Elvis Dahl
Co-Host of Voices from The Bench
Director of Operation at Somer Dental Laboratories in Zionvsille, IN
2018 Laboratory Representative on the board of the National Association of Dental Laboratories
Elvis' passion for the Dental Laboratory Industry goes far beyond his lab. He feel that the "needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. Or the one". And united, the industry can be stronger and better.
Elvis Dahl has hosted 63 Episodes.
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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.
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Episode 18: Lead With Passion and Everything Else Will Follow: Interview with Von Grow Part 1 (VFTB18)
July 30th, 2018 | 28 mins 39 secs
dark horse, dental, dental technicians guild, dtg, laboratory
Sit down with us as we talk to the founder of the Dental Technicians Guild (DTG), Von Grow. This episode he talks about how he got started in the dental laboratory industry and why he started Dark Horse Dental Studios.
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Episode 17: Setting Up a Good Bond with Removable Technicians - Part 2 Roundtable (VFTB17)
July 23rd, 2018 | 33 mins 5 secs
dental, dental laboratory, dentist, digital dentures, removable, technician
We are back with the Removable Roundtable. Thomas, Brian, and Richard talk about how they did marketing when they started, why there is a lack of new removable technicians, and so much more!
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Episode 16: Setting Up a Good Bond with Removable Technicians - Part 1 Roundtable (VFTB16)
July 16th, 2018 | 31 mins 56 secs
dental, dental laboratory, dentist, digital dentures, removable, technician
Three gentlemen from "Full Service" Removable Labs join the Roundtable to discuss how they got into the industry and where they see the whole digital denture "un-revolution" going.