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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>420: Seth Potter: Insight Into exocad Without Borders</title>
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  <itunes:episode>420</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Seth Potter: Insight Into exocad Without Borders</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This week, we talk with Seth Potter, a dental technician living a truly unconventional life—splitting his time between Canada and Paraguay while running a remote design business. From growing up on a sailboat and assisting on missionary dental trips to teaching himself digital workflows, Seth shares how he built a career with exocad rooted in freedom and efficiency. He also dives into the realities of scaling, burnout, and why creating systems—not just working harder—is the key to long-term success.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;h3&gt;Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah!&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;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 &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt;’s development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, I&lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/veneering-materials/ips-e.max-ceram-art" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;PS e.max Ceram Art&lt;/a&gt;. Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Let’s continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Alright, Voices From the Bench listeners—We’re coming to you live from Dallas at DLAT, and we had to grab a quick pop-in from the floor.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;That’s right—because when you’re walking a show this big, you never know who you’re going to run into… and sure enough, we caught up with Jordan Greenberg—yeah, the &lt;a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;HyperDent&lt;/a&gt; guy.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;No booth this time, just cruising the floor, connecting with partners, supporting dealers, and checking in with labs looking to level up their workflows.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;And get this—he’s not just talking theory. We’re talking fully automated solutions for preform abutments… no human nesting. That’s right—automation that knows your blank size, optimizes your workflow, and keeps production moving without missing a beat.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;It’s the kind of innovation that’s pushing labs forward—faster, smarter, and more efficient.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;So if you’re at DLAT, keep your eyes open… because the future of CAM might just be walking right past you.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This week, we catch up with the always entertaining and wildly unconventional Seth Potter—live from Paraguay. From sailing the world with his family to building a thriving remote design business, Seth shares a story that’s anything but typical. What starts as a conversation about &lt;a href="https://exocad.com/insights-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;exocad Insights&lt;/a&gt; quickly turns into a deep dive into faith, freedom, digital dentistry, and what it really takes to create a life on your own terms.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Seth walks us through his unique upbringing—growing up with a missionary dentist father, assisting on dental trips in the Dominican Republic, and spending his teenage years living on a sailboat. That early exposure to dentistry (and adventure) eventually led him into dental technology, where he combined analog fundamentals with a self-taught digital workflow to become a leader in remote design.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We also get into the evolution of his career—from working in a small lab and helping implement digital systems, to launching one of the first remote CAD design businesses in Canada. Seth shares how he hustled for his first clients (hint: it involves Indeed and a clever pitch), scaled through efficiency, and ultimately hit a breaking point that forced him to rethink balance, burnout, and what success actually looks like.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Now splitting his time between Canada and Paraguay, Seth has built a lifestyle that many dream about—while still pushing the limits of productivity, workflow systems, and digital education with &lt;a href="https://exocad.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;exocad&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever thought about going remote, improving your efficiency, or just wondered what’s possible in this industry… this one’s for you.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Join us at &lt;a href="https://exocad.com/insights-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;exocad Insights 2026&lt;/a&gt;, 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.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don’t miss the FIRST 5k run on the coast! And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code &lt;strong&gt;VFTBPalma15&lt;/strong&gt; for 15% off.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guest: Seth Potter.&lt;/p&gt;
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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>Alright, Voices From the Bench listeners—We’re coming to you live from Dallas at DLAT, and we had to grab a quick pop-in from the floor.</h3>

<h3>That’s right—because when you’re walking a show this big, you never know who you’re going to run into… and sure enough, we caught up with Jordan Greenberg—yeah, the <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow">HyperDent</a> guy.</h3>

<h3>No booth this time, just cruising the floor, connecting with partners, supporting dealers, and checking in with labs looking to level up their workflows.</h3>

<h3>And get this—he’s not just talking theory. We’re talking fully automated solutions for preform abutments… no human nesting. That’s right—automation that knows your blank size, optimizes your workflow, and keeps production moving without missing a beat.</h3>

<h3>It’s the kind of innovation that’s pushing labs forward—faster, smarter, and more efficient.</h3>

<h3>So if you’re at DLAT, keep your eyes open… because the future of CAM might just be walking right past you.</h3>

<p>This week, we catch up with the always entertaining and wildly unconventional Seth Potter—live from Paraguay. From sailing the world with his family to building a thriving remote design business, Seth shares a story that’s anything but typical. What starts as a conversation about <a href="https://exocad.com/insights-2026" rel="nofollow">exocad Insights</a> quickly turns into a deep dive into faith, freedom, digital dentistry, and what it really takes to create a life on your own terms.</p>

<p>Seth walks us through his unique upbringing—growing up with a missionary dentist father, assisting on dental trips in the Dominican Republic, and spending his teenage years living on a sailboat. That early exposure to dentistry (and adventure) eventually led him into dental technology, where he combined analog fundamentals with a self-taught digital workflow to become a leader in remote design.</p>

<p>We also get into the evolution of his career—from working in a small lab and helping implement digital systems, to launching one of the first remote CAD design businesses in Canada. Seth shares how he hustled for his first clients (hint: it involves Indeed and a clever pitch), scaled through efficiency, and ultimately hit a breaking point that forced him to rethink balance, burnout, and what success actually looks like.</p>

<p>Now splitting his time between Canada and Paraguay, Seth has built a lifestyle that many dream about—while still pushing the limits of productivity, workflow systems, and digital education with <a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow">exocad</a>.</p>

<p>If you’ve ever thought about going remote, improving your efficiency, or just wondered what’s possible in this industry… this one’s for you.</p>

<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 FIRST 5k run on the coast! 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 Guest: Seth Potter.</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>Alright, Voices From the Bench listeners—We’re coming to you live from Dallas at DLAT, and we had to grab a quick pop-in from the floor.</h3>

<h3>That’s right—because when you’re walking a show this big, you never know who you’re going to run into… and sure enough, we caught up with Jordan Greenberg—yeah, the <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow">HyperDent</a> guy.</h3>

<h3>No booth this time, just cruising the floor, connecting with partners, supporting dealers, and checking in with labs looking to level up their workflows.</h3>

<h3>And get this—he’s not just talking theory. We’re talking fully automated solutions for preform abutments… no human nesting. That’s right—automation that knows your blank size, optimizes your workflow, and keeps production moving without missing a beat.</h3>

<h3>It’s the kind of innovation that’s pushing labs forward—faster, smarter, and more efficient.</h3>

<h3>So if you’re at DLAT, keep your eyes open… because the future of CAM might just be walking right past you.</h3>

<p>This week, we catch up with the always entertaining and wildly unconventional Seth Potter—live from Paraguay. From sailing the world with his family to building a thriving remote design business, Seth shares a story that’s anything but typical. What starts as a conversation about <a href="https://exocad.com/insights-2026" rel="nofollow">exocad Insights</a> quickly turns into a deep dive into faith, freedom, digital dentistry, and what it really takes to create a life on your own terms.</p>

<p>Seth walks us through his unique upbringing—growing up with a missionary dentist father, assisting on dental trips in the Dominican Republic, and spending his teenage years living on a sailboat. That early exposure to dentistry (and adventure) eventually led him into dental technology, where he combined analog fundamentals with a self-taught digital workflow to become a leader in remote design.</p>

<p>We also get into the evolution of his career—from working in a small lab and helping implement digital systems, to launching one of the first remote CAD design businesses in Canada. Seth shares how he hustled for his first clients (hint: it involves Indeed and a clever pitch), scaled through efficiency, and ultimately hit a breaking point that forced him to rethink balance, burnout, and what success actually looks like.</p>

<p>Now splitting his time between Canada and Paraguay, Seth has built a lifestyle that many dream about—while still pushing the limits of productivity, workflow systems, and digital education with <a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow">exocad</a>.</p>

<p>If you’ve ever thought about going remote, improving your efficiency, or just wondered what’s possible in this industry… this one’s for you.</p>

<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 FIRST 5k run on the coast! 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 Guest: Seth Potter.</p>]]>
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  <title>417: Lab Day Chicago 2026 Part 3 with Frederic Rapp, Casey Baldwin, &amp; Darin Lockaby</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>417</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Lab Day Chicago 2026 Part 3 with Frederic Rapp, Casey Baldwin, &amp; Darin Lockaby</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Live from the Ivoclar Ballroom at Lab Day 2026, Elvis and Barb talk with Frederic Rapp about his journey from a small family lab to scaling a 150-person operation and now helping labs unlock their data with icortica. Then Casey Baldwin (Ivoclar) and Darin Lockaby (DESS) join to break down their new plug-and-play workflow for milling FDA-compliant abutments in-house—giving labs more control and better margins.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;h3&gt;Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah!&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;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 &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt;’s development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, I&lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/veneering-materials/ips-e.max-ceram-art" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;PS e.max Ceram Art&lt;/a&gt;. Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Let’s continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;When it comes to digital dentures, design is easy—manufacturing is where things get messy.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;That’s why the Elevate Denture Solution brings it all together. Built by &lt;a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/applications/dental-cad-cam" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Roland DGSHAPE&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;FOLLOW-ME! Technology Group&lt;/a&gt;, it combines machine, materials, and CAM into one fully optimized workflow—so you get consistent, high-quality results without the guesswork.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Want to simplify production and scale with confidence? Check it out at rollanddga.com/elevate.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;"Live" from the Ivoclar ballroom at Lab Day 2026, Elvis and Barb dives into conversations that perfectly capture what this industry is all about—innovation, relationships, and a whole lot of nerding out.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We kick things off with &lt;strong&gt;Frederic Rapp&lt;/strong&gt;, who went from growing up in his dad’s basement lab in France to scaling it into one of the largest labs in Europe. After selling the business, he found his way back into the industry through innovation—helping labs unlock the gold mine sitting inside their own data with &lt;a href="https://www.icortica.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;icortica&lt;/a&gt;. From dashboards to AI-driven insights and even voice-activated notes in the parking lot, it’s all about working smarter, not harder… and maybe not looking like an idiot when you walk into a doctor’s office.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then things shift to a great partnership with &lt;strong&gt;Casey Baldwin&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Darin Lockaby&lt;/strong&gt;, where we get into a seriously cool collaboration between &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.dess-usa.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;DESS&lt;/a&gt;. Think plug-and-play workflows that let labs mill their own abutments in-house—FDA compliant, streamlined, and actually simple. With margins tighter than ever, this kind of control over production isn’t just nice… it’s becoming necessary.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;From scaling labs to scaling data, from implants to AI, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and a clear message: the labs that embrace technology (without losing the human touch) are the ones that are going to win.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Join us at &lt;a href="https://exocad.com/insights-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;exocad Insights 2026&lt;/a&gt;, 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.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;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.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code &lt;strong&gt;VFTBPalma15&lt;/strong&gt; for 15% off.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guests: Casey Baldwin, Darin Lockaby, and Frederic Rapp.&lt;/p&gt;
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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>When it comes to digital dentures, design is easy—manufacturing is where things get messy.</h3>

<h3>That’s why the Elevate Denture Solution brings it all together. Built by <a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/applications/dental-cad-cam" rel="nofollow">Roland DGSHAPE</a>, <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a>, and <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/" rel="nofollow">FOLLOW-ME! Technology Group</a>, it combines machine, materials, and CAM into one fully optimized workflow—so you get consistent, high-quality results without the guesswork.</h3>

<h3>Want to simplify production and scale with confidence? Check it out at rollanddga.com/elevate.</h3>

<p>&quot;Live&quot; from the Ivoclar ballroom at Lab Day 2026, Elvis and Barb dives into conversations that perfectly capture what this industry is all about—innovation, relationships, and a whole lot of nerding out.</p>

<p>We kick things off with <strong>Frederic Rapp</strong>, who went from growing up in his dad’s basement lab in France to scaling it into one of the largest labs in Europe. After selling the business, he found his way back into the industry through innovation—helping labs unlock the gold mine sitting inside their own data with <a href="https://www.icortica.com/" rel="nofollow">icortica</a>. From dashboards to AI-driven insights and even voice-activated notes in the parking lot, it’s all about working smarter, not harder… and maybe not looking like an idiot when you walk into a doctor’s office.</p>

<p>Then things shift to a great partnership with <strong>Casey Baldwin</strong> and <strong>Darin Lockaby</strong>, where we get into a seriously cool collaboration between <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> and <a href="https://www.dess-usa.com/" rel="nofollow">DESS</a>. Think plug-and-play workflows that let labs mill their own abutments in-house—FDA compliant, streamlined, and actually simple. With margins tighter than ever, this kind of control over production isn’t just nice… it’s becoming necessary.</p>

<p>From scaling labs to scaling data, from implants to AI, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and a clear message: the labs that embrace technology (without losing the human touch) are the ones that are going to win.</p>

<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: Casey Baldwin, Darin Lockaby, and Frederic Rapp.</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>When it comes to digital dentures, design is easy—manufacturing is where things get messy.</h3>

<h3>That’s why the Elevate Denture Solution brings it all together. Built by <a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/applications/dental-cad-cam" rel="nofollow">Roland DGSHAPE</a>, <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a>, and <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/" rel="nofollow">FOLLOW-ME! Technology Group</a>, it combines machine, materials, and CAM into one fully optimized workflow—so you get consistent, high-quality results without the guesswork.</h3>

<h3>Want to simplify production and scale with confidence? Check it out at rollanddga.com/elevate.</h3>

