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    <description>A weekly podcast dedicated to the dental laboratory industry. Featuring anyone associated with the profession from all over the world. Host are in their own dental laboratory every day making teeth and interviewing people from the industry on their time off. New episodes every Monday morning.
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    <itunes:subtitle>A Dental Laboratory Podcast</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>A weekly podcast dedicated to the dental laboratory industry. Featuring anyone associated with the profession from all over the world. Host are in their own dental laboratory every day making teeth and interviewing people from the industry on their time off. New episodes every Monday morning.
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  <title>415: Lab Day Chicago 2026 (&amp; Cal-Lab) Part 1 with Jeff Stronk, April Newell, &amp; Joey Hunter</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah!
If you’re passionate about creating natural, beautiful smiles—but want to simplify your workflow without sacrificing aesthetics—this is for you. I’m honored to be part of Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us)’s development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, IPS e.max Ceram Art (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/veneering-materials/ips-e.max-ceram-art). Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing.
Let’s continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time.
Elvis actually made it down to the exhibition halls this year — and hyperDENT (https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/) from FOLLOW-ME! Technology (https://www.followmetechnology.com/) was everywhere.
Booth after booth, people were talking milling strategies, templates, and workflows. It felt like a full-on CAM takeover. Their Milling Roadmap scavenger hunt had attendees bouncing between Axsys, Imagine, D.O.F., and Roland collecting stamps like responsible adults…
Responsible adults chasing a bright orange folding electric hyperDENT scooter.
That’s what we love about the FOLLOW-ME! team — world-class CAM engineers talking microns and validation protocols one minute, then ripping around Lab Day the next.
Serious about precision. Not too serious about themselves.
Big shoutout for bringing the brains — and the electric horsepower.
Come see and talk to Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows in 2026*
* Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 https://members.dlat.org/
* exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 https://exocad.com/insights-2026
At the 100-year celebration of the Cal-Lab Association (https://cal-lab.org/), Elvis checks in with past chair Jeff Stronk after the first full day of the meeting to see how things are going. With Barb stepping into the chair role and kicking things off in style, Jeff talks about the incredible energy in the room, the rise in attendance, and the surprising number of first-time lab owners showing up. From powerful panel discussions filled with unforgettable one-liners to honest conversations about succession planning, leadership, and the realities of running a lab, day one proves why this meeting has survived for a century. Unlike traditional trade shows packed with sales pitches, Cal-Lab keeps the focus on real lab owners sharing real experiences, giving attendees practical insights they can take back to their businesses.
After moving over to the Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/) Ballroom at LMT Lab Day Chicago, the conversation shifts to the future of the industry with April Newell, a former dental hygienist who strategically worked her way into the world of additive manufacturing at Nota3D (https://nota3d.com/). Now selling advanced resin and metal 3D printing systems to dental labs, April breaks down how 3D printing evolved from simple model production to full frameworks and implant bars. She explains the realities of metal printing, the technology behind lasers and powder systems, and why labs that invest in metal printing tend to grow faster than they expect. Her perspective highlights just how quickly digital manufacturing is changing the lab landscape—and how dentistry continues to pull people into its orbit for life.
Finally, Elvis talks with Joey Hunter, a veteran technician with nearly 30 years in the industry and a true removable specialist. Joey shares how she answered a newspaper ad looking for a “starving artist” back in the 90s and ended up building a lifelong career in dental technology. From mastering every step of removable fabrication to adapting after losing her hearing during her career, Joey’s story highlights both the artistry and resilience behind the craft. Now working at Renstrom Dental Studio (https://www.renstrom.com/), she reflects on seeing LMT Lab Day Chicago 2026 for the first time and being amazed by how far the industry has come. Her experience reminds everyone that while technology continues to evolve, the hands-on knowledge and artistry of technicians remain at the heart of dentistry.
Hey, listeners—ever wonder what Elvis is doing when he’s not recording Voices from the Bench?
He’s a client rep for Derby Dental Laboratory, out in the field every day doing chairside visits and building relationships. His job is simple—keep doctors happy and keep them coming back.
And he couldn’t do it without iCortica (https://www.icortica.com/).
Right from his phone, Elvis can see sales, remake rates, account notes, risks, and cross-sell opportunities—even before he walks through the door. No spreadsheets. No surprises. Just the info he needs to grow accounts.
Stop digging for data and start taking action.
Head to icortica.com and schedule your demo today.
Join us at exocad Insights 2026 (https://exocad.com/insights-2026), happening April 30–May 1, 2026, on the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain. This two-day event features powerhouse keynotes, hands-on workshops, live software demos, and top-tier industry showcases—all in one unforgettable setting.
Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don’t miss the Women in Dentistry Lunch, celebrating career growth, wellbeing, and the real stories shaping our profession. And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars.
Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code VFTBPalma15 for 15% off.
 Special Guests: April Newell, Jeff Stronk, and Joey Hunter.
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah!</h3>

