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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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  <title>384: IDS 2025 &amp; exocad Part 9 with Paul Dowling, Jacqueline Ffrench, &amp; Thomas Baaske</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Back again to a time in Germany when we recorded in the exocad booth at IDS 2025. This week we start with Paul Dowling &amp; Jacqueline Ffrench who are doing amazing things in Ireland for the lab community. Then we meet Thomas Baaske from Ivoclar that tells us all about the new printed denture material, the inventory system, and Ivoclar at IDS.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>It's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025.  This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links:
All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/
All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/
Race website: https://fortworth.californiatriathlon.org/
TO DONATE: https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/
Select: Race for the Future
Enter the name of the racer you want to support:  BARB WARNER or THE CROWN JEWELS
Enter the amount (One Million Dollars)
 August 14 &amp;amp; 15: PrograMill CAM Academy: A Hands-On Introduction to Digital Milling for Dental Professionals
 Ivoclar Academy – Amherst, NY : https://www.ivoclar.com/enca/course/programill-cam-academy-module-i-introduction/251438?utmsource=Email&amp;amp;utmmedium=Pardot&amp;amp;utmcampaign=Academy+Newsletter&amp;amp;utm_term=July
 This episode is featuring two conversations that Elvis and Barb got while in Gemany at the exocad booth at IDS 2025. First up is Paul Dowling &amp;amp; Jacqueline Ffrench who come from PD Ceramics (https://pdceramics.ie/) in Ireland. Paul grew up in a dental family and played in the shed in the backyard that was the lab. After attending lab school in London, Paul came back to Ireland and opened his own lab. Knowing teeth and not business, Paul recruits Jacqueline from a dental office to help. Jacqueline is good with business and saw the struggles in the lab and set out to make it a better place. Now she and Paul are starting to do it all over Ireland.
 Then from many miles away (at IDS it seems that way) we are joined by Thomas Baaske, the Global Technical Product Manager at Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us) Vivadent AG. That means he oversees a lot of the digital materials and equipment for Ivoclar and there is a lot. Thomas talks about his lab background, being with Ivoclar for over 14 years, the evolution of the milled denture, their new inventory system, and the new Ivotion Based Printed denture (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/3d-printing-materials). 
Let's be honest. There are a LOT of zirconia on the market these days. How do you know which is which? Is one better than another? Is there one that can handle every situation? Check out a FREE webinar from Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us) called Zirconia Unboxed with Jeff Smith, CDT. (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/course/zirconia-unboxed/246115?utm_source=External+-+Voice+from+the+Bench&amp;amp;utm_medium=QR+code&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Academy&amp;amp;utm_term=August)
"This introductory webinar is the first in a five-part series designed to address the most frequently asked questions by dental labs when selecting zirconia for their restorations. With a focus on practical guidance, this session explores the key considerations in choosing the right zirconia, including material properties, esthetics, and processing techniques. This introductory webinar is the first in a five-part series designed to address the most frequently asked questions by dental labs when selecting zirconia for their restorations. With a focus on practical guidance, this session explores the key considerations in choosing the right zirconia, including material properties, esthetics, and processing techniques."
Check it out at: https://www.ivoclar.com/enus/course/zirconia-unboxed/246115?utmsource=External+-+Voice+from+the+Bench&amp;amp;utmmedium=QR+code&amp;amp;utmcampaign=Academy&amp;amp;utm_term=August

 Special Guests: Jacqueline Ffrench, Paul Dowling , and Thomas Baaske.
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    <![CDATA[<p>It&#39;s the 11th running of the <strong>Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025</strong>.  This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links:<br>
All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: <a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow">https://dentallabfoundation.org/</a><br>
All about the Race: <a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/" rel="nofollow">https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/</a><br>
Race website: <a href="https://fortworth.californiatriathlon.org/" rel="nofollow">https://fortworth.californiatriathlon.org/</a></p>