<p>&quot;Live&quot; from the Ivoclar ballroom at Lab Day 2026, Elvis and Barb dives into conversations that perfectly capture what this industry is all about—innovation, relationships, and a whole lot of nerding out.</p>

<p>We kick things off with <strong>Frederic Rapp</strong>, who went from growing up in his dad’s basement lab in France to scaling it into one of the largest labs in Europe. After selling the business, he found his way back into the industry through innovation—helping labs unlock the gold mine sitting inside their own data with <a href="https://www.icortica.com/" rel="nofollow">icortica</a>. From dashboards to AI-driven insights and even voice-activated notes in the parking lot, it’s all about working smarter, not harder… and maybe not looking like an idiot when you walk into a doctor’s office.</p>

<p>Then things shift to a great partnership with <strong>Casey Baldwin</strong> and <strong>Darin Lockaby</strong>, where we get into a seriously cool collaboration between <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> and <a href="https://www.dess-usa.com/" rel="nofollow">DESS</a>. Think plug-and-play workflows that let labs mill their own abutments in-house—FDA compliant, streamlined, and actually simple. With margins tighter than ever, this kind of control over production isn’t just nice… it’s becoming necessary.</p>

<p>From scaling labs to scaling data, from implants to AI, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and a clear message: the labs that embrace technology (without losing the human touch) are the ones that are going to win.</p>

<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: Casey Baldwin, Darin Lockaby, and Frederic Rapp.</p>]]>
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  <title>394: Will Varda Has a Recipe for Digital Succuss (and Scones!)</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>394</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Will Varda Has a Recipe for Digital Succuss (and Scones!)</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This week we chat with Will Varda from British Columbia — a second-generation dental technician who grew up in his dad’s home lab and now leads the Dental Technicians Association of BC. Will shares incredible stories from his father’s days crafting crowns for Iranian royalty using goat-horn hammers to his own journey into digital dentistry, community building, and teaching others the “recipe” for digital design.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:05:29</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DON'T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. &lt;a href="https://www.nowakdental.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Nowak Dental Supplies&lt;/a&gt; is hosing &lt;a href="https://www.nolalabfest.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;NOLA Lab Fest&lt;/a&gt; in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register.&lt;br&gt;
A HUGE thanks to &lt;a href="https://www.aidite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Aidite North America&lt;/a&gt; for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MICRONMAPPER from SIN360: &lt;a href="https://sin360.us/micronmapper/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://sin360.us/micronmapper/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This week we chat with the hilarious and inspiring Will Varda, a second-generation dental technician, lab owner, and president of the Dental Technicians Association of BC.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Will takes us on an incredible journey from his father’s early days crafting crowns for Iranian royalty — complete with goat-horn hammers and plaster impressions — to the modern world of digital design, milling, and 3D printing. Along the way, he shares stories of growing up in a lab, learning every step the hard way, and how a Facebook study group and a few friends completely changed the course of his career.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;He also talks about the importance of community in the lab world, the balance between art and obsession, and how the right attitude (and maybe a little wine in a furry purse) can make even the toughest lab days a little brighter.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Now leading the charge in his province, Will is bringing technicians together — literally — with the first-ever Dental Boat Cruise, where hhe taught about digital fundamentals through his “recipe for design” approach. From scones to splines, Will explains how mastering the basics can give you true digital freedom no matter what software you use.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Looking for a way to unlock the full potential of your digital dentistry workflow. Take it from Elise Heathcote, associate manager of digital services with Ivoclar. This is all about the Cam Academy. They have a new in-person training experience designed specifically for dental technicians. This hands-on course explores the full potential of programmable Cam software, helping you take your digital workflow to the next level. Learn directly from Ivoclar experts, refine your skills and bring new precision and efficiency to your lab. Cam Academy is more than a course. It's your next step in digital excellence. To reserve your spot, visit the &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/academy/learning-opportunities?page=1&amp;amp;offset=12&amp;amp;filters=%5B%7B%22id%22%3A%22dateRange%22%2C%22selectedLowerBound%22%3A%222021-12-09T07%3A30%3A45.534Z%22%2C%22selectedUpperBound%22%3A%222022-06-09T06%3A30%3A45.534Z%22%7D%2C%7B%22id%22%3A%22type%22%2C%22advancedFilter%22%3Afalse%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-house+trainings%22%5D%7D%5D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar Academy website&lt;/a&gt; or contact your local Ivoclar sales representative today.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guest: Will Varda.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>DON&#39;T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. <a href="https://www.nowakdental.com/" rel="nofollow">Nowak Dental Supplies</a> is hosing <a href="https://www.nolalabfest.com/" rel="nofollow">NOLA Lab Fest</a> in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register.<br>
A HUGE thanks to <a href="https://www.aidite.com/" rel="nofollow">Aidite North America</a> for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast!</strong></p>

<p><strong>MICRONMAPPER from SIN360: <a href="https://sin360.us/micronmapper/" rel="nofollow">https://sin360.us/micronmapper/</a></strong></p>

<p>This week we chat with the hilarious and inspiring Will Varda, a second-generation dental technician, lab owner, and president of the Dental Technicians Association of BC.</p>

<p>Will takes us on an incredible journey from his father’s early days crafting crowns for Iranian royalty — complete with goat-horn hammers and plaster impressions — to the modern world of digital design, milling, and 3D printing. Along the way, he shares stories of growing up in a lab, learning every step the hard way, and how a Facebook study group and a few friends completely changed the course of his career.</p>

<p>He also talks about the importance of community in the lab world, the balance between art and obsession, and how the right attitude (and maybe a little wine in a furry purse) can make even the toughest lab days a little brighter.</p>

<p>Now leading the charge in his province, Will is bringing technicians together — literally — with the first-ever Dental Boat Cruise, where hhe taught about digital fundamentals through his “recipe for design” approach. From scones to splines, Will explains how mastering the basics can give you true digital freedom no matter what software you use.</p>

<h3>Looking for a way to unlock the full potential of your digital dentistry workflow. Take it from Elise Heathcote, associate manager of digital services with Ivoclar. This is all about the Cam Academy. They have a new in-person training experience designed specifically for dental technicians. This hands-on course explores the full potential of programmable Cam software, helping you take your digital workflow to the next level. Learn directly from Ivoclar experts, refine your skills and bring new precision and efficiency to your lab. Cam Academy is more than a course. It&#39;s your next step in digital excellence. To reserve your spot, visit the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/academy/learning-opportunities?page=1&offset=12&filters=%5B%7B%22id%22%3A%22dateRange%22%2C%22selectedLowerBound%22%3A%222021-12-09T07%3A30%3A45.534Z%22%2C%22selectedUpperBound%22%3A%222022-06-09T06%3A30%3A45.534Z%22%7D%2C%7B%22id%22%3A%22type%22%2C%22advancedFilter%22%3Afalse%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-house+trainings%22%5D%7D%5D" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar Academy website</a> or contact your local Ivoclar sales representative today.</h3><p>Special Guest: Will Varda.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>DON&#39;T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. <a href="https://www.nowakdental.com/" rel="nofollow">Nowak Dental Supplies</a> is hosing <a href="https://www.nolalabfest.com/" rel="nofollow">NOLA Lab Fest</a> in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register.<br>
A HUGE thanks to <a href="https://www.aidite.com/" rel="nofollow">Aidite North America</a> for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast!</strong></p>

<p><strong>MICRONMAPPER from SIN360: <a href="https://sin360.us/micronmapper/" rel="nofollow">https://sin360.us/micronmapper/</a></strong></p>

<p>This week we chat with the hilarious and inspiring Will Varda, a second-generation dental technician, lab owner, and president of the Dental Technicians Association of BC.</p>

<p>Will takes us on an incredible journey from his father’s early days crafting crowns for Iranian royalty — complete with goat-horn hammers and plaster impressions — to the modern world of digital design, milling, and 3D printing. Along the way, he shares stories of growing up in a lab, learning every step the hard way, and how a Facebook study group and a few friends completely changed the course of his career.</p>

<p>He also talks about the importance of community in the lab world, the balance between art and obsession, and how the right attitude (and maybe a little wine in a furry purse) can make even the toughest lab days a little brighter.</p>

<p>Now leading the charge in his province, Will is bringing technicians together — literally — with the first-ever Dental Boat Cruise, where hhe taught about digital fundamentals through his “recipe for design” approach. From scones to splines, Will explains how mastering the basics can give you true digital freedom no matter what software you use.</p>

<h3>Looking for a way to unlock the full potential of your digital dentistry workflow. Take it from Elise Heathcote, associate manager of digital services with Ivoclar. This is all about the Cam Academy. They have a new in-person training experience designed specifically for dental technicians. This hands-on course explores the full potential of programmable Cam software, helping you take your digital workflow to the next level. Learn directly from Ivoclar experts, refine your skills and bring new precision and efficiency to your lab. Cam Academy is more than a course. It&#39;s your next step in digital excellence. To reserve your spot, visit the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/academy/learning-opportunities?page=1&offset=12&filters=%5B%7B%22id%22%3A%22dateRange%22%2C%22selectedLowerBound%22%3A%222021-12-09T07%3A30%3A45.534Z%22%2C%22selectedUpperBound%22%3A%222022-06-09T06%3A30%3A45.534Z%22%7D%2C%7B%22id%22%3A%22type%22%2C%22advancedFilter%22%3Afalse%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-house+trainings%22%5D%7D%5D" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar Academy website</a> or contact your local Ivoclar sales representative today.</h3><p>Special Guest: Will Varda.</p>]]>
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  <title>385: IDS 2025 &amp; exocad Part 10 with Pierre-Luc Duchesne, Dereck Donnelly, &amp; Dr. Eimear O’Connell</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>385</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>IDS 2025 &amp; exocad Part 10 with Pierre-Luc Duchesne, Dereck Donnelly, &amp; Dr. Eimear O’Connell</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Back for the 10th time with conversations from the exocad booth at IDS 2025. First up are two people creating excellent customer experiences with Panthera, Pierre-Luc Duchesne and Dereck Donnelly. Then we meet the Irish dentist in Scotland, Dr. Eimear O’Connell who uses digital to give her patients the best treatment possible. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>58:12</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DON'T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. &lt;a href="https://www.nowakdental.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Nowak Dental Supplies&lt;/a&gt; is hosing &lt;a href="https://www.nolalabfest.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;NOLA Lab Fest&lt;/a&gt; in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register.&lt;br&gt;
A HUGE thanks to &lt;a href="https://www.aidite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Aidite North America&lt;/a&gt; for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Yet even more conversations that Elvis and Barb got while in the &lt;a href="https://exocad.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;exocad&lt;/a&gt; booth at IDS 2025..... back in MARCH!! First up is a visit from on one our favorite companies  that make bars, &lt;a href="https://pantheradental.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Panthera&lt;/a&gt;. Instead of our usual guest we get to meet &lt;strong&gt;Pierre-Luc Duchesne&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Dereck Donnelly&lt;/strong&gt;. PL is their Director of Marketing and Derek is head of Global Customer Experience. Together the talk about being at their second IDS show, how they make their product an experience for the customer, the &lt;a href="https://pantheradental.com/products-solutions/panthera-fusion-bar/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Fusion Bar&lt;/a&gt; that only needs &lt;strong&gt;5mm&lt;/strong&gt; of clearance, their &lt;a href="https://pantheradental.com/vita-and-panthera-distribution-partnership/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;partnership with VITA&lt;/a&gt;, and the second coming of &lt;a href="https://pantheradental.com/three_finalists_of_the_2023_masters_cup/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;The Master Cup&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then we got to talk to an Irish dentist that practices in Scotland, &lt;strong&gt;Dr. Eimear O’Connell&lt;/strong&gt;. She was plastered on the walls of the exocad booth 20 feet tall because she was one of the "Heroes of Digital Dentistry" and her journey is astounding. Dr. O'Connell talks about learning that Cerec was harder than it looks back in 2007, learning to work with amazing labs, using exocad to help her sell treatment by using the &lt;a href="https://exocad.com/our-products/exocad-art" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;ART function&lt;/a&gt;, and a very concerning trend in the UK that makes it harder to be a dentist.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;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 &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt; called &lt;a href="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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Zirconia Unboxed with Jeff Smith, CDT.&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;"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."&lt;/h3&gt;

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

&lt;p&gt;&lt;iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/16qkmdrr0xl5ugyRDaR3GOMhWqJ1fqkmC/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt; Special Guests: Dereck Donnelly, Dr. Eimear O’Connell, and Pierre-Luc Duchesne.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>DON&#39;T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. <a href="https://www.nowakdental.com/" rel="nofollow">Nowak Dental Supplies</a> is hosing <a href="https://www.nolalabfest.com/" rel="nofollow">NOLA Lab Fest</a> in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register.<br>
A HUGE thanks to <a href="https://www.aidite.com/" rel="nofollow">Aidite North America</a> for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast!</strong></p>

<p>Yet even more conversations that Elvis and Barb got while in the <a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow">exocad</a> booth at IDS 2025..... back in MARCH!! First up is a visit from on one our favorite companies  that make bars, <a href="https://pantheradental.com/" rel="nofollow">Panthera</a>. Instead of our usual guest we get to meet <strong>Pierre-Luc Duchesne</strong> and <strong>Dereck Donnelly</strong>. PL is their Director of Marketing and Derek is head of Global Customer Experience. Together the talk about being at their second IDS show, how they make their product an experience for the customer, the <a href="https://pantheradental.com/products-solutions/panthera-fusion-bar/" rel="nofollow">Fusion Bar</a> that only needs <strong>5mm</strong> of clearance, their <a href="https://pantheradental.com/vita-and-panthera-distribution-partnership/" rel="nofollow">partnership with VITA</a>, and the second coming of <a href="https://pantheradental.com/three_finalists_of_the_2023_masters_cup/" rel="nofollow">The Master Cup</a>.</p>

