Episode Archive
370 episodes of Voices from The Bench since the first episode, which aired on April 1st, 2018.
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Episode 34: Data Worthy of Every Lab: An Interview with John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg from LabWorthy Part 1 (VFTB34)
November 19th, 2018 | 34 mins
data, dental laboratory, dentist, marketing, podcast, technician, turnover, voices from the bench
Two gentlemen from LabWorthy, John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg, sit down with Elvis and Barb to discuss a method of collecting data from your current client base to see what how a lab can improve and compare to industry trends.
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Episode 33: A Better State of Mind: A Roundtable Conversation About State Regulation Part 2 (VFTB33)
November 12th, 2018 | 33 mins 11 secs
dental, dental laboratory, dentist, florida, ohio, podcast, state association, technician, voices from the bench, washington state
We continue the Roundtable with Tim Stevenson CDT, President of the Florida Dental Laboratory Association, Chris Delarm CDT, President of the Washington State Dental Laboratory Association, and Lonni Thompson CDT, President of the Ohio Dental Laboratory discussing the struggles of getting a state regulated.
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Episode 32: A Better State of Mind: A Roundtable Conversation About State Regulation Part 1 (VFTB32)
November 5th, 2018 | 32 mins 29 secs
dental, dental laboratory, dentist, florida, ohio, podcast, state association, technician, voices from the bench, washington state
We are finally back to the Roundtable conversation. Joining Elvis are Tim Stevenson CDT, President of the Florida Dental Laboratory Association, Chris Delarm CDT, President of the Washington State Dental Laboratory Association, and Lonni Thompson CDT, President of the Ohio Dental Laboratory Association talking about their states and where they are at in continuing or getting them regulated.
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Episode 31: The Framework To a Family That Works Together: A conversation with the Naas Family Part 2 (VFTB31)
October 29th, 2018 | 32 mins 48 secs
dental, dental laboratory, dentist, framework, inverness, podcast, removable, rpd, technician, voices from the bench
We continue our conversation with Jeremiah CDT,DTG and Amanda Naas from Inverness Dental Arts. This married couple (with kids) have created a successful removable lab specializing in RPD frameworks. Jeremiah is so good at it that he speaks publicly at conventions. But this family still desires more and has started the long and rewarding process of becoming a denturist.
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Episode 30: The Framework To a Family That Works Together: A conversation with the Naas Family Part 1 (VFTB30)
October 22nd, 2018 | 32 mins 10 secs
dental, dental laboratory, dentist, framework, inverness, podcast, removable, rpd, technician, voices from the bench
We are joined by the owners of Inverness Dental Arts in Florida. Jeremiah and Amanda Naas (Naas Incorporated!) are a husband and wife team killing it in the removable laboratory business. This couple/team have built up their lab to be a leader with RPD frameworks. Owning a higher-end removable lab has allowed them to grow together and find a balance of work and home. Join us as we talk to one of the coolest couples in our industry.
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Episode 29: By The Grace of Dental Marketing : Interview with Grace Rizza of Identity Dental Marketing (VFTB29)
October 15th, 2018 | 31 mins 38 secs
dental, dental laboratory, identity dental, marketing, podcast, technician, voices from the bench
Elvis is joined by Grace Rizza, Founder and CEO of Identity Dental Marketing, talking about the dental laboratories’ role in dentist marketing to patients. Grace and her team work with dentist and their staff to help them better market their practice. Does that also work for dental laboratories? Is there some way we can all work together to accomplish a common goal?
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Episode 28: Let's Get Digital with Removable Workflows: Interview with Robert Kreyer, CDT and Yulia Gafurov, CDT Part 2 (VFTB28)
October 8th, 2018 | 35 mins 58 secs
avadent, dental, dental laboratory, dentgnostix, dentist, denture, digital, podcast, removable, technician, voices from the bench
We continue last week’s interview with Robert Kreyer, CDT and Yulia Gafurov, CDT from Dentgnostix about integrating digital in the removable workflow. Plus, they speak on the differences between the United States and other countries regarding dental technology.