<h3>If you’re passionate about creating natural, beautiful smiles—but want to simplify your workflow without sacrificing aesthetics—this is for you. I’m honored to be part of <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a>’s development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, I<a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/veneering-materials/ips-e.max-ceram-art" rel="nofollow">PS e.max Ceram Art</a>. Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing.</h3>

<h3>Let’s continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Elvis actually made it down to the exhibition halls this year — and <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow">hyperDENT</a> from <a href="https://www.followmetechnology.com/" rel="nofollow">FOLLOW-ME! Technology</a> was everywhere.</h3>

<h3>Booth after booth, people were talking milling strategies, templates, and workflows. It felt like a full-on CAM takeover. Their Milling Roadmap scavenger hunt had attendees bouncing between Axsys, Imagine, D.O.F., and Roland collecting stamps like responsible adults…</h3>

<h3>Responsible adults chasing a bright orange folding electric hyperDENT scooter.</h3>

<h3>That’s what we love about the FOLLOW-ME! team — world-class CAM engineers talking microns and validation protocols one minute, then ripping around Lab Day the next.</h3>

<h3>Serious about precision. Not too serious about themselves.</h3>

<h3>Big shoutout for bringing the brains — and the electric horsepower.</h3>

<p><em>Come see and talk to Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows in 2026</em>*</p>

<ul>
<li>Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 <a href="https://members.dlat.org/" rel="nofollow">https://members.dlat.org/</a></li>
<li>exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 <a href="https://exocad.com/insights-2026" rel="nofollow">https://exocad.com/insights-2026</a></li>
</ul>

<p>At the 100-year celebration of the <a href="https://cal-lab.org/" rel="nofollow">Cal-Lab Association</a>, Elvis checks in with past chair Jeff Stronk after the first full day of the meeting to see how things are going. With Barb stepping into the chair role and kicking things off in style, Jeff talks about the incredible energy in the room, the rise in attendance, and the surprising number of first-time lab owners showing up. From powerful panel discussions filled with unforgettable one-liners to honest conversations about succession planning, leadership, and the realities of running a lab, day one proves why this meeting has survived for a century. Unlike traditional trade shows packed with sales pitches, Cal-Lab keeps the focus on real lab owners sharing real experiences, giving attendees practical insights they can take back to their businesses.</p>

<p>After moving over to the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> Ballroom at LMT Lab Day Chicago, the conversation shifts to the future of the industry with April Newell, a former dental hygienist who strategically worked her way into the world of additive manufacturing at <a href="https://nota3d.com/" rel="nofollow">Nota3D</a>. Now selling advanced resin and metal 3D printing systems to dental labs, April breaks down how 3D printing evolved from simple model production to full frameworks and implant bars. She explains the realities of metal printing, the technology behind lasers and powder systems, and why labs that invest in metal printing tend to grow faster than they expect. Her perspective highlights just how quickly digital manufacturing is changing the lab landscape—and how dentistry continues to pull people into its orbit for life.</p>

