Kettenbach LMT Lab Day Chicago - Feb 20 - 22, 2020 - Hyatt Regency Chicago Elvis and Barb are excited to announce that we will be recording Friday and Saturday at the Argen booth! Come to the booth in the main exhibit hall to record with us! Did you know that Nowak Dental carries all Roland Milling machines? Not only do they have an amazing price and trade in promotions on the unit but they are also offering an extra year of warranty on any new mill purchase. Reach out to the Nowak Dental Digital team at 855-669-2533 or visit the website at www.nowakdigital.com. We all do zirconia. There are many options out there. Are you using multi-layered zirconia? You should. Vericore ZR Pro ML from Whip Mix is a fantastic multi-layered zirconia that is designed with a built-in gradation of color that closely mimics that of natural dentition. Call Whip Mix today to learn more at 800-626-5651.Special Guests: Greg Martin CDT, TE and Maurice “Mo” Whitlock, CDT.

Jan 20, 202041 min

Ep 9494: It All Starts with an Impression: Jason Kiser from Kettenbach

How often do we have to call and get a new impression? How many times does the doctor ask what can they do better? What is your answer? Just do it again? This is why we welcome to the podcast Jason Kiser from Kettenbach. Jason grew up in a lab that his dad owned (so he knows what a bad impression is), but was too much of an extrovert to sit at a bench. Now with Kettenbach, Jason see the importance of involving the lab in the very beginning to make sure we get the records that we need. He talks about different materials and give us some great tips and tricks to talk to doctors about when we are not getting the impressions that we need. YOU SHOULD STILL SIGN UP AND COME TO VEGAS THIS WEEKEND! Vision 21 Jan 16-18, 2020 - LAS VEGAS - Palms Casino Resort & Spa If you have never been to the meeting get in touch with the NADL to get a special discounted rate. Either by phone at (800) 950-1150 or by email at [email protected] and tell them you heard about the Vision 21 Meeting from Voices From the Bench and you will get a special rate of almost $200 off the regular attendee price. Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit Jan 24 & 25, 2020 - SCOTTSDALE - Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas Thanks to our good friends at Kettenbach LMT Lab Day Chicago - Feb 20 - 22, 2020 - Hyatt Regency Chicago Don't miss the biggest dental laboratory show of the year! This one will be EPIC! Celebrate 2020 and LMT Lab Day with these limited edition shirts! On Sale until January 26, 2020 We are happy to welcome back Nowak Dental as a sponsor of the podcast! Did you know they have an amazing Digital Department? From scanners, printers, and mills to stellar customer support, Nowak Dental can be your trusted partner to take your lab into the digital future. Give them a call at 855-669-2533 or visit them at www.nowakdigital.com. Come visit with them in Vegas at Vision 21 January 16 -18. Thanks for your support of the podcast Nowak Dental. Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guest: Jason Kiser.

Jan 13, 202053 min

Ep 9393: From Lab to Argen to Lab : At the ECDL with Donnie Bridges and Joshua Fitzgerald

Let's make 2020 the start of a new decade for dental laboratory technology! Get your limited edition LMT Lab Day 2020 Voices From the Bench Shirt: HERE 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 because he is from Tupelo, Mississippi they had to talk about the real Elvis. Then Elvis talks with Joshua Fitzgerald who is a one person fix lab owner that has been growing with the digital times and gets most of his work from Facebook. Come see Elvis and Barb LIVE! Vision 21 Jan 16-18, 2020 - LAS VEGAS - Palms Casino Resort & Spa If you have never been to the meeting get in touch with the NADL to get a special discounted rate. Either by phone at (800) 950-1150 or by email at [email protected] and tell them you heard about the Vision 21 Meeting from Voices From the Bench and you will get a special rate of almost $200 off the regular attendee price. Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit Jan 24 & 25, 2020 - SCOTTSDALE - Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas Thanks to our good friends at Kettenbach LMT Lab Day Chicago - Feb 20 - 22, 2020 - Hyatt Regency Chicago Don't miss the biggest dental laboratory show of the year! This one will be EPIC! Show up to Lab Day Chicago wearing the coolest shirt of the decade! ORDER YOURS HERE! We are happy to welcome back Nowak Dental as a sponsor of the podcast! Did you know they have an amazing Digital Department? From scanners, printers, and mills to stellar customer support, Nowak Dental can be your trusted partner to take your lab into the digital future. Give them a call at 855-669-2533 or visit them at www.nowakdigital.com. Come visit with them in Vegas at Vision 21 January 16 -18. Thanks for your support of the podcast Nowak Dental. How many of you are printing models? I bet most of you. Do you print in different colors depending on what you are using the model for? No? Whip Mix is happy to add grey to their VeriModel OS product line. Not only do they have golden brown, ivory, and white, but the gray gives a visual contrast to waxes and features an easy-to-clean, smooth matte surface finish. Use it for study models, models with removable dies, and orthodontic models. Check them out at www.whipmix.com. Thanks for your continued support of the podcast Whip Mix!Special Guests: Donnie Bridges, CDT and Joshua Fitzgerald.

