Joey Hunter
Special guest
With three decades of experience as a dental lab technician, Joey Hunter brings both skill and heart to her work. Currently crafting orthodontic solutions at Renstrom Dental Studio, Joey’s true professional passion lies in all things removable. When she isn’t in the lab or seeing clients as a Licensed Esthetician, she is an advocate at the Minnesota State Capitol, working to advance legislation for the Deaf, Deaf/Blind, and Hard of Hearing.
Joey Hunter has been a guest on 1 episode.
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415: Lab Day Chicago 2026 (& Cal-Lab) Part 1 with Jeff Stronk, April Newell, & Joey Hunter
March 9th, 2026 | 1 hr 16 mins
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At the 100th anniversary meeting of the Cal-Lab Association, Elvis talks with Jeff Stronk about a successful first day filled with great speakers, strong attendance, and meaningful peer-to-peer conversations between lab owners. He also chats with April Newell about the rapid growth of dental 3D printing and how metal and resin printing are expanding what labs can produce. Finally, longtime technician Joey Hunter shares her 30-year journey in removables and her experience attending LMT Lab Day Chicago 2026 for the first time.