<p>Then we got to talk to an Irish dentist that practices in Scotland, <strong>Dr. Eimear O’Connell</strong>. She was plastered on the walls of the exocad booth 20 feet tall because she was one of the &quot;Heroes of Digital Dentistry&quot; and her journey is astounding. Dr. O&#39;Connell talks about learning that Cerec was harder than it looks back in 2007, learning to work with amazing labs, using exocad to help her sell treatment by using the <a href="https://exocad.com/our-products/exocad-art" rel="nofollow">ART function</a>, and a very concerning trend in the UK that makes it harder to be a dentist.</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: Dereck Donnelly, Dr. Eimear O’Connell, and Pierre-Luc Duchesne.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p><strong>DON&#39;T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. <a href="https://www.nowakdental.com/" rel="nofollow">Nowak Dental Supplies</a> is hosing <a href="https://www.nolalabfest.com/" rel="nofollow">NOLA Lab Fest</a> in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register.<br>
A HUGE thanks to <a href="https://www.aidite.com/" rel="nofollow">Aidite North America</a> for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast!</strong></p>

<p>Yet even more conversations that Elvis and Barb got while in the <a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow">exocad</a> booth at IDS 2025..... back in MARCH!! First up is a visit from on one our favorite companies  that make bars, <a href="https://pantheradental.com/" rel="nofollow">Panthera</a>. Instead of our usual guest we get to meet <strong>Pierre-Luc Duchesne</strong> and <strong>Dereck Donnelly</strong>. PL is their Director of Marketing and Derek is head of Global Customer Experience. Together the talk about being at their second IDS show, how they make their product an experience for the customer, the <a href="https://pantheradental.com/products-solutions/panthera-fusion-bar/" rel="nofollow">Fusion Bar</a> that only needs <strong>5mm</strong> of clearance, their <a href="https://pantheradental.com/vita-and-panthera-distribution-partnership/" rel="nofollow">partnership with VITA</a>, and the second coming of <a href="https://pantheradental.com/three_finalists_of_the_2023_masters_cup/" rel="nofollow">The Master Cup</a>.</p>

<p>Then we got to talk to an Irish dentist that practices in Scotland, <strong>Dr. Eimear O’Connell</strong>. She was plastered on the walls of the exocad booth 20 feet tall because she was one of the &quot;Heroes of Digital Dentistry&quot; and her journey is astounding. Dr. O&#39;Connell talks about learning that Cerec was harder than it looks back in 2007, learning to work with amazing labs, using exocad to help her sell treatment by using the <a href="https://exocad.com/our-products/exocad-art" rel="nofollow">ART function</a>, and a very concerning trend in the UK that makes it harder to be a dentist.</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: Dereck Donnelly, Dr. Eimear O’Connell, and Pierre-Luc Duchesne.</p>]]>
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  <title>362: Josie Schmitz-Burchartz is Marinating in Denture Goodness</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>362</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Josie Schmitz-Burchartz is Marinating in Denture Goodness</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This week, we sit down with Josie Schmitz-Burchartz, a dedicated denturist from British Columbia, who shares her incredible journey from cleaning her father's lab to running her own thriving practice. Josie discusses the importance of patient relationships, the challenges of the profession, and her commitment to providing exceptional care.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:04:45</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;h3&gt;Thanks to the AMAZING people at &lt;a href="https://exocad.com/ids" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;exocad&lt;/a&gt;, Elvis and Barb will be recording for the first time at &lt;a href="https://www.english.ids-cologne.de/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;IDS in Cologne, Germany&lt;/a&gt;. March 25 - 28 in Hall 1, booth A040/C041. Come see us, be on the podcast, and see all the amazing things exocad is doing for your lab!&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This week we had the pleasure of welcoming Josie Schmitz-Burchartz, a denturist from British Columbia, who shared her inspiring journey and insights into the world of denturism. Josie's passion for dental care began at a young age, influenced by her father, who has been a denture technician for over 30 years. This early exposure led her to explore the field of denturism, where she found her calling.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Josie’s story is not just about her career; it’s about the relationships she builds with her patients. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the emotional aspects of denture work. For many patients, receiving dentures is a life-changing experience, and Josie strives to ensure they leave her practice with smiles on their faces. Her approach is patient-centered, focusing on long-term treatment plans rather than quick fixes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Throughout the episode, Josie discusses the challenges she faced while establishing her practice, &lt;a href="https://sbdentureclinic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;SB Denture Clinic&lt;/a&gt;. She opened her office just before COVID-19 hit, which brought unexpected hurdles. However, her determination and passion for her work helped her navigate these challenges successfully. She highlights the significance of teamwork in her practice, where she has built a strong team of professionals dedicated to providing quality care.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;One of the most fascinating aspects of Josie's work is her commitment to using traditional methods in an increasingly digital world. While many are moving towards digital dentures, Josie believes in the value of hands-on techniques that allow her to connect with her patients and provide personalized care. Her dedication to quality over quantity is evident in her meticulous approach to dental impressions and patient consultations.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Take it from Laura Prosser, the digital marketing manager for &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar North America&lt;/a&gt;. She would like to invite you to start following them on Instagram. It's your chance to obtain exclusive updates on product announcements, industry news, upcoming educational events, and heartwarming stories about our local team and industry professionals. Let's get social together. Simply start following us on Instagram &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivoclar.na/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;@Ivoclar.na&lt;/a&gt;. We'll see you there.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Are you a dental lab in need of more talent to improve your bottom line and keep production on schedule? Are you a dental tech with great skills but feel you're being limited at your current lab? Well, the answer is here and this is precisely why &lt;a href="https://www.winwingo.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;WIN WIN GO&lt;/a&gt; was created. The dental lab and dental tech community needed a place where labs and technicians can meet, talk about their needs and connect in ways that foster a win win outcome. As a tech. If you're ready to make a change, thinking about moving in the next year or just curious what's out there, sign up today. It's totally free. As a lab, you might be feeling the frustration of paying the big employment site so much and getting so few tech candidates. We understand they don't much care about our industry. WINWINGO.com is simply the best place for lab techs and lab owners to actively engage in creating their ideal future. WINWINGO.com, how dental techs find paradise.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guest: Josi Schmitz-Burchartz.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Thanks to the AMAZING people at <a href="https://exocad.com/ids" rel="nofollow">exocad</a>, Elvis and Barb will be recording for the first time at <a href="https://www.english.ids-cologne.de/" rel="nofollow">IDS in Cologne, Germany</a>. March 25 - 28 in Hall 1, booth A040/C041. Come see us, be on the podcast, and see all the amazing things exocad is doing for your lab!</h3>

<p>This week we had the pleasure of welcoming Josie Schmitz-Burchartz, a denturist from British Columbia, who shared her inspiring journey and insights into the world of denturism. Josie&#39;s passion for dental care began at a young age, influenced by her father, who has been a denture technician for over 30 years. This early exposure led her to explore the field of denturism, where she found her calling.</p>

<p>Josie’s story is not just about her career; it’s about the relationships she builds with her patients. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the emotional aspects of denture work. For many patients, receiving dentures is a life-changing experience, and Josie strives to ensure they leave her practice with smiles on their faces. Her approach is patient-centered, focusing on long-term treatment plans rather than quick fixes.</p>

<p>Throughout the episode, Josie discusses the challenges she faced while establishing her practice, <a href="https://sbdentureclinic.com/" rel="nofollow">SB Denture Clinic</a>. She opened her office just before COVID-19 hit, which brought unexpected hurdles. However, her determination and passion for her work helped her navigate these challenges successfully. She highlights the significance of teamwork in her practice, where she has built a strong team of professionals dedicated to providing quality care.</p>

<p>One of the most fascinating aspects of Josie&#39;s work is her commitment to using traditional methods in an increasingly digital world. While many are moving towards digital dentures, Josie believes in the value of hands-on techniques that allow her to connect with her patients and provide personalized care. Her dedication to quality over quantity is evident in her meticulous approach to dental impressions and patient consultations.</p>

<h3>Take it from Laura Prosser, the digital marketing manager for <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar North America</a>. She would like to invite you to start following them on Instagram. It&#39;s your chance to obtain exclusive updates on product announcements, industry news, upcoming educational events, and heartwarming stories about our local team and industry professionals. Let&#39;s get social together. Simply start following us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivoclar.na/" rel="nofollow">@Ivoclar.na</a>. We&#39;ll see you there.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Are you a dental lab in need of more talent to improve your bottom line and keep production on schedule? Are you a dental tech with great skills but feel you&#39;re being limited at your current lab? Well, the answer is here and this is precisely why <a href="https://www.winwingo.com/" rel="nofollow">WIN WIN GO</a> was created. The dental lab and dental tech community needed a place where labs and technicians can meet, talk about their needs and connect in ways that foster a win win outcome. As a tech. If you&#39;re ready to make a change, thinking about moving in the next year or just curious what&#39;s out there, sign up today. It&#39;s totally free. As a lab, you might be feeling the frustration of paying the big employment site so much and getting so few tech candidates. We understand they don&#39;t much care about our industry. WINWINGO.com is simply the best place for lab techs and lab owners to actively engage in creating their ideal future. WINWINGO.com, how dental techs find paradise.</h3><p>Special Guest: Josi Schmitz-Burchartz.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<h3>Thanks to the AMAZING people at <a href="https://exocad.com/ids" rel="nofollow">exocad</a>, Elvis and Barb will be recording for the first time at <a href="https://www.english.ids-cologne.de/" rel="nofollow">IDS in Cologne, Germany</a>. March 25 - 28 in Hall 1, booth A040/C041. Come see us, be on the podcast, and see all the amazing things exocad is doing for your lab!</h3>

<p>This week we had the pleasure of welcoming Josie Schmitz-Burchartz, a denturist from British Columbia, who shared her inspiring journey and insights into the world of denturism. Josie&#39;s passion for dental care began at a young age, influenced by her father, who has been a denture technician for over 30 years. This early exposure led her to explore the field of denturism, where she found her calling.</p>

<p>Josie’s story is not just about her career; it’s about the relationships she builds with her patients. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the emotional aspects of denture work. For many patients, receiving dentures is a life-changing experience, and Josie strives to ensure they leave her practice with smiles on their faces. Her approach is patient-centered, focusing on long-term treatment plans rather than quick fixes.</p>

<p>Throughout the episode, Josie discusses the challenges she faced while establishing her practice, <a href="https://sbdentureclinic.com/" rel="nofollow">SB Denture Clinic</a>. She opened her office just before COVID-19 hit, which brought unexpected hurdles. However, her determination and passion for her work helped her navigate these challenges successfully. She highlights the significance of teamwork in her practice, where she has built a strong team of professionals dedicated to providing quality care.</p>

<p>One of the most fascinating aspects of Josie&#39;s work is her commitment to using traditional methods in an increasingly digital world. While many are moving towards digital dentures, Josie believes in the value of hands-on techniques that allow her to connect with her patients and provide personalized care. Her dedication to quality over quantity is evident in her meticulous approach to dental impressions and patient consultations.</p>

<h3>Take it from Laura Prosser, the digital marketing manager for <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar North America</a>. She would like to invite you to start following them on Instagram. It&#39;s your chance to obtain exclusive updates on product announcements, industry news, upcoming educational events, and heartwarming stories about our local team and industry professionals. Let&#39;s get social together. Simply start following us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivoclar.na/" rel="nofollow">@Ivoclar.na</a>. We&#39;ll see you there.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Are you a dental lab in need of more talent to improve your bottom line and keep production on schedule? Are you a dental tech with great skills but feel you&#39;re being limited at your current lab? Well, the answer is here and this is precisely why <a href="https://www.winwingo.com/" rel="nofollow">WIN WIN GO</a> was created. The dental lab and dental tech community needed a place where labs and technicians can meet, talk about their needs and connect in ways that foster a win win outcome. As a tech. If you&#39;re ready to make a change, thinking about moving in the next year or just curious what&#39;s out there, sign up today. It&#39;s totally free. As a lab, you might be feeling the frustration of paying the big employment site so much and getting so few tech candidates. We understand they don&#39;t much care about our industry. WINWINGO.com is simply the best place for lab techs and lab owners to actively engage in creating their ideal future. WINWINGO.com, how dental techs find paradise.</h3><p>Special Guest: Josi Schmitz-Burchartz.</p>]]>
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  <title>339: The Jewel of Canadian Dentures with Jade Connors</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>339</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Jewel of Canadian Dentures with Jade Connors</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This week we meet Canadian Denturist, Jade Connors. Jade talks about her journey from art to dental to eventually denturism. It took coming to terms of herself before she could eventually find the career that is both rewarding and satisfying. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:05:26</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;h3&gt;Join the GOLDEN BENCH CLUB! All you have to do is leave us a 5-star review and comment on the Apple Podcast app (or any other app and email us a screen shot) and we will read your review on the podcast and welcome you to the Golden Bench Club. This super elite club is only for the best of the best&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We love Denturist and all they do to help patients and the ever-growing edentulous population. So imagine how excited Elvis and Barb were when they got to talk to Jade Connors from Alberta Canada. Jade owns &lt;a href="https://www.pearldenture.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Pearl Denture &amp;amp; Implant Centre&lt;/a&gt; and talks all about the journey leading up to it. You see, Jade is a millennial and openly talks about the mental struggles she had to overcome to find her love of dental. Starting with Art, she was afraid of going "corporate" so she looked at dental. Not liking authority, she went into dental lab technology and earned her RDT from &lt;a href="https://www.nait.ca/nait/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Nait Polytechnic&lt;/a&gt;. It was then she decided to go back to school and become a denturist and the rest is history. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;See Jade at the National Denturist Association Oct 2-4 in Las Vegas: &lt;a href="https://nationaldenturist.com/2024annualconference/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://nationaldenturist.com/2024annualconference/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;If you are in the market for purchasing a new milling machine or a furnace, Voices From the Bench invites you to connect with an &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt; sales associates.  They have several great deals and financing options now available for you to take advantage of.   These robust and dependable machines were designed to make your laboratory more efficient and profitable.  They are work horses when it comes to processing &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/metal-free-ceramics/ips-e.max-press-lab" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;IPS e.max lithium disilicate&lt;/a&gt; and the amazing &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/prime-zirconia" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Prime Zirconia&lt;/a&gt;.  The &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;PM7 mill &lt;/a&gt; also allows you to do digital dentures with their game changing &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivotion puck&lt;/a&gt;.  Head over to &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;ivoclar.com&lt;/a&gt;, voicesfromthebench.com/ivoclar, or call them at 1-800-533-6825.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guest: Jade Connors, DD, RDT.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Join the GOLDEN BENCH CLUB! All you have to do is leave us a 5-star review and comment on the Apple Podcast app (or any other app and email us a screen shot) and we will read your review on the podcast and welcome you to the Golden Bench Club. This super elite club is only for the best of the best</h3>