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Episode 27: Let's Get Digital with Removable Workflows: Interview with Robert Kreyer, CDT and Yulia Gafurov, CDT Part 1 (VFTB27)
October 1st, 2018 | 33 mins 4 secs
avadent, dental, dental laboratory, dentgnostix, dentist, denture, digital, podcast, removable, technician, voices from the bench
Elvis and Barb kick off a brand new interview about the digital transformation of denture workflows with Robert Kreyer, CDT and Yulia Gafurov, CDT from Dentgnostix in Danville California. Both come from traditional backgrounds and both believe that the digital workflow is the future of removable restorations.
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Episode 26: Breathe Easy: A Chat About the Air Quality in Dental Laboratories Part 2 (VFTB26)
September 24th, 2018 | 31 mins 33 secs
aeramax, air quality, dental, dental laboratory, dentist, fellowes, podcast, technician, voices from the bench
On our half a year anniversary, we continue a conversation about cleaning up the air in dental laboratories. Tad, Blake, and Mike talk about the specifics of how this little box can have your breathing easier in a cleaner environment.
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Episode 25: Breathe Easy: A Chat About the Air Quality in Dental Laboratories Part 1 (VFTB25)
September 17th, 2018 | 32 mins 26 secs
aeramax, air quality, dental, dental laboratory, dentist, fellowes, podcast, technician, voices from the bench
Tad Friess introduces Elvis and Barb to two gentlemen looking to clean up the air in dental laboratories. Blake Bobosky and Mike Booth let us know that there is clean air at the end of our dusty tunnel.
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Episode 24: A Passion for the Patient: An Interview With a Tech & a Doctor From Aspen Dental Part 2 (VFTB24)
September 10th, 2018 | 28 mins 1 sec
aspen, dental, dental laboratory, dentist, jamaica, podcast, removable, technician, voices from the bench
We welcome back Bridget Boudreau, CDT and Dr. Anita Imadomwanyi to episode 24! They continue to tell us about Aspen and how they stand behind technicians becoming CDTs, the difference between Aspen management and the clinics, and why giving back is important to Aspen’s value.
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Episode 23: A Passion for the Patient: An Interview With a Tech & a Doctor From Aspen Dental Part 1 (VFTB23)
September 3rd, 2018 | 30 mins 56 secs
aspen, dental, dental laboratory, dentist, jamaica, podcast, removable, technician, voices from the bench
Barb and Elvis welcome Bridget Boudreau CDT and Dr. Anita Imadomwanyi to talk about all things Aspen Dental. These passionate individuals prove that not all corporate labs are about numbers.
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Episode 22: The Denturist Movement: A Removable Profession of Specialist - Interview Part 2 (VFTB22)
August 27th, 2018 | 32 mins 33 secs
dental, dental laboratory, dentist, denturism, denturist, maine, oregon, podcast, technician
We follow up last week's interview with Patrick and Todd talking about their typical day, how to become a denturist, and the power of an association.
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Episode 21: The Denturist Movement: A Removable Profession of Specialist - Interview Part 1 (VFTB21)
August 20th, 2018 | 31 mins
dental, dental laboratory, dentist, denturist, maine, oregon, podcast, technician, voices from the bench
A very interesting topic is discussed on this episode, Denturism. We had a fascinating conversation with two licensed denturists that talk about how they got in to the field, what a denturist is, and the history of the profession.
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Episode 20: Lead With Passion and Everything Else Will Follow: Interview with Von Grow Part 3 (VFTB20)
August 13th, 2018 | 29 mins 47 secs
dental, dental laboratory, dental technicians guild, dentist, podcast, technician, voices from the bench
We wrap up this great interview with Von Grow. Part 3 has Von talking about how one becomes a part of DTG and the power of positivity on social media.
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Episode 19: Lead With Passion and Everything Else Will Follow: Interview with Von Grow Part 2 (VFTB19)
August 6th, 2018 | 29 mins 7 secs
dental, dental laboratory, dental technicians guild, dentist, podcast, technician, voices from the bench
We are back with Part 2 of the interview with Von Grow. Last week we learned how Von got into the industry, and now it's time to hear how the Dental Technicians Guild got started and a little bit about how one becomes a member.