Jan 6, 202048 min

Ep 92Episode 92: The Tale of the Decade with Kamilla Siekierski CDT at LMT Lab Day East

There we were at LMT Lab Day East. Judy Fishman comes up to us and introduces us to Kamilla Siekierski CDT. She says we have to have her on the podcast. Kamilla tells us about her faciniating life of learning dental technology in Poland, coming to America, and eventually becoming a leader in our profession. This is a remakable tale that you don't hear very often and one that you don't want to miss. Vision 21 Jan 16-18, 2020 - LAS VEGAS - Palms Casino Resort & Spa If you have never been to the meeting get in touch with the NADL to get a special discounted rate. Either by phone at (800) 950-1150 or by email at [email protected] and tell them you heard about the Vision 21 Meeting from Voices From the Bench and you will get a special rate of almost $200 off the regular attendee price. Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit Jan 24 & 25, 2020 - SCOTTSDALE - Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas Thanks to our good friends at Kettenbach LMT Lab Day Chicago - Feb 20 - 22, 2020 - Hyatt Regency Chicago Don't miss the biggest dental laboratory show of the year! This one will be EPIC! Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® from Digital Dental. A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required! Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guest: Kamilla Siekierski CDT.

Dec 30, 201958 min

Ep 91Episode 91: Three for the Price of Amazing: Robert Gitman, Bruce Barrish, & Jeremy Wohlers from Lab Day East

LAST TIME WE BEG VOTE for Voices From the Bench as the best dental podcast of 2019! VOTE HERE! When we record at events and conventions, we talk to a lot of great people in our industry. Some of them sit down to chat. Sometimes we have to put a few together to get all the conversation out so we can release the ones we got at other events. There are just too many amazing people in dental laboratory technology and these three are no exception. First up we talk with Robert Gitman from NDX Thayer who talks about getting into the business from consulting and work at a lab that joins the NDX family. Then we talk to Bruce Barrish from Colonial Dental Lab. Bruce should consider stand-up comedy he's so funny. Bruce talks about his early days and how his lab markets using education. And the whole episode wraps up talking to previous lab owner tuned vendor speaker Jeremy Wohlers from Kulzer. Jeremy was presenting at LMT Lab Day East about creating digital dentures using the Pala system. Vision 21 Jan 16-18, 2020 - LAS VEGAS - Palms Casino Resort & Spa If you have never been to the meeting get in touch with the NADL to get a special discounted rate. Either by phone at (800) 950-1150 or by email at [email protected] and tell them you heard about the Vision 21 Meeting from Voices From the Bench and you will get a special rate of almost $200 off the regular attendee price. Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit Jan 24 & 25, 2020 - SCOTTSDALE - Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas Thanks to our good friends at Kettenbach LMT Lab Day Chicago - Feb 20 - 22, 2020 - Hyatt Regency Chicago Don't miss the biggest dental laboratory show of the year! This one will be EPIC! A special BIG thanks to our sponsors: Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® from Digital Dental. A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required! Do you want to get into digital dentures? Unsure of how to start? Worried about being FDA compliant? Why not use a already trusted company to be your partner. Whip Mix has put together a system that consists of a validated process using Dentca resins, which are the first FDA-cleared printed denture materials, an Asiga 3D printer and the UViTRON UV curing light. Using these 3 elements together is fast, easy, and assures the dentist and the patient of a reliably predictable fit.Special Guests: Bruce Barrish, Jeremy Wohlers CDT, and Robert Gitman.

Dec 23, 201956 min

Ep 9090: Keeping It In The Family: Michael & Joe Young, Jane Hyatt, and Kristen Benitez

VOTE for Voices From the Bench as the best dental podcast of 2019! VOTE HERE! 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. First up is father and son team Michael and Joe Young from Young Dental Lab right there in Philadelphia. The we talk to a mother and daughter from a orthodontics lab. Jane Hyatt started her lab in her parent’s basement and eventually Kristen Benitez came into the lab to help them become a leader in ortho digital workflow. What is your laboratory New Year's Resolution? Send us an email ([email protected]) and tell us all about it. Give us your name and lab and we will read it on the podcast in January 2020! Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® from Digital Dental. A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required! Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guests: Jane Hyatt, Joe Young, Kristen Benitez, and Michael Young CDT.

