Voices from The Bench

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

370 episodes of Voices from The Bench since the first episode, which aired on April 1st, 2018.

  • Episode 66: LIVE from the FDLA 2019 with Chris Peterson, Gail Perricone, David Sklarski, and Berdine Proctor

    July 1st, 2019  |  41 mins 57 secs
    carbon, dental, family, fdla, florida, kulzer, laboratory, pala, podcast, printer, technician, voices from the bench

    We start July with the first of many conversations we had at the FDLA Symposium back in May. We sit down with Chris Peterson CDT from Peterson Dental Laboratory, David Sklarski from Laboratory Distribution Network, Gail Perricone from GPS Dental Laboratory, and Berdine Proctor from Kulzer.

  • 65: Big Stars in the Lone Star State: At the DLAT with Sarah Mathis, Donna Smith, and Scott Ruehle

    June 24th, 2019  |  46 mins 30 secs
    appreciation, cdt, dental, dental assistant, dlat, insurance, laboratory, podcast, technician, texas, voices from the bench, zirconia

    We wrap up June and we also wrap up the guests we got to talk with at the DLAT Conference. Joining us on this episode are Sarah Mathis from Duece Dental Laboratory, Donna Smith CDT from Digital Ceramics by Design, and talking insurance with Scott Ruehle from Sebrite Agency.

  • 64: Everything’s Bigger in Texas: At the DLAT with Jim & Samantha Emmons and Mac Perry

    June 17th, 2019  |  46 mins 46 secs
    appreciation, cdt, dental, dlat, glaze, laboratory, podcast, porcelain, shade, technician, texas, voices from the bench

    Back at the Ranch..... Elvis and Barb talked to more interesting technicians at the DLAT conference in April. Jim and Samantha Emmons from Spectrafire talk about all that goes into inventing new products and Mac Perry joins us to talk about life in and out of the Air Force.

  • 63: The Stars At Night Are Big and Bright: At the DLAT with Chris Ling CDT, Gary Box CDT, and Darrel & Bobby Clark CDTs

    June 10th, 2019  |  44 mins 4 secs
    delegates, dental laboratory, dentist, dlat, fixed hybrids, podcast, technician, texas, voices from the bench

    We bring you three more great interviews we got at the DLAT conference in Texas from back in April. Joining Elvis & Barb are Chris Ling CDT from Lifelike Dental Studio, Gary Box CDT from Rainbow Bridge Dental, and Darrel & Bobby Clark from Clark Implant Solutions.

  • 62: Three Interviews In Two States - Razi Setoodegan, Wade Bognuda CDT, Tim Stevenson CDT, & Alexander Wünsche CDT

    June 3rd, 2019  |  48 mins 39 secs
    association, dental, dentist, dlat, fdla, florida, glidewell, laboratory, paddle boarding, preat, president, technician, texas

    We are moving on to Texas Y'all. Elvis and Barb went to the DLAT Southwest Conference last April and got to talk with Razi Setoodegan from Preat and Wade Bognuda CDT from Broken Arrow, OK. Then we jump ahead to the FDLA Symposium to talk with current president Alexander Wünsche CDT and past president Tim Stevenson CDT.

  • 61: LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Interview Showcase Part 5: The Final Round

    May 27th, 2019  |  49 mins 4 secs
    cad, cam, chicago, dental laboratory, dentist, lmt lab day, oregon, podcast, stronger together

    We wrap up all the great interviews we got at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019. Joining us are 4 great individuals on 3 fantastic conversations. Jimmy Ruiz from Aurident, Inc., Jonathan Thompson from WorkNC, a CAD/CAM software company. Then we wrap up with Carrie Peil Warner CDT and Corinthia Warner, a mother/daughter team from Birch Dental Laboratory and the Executive Director of the Oregon Association of Dental Laboratories.

  • 60: LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Interview Showcase Part 4

    May 20th, 2019  |  44 mins 55 secs
    carbon, cdt, chicago, dental, dentist, dentures, digital, lab day, laboratory, lmt, panthrea, technician

    The LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 interviews just keep on coming! This week brings us Tony Prestipino CDT from Artifex Dental Laboratory, Larry Sowinski CDT from Somer Dental Laboatories, Herb Baird from Ivoclar Vivadent, and Mark Williamson CDT from Ottawa Dental Laboratory.