<p>We love Denturist and all they do to help patients and the ever-growing edentulous population. So imagine how excited Elvis and Barb were when they got to talk to Jade Connors from Alberta Canada. Jade owns <a href="https://www.pearldenture.com/" rel="nofollow">Pearl Denture &amp; Implant Centre</a> and talks all about the journey leading up to it. You see, Jade is a millennial and openly talks about the mental struggles she had to overcome to find her love of dental. Starting with Art, she was afraid of going &quot;corporate&quot; so she looked at dental. Not liking authority, she went into dental lab technology and earned her RDT from <a href="https://www.nait.ca/nait/home" rel="nofollow">Nait Polytechnic</a>. It was then she decided to go back to school and become a denturist and the rest is history. </p>

<p>The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness<br>
<a href="https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book" rel="nofollow">https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book</a></p>

<p>See Jade at the National Denturist Association Oct 2-4 in Las Vegas: <a href="https://nationaldenturist.com/2024annualconference/" rel="nofollow">https://nationaldenturist.com/2024annualconference/</a></p>

<h3>If you are in the market for purchasing a new milling machine or a furnace, Voices From the Bench invites you to connect with an <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> sales associates.  They have several great deals and financing options now available for you to take advantage of.   These robust and dependable machines were designed to make your laboratory more efficient and profitable.  They are work horses when it comes to processing <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/metal-free-ceramics/ips-e.max-press-lab" rel="nofollow">IPS e.max lithium disilicate</a> and the amazing <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/prime-zirconia" rel="nofollow">Prime Zirconia</a>.  The <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow">PM7 mill </a> also allows you to do digital dentures with their game changing <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion" rel="nofollow">Ivotion puck</a>.  Head over to <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">ivoclar.com</a>, voicesfromthebench.com/ivoclar, or call them at 1-800-533-6825.</h3><p>Special Guest: Jade Connors, DD, RDT.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Join the GOLDEN BENCH CLUB! All you have to do is leave us a 5-star review and comment on the Apple Podcast app (or any other app and email us a screen shot) and we will read your review on the podcast and welcome you to the Golden Bench Club. This super elite club is only for the best of the best</h3>

<p>We love Denturist and all they do to help patients and the ever-growing edentulous population. So imagine how excited Elvis and Barb were when they got to talk to Jade Connors from Alberta Canada. Jade owns <a href="https://www.pearldenture.com/" rel="nofollow">Pearl Denture &amp; Implant Centre</a> and talks all about the journey leading up to it. You see, Jade is a millennial and openly talks about the mental struggles she had to overcome to find her love of dental. Starting with Art, she was afraid of going &quot;corporate&quot; so she looked at dental. Not liking authority, she went into dental lab technology and earned her RDT from <a href="https://www.nait.ca/nait/home" rel="nofollow">Nait Polytechnic</a>. It was then she decided to go back to school and become a denturist and the rest is history. </p>

<p>The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness<br>
<a href="https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book" rel="nofollow">https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book</a></p>

<p>See Jade at the National Denturist Association Oct 2-4 in Las Vegas: <a href="https://nationaldenturist.com/2024annualconference/" rel="nofollow">https://nationaldenturist.com/2024annualconference/</a></p>

<h3>If you are in the market for purchasing a new milling machine or a furnace, Voices From the Bench invites you to connect with an <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> sales associates.  They have several great deals and financing options now available for you to take advantage of.   These robust and dependable machines were designed to make your laboratory more efficient and profitable.  They are work horses when it comes to processing <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/metal-free-ceramics/ips-e.max-press-lab" rel="nofollow">IPS e.max lithium disilicate</a> and the amazing <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/prime-zirconia" rel="nofollow">Prime Zirconia</a>.  The <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow">PM7 mill </a> also allows you to do digital dentures with their game changing <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion" rel="nofollow">Ivotion puck</a>.  Head over to <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">ivoclar.com</a>, voicesfromthebench.com/ivoclar, or call them at 1-800-533-6825.</h3><p>Special Guest: Jade Connors, DD, RDT.</p>]]>
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  <title>329: Three More From exocad Insights 2024 with Dr. Marcus White, Ashley Bryne, &amp; Seth Potter</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>329</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Three More From exocad Insights 2024 with Dr. Marcus White, Ashley Bryne, &amp; Seth Potter</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Back on the island of Mallorca Spain at exocad Insights 2024 with 3 fantastic conversations including Dr. Marcus White, Ashley Bryne, &amp; Seth Potter</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:12:42</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;h3&gt;Join the GOLDEN BENCH CLUB! All you have to do is leave us a 5-star review and comment on the Apple Podcast app (or any other app and email us a screen shot) and we will read your review on the podcast and welcome you to the Golden Bench Club. This super elite club is only for the best of the best.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As we continue the amazing conversations we got while at exocad Insights 2024 in Mallorca, Spain, we want to thank again the good people at exocad that made all this possible. This episode brings us three fantastic conversations with 3 fantastic people. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;First up is &lt;strong&gt;Dr. Marcus White&lt;/strong&gt; from England who is one of the UK's foremost opinion leaders in digital dentistry and intra oral scanning. Dr. White talks about his on-site lab, utilizing remote designers and milling centers, and his view of the full arch workflow.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Next is UK lab owner, &lt;strong&gt;Ashley Bryne&lt;/strong&gt;.  Ashley is the son of a lab owner that told him not to get into the business. It's a great thing he didn't listen to him, because now Ashley owns Brynes Dental Lab, one of the biggest labs into digital and implants in England. Ashley talks about his journey, why his labs uses both exocad and 3shape, bringing technicians to Insights, and being a part of the Conus Group of laboratories. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then we wrap up the episode with &lt;strong&gt;Seth Potter&lt;/strong&gt;. Since the age of 12, Seth knew he wanted to be a dental technician. After school and working in a lab, Seth soon found himself needing a new direction. So, he got a laptop and exocad and started looking for work. Now he's not only a freelance designer but also a Independent Certified exocad Trainer. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Introducing &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivotion Digital Dentures&lt;/a&gt; from &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt; – Experience unparalleled precision and efficiency with Ivoclar‘s state-of-the-art digital denture workflow.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Ivotion is available in their patent pending monolithic disc that combines denture base and tooth materials in one seamless puck. Or if you lab needs more flexibility, Ivotion is also available as stand-alone discs - Ivotion Base, Dent and Dent Multi all in 98mm width to fit your favorite milling machine.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;With Ivotion you can streamline your lab’s processes, reduce production time, and enhance patient satisfaction. Elevate your lab's capabilities with Ivotion Digital Dentures – where innovation meets perfection. Discover the future of dentures today with Ivoclar."  Thanks for your continued support of the podcast Ivoclar.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guests: Ashley Byrne, Dr. Marcos White, and Seth Potter.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Join the GOLDEN BENCH CLUB! All you have to do is leave us a 5-star review and comment on the Apple Podcast app (or any other app and email us a screen shot) and we will read your review on the podcast and welcome you to the Golden Bench Club. This super elite club is only for the best of the best.</h3>

<p>As we continue the amazing conversations we got while at exocad Insights 2024 in Mallorca, Spain, we want to thank again the good people at exocad that made all this possible. This episode brings us three fantastic conversations with 3 fantastic people. </p>

<p>First up is <strong>Dr. Marcus White</strong> from England who is one of the UK&#39;s foremost opinion leaders in digital dentistry and intra oral scanning. Dr. White talks about his on-site lab, utilizing remote designers and milling centers, and his view of the full arch workflow.</p>

<p>Next is UK lab owner, <strong>Ashley Bryne</strong>.  Ashley is the son of a lab owner that told him not to get into the business. It&#39;s a great thing he didn&#39;t listen to him, because now Ashley owns Brynes Dental Lab, one of the biggest labs into digital and implants in England. Ashley talks about his journey, why his labs uses both exocad and 3shape, bringing technicians to Insights, and being a part of the Conus Group of laboratories. </p>

<p>Then we wrap up the episode with <strong>Seth Potter</strong>. Since the age of 12, Seth knew he wanted to be a dental technician. After school and working in a lab, Seth soon found himself needing a new direction. So, he got a laptop and exocad and started looking for work. Now he&#39;s not only a freelance designer but also a Independent Certified exocad Trainer. </p>

<h3>Introducing <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion" rel="nofollow">Ivotion Digital Dentures</a> from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> – Experience unparalleled precision and efficiency with Ivoclar‘s state-of-the-art digital denture workflow.</h3>

<h3>Ivotion is available in their patent pending monolithic disc that combines denture base and tooth materials in one seamless puck. Or if you lab needs more flexibility, Ivotion is also available as stand-alone discs - Ivotion Base, Dent and Dent Multi all in 98mm width to fit your favorite milling machine.</h3>

<h3>With Ivotion you can streamline your lab’s processes, reduce production time, and enhance patient satisfaction. Elevate your lab&#39;s capabilities with Ivotion Digital Dentures – where innovation meets perfection. Discover the future of dentures today with Ivoclar.&quot;  Thanks for your continued support of the podcast Ivoclar.</h3><p>Special Guests: Ashley Byrne, Dr. Marcos White, and Seth Potter.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Join the GOLDEN BENCH CLUB! All you have to do is leave us a 5-star review and comment on the Apple Podcast app (or any other app and email us a screen shot) and we will read your review on the podcast and welcome you to the Golden Bench Club. This super elite club is only for the best of the best.</h3>

<p>As we continue the amazing conversations we got while at exocad Insights 2024 in Mallorca, Spain, we want to thank again the good people at exocad that made all this possible. This episode brings us three fantastic conversations with 3 fantastic people. </p>

<p>First up is <strong>Dr. Marcus White</strong> from England who is one of the UK&#39;s foremost opinion leaders in digital dentistry and intra oral scanning. Dr. White talks about his on-site lab, utilizing remote designers and milling centers, and his view of the full arch workflow.</p>

<p>Next is UK lab owner, <strong>Ashley Bryne</strong>.  Ashley is the son of a lab owner that told him not to get into the business. It&#39;s a great thing he didn&#39;t listen to him, because now Ashley owns Brynes Dental Lab, one of the biggest labs into digital and implants in England. Ashley talks about his journey, why his labs uses both exocad and 3shape, bringing technicians to Insights, and being a part of the Conus Group of laboratories. </p>

<p>Then we wrap up the episode with <strong>Seth Potter</strong>. Since the age of 12, Seth knew he wanted to be a dental technician. After school and working in a lab, Seth soon found himself needing a new direction. So, he got a laptop and exocad and started looking for work. Now he&#39;s not only a freelance designer but also a Independent Certified exocad Trainer. </p>

<h3>Introducing <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion" rel="nofollow">Ivotion Digital Dentures</a> from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> – Experience unparalleled precision and efficiency with Ivoclar‘s state-of-the-art digital denture workflow.</h3>

<h3>Ivotion is available in their patent pending monolithic disc that combines denture base and tooth materials in one seamless puck. Or if you lab needs more flexibility, Ivotion is also available as stand-alone discs - Ivotion Base, Dent and Dent Multi all in 98mm width to fit your favorite milling machine.</h3>