<p>Finally, Elvis talks with Joey Hunter, a veteran technician with nearly 30 years in the industry and a true removable specialist. Joey shares how she answered a newspaper ad looking for a “starving artist” back in the 90s and ended up building a lifelong career in dental technology. From mastering every step of removable fabrication to adapting after losing her hearing during her career, Joey’s story highlights both the artistry and resilience behind the craft. Now working at <a href="https://www.renstrom.com/" rel="nofollow">Renstrom Dental Studio</a>, she reflects on seeing LMT Lab Day Chicago 2026 for the first time and being amazed by how far the industry has come. Her experience reminds everyone that while technology continues to evolve, the hands-on knowledge and artistry of technicians remain at the heart of dentistry.</p>

<h3>Hey, listeners—ever wonder what Elvis is doing when he’s not recording Voices from the Bench?</h3>

<h3>He’s a client rep for Derby Dental Laboratory, out in the field every day doing chairside visits and building relationships. His job is simple—keep doctors happy and keep them coming back.</h3>

<h3>And he couldn’t do it without <a href="https://www.icortica.com/" rel="nofollow">iCortica</a>.</h3>

<h3>Right from his phone, Elvis can see sales, remake rates, account notes, risks, and cross-sell opportunities—even before he walks through the door. No spreadsheets. No surprises. Just the info he needs to grow accounts.</h3>

<h3>Stop digging for data and start taking action.</h3>

<h3>Head to icortica.com and schedule your demo today.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Join us at <a href="https://exocad.com/insights-2026" rel="nofollow">exocad Insights 2026</a>, happening April 30–May 1, 2026, on the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain. This two-day event features powerhouse keynotes, hands-on workshops, live software demos, and top-tier industry showcases—all in one unforgettable setting.</h3>

<h3>Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don’t miss the Women in Dentistry Lunch, celebrating career growth, wellbeing, and the real stories shaping our profession. And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars.</h3>

<h3>Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code <strong>VFTBPalma15</strong> for 15% off.</h3><p>Special Guests: April Newell, Jeff Stronk, and Joey Hunter.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah!</h3>

<h3>If you’re passionate about creating natural, beautiful smiles—but want to simplify your workflow without sacrificing aesthetics—this is for you. I’m honored to be part of <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a>’s development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, I<a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/veneering-materials/ips-e.max-ceram-art" rel="nofollow">PS e.max Ceram Art</a>. Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing.</h3>

<h3>Let’s continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Elvis actually made it down to the exhibition halls this year — and <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow">hyperDENT</a> from <a href="https://www.followmetechnology.com/" rel="nofollow">FOLLOW-ME! Technology</a> was everywhere.</h3>

<h3>Booth after booth, people were talking milling strategies, templates, and workflows. It felt like a full-on CAM takeover. Their Milling Roadmap scavenger hunt had attendees bouncing between Axsys, Imagine, D.O.F., and Roland collecting stamps like responsible adults…</h3>

<h3>Responsible adults chasing a bright orange folding electric hyperDENT scooter.</h3>

<h3>That’s what we love about the FOLLOW-ME! team — world-class CAM engineers talking microns and validation protocols one minute, then ripping around Lab Day the next.</h3>

<h3>Serious about precision. Not too serious about themselves.</h3>

<h3>Big shoutout for bringing the brains — and the electric horsepower.</h3>

<p><em>Come see and talk to Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows in 2026</em>*</p>

<ul>
<li>Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 <a href="https://members.dlat.org/" rel="nofollow">https://members.dlat.org/</a></li>
<li>exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 <a href="https://exocad.com/insights-2026" rel="nofollow">https://exocad.com/insights-2026</a></li>
</ul>

<p>At the 100-year celebration of the <a href="https://cal-lab.org/" rel="nofollow">Cal-Lab Association</a>, Elvis checks in with past chair Jeff Stronk after the first full day of the meeting to see how things are going. With Barb stepping into the chair role and kicking things off in style, Jeff talks about the incredible energy in the room, the rise in attendance, and the surprising number of first-time lab owners showing up. From powerful panel discussions filled with unforgettable one-liners to honest conversations about succession planning, leadership, and the realities of running a lab, day one proves why this meeting has survived for a century. Unlike traditional trade shows packed with sales pitches, Cal-Lab keeps the focus on real lab owners sharing real experiences, giving attendees practical insights they can take back to their businesses.</p>