  • 59: LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Interview Showcase Part 3 - A President, a Chair, and a Vice

    May 13th, 2019  |  50 mins 5 secs
    alaska, chicago, dental laboratory, dentist, fdla, fdlt, lmt lab day, nadl, nbc, podcast, technician, voices from the bench

    The LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 interviews are still coming. This week we have three gentlemen who have volunteered their time to serve on boards that have been helping our industry for years. Morris Fucarino, CDT is the current Chair of the NBC, Travis Zick is the current President of the NADL, and Sean Siegel is the Vice-Chair of the FDLT.

  • 58: LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Interview Showcase Part 2

    May 6th, 2019  |  51 mins 37 secs
    argen, chicago, data, dental laboratory, dentist, fdla, lmt lab day, nowak, podcast, preat, technician, voices from the bench

    Elvis and Barb bring you three more excellent interviews from LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019. Joining the podcast are Brandi Nowak from Nowak Dental Supplies, Nelson Rego CDT from Smiles Designs by Rego, and Marlin Gohn from Argen.

  • 57: LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Interview Showcase Part 1

    April 29th, 2019  |  49 mins 40 secs
    carbon, dental laboratory, dentist, lab day, lmt, podcast, removable, technician, voices from the bench

    Three great interviews we got at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019. We chatted with Judy Fishman and her son Eric Fisher talking about Lab Day, Jamie Stover from Carbon talking about digital workflows and DSOs, and Bryan Johnson talking about his lab and why he comes to Lab Day.

  • 56: The Dawn of a New Esthetic Revolution: A Chat with Herb Baird from Ivoclar Vivadent

    April 22nd, 2019  |  38 mins 8 secs
    dental, dental laboratory, dentist, dlat, esthetic revolution, fdla, ivoclar vivadent, lmt lab day west, podcast, technician, texas, voices from the bench

    We love the face-to-face interviews we get to do at conferences. This time Elvis and Barb sat down with Herb Baird from Ivoclar Vivadent at the DLAT meeting in Texas. He talks about the esthetic revolution and the importance of education to the dental laboratory technician.

  • 55: Lee(ding) The Way: Our Conversation with Lee Culp CDT Part 2

    April 15th, 2019  |  33 mins 26 secs
    3d printing, dental, dental laboratory, dentist, fdla, lee culp, lmt lab day west, podcast, sculpture studios, technician, voices from the bench

    We are back with part 2 of our interview with Lee Culp. This week has Lee telling us his secret to his success, what he looks for in hiring technicians, and how he does what he does.

  • 54: Lee(ding) The Way: Our Conversation with Lee Culp CDT Part 1

    April 8th, 2019  |  36 mins 23 secs
    3d printing, dental, dental laboratory, dentist, fdla, lee culp, lmt lab day west, podcast, sculpture studios, technician, voices from the bench

    Industry leader, innovator, speaker, and all around nice guy, Lee Culp, CDT joins Elvis and Barb for part 1 of a fascinating interview where Lee talks about the early days, who mentored him, and daily life of one of the biggest names in our industry.

  • 53: Les Voix Du Banc Talks to Frederic Rapp From Open Implants at LMT Lab Day Chicago

    April 1st, 2019  |  35 mins 20 secs
    chicago, dental, dental laboratory, dentist, france, lab day, lmt, open implants, podcast, technician, voices from the bench

    Another great interview from LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019! CEO Frédéric Rapp of Open Implants and a lab owner from France sits down with Elvis and Barb to talk about all things dental laboratory and implant components.

  • 52: One Year Anniversary Spectacular! LMT Lab Day Chicago interviews with Renata Budny CDT, TE & Elias Asevedo

    March 25th, 2019  |  32 mins 27 secs
    chicago, data, dental laboratory, dental technology school, dentist, dlat, fdla, lmt lab day, nowak, podcast, technician, the city university of new york, voices from the bench

    Elvis and Barb celebrate your 52nd episode marking our first full year of Voices From the Bench. Joining us again but this time LIVE from LMT Lab Day Chicago is our first guest ever Professor Renata Budny CDT, TE and one of her students Elias Asevedo from The City University of New York.

  • Episode 51: Tipping the Ortho Scales : Interview with Cade Tippett CDT about Ortho and Texas Part 2

    March 18th, 2019  |  38 mins 27 secs
    braces, data, dental laboratory, dentist, dlat, ortho, orthodontics, podcast, technician, texas, voices from the bench, wires

    Continuing the conversation with Cade Tippett CDT about ortho, YouTube fame, and why he is so passionate about participating on the DLAT board.