<h3>With Ivotion you can streamline your lab’s processes, reduce production time, and enhance patient satisfaction. Elevate your lab&#39;s capabilities with Ivotion Digital Dentures – where innovation meets perfection. Discover the future of dentures today with Ivoclar.&quot;  Thanks for your continued support of the podcast Ivoclar.</h3><p>Special Guests: Ashley Byrne, Dr. Marcos White, and Seth Potter.</p>]]>
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  <title>309: Positive Reinforcement with John Rano </title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>309</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Positive Reinforcement with John Rano </itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Meet John Rano. Son of a dental technician from Argentina. After working for his dad, John sets off on his own and eventually opens Unique Solutions Dental Lab specializing in full arch and he talks about helping to improve the next generation of technicians with a little positive reinforcement.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:01:01</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;We are all back from Lab Day and very tired.... but yet we are still all going to the bench because the work never stops.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;THANK YOU Ivoclar, for hosting us over the weekend!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This week we get to meet John Rano. John's dad was a dental technician, so it only made sense that John would end up in the family business. At the age of 14, John started learning what he could. By 18, he was doing conversions. But John wanted more. So after working at another lab and learning even more, John opened &lt;a href="https://www.uniquesolutionsdentallab.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Unique Solutions Dental Lab&lt;/a&gt;. John comes on to talk about his journey, what he learned about providing a positive environment for new employees, and using digital for his full arch workflow. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Did you know that not all Zirconia is the same?&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_li/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zircad-prime-family" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;ZirCAD Prime&lt;/a&gt; Zirconia from &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt; is uniquely produced with Gradient Technology which allows two powders that normally sinter at different intervals,  to be combined into one material which sinters uniformly.  The manufacturing process not only optimizes the translucent properties but also creates a seamless progression of shade while maintaining optimal strength.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;ZirCAD prime is now more affordable than ever and will give you results that your Dentists will notice!  Contact your local Ivoclar Sales representative today to find out more about Prime and how Ivoclar can support your success! Tell them you heard it on the podcast and get a FREE Prime disc to try – just use promo code 723!&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Whether you are looking to elevate your craftsmanship or looking to cut back costs, look no further – &lt;a href="https://vitanorthamerica.com/en-US/VITA-MFT-Anterior-369,273,126133.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;VITA MFT Teeth&lt;/a&gt; are the ultimate solution for creating lifelike and stunning smiles.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Crafted with precision and backed by cutting-edge technology, VITA MFT Teeth offers unparalleled esthetics and durability. And since &lt;a href="https://vitanorthamerica.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;VITA&lt;/a&gt; believes in the power of experiencing excellence firsthand, for a limited time only, they’re offering you the chance to get a complimentary case sample. That’s right, a full case, absolutely free. Just visit &lt;a href="https://www2.vitanorthamerica.com/mft/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;vitanorthamerica.com/freemft&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Don’t wait any longer to start providing your customers with a premium tooth at an economy price. Redeem your free case sample and if you’re ready to buy, VITA will even give you an extra 10% discount by shopping online on their newly launched online store.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Join the VITA family today.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Candulor&lt;/a&gt; a dental supply company from Switzerland has solutions no matter if you are analog or digital&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Check out their &lt;a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us/product-portfolio/tooth-lines/physioset-tcr" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;PhysioSet TCR&lt;/a&gt; tooth line that has been complemented with 18 new shapes. A total of 48 age-appropriate anterior tooth shapes are available for the laboratory or dental practice to select from.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;The &lt;a href="https://ssop.swiss/en-us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Swiss School of Prosthetics&lt;/a&gt; in Springfield, Missouri is the place to learn all things removable. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner &lt;a href="https://edmondsdentalsupply.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Edmonds Dental Supply&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Candulor, High End Only&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guest: John Rano.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>We are all back from Lab Day and very tired.... but yet we are still all going to the bench because the work never stops.<br><br>
<strong>THANK YOU Ivoclar, for hosting us over the weekend!</strong></p>

<p>This week we get to meet John Rano. John&#39;s dad was a dental technician, so it only made sense that John would end up in the family business. At the age of 14, John started learning what he could. By 18, he was doing conversions. But John wanted more. So after working at another lab and learning even more, John opened <a href="https://www.uniquesolutionsdentallab.com/" rel="nofollow">Unique Solutions Dental Lab</a>. John comes on to talk about his journey, what he learned about providing a positive environment for new employees, and using digital for his full arch workflow. </p>

<h3>Did you know that not all Zirconia is the same?</h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_li/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zircad-prime-family" rel="nofollow">ZirCAD Prime</a> Zirconia from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> is uniquely produced with Gradient Technology which allows two powders that normally sinter at different intervals,  to be combined into one material which sinters uniformly.  The manufacturing process not only optimizes the translucent properties but also creates a seamless progression of shade while maintaining optimal strength.</h3>

<h3>ZirCAD prime is now more affordable than ever and will give you results that your Dentists will notice!  Contact your local Ivoclar Sales representative today to find out more about Prime and how Ivoclar can support your success! Tell them you heard it on the podcast and get a FREE Prime disc to try – just use promo code 723!</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Whether you are looking to elevate your craftsmanship or looking to cut back costs, look no further – <a href="https://vitanorthamerica.com/en-US/VITA-MFT-Anterior-369,273,126133.html" rel="nofollow">VITA MFT Teeth</a> are the ultimate solution for creating lifelike and stunning smiles.</h3>

<h3>Crafted with precision and backed by cutting-edge technology, VITA MFT Teeth offers unparalleled esthetics and durability. And since <a href="https://vitanorthamerica.com/" rel="nofollow">VITA</a> believes in the power of experiencing excellence firsthand, for a limited time only, they’re offering you the chance to get a complimentary case sample. That’s right, a full case, absolutely free. Just visit <a href="https://www2.vitanorthamerica.com/mft/" rel="nofollow">vitanorthamerica.com/freemft</a></h3>

<h3>Don’t wait any longer to start providing your customers with a premium tooth at an economy price. Redeem your free case sample and if you’re ready to buy, VITA will even give you an extra 10% discount by shopping online on their newly launched online store.</h3>

<h3>Join the VITA family today.</h3>

<hr>

<h3><a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us" rel="nofollow">Candulor</a> a dental supply company from Switzerland has solutions no matter if you are analog or digital</h3>

<h3>Check out their <a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us/product-portfolio/tooth-lines/physioset-tcr" rel="nofollow">PhysioSet TCR</a> tooth line that has been complemented with 18 new shapes. A total of 48 age-appropriate anterior tooth shapes are available for the laboratory or dental practice to select from.</h3>

<h3>The <a href="https://ssop.swiss/en-us" rel="nofollow">Swiss School of Prosthetics</a> in Springfield, Missouri is the place to learn all things removable. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner <a href="https://edmondsdentalsupply.com/" rel="nofollow">Edmonds Dental Supply</a></h3>

<h3>Candulor, High End Only</h3><p>Special Guest: John Rano.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>We are all back from Lab Day and very tired.... but yet we are still all going to the bench because the work never stops.<br><br>
<strong>THANK YOU Ivoclar, for hosting us over the weekend!</strong></p>

<p>This week we get to meet John Rano. John&#39;s dad was a dental technician, so it only made sense that John would end up in the family business. At the age of 14, John started learning what he could. By 18, he was doing conversions. But John wanted more. So after working at another lab and learning even more, John opened <a href="https://www.uniquesolutionsdentallab.com/" rel="nofollow">Unique Solutions Dental Lab</a>. John comes on to talk about his journey, what he learned about providing a positive environment for new employees, and using digital for his full arch workflow. </p>

<h3>Did you know that not all Zirconia is the same?</h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_li/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zircad-prime-family" rel="nofollow">ZirCAD Prime</a> Zirconia from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> is uniquely produced with Gradient Technology which allows two powders that normally sinter at different intervals,  to be combined into one material which sinters uniformly.  The manufacturing process not only optimizes the translucent properties but also creates a seamless progression of shade while maintaining optimal strength.</h3>

<h3>ZirCAD prime is now more affordable than ever and will give you results that your Dentists will notice!  Contact your local Ivoclar Sales representative today to find out more about Prime and how Ivoclar can support your success! Tell them you heard it on the podcast and get a FREE Prime disc to try – just use promo code 723!</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Whether you are looking to elevate your craftsmanship or looking to cut back costs, look no further – <a href="https://vitanorthamerica.com/en-US/VITA-MFT-Anterior-369,273,126133.html" rel="nofollow">VITA MFT Teeth</a> are the ultimate solution for creating lifelike and stunning smiles.</h3>

<h3>Crafted with precision and backed by cutting-edge technology, VITA MFT Teeth offers unparalleled esthetics and durability. And since <a href="https://vitanorthamerica.com/" rel="nofollow">VITA</a> believes in the power of experiencing excellence firsthand, for a limited time only, they’re offering you the chance to get a complimentary case sample. That’s right, a full case, absolutely free. Just visit <a href="https://www2.vitanorthamerica.com/mft/" rel="nofollow">vitanorthamerica.com/freemft</a></h3>

<h3>Don’t wait any longer to start providing your customers with a premium tooth at an economy price. Redeem your free case sample and if you’re ready to buy, VITA will even give you an extra 10% discount by shopping online on their newly launched online store.</h3>

<h3>Join the VITA family today.</h3>

<hr>

<h3><a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us" rel="nofollow">Candulor</a> a dental supply company from Switzerland has solutions no matter if you are analog or digital</h3>

<h3>Check out their <a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us/product-portfolio/tooth-lines/physioset-tcr" rel="nofollow">PhysioSet TCR</a> tooth line that has been complemented with 18 new shapes. A total of 48 age-appropriate anterior tooth shapes are available for the laboratory or dental practice to select from.</h3>

<h3>The <a href="https://ssop.swiss/en-us" rel="nofollow">Swiss School of Prosthetics</a> in Springfield, Missouri is the place to learn all things removable. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner <a href="https://edmondsdentalsupply.com/" rel="nofollow">Edmonds Dental Supply</a></h3>

<h3>Candulor, High End Only</h3><p>Special Guest: John Rano.</p>]]>
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  <title>267: Celebrating Traditions Digitally From the Ivoclar Ballroom at Lab Day Chicago with Chet Spivey and Esther Schwenning</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>267</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Celebrating Traditions Digitally From the Ivoclar Ballroom at Lab Day Chicago with Chet Spivey and Esther Schwenning</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This week we are back in the Ivoclar Ballroom at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2023 with two more conversations. First up is Senior Vice President of Sales for Ivoclar, Chet Spivey. Then we chat with Esther Schwenning, the rock star denturist from Canada.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:05:10</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Hope to see you all at &lt;a href="https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabdaywest" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;LMT Lab Day West&lt;/a&gt;! Come find us in the &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt; Room.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;June is CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation Month. Every year we highlight those that mean a lot to all of us. For every episode in June we will play YOUR audio clips thanking that special someone in or around our industry. Just record yourself on your phone or computer and email it to &lt;a href="mailto:info@voicesfromthebench.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;info@voicesfromthebench.com&lt;/a&gt; and we will play it on the show.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Back in February, there is the biggest dental lab meeting in the US called Lab Day Chicago. We were set up in the &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt; Ballroom all weekend and recorded a ton of great people. This week brings two fantastic conversations. First up is Chet Spivey. Chet has been with Ivoclar for over 25 years and tells us about the journey of the innovative company. With so many products under their belt, Ivoclar can celebrate their 100th year by honoring the customers. Then we finally get to chat with Canadian Denturist superstar Esther Schwenning. Esther talks about following in a family tradition of becoming a denturist, learning and teaching the suction denture technique, &lt;a href="https://www.nldenture.ca/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;setting up her practice&lt;/a&gt; to go all in with digital, and of course….. beer. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Are you attending the &lt;a href="https://lmtmag.com/shows/lmt-lab-day-west-2023" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;LMT Lab Day West show in Garden Grove California&lt;/a&gt;?&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Join &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar &lt;/a&gt;as they continue to celebrate their 100 Year Anniversary in the dental industry.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;At  Lab Day West you can get up close and personal with Ivoclar digital technology, materials, and an EPIC speaker lineup. Learn first hand from many of the industry’s leading dental professionals as they share their tips and tricks for success.   Come and hear from Rafael Santrich, Jed Archibald, Steve Hatch and experience hands-on courses from &lt;a href="https://lmtmag.com/seminars/bringing-dentures-to-life-featuring-sr-nexco-with-jenelle-tabakovic-hands-on-course-127338" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Jenelle Tabakovic&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href="https://lmtmag.com/seminars/ivotion-digital-denture-design-with-exocad-dentalcad-hands-on" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Pat Coon&lt;/a&gt;. For a full listing of speakers simply visit LMTmag.com and register today!&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Also,  come and see us, Voices from the bench, as this will be our home from May 12-13th. Come by to say Hi and tell us what inspires you or give Ivoclar a ”Happy 100 year“ message.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Candulor&lt;/a&gt; a dental supply company from Switzerland has solutions no matter if you are analog or digital&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Check out their &lt;a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us/product-portfolio/tooth-lines/physioset-tcr" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;PhysioSet TCR&lt;/a&gt; tooth line that has been complemented with 18 new shapes. A total of 48 age-appropriate anterior tooth shapes are available for the laboratory or dental practice to select from.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;The &lt;a href="https://ssop.swiss/en-us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Swiss School of Prosthetics&lt;/a&gt; in Springfield, Missouri is the place to learn all things removable. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner &lt;a href="https://edmondsdentalsupply.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Edmonds Dental Supply&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Candulor, High End Only&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Bringing Dentures to Life, Featuring Sr Nexco® with Jenelle Tabaković at &lt;a href="https://lmtmag.com/shows/lmt-lab-day-west-2023" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;LMT Lab Day West show in Garden Grove California.&lt;/a&gt;In this hands-on course, Jenelle Tabaković teaches you how to take your dentures to the next level using &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/removable-prosthetics/sr-nexco" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;SR Nexco Gingival Composite&lt;/a&gt;. Suitable for both analog and digital dentures, she leads you through a deep dive into the proper cutback, prep and glaze protocols. Space is limited. Light lunch is included. &lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bringing-dentures-to-life-featuring-sr-nexco-tickets-612495389197" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Register HERE!&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guests: Chet Spivey and Esther Schwenning.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Hope to see you all at <a href="https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabdaywest" rel="nofollow">LMT Lab Day West</a>! Come find us in the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> Room.</p>