<p>After moving over to the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> Ballroom at LMT Lab Day Chicago, the conversation shifts to the future of the industry with April Newell, a former dental hygienist who strategically worked her way into the world of additive manufacturing at <a href="https://nota3d.com/" rel="nofollow">Nota3D</a>. Now selling advanced resin and metal 3D printing systems to dental labs, April breaks down how 3D printing evolved from simple model production to full frameworks and implant bars. She explains the realities of metal printing, the technology behind lasers and powder systems, and why labs that invest in metal printing tend to grow faster than they expect. Her perspective highlights just how quickly digital manufacturing is changing the lab landscape—and how dentistry continues to pull people into its orbit for life.</p>

<p>Finally, Elvis talks with Joey Hunter, a veteran technician with nearly 30 years in the industry and a true removable specialist. Joey shares how she answered a newspaper ad looking for a “starving artist” back in the 90s and ended up building a lifelong career in dental technology. From mastering every step of removable fabrication to adapting after losing her hearing during her career, Joey’s story highlights both the artistry and resilience behind the craft. Now working at <a href="https://www.renstrom.com/" rel="nofollow">Renstrom Dental Studio</a>, she reflects on seeing LMT Lab Day Chicago 2026 for the first time and being amazed by how far the industry has come. Her experience reminds everyone that while technology continues to evolve, the hands-on knowledge and artistry of technicians remain at the heart of dentistry.</p>

<h3>Hey, listeners—ever wonder what Elvis is doing when he’s not recording Voices from the Bench?</h3>

<h3>He’s a client rep for Derby Dental Laboratory, out in the field every day doing chairside visits and building relationships. His job is simple—keep doctors happy and keep them coming back.</h3>

<h3>And he couldn’t do it without <a href="https://www.icortica.com/" rel="nofollow">iCortica</a>.</h3>

<h3>Right from his phone, Elvis can see sales, remake rates, account notes, risks, and cross-sell opportunities—even before he walks through the door. No spreadsheets. No surprises. Just the info he needs to grow accounts.</h3>

<h3>Stop digging for data and start taking action.</h3>

<h3>Head to icortica.com and schedule your demo today.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Join us at <a href="https://exocad.com/insights-2026" rel="nofollow">exocad Insights 2026</a>, happening April 30–May 1, 2026, on the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain. This two-day event features powerhouse keynotes, hands-on workshops, live software demos, and top-tier industry showcases—all in one unforgettable setting.</h3>

<h3>Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don’t miss the Women in Dentistry Lunch, celebrating career growth, wellbeing, and the real stories shaping our profession. And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars.</h3>

<h3>Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code <strong>VFTBPalma15</strong> for 15% off.</h3><p>Special Guests: April Newell, Jeff Stronk, and Joey Hunter.</p>]]>
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  <title>406: Stuart Steinbock: Lean, Keen, and Milling Machines</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Barb and Elvis talk with Stuart Steinbock about his deep family roots in dental manufacturing, the evolution of Whip Mix, and how lean thinking and product development helped shape modern lab workflows. Stuart also shares his journey beyond the family business into startups, 3D printing, orthodontic labs, and ultimately leading Digital Dental. It’s an honest conversation about innovation, entrepreneurship, and navigating change in both the dental industry and life</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Join Ivoclar (AND US!) this February at LMT Lab Day in Chicago. Ivoclar will be offering 16 different educational lectures over the three-day event, giving dental professionals plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Visit labday.com/Ivoclar to view the full schedule and register, and be sure to stop by and see the Ivoclar team in the Windy City.
Come see and talk to Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows coming up in 2026
* Vision 21 in Las Vegas Jan 15-17 https://www.nadl.org/nadl-vision-21
* Cal-Lab Association Meeting in Chicago Feb 19-20 https://cal-lab.org/
* LMT Lab Day Chicago Feb 19-21 https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday
* Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 https://members.dlat.org/
* exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 https://exocad.com/insights-2026
This week we sit down with Stuart Steinbock for a wide-ranging conversation that blends dental industry history, innovation, and personal resilience. As a fourth-generation member of the Steinbock family, Stuart shares the origin story of Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/)—from an egg beater with patented features to a global dental manufacturer—and his own unlikely path into the family business, including international expansion, lean manufacturing, and product development that helped shape how labs think about efficiency and quality 
The conversation follows Stuart’s journey beyond Whip Mix into startups, direct-to-consumer aligners, 3D printing with Carbon (https://www.carbon3d.com/), pandemic-era manufacturing, and running a high-volume orthodontic lab, before landing at Digital Dental (https://www.digitaldental.com/) as president. Along the way, Stuart offers candid insights on entrepreneurship, digital workflows, ortho vs. restorative mindsets, leadership through change, and the human side of the dental industry—ending with a powerful personal update on family, recovery, and finding balance after adversity Special Guest: Stuart Steinbock.
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Join Ivoclar (AND US!) this February at LMT Lab Day in Chicago. Ivoclar will be offering 16 different educational lectures over the three-day event, giving dental professionals plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Visit labday.com/Ivoclar to view the full schedule and register, and be sure to stop by and see the Ivoclar team in the Windy City.</h3>