<h3>TO DONATE: <a href="https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/" rel="nofollow">https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/</a></h3>

<p>Select: Race for the Future<br>
Enter the name of the racer you want to support:  <strong>BARB WARNER</strong> or <strong>THE CROWN JEWELS</strong><br>
Enter the amount (One Million Dollars)</p>

<hr>

<p><strong>August 14 &amp; 15: PrograMill CAM Academy: A Hands-On Introduction to Digital Milling for Dental Professionals<br>
 Ivoclar Academy – Amherst, NY : <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_ca/course/programill-cam-academy-module-i-introduction/251438?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Pardot&utm_campaign=Academy+Newsletter&utm_term=July" rel="nofollow">https://www.ivoclar.com/en_ca/course/programill-cam-academy-module-i-introduction/251438?utm_source=Email&amp;utm_medium=Pardot&amp;utm_campaign=Academy+Newsletter&amp;utm_term=July</a></strong></p>

<hr>

<p>This episode is featuring two conversations that Elvis and Barb got while in Gemany at the exocad booth at IDS 2025. First up is <strong>Paul Dowling</strong> &amp; <strong>Jacqueline Ffrench</strong> who come from<a href="https://pdceramics.ie/" rel="nofollow"> PD Ceramics</a> in Ireland. Paul grew up in a dental family and played in the shed in the backyard that was the lab. After attending lab school in London, Paul came back to Ireland and opened his own lab. Knowing teeth and not business, Paul recruits Jacqueline from a dental office to help. Jacqueline is good with business and saw the struggles in the lab and set out to make it a better place. Now she and Paul are starting to do it all over Ireland.</p>

<p>Then from many miles away (at IDS it seems that way) we are joined by <strong>Thomas Baaske</strong>, the Global Technical Product Manager at <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> Vivadent AG. That means he oversees a lot of the digital materials and equipment for Ivoclar and there is a lot. Thomas talks about his lab background, being with Ivoclar for over 14 years, the evolution of the milled denture, their new inventory system, and the new <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/3d-printing-materials" rel="nofollow">Ivotion Based Printed denture</a>. </p>

<h3>Let&#39;s be honest. There are a LOT of zirconia on the market these days. How do you know which is which? Is one better than another? Is there one that can handle every situation? Check out a FREE webinar from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> called <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/course/zirconia-unboxed/246115?utm_source=External+-+Voice+from+the+Bench&utm_medium=QR+code&utm_campaign=Academy&utm_term=August" rel="nofollow">Zirconia Unboxed with Jeff Smith, CDT.</a></h3>

<h3>&quot;This introductory webinar is the first in a five-part series designed to address the most frequently asked questions by dental labs when selecting zirconia for their restorations. With a focus on practical guidance, this session explores the key considerations in choosing the right zirconia, including material properties, esthetics, and processing techniques. This introductory webinar is the first in a five-part series designed to address the most frequently asked questions by dental labs when selecting zirconia for their restorations. With a focus on practical guidance, this session explores the key considerations in choosing the right zirconia, including material properties, esthetics, and processing techniques.&quot;</h3>

<h3>Check it out at: <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/course/zirconia-unboxed/246115?utm_source=External+-+Voice+from+the+Bench&utm_medium=QR+code&utm_campaign=Academy&utm_term=August" rel="nofollow">https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/course/zirconia-unboxed/246115?utm_source=External+-+Voice+from+the+Bench&amp;utm_medium=QR+code&amp;utm_campaign=Academy&amp;utm_term=August</a></h3>

<iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/16qkmdrr0xl5ugyRDaR3GOMhWqJ1fqkmC/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe><p>Special Guests: Jacqueline Ffrench, Paul Dowling , and Thomas Baaske.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>It&#39;s the 11th running of the <strong>Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025</strong>.  This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links:<br>
All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: <a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow">https://dentallabfoundation.org/</a><br>
All about the Race: <a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/" rel="nofollow">https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/</a><br>
Race website: <a href="https://fortworth.californiatriathlon.org/" rel="nofollow">https://fortworth.californiatriathlon.org/</a></p>