<p>June is CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation Month. Every year we highlight those that mean a lot to all of us. For every episode in June we will play YOUR audio clips thanking that special someone in or around our industry. Just record yourself on your phone or computer and email it to <a href="mailto:info@voicesfromthebench.com" rel="nofollow">info@voicesfromthebench.com</a> and we will play it on the show.</p>

<p>Back in February, there is the biggest dental lab meeting in the US called Lab Day Chicago. We were set up in the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> Ballroom all weekend and recorded a ton of great people. This week brings two fantastic conversations. First up is Chet Spivey. Chet has been with Ivoclar for over 25 years and tells us about the journey of the innovative company. With so many products under their belt, Ivoclar can celebrate their 100th year by honoring the customers. Then we finally get to chat with Canadian Denturist superstar Esther Schwenning. Esther talks about following in a family tradition of becoming a denturist, learning and teaching the suction denture technique, <a href="https://www.nldenture.ca/" rel="nofollow">setting up her practice</a> to go all in with digital, and of course….. beer. </p>

<h3>Are you attending the <a href="https://lmtmag.com/shows/lmt-lab-day-west-2023" rel="nofollow">LMT Lab Day West show in Garden Grove California</a>?</h3>

<h3>Join <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar </a>as they continue to celebrate their 100 Year Anniversary in the dental industry.</h3>

<h3>At  Lab Day West you can get up close and personal with Ivoclar digital technology, materials, and an EPIC speaker lineup. Learn first hand from many of the industry’s leading dental professionals as they share their tips and tricks for success.   Come and hear from Rafael Santrich, Jed Archibald, Steve Hatch and experience hands-on courses from <a href="https://lmtmag.com/seminars/bringing-dentures-to-life-featuring-sr-nexco-with-jenelle-tabakovic-hands-on-course-127338" rel="nofollow">Jenelle Tabakovic</a>, and <a href="https://lmtmag.com/seminars/ivotion-digital-denture-design-with-exocad-dentalcad-hands-on" rel="nofollow">Pat Coon</a>. For a full listing of speakers simply visit LMTmag.com and register today!</h3>

<h3>Also,  come and see us, Voices from the bench, as this will be our home from May 12-13th. Come by to say Hi and tell us what inspires you or give Ivoclar a ”Happy 100 year“ message.</h3>

<hr>

<h3><a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us" rel="nofollow">Candulor</a> a dental supply company from Switzerland has solutions no matter if you are analog or digital</h3>

<h3>Check out their <a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us/product-portfolio/tooth-lines/physioset-tcr" rel="nofollow">PhysioSet TCR</a> tooth line that has been complemented with 18 new shapes. A total of 48 age-appropriate anterior tooth shapes are available for the laboratory or dental practice to select from.</h3>

<h3>The <a href="https://ssop.swiss/en-us" rel="nofollow">Swiss School of Prosthetics</a> in Springfield, Missouri is the place to learn all things removable. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner <a href="https://edmondsdentalsupply.com/" rel="nofollow">Edmonds Dental Supply</a></h3>

<h3>Candulor, High End Only</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Bringing Dentures to Life, Featuring Sr Nexco® with Jenelle Tabaković at <a href="https://lmtmag.com/shows/lmt-lab-day-west-2023" rel="nofollow">LMT Lab Day West show in Garden Grove California.</a>In this hands-on course, Jenelle Tabaković teaches you how to take your dentures to the next level using <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/removable-prosthetics/sr-nexco" rel="nofollow">SR Nexco Gingival Composite</a>. Suitable for both analog and digital dentures, she leads you through a deep dive into the proper cutback, prep and glaze protocols. Space is limited. Light lunch is included. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bringing-dentures-to-life-featuring-sr-nexco-tickets-612495389197" rel="nofollow">Register HERE!</a></h3><p>Special Guests: Chet Spivey and Esther Schwenning.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Hope to see you all at <a href="https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabdaywest" rel="nofollow">LMT Lab Day West</a>! Come find us in the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> Room.</p>

<p>June is CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation Month. Every year we highlight those that mean a lot to all of us. For every episode in June we will play YOUR audio clips thanking that special someone in or around our industry. Just record yourself on your phone or computer and email it to <a href="mailto:info@voicesfromthebench.com" rel="nofollow">info@voicesfromthebench.com</a> and we will play it on the show.</p>

<p>Back in February, there is the biggest dental lab meeting in the US called Lab Day Chicago. We were set up in the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> Ballroom all weekend and recorded a ton of great people. This week brings two fantastic conversations. First up is Chet Spivey. Chet has been with Ivoclar for over 25 years and tells us about the journey of the innovative company. With so many products under their belt, Ivoclar can celebrate their 100th year by honoring the customers. Then we finally get to chat with Canadian Denturist superstar Esther Schwenning. Esther talks about following in a family tradition of becoming a denturist, learning and teaching the suction denture technique, <a href="https://www.nldenture.ca/" rel="nofollow">setting up her practice</a> to go all in with digital, and of course….. beer. </p>

<h3>Are you attending the <a href="https://lmtmag.com/shows/lmt-lab-day-west-2023" rel="nofollow">LMT Lab Day West show in Garden Grove California</a>?</h3>

<h3>Join <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar </a>as they continue to celebrate their 100 Year Anniversary in the dental industry.</h3>

<h3>At  Lab Day West you can get up close and personal with Ivoclar digital technology, materials, and an EPIC speaker lineup. Learn first hand from many of the industry’s leading dental professionals as they share their tips and tricks for success.   Come and hear from Rafael Santrich, Jed Archibald, Steve Hatch and experience hands-on courses from <a href="https://lmtmag.com/seminars/bringing-dentures-to-life-featuring-sr-nexco-with-jenelle-tabakovic-hands-on-course-127338" rel="nofollow">Jenelle Tabakovic</a>, and <a href="https://lmtmag.com/seminars/ivotion-digital-denture-design-with-exocad-dentalcad-hands-on" rel="nofollow">Pat Coon</a>. For a full listing of speakers simply visit LMTmag.com and register today!</h3>

<h3>Also,  come and see us, Voices from the bench, as this will be our home from May 12-13th. Come by to say Hi and tell us what inspires you or give Ivoclar a ”Happy 100 year“ message.</h3>

<hr>

<h3><a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us" rel="nofollow">Candulor</a> a dental supply company from Switzerland has solutions no matter if you are analog or digital</h3>

<h3>Check out their <a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us/product-portfolio/tooth-lines/physioset-tcr" rel="nofollow">PhysioSet TCR</a> tooth line that has been complemented with 18 new shapes. A total of 48 age-appropriate anterior tooth shapes are available for the laboratory or dental practice to select from.</h3>

<h3>The <a href="https://ssop.swiss/en-us" rel="nofollow">Swiss School of Prosthetics</a> in Springfield, Missouri is the place to learn all things removable. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner <a href="https://edmondsdentalsupply.com/" rel="nofollow">Edmonds Dental Supply</a></h3>

<h3>Candulor, High End Only</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Bringing Dentures to Life, Featuring Sr Nexco® with Jenelle Tabaković at <a href="https://lmtmag.com/shows/lmt-lab-day-west-2023" rel="nofollow">LMT Lab Day West show in Garden Grove California.</a>In this hands-on course, Jenelle Tabaković teaches you how to take your dentures to the next level using <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/removable-prosthetics/sr-nexco" rel="nofollow">SR Nexco Gingival Composite</a>. Suitable for both analog and digital dentures, she leads you through a deep dive into the proper cutback, prep and glaze protocols. Space is limited. Light lunch is included. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bringing-dentures-to-life-featuring-sr-nexco-tickets-612495389197" rel="nofollow">Register HERE!</a></h3><p>Special Guests: Chet Spivey and Esther Schwenning.</p>]]>
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  <title>262: 78 Going On 40 with Brian Binnie</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:title>78 Going On 40 with Brian Binnie</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This week we catch up with a gentleman that has been around in the industry for years, being a part of many introductions of pivotal materials. Brian Binnie talks about his journey from growing up in a lab to his new role at Pac-Dent.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Every time you blink, technology and materials change in dentistry. One man who seems to keep up on a lot of it is Brian Binnie. Brian grew up in his father's lab but never really had the hands to do the work. Moving over to a supply vendor sent him on a journey to be a part of many big releases in dental laboratory history. Brian talks about the introduction of Empress to North America, the early days of Cerec, the formation of the &lt;a href="https://leixir.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Leixir Group&lt;/a&gt;, and his current role at &lt;a href="https://pac-dent.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Pac-Dent&lt;/a&gt;. It is a wonderful look at where the industry has been and where it is going. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;If efficiency and performance are what you are looking for in a compact milling system, then the &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/enus/products/digital-equipment/programill-dry" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;PrograMill DRY&lt;/a&gt; from &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/enus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt; is the right choice for you.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Produce precise zirconium oxide crowns and bridges plus a range of PMMA materials including the innovative &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/enca/products/digital-processes/ivotion" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;IVOTION&lt;/a&gt; material for the digital production of complete dentures.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Ivoclar provides white glove delivery service, training, choice of service contracts and their outstanding after sales service and support.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Contact your friendly Ivoclar sales representative today for lucrative promotions and to create a digital solution that’s right for you! _&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Candulor&lt;/a&gt; a dental supply company from Switzerland has been making teeth from 1936.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Check out their &lt;a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us/product-portfolio/tooth-lines/physioselect-tcr" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Physioselect TCR&lt;/a&gt; tooth line now with new 18 anterior molds specifically made for the US market.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Discover all the solutions for Removables at Candulor.com. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner &lt;a href="https://edmondsdentalsupply.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Edmonds Dental Supply&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Candulor, High End Only&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guest: Brian Binnie.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Every time you blink, technology and materials change in dentistry. One man who seems to keep up on a lot of it is Brian Binnie. Brian grew up in his father&#39;s lab but never really had the hands to do the work. Moving over to a supply vendor sent him on a journey to be a part of many big releases in dental laboratory history. Brian talks about the introduction of Empress to North America, the early days of Cerec, the formation of the <a href="https://leixir.com/" rel="nofollow">Leixir Group</a>, and his current role at <a href="https://pac-dent.com/" rel="nofollow">Pac-Dent</a>. It is a wonderful look at where the industry has been and where it is going. </p>

<h3>If efficiency and performance are what you are looking for in a compact milling system, then the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/enus/products/digital-equipment/programill-dry" rel="nofollow">PrograMill DRY</a> from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/enus" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> is the right choice for you.</h3>

<h3>Produce precise zirconium oxide crowns and bridges plus a range of PMMA materials including the innovative <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/enca/products/digital-processes/ivotion" rel="nofollow">IVOTION</a> material for the digital production of complete dentures.</h3>

<h3>Ivoclar provides white glove delivery service, training, choice of service contracts and their outstanding after sales service and support.</h3>

<h3>Contact your friendly Ivoclar sales representative today for lucrative promotions and to create a digital solution that’s right for you! _</h3>

<hr>

<h3><a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us" rel="nofollow">Candulor</a> a dental supply company from Switzerland has been making teeth from 1936.</h3>

<h3>Check out their <a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us/product-portfolio/tooth-lines/physioselect-tcr" rel="nofollow">Physioselect TCR</a> tooth line now with new 18 anterior molds specifically made for the US market.</h3>

<h3>Discover all the solutions for Removables at Candulor.com. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner <a href="https://edmondsdentalsupply.com/" rel="nofollow">Edmonds Dental Supply</a></h3>

<h3>Candulor, High End Only</h3><p>Special Guest: Brian Binnie.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Every time you blink, technology and materials change in dentistry. One man who seems to keep up on a lot of it is Brian Binnie. Brian grew up in his father&#39;s lab but never really had the hands to do the work. Moving over to a supply vendor sent him on a journey to be a part of many big releases in dental laboratory history. Brian talks about the introduction of Empress to North America, the early days of Cerec, the formation of the <a href="https://leixir.com/" rel="nofollow">Leixir Group</a>, and his current role at <a href="https://pac-dent.com/" rel="nofollow">Pac-Dent</a>. It is a wonderful look at where the industry has been and where it is going. </p>

<h3>If efficiency and performance are what you are looking for in a compact milling system, then the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/enus/products/digital-equipment/programill-dry" rel="nofollow">PrograMill DRY</a> from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/enus" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> is the right choice for you.</h3>

<h3>Produce precise zirconium oxide crowns and bridges plus a range of PMMA materials including the innovative <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/enca/products/digital-processes/ivotion" rel="nofollow">IVOTION</a> material for the digital production of complete dentures.</h3>

<h3>Ivoclar provides white glove delivery service, training, choice of service contracts and their outstanding after sales service and support.</h3>

<h3>Contact your friendly Ivoclar sales representative today for lucrative promotions and to create a digital solution that’s right for you! _</h3>

<hr>

<h3><a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us" rel="nofollow">Candulor</a> a dental supply company from Switzerland has been making teeth from 1936.</h3>