<p><strong>Come see and talk to Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows coming up in 2026</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Vision 21 in Las Vegas Jan 15-17 <a href="https://www.nadl.org/nadl-vision-21" rel="nofollow">https://www.nadl.org/nadl-vision-21</a></li>
<li>Cal-Lab Association Meeting in Chicago Feb 19-20 <a href="https://cal-lab.org/" rel="nofollow">https://cal-lab.org/</a></li>
<li>LMT Lab Day Chicago Feb 19-21 <a href="https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday" rel="nofollow">https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday</a></li>
<li>Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 <a href="https://members.dlat.org/" rel="nofollow">https://members.dlat.org/</a></li>
<li>exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 <a href="https://exocad.com/insights-2026" rel="nofollow">https://exocad.com/insights-2026</a></li>
</ul>

<p>This week we sit down with Stuart Steinbock for a wide-ranging conversation that blends dental industry history, innovation, and personal resilience. As a fourth-generation member of the Steinbock family, Stuart shares the origin story of <a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow">Whip Mix</a>—from an egg beater with patented features to a global dental manufacturer—and his own unlikely path into the family business, including international expansion, lean manufacturing, and product development that helped shape how labs think about efficiency and quality </p>

<p>The conversation follows Stuart’s journey beyond Whip Mix into startups, direct-to-consumer aligners, 3D printing with <a href="https://www.carbon3d.com/" rel="nofollow">Carbon</a>, pandemic-era manufacturing, and running a high-volume orthodontic lab, before landing at <a href="https://www.digitaldental.com/" rel="nofollow">Digital Dental</a> as president. Along the way, Stuart offers candid insights on entrepreneurship, digital workflows, ortho vs. restorative mindsets, leadership through change, and the human side of the dental industry—ending with a powerful personal update on family, recovery, and finding balance after adversity</p><p>Special Guest: Stuart Steinbock.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Join Ivoclar (AND US!) this February at LMT Lab Day in Chicago. Ivoclar will be offering 16 different educational lectures over the three-day event, giving dental professionals plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Visit labday.com/Ivoclar to view the full schedule and register, and be sure to stop by and see the Ivoclar team in the Windy City.</h3>

<p><strong>Come see and talk to Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows coming up in 2026</strong></p>

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<li>Vision 21 in Las Vegas Jan 15-17 <a href="https://www.nadl.org/nadl-vision-21" rel="nofollow">https://www.nadl.org/nadl-vision-21</a></li>
<li>Cal-Lab Association Meeting in Chicago Feb 19-20 <a href="https://cal-lab.org/" rel="nofollow">https://cal-lab.org/</a></li>
<li>LMT Lab Day Chicago Feb 19-21 <a href="https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday" rel="nofollow">https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday</a></li>
<li>Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 <a href="https://members.dlat.org/" rel="nofollow">https://members.dlat.org/</a></li>
<li>exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 <a href="https://exocad.com/insights-2026" rel="nofollow">https://exocad.com/insights-2026</a></li>
</ul>