Dec 16, 201946 min

Ep 8989: Continuing the Journey to Denturism with Jeremiah Naas at LMT Lab Day East

VOTE for Voices From the Bench as the best dental podcast of 2019! VOTE HERE! We love a good story of someone following a dream or passion. While we were at LMT Lab Day East we got to follow up with past podcast guest Jeremiah Naas. We had him and his wife Amanda on about a year ago on episodes 30 & 31. This time Jeremiah fills us in on moving the family to Maine and going through the Denturist school. Vision 21 Jan 16-18, 2020 - LAS VEGAS - Palms Casino Resort & Spa If you have never been to the meeting get in touch with the NADL to get a special discounted rate. Either by phone at (800) 950-1150 or by email at [email protected] and tell them you heard about the Vision 21 Meeting from Voices From the Bench and you will get a special rate of almost $200 off the regular attendee price. Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit Jan 24 & 25, 2020 - SCOTTSDALE - Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas 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! Don't you hate restoring a poorly placed implant? "Can you make it screw-retained" and the implant is like this: /. Why not offer surgical guides to help the doctors help you. Whip Mix can help. Their VeriGuide OS Resin has been successfully tested for biocompatibility and meets all mechanical properties requirements. The resin features an easy post-processing method and produces highly accurate surgical guides with a high quality surface. Plus it can be a nice profit booster for your lab.Special Guest: Jeremiah, CDT, DTG and Amanda Naas .

Dec 9, 201941 min

Ep 8888: Digital Passion: Sevan Pulurian & Chelsey Phillips at the Whip Mix Digital Forum

VOTE for Voices From the Bench as the best dental podcast of 2019! VOTE HERE! 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 has a passion for sharing all things Whip Mix. Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® from Digital Dental. A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required! Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guests: Chelsey Phillips and Sevan Pulurian.

Dec 2, 201949 min

Ep 8787: Vision 21 2020 Preview Extravaganza with Megan Nakanishi, Joseph Apap CDT, MDT, and Shawna Suckow

Start off 2020 on the right foot by attending the 2020 NADL Vision 21 Meeting on January 16-18 in sunny Las Vegas. This year's premier business management meeting is looking to be the best one yet. On this episode we talk with three of the presenters that will be on stage during the meeting. Megan Nakanishi - Fireside Chat with 3 others about "Next Gen Laboratory Management" Joseph Apap CDT, MDT - "Powering Up Your Team" Shawna Suckow - "Recession Proofing Your Lab Now" Remember there are many more presenting and lots of events planned for the weekend. Check out the full line-up here. REGISTER HERE if you have been before If you have never been to Vision 21_ (and this episode convinced you to go)_ get in touch with the NADL to get a special discounted rate. Either by phone at (800) 950-1150 or by email at [email protected] and tell them you heard about the Vision 21 Meeting from Voices From the Bench and you will get a special rate of almost $200 off the regular attendee price. Of course we will be there not only as attendees, but Barbara Wojdan will be starting her reign of presidency. An event that will go down in NADL history. And we will be set up to record anyone willing to chat with us. Join us at the Palms Casino Resort & Spa! 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! Tis the season for rush cases, Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la. What you need is a zirconia that is test and proven to work with a faster sinter cycle. The Vericore ZR Pro and Vericore ZR Pro ML from Whip Mix can complete the Speed Cycle is slightly more than 3 hours, which enables laboratories to meet the demand for time and cost savings. Call Whip Mix today to learn more at 800-626-5651.Special Guests: Joseph Apap CDT, MDT, Megan Nakanishi, and Shawna Suckow.

Nov 25, 201958 min

Ep 8686: Keeping Education Clear and Straight with Allie and Mark Williamson CDTs & Reed Nunnally

Barb 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 taking over for his dad and growing up in a different way than most 2nd generation owners. He also dives into why and how he turned his lab into one of the early leaders with clear aligners. Vision 21 Jan 16-18, 2020 - LAS VEGAS - Palms Casino Resort & Spa If you have never been to the meeting get in touch with the NADL to get a special discounted rate. Either by phone at (800) 950-1150 or by email at [email protected] and tell them you heard about the Vision 21 Meeting from Voices From the Bench and you will get a special rate of almost $200 off the regular attendee price. Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit Jan 24 & 25, 2020 - SCOTTSDALE - Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® from Digital Dental. A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required! Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guests: Alexandra (Allie) Williamson, AAS, BS, CDT-E, Mark Williamson CDT DTG, and Reed Nunnally.