<h3>TO DONATE: <a href="https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/" rel="nofollow">https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/</a></h3>

<p>Select: Race for the Future<br>
Enter the name of the racer you want to support:  <strong>BARB WARNER</strong> or <strong>THE CROWN JEWELS</strong><br>
Enter the amount (One Million Dollars)</p>

<hr>

<p><strong>August 14 &amp; 15: PrograMill CAM Academy: A Hands-On Introduction to Digital Milling for Dental Professionals<br>
 Ivoclar Academy – Amherst, NY : <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_ca/course/programill-cam-academy-module-i-introduction/251438?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Pardot&utm_campaign=Academy+Newsletter&utm_term=July" rel="nofollow">https://www.ivoclar.com/en_ca/course/programill-cam-academy-module-i-introduction/251438?utm_source=Email&amp;utm_medium=Pardot&amp;utm_campaign=Academy+Newsletter&amp;utm_term=July</a></strong></p>

<hr>

<p>This episode is featuring two conversations that Elvis and Barb got while in Gemany at the exocad booth at IDS 2025. First up is <strong>Paul Dowling</strong> &amp; <strong>Jacqueline Ffrench</strong> who come from<a href="https://pdceramics.ie/" rel="nofollow"> PD Ceramics</a> in Ireland. Paul grew up in a dental family and played in the shed in the backyard that was the lab. After attending lab school in London, Paul came back to Ireland and opened his own lab. Knowing teeth and not business, Paul recruits Jacqueline from a dental office to help. Jacqueline is good with business and saw the struggles in the lab and set out to make it a better place. Now she and Paul are starting to do it all over Ireland.</p>

<p>Then from many miles away (at IDS it seems that way) we are joined by <strong>Thomas Baaske</strong>, the Global Technical Product Manager at <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> Vivadent AG. That means he oversees a lot of the digital materials and equipment for Ivoclar and there is a lot. Thomas talks about his lab background, being with Ivoclar for over 14 years, the evolution of the milled denture, their new inventory system, and the new <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/3d-printing-materials" rel="nofollow">Ivotion Based Printed denture</a>. </p>

<h3>Let&#39;s be honest. There are a LOT of zirconia on the market these days. How do you know which is which? Is one better than another? Is there one that can handle every situation? Check out a FREE webinar from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> called <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/course/zirconia-unboxed/246115?utm_source=External+-+Voice+from+the+Bench&utm_medium=QR+code&utm_campaign=Academy&utm_term=August" rel="nofollow">Zirconia Unboxed with Jeff Smith, CDT.</a></h3>

<h3>&quot;This introductory webinar is the first in a five-part series designed to address the most frequently asked questions by dental labs when selecting zirconia for their restorations. With a focus on practical guidance, this session explores the key considerations in choosing the right zirconia, including material properties, esthetics, and processing techniques. This introductory webinar is the first in a five-part series designed to address the most frequently asked questions by dental labs when selecting zirconia for their restorations. With a focus on practical guidance, this session explores the key considerations in choosing the right zirconia, including material properties, esthetics, and processing techniques.&quot;</h3>

<h3>Check it out at: <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/course/zirconia-unboxed/246115?utm_source=External+-+Voice+from+the+Bench&utm_medium=QR+code&utm_campaign=Academy&utm_term=August" rel="nofollow">https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/course/zirconia-unboxed/246115?utm_source=External+-+Voice+from+the+Bench&amp;utm_medium=QR+code&amp;utm_campaign=Academy&amp;utm_term=August</a></h3>

<iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/16qkmdrr0xl5ugyRDaR3GOMhWqJ1fqkmC/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe><p>Special Guests: Jacqueline Ffrench, Paul Dowling , and Thomas Baaske.</p>]]>
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