<p>This week we sit down with Stuart Steinbock for a wide-ranging conversation that blends dental industry history, innovation, and personal resilience. As a fourth-generation member of the Steinbock family, Stuart shares the origin story of <a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow">Whip Mix</a>—from an egg beater with patented features to a global dental manufacturer—and his own unlikely path into the family business, including international expansion, lean manufacturing, and product development that helped shape how labs think about efficiency and quality </p>

<p>The conversation follows Stuart’s journey beyond Whip Mix into startups, direct-to-consumer aligners, 3D printing with <a href="https://www.carbon3d.com/" rel="nofollow">Carbon</a>, pandemic-era manufacturing, and running a high-volume orthodontic lab, before landing at <a href="https://www.digitaldental.com/" rel="nofollow">Digital Dental</a> as president. Along the way, Stuart offers candid insights on entrepreneurship, digital workflows, ortho vs. restorative mindsets, leadership through change, and the human side of the dental industry—ending with a powerful personal update on family, recovery, and finding balance after adversity</p><p>Special Guest: Stuart Steinbock.</p>]]>
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  <title>158: Printing a Family's Legacy: Justin Marks CDT and Printed Valplast</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>158</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Printing a Family's Legacy: Justin Marks CDT and Printed Valplast</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>A very common and popular partial option is the flexible partial. But for labs, they are not the easiest to make. Justin Marks from Arfona Printing is here to help. The grandson of the creator of Valplast has created a way to print a flexible partial and to make all of our lives better.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:00:43</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Remakes. Adjustments. More Adjustments. Maybe other labs can do flexible partials with ease, but the ones we talk to can't. Doesn't matter which system you use, flexibles in general have a higher remake or adjustment number. With the growing popularity of digital dentistry with removables, it is about time someone stepped up to make a printable flexible partial. Justin Marks from Arfona Printing (https://arfonaprinting.com/) has developed the first printed Valplast flexible partial (https://www.valplast.com/). Justin's grandfather created the first flexible and the family has been carrying on the Valplast legacy.  Justin decided that the need of the industry was not just the product, but an ease of service. Justin comes on the podcast to talk about his history of Valplast, the workflow for labs to send to Arfona, and the new faciating method he has developed to print a flexible Valplast partial. 
Vision 21 this Weekend!  Register here (https://nadl.org/events/v21/2021/) and head to Nashville!
Dental Laboratory Association of Alabama meeting! April 24 in Huntsville.  Take a look and register here (https://dlaal.org/meetings/).
Aurident (https://www.aurident.com/) offers so much more than just the P5 michine (https://www.aurident.com/p5/). They offer all the needed accessories like Nabertherm furnaces (https://www.aurident.com/furnaces/) and vacuums by Renfert. And all the consumables can be got in one place!  Aurident has Delta Zirconia (https://www.aurident.com/delta-zirconia/), Aurident Zr (https://www.aurident.com/aurident-zr-zirconia/), Aurident cutting tools, and Quest pmma (https://www.aurident.com/quest-pmma-shaded/) ! Aurident definitely is a One Stop Shop for any dental laboratory's needs! Call our friends, Aurident, at 800-422-7373 or  visit their website at aurident.com!
 Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) 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 (https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-pro-4k/) 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: Justin Marks CDT.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Remakes. Adjustments. More Adjustments. Maybe other labs can do flexible partials with ease, but the ones we talk to can&#39;t. Doesn&#39;t matter which system you use, flexibles in general have a higher remake or adjustment number. With the growing popularity of digital dentistry with removables, it is about time someone stepped up to make a printable flexible partial. Justin Marks from <a href="https://arfonaprinting.com/" rel="nofollow">Arfona Printing</a> has developed the first printed <a href="https://www.valplast.com/" rel="nofollow">Valplast flexible partial</a>. Justin&#39;s grandfather created the first flexible and the family has been carrying on the Valplast legacy.  Justin decided that the need of the industry was not just the product, but an ease of service. Justin comes on the podcast to talk about his history of Valplast, the workflow for labs to send to Arfona, and the new faciating method he has developed to print a flexible Valplast partial. </p>