Nov 18, 201953 min

Ep 85Episode 85: Denture Dan & The Twins: Dan Elfring, Elise Holasek, and Anita Cranford at the Whip Mix Digital Forum

Barb 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, who co-own a lab but their story on how they get into the industry is not a common one. Join us from Whip Mix’s Digital Forum. NEXT UP for Voices From the Bench – Visions 21 - January 16th – 18th. If you have never been to the meeting get in touch with the NADL to get a special discounted rate. Either by phone at (800) 950-1150 or by email at [email protected] and tell them you heard about the Vision 21 Meeting from Voices From the Bench and you will get a special rate of almost $200 off the regular attendee price. Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® from Digital Dental. A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required! Do you want to get into digital dentures? Unsure of how to start? Worried about being FDA compliant? Why not use a already trusted company to be your partner. Whip Mix has put together a system that consists of a validated process using Dentca resins, which are the first FDA-cleared printed denture materials, an Asiga 3D printer and the UViTRON UV curing light. Using these 3 elements together is fast, easy, and assures the dentist and the patient of a reliably predictable fit.Special Guests: Anita Cranford CDT and Elise Holasek CDT and Dan Elfring CDT.

Nov 11, 201946 min

Ep 84Episode 84: A Technician & Prosthodontist Walk into a Bar: Bart Hyde CDT & Dr. Brandon Stapleton at Whip Mix Digital Forum

Whip 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. "Dental technicians have better technique" shirts benefiting the Foundation of Dental Laboratory Technology. Get your BEFORE November 6, 2019! Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 7th to 9th in Concord, NC Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® from Digital Dental. A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required! Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guests: Bart Hyde CDT and Dr. Brandon Stapleton.

Nov 4, 201940 min

Ep 83Episode 83: From the DS Lab Marketing Summit Part 2: Dillon Guppta and Sasha Der Avanessian

Back 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 about how you market. It's not about the product. It's about reaching a human attribute and emotion. "Dental technicians have better technique" shits benefiting the Foundation of Dental Laboratory Technology. Get your TODAY! Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 7th to 9th in Concord, NC Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® from Digital Dental. A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required! We all do zirconia. There are many options out there. Are you using multi-layered zirconia? You should. Vericore ZR Pro ML from Whip Mix is a fantastic multi-layered zirconia that is designed with a built-in gradation of color that closely mimics that of natural dentition. Call Whip Mix today to learn more at 800-626-5651.Special Guests: Dillion Guppta and Sasha Der Avanessian.

Oct 28, 201956 min

Ep 8282: From the DS Lab Marketing Summit Part 1: Jesus Romero, Jeffrey Noles, David Durling, and Leroy Kong

Dentsply 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 with doctors that have a Cerec and utilizing his lab's skills to assist the offices on the restorations they can't do. Next is the guys from LabStar. CEO Jeff Noles, David Durling, and Leroy Kong sit down to talk about how this lab management software got started, how it grew to be in 32 countries, and where it is headed next. Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 7th to 9th in Concord, NC Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® from Digital Dental. A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required! Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your orderSpecial Guests: David Durling, Jeff Noles, Jesus Romero, and Leroy Kong.

Oct 21, 201940 min

Ep 81Episode 81: It's Knott Your Average Story with Jessica Knott Part 2

As we find some time to record this episode during our time at LMT Lab Day East in Philadelphia, we are joined once again by 3D printing nerd Jessica Knott. Last time Jessica talked about her experiences in the Air Force and working at a military base. On part two she discusses more how she used the structured experience to score a great position at Bayou State Dental Lab. She talks about her role there, what she’s doing to expand and help her and other labs in the move to digital, and what she thinks the future of 3D printing will be. GET YOUR VFTB T-SHIRT HERE 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! Not all 3D printers are the same. If looking to expand or start your 3D printing digital workflow be sure to check out the Asiga printer from Whip Mix. The Asiga MAX is the world’s most advanced lab 3D printer offering exceptional productivity in a small footprint. NEXT UP for VFTB LIVE: Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 7th to 9th in Concord, NCSpecial Guest: Jessica Knott, CDT.

Oct 14, 201943 min

Ep 8080: It's Knott Your Average Story with Jessica Knott Part 1

This 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 sure to check out their FDA-approved custom abutment solution that you can bring into your lab. https://digitaldental.com/abutment/ * *We want to welcome [Kettenbach](www.kettenbach-dental.us) to the podcast family! Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your order * Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 7th to 9th in Concord, NCSpecial Guest: Jessica Knott, CDT.