<h3>Check out their <a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us/product-portfolio/tooth-lines/physioselect-tcr" rel="nofollow">Physioselect TCR</a> tooth line now with new 18 anterior molds specifically made for the US market.</h3>

<h3>Discover all the solutions for Removables at Candulor.com. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner <a href="https://edmondsdentalsupply.com/" rel="nofollow">Edmonds Dental Supply</a></h3>

<h3>Candulor, High End Only</h3><p>Special Guest: Brian Binnie.</p>]]>
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  <title>219: The Maine Event with Denturists Patrick Allen, Austin Carbone, &amp; Ashley Soucy</title>
  <link>https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/219</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>219</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Maine Event with Denturists Patrick Allen, Austin Carbone, &amp; Ashley Soucy</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This week is all about Denturist in Maine. Patrick Allen is back on the podcast to discuss the industry and is joined by long-timer Denturist Austin Carbone and newly graduated Denturist Ashley Soucy. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:02:59</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://mainelda.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;The Maine Licensed Denturist Association June 10 - 11&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://nationaldenturist.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;National Denturist Association October 12 - 14&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We’ve had many Denturists on the podcast in the past. It’s a great career path for dental technicians looking for the next step. Unfortunately, Denturism is not legal in many states. Luckily for the residents of Maine, Denturism is legal there. We are joined again by multi-episode guest, Patrick Allen. Patrick is a Denturist in at &lt;a href="https://centralmainedenture.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Central Maine Denture&lt;/a&gt; and he has invited two other Denturist from Maine to join us for the conversation. Austin Carbone learned dental technology in the Navy. Moving to Canada and finding Denturism, Austin has been educating the population and being the part of many boards to bring awareness to the profession. Getting closer to retirement, Austin brought on Ashley Soucy to &lt;a href="https://www.jetportdenturecenter.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Jetport Denture Center&lt;/a&gt; to carry on the practice. Ashley, a recent graduate of The American Denturist School, is part of the new generation of Denturist that is getting involved to continue the fight for legalization of this much needed profession. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;The fastest growing product at &lt;a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Gro3X&lt;/a&gt; are the Gro3X Aligners. Gro3X Aligners are only available from Gro3X Aligner certified labs: Why? Because they believe in the synergies that are being created between you, the dental office, and your lab. And they want to further leverage these synergies. Their aligners are used as a pre-treatment to a larger restorative esthetic case, to widen gaps prior to placing implants, to close a diastema, ease crowding, and simply enhance your patient’s smiles. Even for your Essix retainer needs your Gro3X aligner certified lab can help. Look for a Gro3X Aligner certified lab near you, such as &lt;a href="http://www.castlelab.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Castle Dental Lab&lt;/a&gt; in San Antonio, TX (ask for Blaine), &lt;a href="https://www.amkdentallaboratory.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;AMK Dental Lab&lt;/a&gt; in O’Neill, NE (ask for Anne), &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/staggsdental" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Staggs Dental Lab&lt;/a&gt; in McCoole Maryland (ask for Derrick), &lt;a href="https://www.aadentaldesign.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;AA Dental Design&lt;/a&gt; in Murrieta, CA (ask for Frankie), and many, many more… For a complete listing of Gro3X Aligner Certified Labs go to &lt;a href="http://www.gro3x.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.gro3x.com&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Whip Mix’s outstanding &lt;a href="https://www.whipmix.com/products/whip-mix-verieko-dental-3d-printer/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;VeriEKO LCD 3D Printer&lt;/a&gt; delivers fast print speed and exceptional accuracy, due to its 95% LED light uniformity. Print temporary and permanent crowns and bridges, models and dies, surgical guides, splints, custom trays, and even dentures with W&lt;a href="https://www.whipmix.com/product-overview/?product-cat=3d-print-resins" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;hip Mix’s VeriModel OS, VeriGuide OS, KeySplint Soft, Dentca Denture, Dentca Temporary Crown &amp;amp; Bridge, Bego VarseoSmile Crown plus, Bego VarseoSmile Temp, VeriCast OS, and VeriTray resins&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;VeriEKO, with its 120 X 80mm print plate, is ready to prove its printing power right out of the box with 54 calibrated LEDs for curing consistency, ultra-accurate and smooth prints with its 49 micron pixel-size, and an easy-to-use touchscreen.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;If you’re looking for a compact, fast and accurate 3D printer, call (800) 626-5651, or visit whipmix.com for more information or to order the Whip Mix VeriEKO 3D printer.###&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;If you’re looking for a compact, fast and accurate 3D printer, call (800) 626-5651, or visit whipmix.com for more information or to order the Whip Mix VeriEKO 3D printer.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guests: Ashley Soucy CDA, LD, Austin CarboneB.SC, B.ED, LD, and Patrick Allen, LD.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://mainelda.com/" rel="nofollow">The Maine Licensed Denturist Association June 10 - 11</a></p>

<p><a href="https://nationaldenturist.com/" rel="nofollow">National Denturist Association October 12 - 14</a></p>

<p>We’ve had many Denturists on the podcast in the past. It’s a great career path for dental technicians looking for the next step. Unfortunately, Denturism is not legal in many states. Luckily for the residents of Maine, Denturism is legal there. We are joined again by multi-episode guest, Patrick Allen. Patrick is a Denturist in at <a href="https://centralmainedenture.com/" rel="nofollow">Central Maine Denture</a> and he has invited two other Denturist from Maine to join us for the conversation. Austin Carbone learned dental technology in the Navy. Moving to Canada and finding Denturism, Austin has been educating the population and being the part of many boards to bring awareness to the profession. Getting closer to retirement, Austin brought on Ashley Soucy to <a href="https://www.jetportdenturecenter.com/" rel="nofollow">Jetport Denture Center</a> to carry on the practice. Ashley, a recent graduate of The American Denturist School, is part of the new generation of Denturist that is getting involved to continue the fight for legalization of this much needed profession. </p>

<h3>The fastest growing product at <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" rel="nofollow">Gro3X</a> are the Gro3X Aligners. Gro3X Aligners are only available from Gro3X Aligner certified labs: Why? Because they believe in the synergies that are being created between you, the dental office, and your lab. And they want to further leverage these synergies. Their aligners are used as a pre-treatment to a larger restorative esthetic case, to widen gaps prior to placing implants, to close a diastema, ease crowding, and simply enhance your patient’s smiles. Even for your Essix retainer needs your Gro3X aligner certified lab can help. Look for a Gro3X Aligner certified lab near you, such as <a href="http://www.castlelab.com/" rel="nofollow">Castle Dental Lab</a> in San Antonio, TX (ask for Blaine), <a href="https://www.amkdentallaboratory.com/" rel="nofollow">AMK Dental Lab</a> in O’Neill, NE (ask for Anne), <a href="https://www.facebook.com/staggsdental" rel="nofollow">Staggs Dental Lab</a> in McCoole Maryland (ask for Derrick), <a href="https://www.aadentaldesign.com/" rel="nofollow">AA Dental Design</a> in Murrieta, CA (ask for Frankie), and many, many more… For a complete listing of Gro3X Aligner Certified Labs go to <a href="http://www.gro3x.com" rel="nofollow">www.gro3x.com</a></h3>

<hr>

<h3>Whip Mix’s outstanding <a href="https://www.whipmix.com/products/whip-mix-verieko-dental-3d-printer/" rel="nofollow">VeriEKO LCD 3D Printer</a> delivers fast print speed and exceptional accuracy, due to its 95% LED light uniformity. Print temporary and permanent crowns and bridges, models and dies, surgical guides, splints, custom trays, and even dentures with W<a href="https://www.whipmix.com/product-overview/?product-cat=3d-print-resins" rel="nofollow">hip Mix’s VeriModel OS, VeriGuide OS, KeySplint Soft, Dentca Denture, Dentca Temporary Crown &amp; Bridge, Bego VarseoSmile Crown plus, Bego VarseoSmile Temp, VeriCast OS, and VeriTray resins</a>.</h3>

<h3>VeriEKO, with its 120 X 80mm print plate, is ready to prove its printing power right out of the box with 54 calibrated LEDs for curing consistency, ultra-accurate and smooth prints with its 49 micron pixel-size, and an easy-to-use touchscreen.</h3>

<h3>If you’re looking for a compact, fast and accurate 3D printer, call (800) 626-5651, or visit whipmix.com for more information or to order the Whip Mix VeriEKO 3D printer.###</h3>

<h3>If you’re looking for a compact, fast and accurate 3D printer, call (800) 626-5651, or visit whipmix.com for more information or to order the Whip Mix VeriEKO 3D printer.</h3><p>Special Guests: Ashley Soucy CDA, LD, Austin CarboneB.SC, B.ED, LD, and Patrick Allen, LD.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://mainelda.com/" rel="nofollow">The Maine Licensed Denturist Association June 10 - 11</a></p>

<p><a href="https://nationaldenturist.com/" rel="nofollow">National Denturist Association October 12 - 14</a></p>

<p>We’ve had many Denturists on the podcast in the past. It’s a great career path for dental technicians looking for the next step. Unfortunately, Denturism is not legal in many states. Luckily for the residents of Maine, Denturism is legal there. We are joined again by multi-episode guest, Patrick Allen. Patrick is a Denturist in at <a href="https://centralmainedenture.com/" rel="nofollow">Central Maine Denture</a> and he has invited two other Denturist from Maine to join us for the conversation. Austin Carbone learned dental technology in the Navy. Moving to Canada and finding Denturism, Austin has been educating the population and being the part of many boards to bring awareness to the profession. Getting closer to retirement, Austin brought on Ashley Soucy to <a href="https://www.jetportdenturecenter.com/" rel="nofollow">Jetport Denture Center</a> to carry on the practice. Ashley, a recent graduate of The American Denturist School, is part of the new generation of Denturist that is getting involved to continue the fight for legalization of this much needed profession. </p>

<h3>The fastest growing product at <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" rel="nofollow">Gro3X</a> are the Gro3X Aligners. Gro3X Aligners are only available from Gro3X Aligner certified labs: Why? Because they believe in the synergies that are being created between you, the dental office, and your lab. And they want to further leverage these synergies. Their aligners are used as a pre-treatment to a larger restorative esthetic case, to widen gaps prior to placing implants, to close a diastema, ease crowding, and simply enhance your patient’s smiles. Even for your Essix retainer needs your Gro3X aligner certified lab can help. Look for a Gro3X Aligner certified lab near you, such as <a href="http://www.castlelab.com/" rel="nofollow">Castle Dental Lab</a> in San Antonio, TX (ask for Blaine), <a href="https://www.amkdentallaboratory.com/" rel="nofollow">AMK Dental Lab</a> in O’Neill, NE (ask for Anne), <a href="https://www.facebook.com/staggsdental" rel="nofollow">Staggs Dental Lab</a> in McCoole Maryland (ask for Derrick), <a href="https://www.aadentaldesign.com/" rel="nofollow">AA Dental Design</a> in Murrieta, CA (ask for Frankie), and many, many more… For a complete listing of Gro3X Aligner Certified Labs go to <a href="http://www.gro3x.com" rel="nofollow">www.gro3x.com</a></h3>

<hr>

<h3>Whip Mix’s outstanding <a href="https://www.whipmix.com/products/whip-mix-verieko-dental-3d-printer/" rel="nofollow">VeriEKO LCD 3D Printer</a> delivers fast print speed and exceptional accuracy, due to its 95% LED light uniformity. Print temporary and permanent crowns and bridges, models and dies, surgical guides, splints, custom trays, and even dentures with W<a href="https://www.whipmix.com/product-overview/?product-cat=3d-print-resins" rel="nofollow">hip Mix’s VeriModel OS, VeriGuide OS, KeySplint Soft, Dentca Denture, Dentca Temporary Crown &amp; Bridge, Bego VarseoSmile Crown plus, Bego VarseoSmile Temp, VeriCast OS, and VeriTray resins</a>.</h3>

<h3>VeriEKO, with its 120 X 80mm print plate, is ready to prove its printing power right out of the box with 54 calibrated LEDs for curing consistency, ultra-accurate and smooth prints with its 49 micron pixel-size, and an easy-to-use touchscreen.</h3>

<h3>If you’re looking for a compact, fast and accurate 3D printer, call (800) 626-5651, or visit whipmix.com for more information or to order the Whip Mix VeriEKO 3D printer.###</h3>