<p>Vision 21 this Weekend!  <a href="https://nadl.org/events/v21/2021/" rel="nofollow">Register here</a> and head to Nashville!</p>

<p>Dental Laboratory Association of Alabama meeting! April 24 in Huntsville.  Take a look and <a href="https://dlaal.org/meetings/" rel="nofollow">register here</a>.</p>

<h3><a href="https://www.aurident.com/" rel="nofollow">Aurident</a> offers so much more than just the <a href="https://www.aurident.com/p5/" rel="nofollow">P5 michine</a>. They offer all the needed accessories like <a href="https://www.aurident.com/furnaces/" rel="nofollow">Nabertherm furnaces</a> and vacuums by Renfert. And all the consumables can be got in one place!  Aurident has <a href="https://www.aurident.com/delta-zirconia/" rel="nofollow">Delta Zirconia</a>, <a href="https://www.aurident.com/aurident-zr-zirconia/" rel="nofollow">Aurident Zr</a>, Aurident cutting tools, and <a href="https://www.aurident.com/quest-pmma-shaded/" rel="nofollow">Quest pmma</a> ! Aurident definitely is a One Stop Shop for any dental laboratory&#39;s needs! Call our friends, Aurident, at 800-422-7373 or  visit their website at aurident.com!</h3>

<hr>

<h3><a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow"> Whip Mix</a> 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.</h3>

<h3>The <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-pro-4k/" rel="nofollow">Asiga Pro 4K DLP printer</a> 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 <a href="http://www.whipmix.com" rel="nofollow">www.whipmix.com</a>.</h3><p>Special Guest: Justin Marks CDT.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Remakes. Adjustments. More Adjustments. Maybe other labs can do flexible partials with ease, but the ones we talk to can&#39;t. Doesn&#39;t matter which system you use, flexibles in general have a higher remake or adjustment number. With the growing popularity of digital dentistry with removables, it is about time someone stepped up to make a printable flexible partial. Justin Marks from <a href="https://arfonaprinting.com/" rel="nofollow">Arfona Printing</a> has developed the first printed <a href="https://www.valplast.com/" rel="nofollow">Valplast flexible partial</a>. Justin&#39;s grandfather created the first flexible and the family has been carrying on the Valplast legacy.  Justin decided that the need of the industry was not just the product, but an ease of service. Justin comes on the podcast to talk about his history of Valplast, the workflow for labs to send to Arfona, and the new faciating method he has developed to print a flexible Valplast partial. </p>

<p>Vision 21 this Weekend!  <a href="https://nadl.org/events/v21/2021/" rel="nofollow">Register here</a> and head to Nashville!</p>

<p>Dental Laboratory Association of Alabama meeting! April 24 in Huntsville.  Take a look and <a href="https://dlaal.org/meetings/" rel="nofollow">register here</a>.</p>

<h3><a href="https://www.aurident.com/" rel="nofollow">Aurident</a> offers so much more than just the <a href="https://www.aurident.com/p5/" rel="nofollow">P5 michine</a>. They offer all the needed accessories like <a href="https://www.aurident.com/furnaces/" rel="nofollow">Nabertherm furnaces</a> and vacuums by Renfert. And all the consumables can be got in one place!  Aurident has <a href="https://www.aurident.com/delta-zirconia/" rel="nofollow">Delta Zirconia</a>, <a href="https://www.aurident.com/aurident-zr-zirconia/" rel="nofollow">Aurident Zr</a>, Aurident cutting tools, and <a href="https://www.aurident.com/quest-pmma-shaded/" rel="nofollow">Quest pmma</a> ! Aurident definitely is a One Stop Shop for any dental laboratory&#39;s needs! Call our friends, Aurident, at 800-422-7373 or  visit their website at aurident.com!</h3>

<hr>

<h3><a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow"> Whip Mix</a> 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.</h3>

<h3>The <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-pro-4k/" rel="nofollow">Asiga Pro 4K DLP printer</a> 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 <a href="http://www.whipmix.com" rel="nofollow">www.whipmix.com</a>.</h3><p>Special Guest: Justin Marks CDT.</p>]]>
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