Oct 7, 201941 min

Ep 79Episode 79: Making A Dent in Illinois with Denturism: Katie Rinaldo Part 2

Katie 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 LAB DAY EAST. Saturday Oct 12 · Philadelphia, PA Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® from Digital Dental for an outstanding alternative to full arch restorations. Not all 3D printers are the same. If looking to expand or start your 3D printing digital workflow be sure to check out the Asiga printer from Whip Mix. The Asiga MAX is the world’s most advanced lab 3D printer offering exceptional productivity in a small footprint.Special Guest: Katie Rinaldo.

Sep 30, 201933 min

Ep 7878: Making A Dent in Illinois with Denturism: Katie Rinaldo Part 1

Usually 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 this endeavor that only helps the patients get the care that they need. 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 LAB DAY EAST. Saturday Oct 12 · Philadelphia, PA Check out the Zahn Expo October 18-19 in West Palm Beach, Florida A BIG thank you to Digital Dental for supporting the podcast. Be sure to check out the their FDA-approved custom abutment solution that you can bring into your lab. https://digitaldental.com/abutment/ Whip Mix has been supporting the industry for over 100 years and they truly believe that quality products and excellent customer service is what sets them apart. Be sure to check out their first FDA cleared 3D printable hard splint material VeriSplint OS Resin as heard on this episode. Thanks for your support of the podcast Whip Mix!Special Guest: Katie Rinaldo.

Sep 23, 201935 min

Ep 77Episode 77: A Carbon Copy of No One: Brian Ganey from Carbon Part 2

We 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 over 100 years and we appreciate them supporting the podcast. Let's support them back. Check out their first FDA cleared 3D printable hard splint material VeriSplint OS Resin 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. https://www.facebook.com/dentsplysirona.lab.us/videos/333520077536194/ 2019 DS Lab Marketing Summit - September 20-21 - Charlotte, NC LAB DAY East is October 12, 2019. Come to booth F1 (right in the front of the exhibit hall) and get on the podcast. Register today! JUST ANNOUNCED - The Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 8 & 9, 2019 in Concord, NC. Elvis is speaking and both Barb and Elvis will be set up to record all the great speakers and attendees!Special Guest: Brian Ganey.

Sep 16, 201934 min

Ep 76Episode 76: A Carbon Copy of No One: Brian Ganey from Carbon Part 1

Carbon 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 be 3d printing. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® from Digital Dental for an outstanding alternative to full arch restorations. ** Whip Mix has been supporting the industry for over 100 years and now they are supporting the podcast. Let's support them back. Not all zirconia is the same. Vericore ZR HT stands above the rest with its high strength and excellent esthetics. Give it a try today! 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. https://www.facebook.com/dentsplysirona.lab.us/videos/333520077536194/ 2019 DS Lab Marketing Summit - September 20-21 - Charlotte, NC LAB DAY East is October 12, 2019. Come to booth F1 (right in the front of the exhibit hall) and get on the podcast. Register today!Special Guest: Brian Ganey.

Sep 9, 201937 min

Ep 7575: A Digital Solution in Dental: Pete Villhard and Roy Banwell of Digital Dental Part 2

Continuing 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: [email protected] Call them at: 480 948 0466 Live in the Oregon area? Head to the 2019 OADL Annual Conference September 20 & 21 for two days of continuing education packed full of amazing speakers. Click here to learn more and to register. A BIG thank you to Digital Dental for supporting the podcast. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® for an outstanding alternative to full arch restorations. Elvis & Barb would like to welcome Whip Mix to the Voices From the Bench family. This amazing company has been supporting the industry for over 100 years and now they are supporting the podcast. Let's support them back. Check out their first FDA cleared 3D printable hard splint material VeriSplint OS Resin 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. https://www.facebook.com/dentsplysirona.lab.us/videos/333520077536194/ 2019 DS Lab Marketing Summit - September 20-21 - Charlotte, NCSpecial Guests: Pete Villhard and Roy Banwell .

Sep 2, 201936 min

Ep 7474: A Digital Solution in Dental: Pete Villhard and Roy Banwell of Digital Dental Part 1

Long 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: [email protected] Call them at: 480 948 0466 *A BIG thank you to Digital Dental for supporting the podcast. Be sure to check out the their FDA-approved custom abutment solution that you can bring into your lab. https://digitaldental.com/abutment/ * 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. https://www.facebook.com/dentsplysirona.lab.us/videos/333520077536194/ 2019 DS Lab Marketing Summit - September 20-21 - Charlotte, NCSpecial Guests: Pete Villhard and Roy Banwell .

Aug 26, 201934 min