<h3>If you’re looking for a compact, fast and accurate 3D printer, call (800) 626-5651, or visit whipmix.com for more information or to order the Whip Mix VeriEKO 3D printer.</h3><p>Special Guests: Ashley Soucy CDA, LD, Austin CarboneB.SC, B.ED, LD, and Patrick Allen, LD.</p>]]>
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  <title>218: The Mouse is Mightier than the Sword with Minh Tran</title>
  <link>https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/218</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>218</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Mouse is Mightier than the Sword with Minh Tran</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>We had the extreme pleasure of having Minh Tran on the podcast. Minh is a dental technician in Canada who is passionate about sharing knowledge and helping other technicians succeed. Great conversation and make sure you follow him at Dental Tech Tips. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:03:58</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;There are a few in our industry that create valuable content geared to the dental laboratory industry. If you have spent more than 10 minutes on a social media page for dental technology, you have probably heard of Minh Tran. Minh is a second generation lab technician that also has a passion for creating videos and sharing knowledge that he has picked up over the years on &lt;a href="https://dentaltechtips.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;dentaltechtips.com&lt;/a&gt;. Minh talks about his early days in the lab, discovering when it became a career, and how a hobby has turned him in to an expert in unbiased product reviews and lab tips that everyone can use. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Whip Mix&lt;/a&gt;’s new &lt;a href="https://www.whipmix.com/products/veriwhirl-dental-3d-printed-parts-cleaner/?product=technical_resources" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;VeriWhirl&lt;/a&gt; resin cleaning station is the ideal piece of equipment to use in the 3D printed resin post process. It’s oscillating, multi-speed stirrer produces a tornado-like vortex every 30-seconds, and  guarantees efficient, effective and powerful cleaning whether the units are individual or still attached to the build plate.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;The two alcohol baths make an effective step-wash system. It cleans more efficiently and there is less alcohol needed, since  it is re-used for both a fresh bath and a dirty bath.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;The VeriWhirl's intelligent design offers features such as Mode, Time, and Start/Stop button display which gives the operator full and automatic control of the cleaning process. A mesh basket used in the wash container makes it easy to keep track of small printed parts when cleaning. The affordable unit’s one-year warranty ensures peace-of-mind for the owner.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Visit &lt;a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;whipmix.com&lt;/a&gt; or call (800) 626-5651 for more information about this great new product.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;The fastest growing product at &lt;a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Gro3X&lt;/a&gt; are the Gro3X Aligners. Gro3X Aligners are only available from Gro3X Aligner certified labs: Why? Because they believe in the synergies that are being created between you, the dental office, and your lab. And they want to further leverage these synergies. Their aligners are used as a pre-treatment to a larger restorative esthetic case, to widen gaps prior to placing implants, to close a diastema, ease crowding, and simply enhance your patient’s smiles. Even for your Essix retainer needs your Gro3X aligner certified lab can help. Look for a Gro3X Aligner certified lab near you, such as &lt;a href="http://www.castlelab.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Castle Dental Lab&lt;/a&gt; in San Antonio, TX (ask for Blaine), &lt;a href="https://www.amkdentallaboratory.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;AMK Dental Lab&lt;/a&gt; in O’Neill, NE (ask for Anne), &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/staggsdental" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Staggs Dental Lab&lt;/a&gt; in McCoole Maryland (ask for Derrick), &lt;a href="https://www.aadentaldesign.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;AA Dental Design&lt;/a&gt; in Murrieta, CA (ask for Frankie), and many, many more… For a complete listing of Gro3X Aligner Certified Labs go to &lt;a href="http://www.gro3x.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.gro3x.com&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guest: Minh Tran.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>dental, technician, laboratory, 3shape, CAD, Canada, Sales, RDT, YouTube, Core3D, Ivoclar, e.max, szara, tippett, speaking , podcast, voices from the bench</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>There are a few in our industry that create valuable content geared to the dental laboratory industry. If you have spent more than 10 minutes on a social media page for dental technology, you have probably heard of Minh Tran. Minh is a second generation lab technician that also has a passion for creating videos and sharing knowledge that he has picked up over the years on <a href="https://dentaltechtips.com/" rel="nofollow">dentaltechtips.com</a>. Minh talks about his early days in the lab, discovering when it became a career, and how a hobby has turned him in to an expert in unbiased product reviews and lab tips that everyone can use. </p>

<h3><a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow">Whip Mix</a>’s new <a href="https://www.whipmix.com/products/veriwhirl-dental-3d-printed-parts-cleaner/?product=technical_resources" rel="nofollow">VeriWhirl</a> resin cleaning station is the ideal piece of equipment to use in the 3D printed resin post process. It’s oscillating, multi-speed stirrer produces a tornado-like vortex every 30-seconds, and  guarantees efficient, effective and powerful cleaning whether the units are individual or still attached to the build plate.</h3>

<h3>The two alcohol baths make an effective step-wash system. It cleans more efficiently and there is less alcohol needed, since  it is re-used for both a fresh bath and a dirty bath.</h3>

<h3>The VeriWhirl&#39;s intelligent design offers features such as Mode, Time, and Start/Stop button display which gives the operator full and automatic control of the cleaning process. A mesh basket used in the wash container makes it easy to keep track of small printed parts when cleaning. The affordable unit’s one-year warranty ensures peace-of-mind for the owner.</h3>

<h3>Visit <a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow">whipmix.com</a> or call (800) 626-5651 for more information about this great new product.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>The fastest growing product at <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" rel="nofollow">Gro3X</a> are the Gro3X Aligners. Gro3X Aligners are only available from Gro3X Aligner certified labs: Why? Because they believe in the synergies that are being created between you, the dental office, and your lab. And they want to further leverage these synergies. Their aligners are used as a pre-treatment to a larger restorative esthetic case, to widen gaps prior to placing implants, to close a diastema, ease crowding, and simply enhance your patient’s smiles. Even for your Essix retainer needs your Gro3X aligner certified lab can help. Look for a Gro3X Aligner certified lab near you, such as <a href="http://www.castlelab.com/" rel="nofollow">Castle Dental Lab</a> in San Antonio, TX (ask for Blaine), <a href="https://www.amkdentallaboratory.com/" rel="nofollow">AMK Dental Lab</a> in O’Neill, NE (ask for Anne), <a href="https://www.facebook.com/staggsdental" rel="nofollow">Staggs Dental Lab</a> in McCoole Maryland (ask for Derrick), <a href="https://www.aadentaldesign.com/" rel="nofollow">AA Dental Design</a> in Murrieta, CA (ask for Frankie), and many, many more… For a complete listing of Gro3X Aligner Certified Labs go to <a href="http://www.gro3x.com" rel="nofollow">www.gro3x.com</a></h3><p>Special Guest: Minh Tran.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>There are a few in our industry that create valuable content geared to the dental laboratory industry. If you have spent more than 10 minutes on a social media page for dental technology, you have probably heard of Minh Tran. Minh is a second generation lab technician that also has a passion for creating videos and sharing knowledge that he has picked up over the years on <a href="https://dentaltechtips.com/" rel="nofollow">dentaltechtips.com</a>. Minh talks about his early days in the lab, discovering when it became a career, and how a hobby has turned him in to an expert in unbiased product reviews and lab tips that everyone can use. </p>

<h3><a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow">Whip Mix</a>’s new <a href="https://www.whipmix.com/products/veriwhirl-dental-3d-printed-parts-cleaner/?product=technical_resources" rel="nofollow">VeriWhirl</a> resin cleaning station is the ideal piece of equipment to use in the 3D printed resin post process. It’s oscillating, multi-speed stirrer produces a tornado-like vortex every 30-seconds, and  guarantees efficient, effective and powerful cleaning whether the units are individual or still attached to the build plate.</h3>

<h3>The two alcohol baths make an effective step-wash system. It cleans more efficiently and there is less alcohol needed, since  it is re-used for both a fresh bath and a dirty bath.</h3>

<h3>The VeriWhirl&#39;s intelligent design offers features such as Mode, Time, and Start/Stop button display which gives the operator full and automatic control of the cleaning process. A mesh basket used in the wash container makes it easy to keep track of small printed parts when cleaning. The affordable unit’s one-year warranty ensures peace-of-mind for the owner.</h3>

<h3>Visit <a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow">whipmix.com</a> or call (800) 626-5651 for more information about this great new product.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>The fastest growing product at <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" rel="nofollow">Gro3X</a> are the Gro3X Aligners. Gro3X Aligners are only available from Gro3X Aligner certified labs: Why? Because they believe in the synergies that are being created between you, the dental office, and your lab. And they want to further leverage these synergies. Their aligners are used as a pre-treatment to a larger restorative esthetic case, to widen gaps prior to placing implants, to close a diastema, ease crowding, and simply enhance your patient’s smiles. Even for your Essix retainer needs your Gro3X aligner certified lab can help. Look for a Gro3X Aligner certified lab near you, such as <a href="http://www.castlelab.com/" rel="nofollow">Castle Dental Lab</a> in San Antonio, TX (ask for Blaine), <a href="https://www.amkdentallaboratory.com/" rel="nofollow">AMK Dental Lab</a> in O’Neill, NE (ask for Anne), <a href="https://www.facebook.com/staggsdental" rel="nofollow">Staggs Dental Lab</a> in McCoole Maryland (ask for Derrick), <a href="https://www.aadentaldesign.com/" rel="nofollow">AA Dental Design</a> in Murrieta, CA (ask for Frankie), and many, many more… For a complete listing of Gro3X Aligner Certified Labs go to <a href="http://www.gro3x.com" rel="nofollow">www.gro3x.com</a></h3><p>Special Guest: Minh Tran.</p>]]>
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  <title>216: Finally Live, Live, Live From Texas with Kevin Dillon, Lance Dowdle, &amp; Samantha Grayson</title>
  <link>https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/216</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>216</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Finally Live, Live, Live From Texas with Kevin Dillon, Lance Dowdle, &amp; Samantha Grayson</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>We bring more amazing conversations from the Preat booth at this year's DLAT conference. This week we feature Kevin Dillon, Lance Dowdle, &amp; Samantha Grayson</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:07:02</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://bonfire.com/race-for-the-future-80-vftb-shirt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Have you got your limited edition VFTB shirt featuring the triathlon of dental lab? Click here to get a Race For the Future 8.0 VFTB shirt raising money for The Foundation For Dental Technology featuring art by Mackenzie Mayer&lt;br&gt;
ORDER BEFORE MAY 28, 2022&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Participate or Cheer on the racers in Chicago at the Race For the Future 8.0 August 28, 2022&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We are STILL bringing y'all amazing Texas size recordings from the DLAT conference from last April.  This week doesn't disappoint as we had 3 amazing conversations with 3 amazing people. First up is Kevin Dillion, the National Sales Manager for the Lab division for &lt;a href="https://www.desktophealth.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Desktop Health&lt;/a&gt;. Kevin talks about the printers, the resins, and why they bought some labs to help labs. Then we chat with the then president of the &lt;a href="https://orthodonticresource.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;ORG (Orthodontic Resource Group)&lt;/a&gt;, Lance Dowdle. Lance talks about what's going on in the Ortho industry and what the ORG is doing to bring even more professionalism to the profession. We wrap up the whole conference with Samantha Grayson, who is one of those inspiring and enthusiastic removable technicians that talks about the passion and desire to get on the board to give back.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;
&lt;a href="https://whipmix.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt; Whip Mix&lt;/a&gt; is very excited to bring you the 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.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;The &lt;a href="https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-pro-4k/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Asiga Pro 4K DLP printer&lt;/a&gt; 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 &lt;a href="http://www.whipmix.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.whipmix.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Did you know that most inLab MCX5 users that have ordered burs from Gro3X once, keep on ordering Gro3X burs over and over again? Because &lt;a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Gro3X&lt;/a&gt; burs are engineered by some of the folks who have been providing burs to some of the largest US production labs for years.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Did you also know, that most Roland and DGShape users have no idea what they are missing out?&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;To give Roland and DGSHAPE users the opportunity to find out for themselves how good Gro3X burs work also for their machines, Gro3X is now offering a BUY 3, GET 2 BURS FREE special. This is exclusively for Voices From The Bench listeners.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Simply go to the Gro3X website at &lt;a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;gro3x.com&lt;/a&gt; click on&lt;a href="https://www.gro3x.com/collections/mill" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt; burs&lt;/a&gt;, then select Roland &amp;amp; DGSHAPE. Add five burs of your choice to your cart, click on CHECK-OUT, enter discount code &lt;strong&gt;B3G2Burs&lt;/strong&gt; and check out.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guests: Kevin Dillon, Lance Dowdle, and Samantha Grayson.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://bonfire.com/race-for-the-future-80-vftb-shirt" rel="nofollow">Have you got your limited edition VFTB shirt featuring the triathlon of dental lab? Click here to get a Race For the Future 8.0 VFTB shirt raising money for The Foundation For Dental Technology featuring art by Mackenzie Mayer<br>
ORDER BEFORE MAY 28, 2022</a></p>

<p><a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/" rel="nofollow">Participate or Cheer on the racers in Chicago at the Race For the Future 8.0 August 28, 2022</a></p>

<p>We are STILL bringing y&#39;all amazing Texas size recordings from the DLAT conference from last April.  This week doesn&#39;t disappoint as we had 3 amazing conversations with 3 amazing people. First up is Kevin Dillion, the National Sales Manager for the Lab division for <a href="https://www.desktophealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Desktop Health</a>. Kevin talks about the printers, the resins, and why they bought some labs to help labs. Then we chat with the then president of the <a href="https://orthodonticresource.com/" rel="nofollow">ORG (Orthodontic Resource Group)</a>, Lance Dowdle. Lance talks about what&#39;s going on in the Ortho industry and what the ORG is doing to bring even more professionalism to the profession. We wrap up the whole conference with Samantha Grayson, who is one of those inspiring and enthusiastic removable technicians that talks about the passion and desire to get on the board to give back.</p>

<h3><a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow"> Whip Mix</a> is very excited to bring you the 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>

<hr>

<h3>Did you know that most inLab MCX5 users that have ordered burs from Gro3X once, keep on ordering Gro3X burs over and over again? Because <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" rel="nofollow">Gro3X</a> burs are engineered by some of the folks who have been providing burs to some of the largest US production labs for years.</h3>

<h3>Did you also know, that most Roland and DGShape users have no idea what they are missing out?</h3>

<h3>To give Roland and DGSHAPE users the opportunity to find out for themselves how good Gro3X burs work also for their machines, Gro3X is now offering a BUY 3, GET 2 BURS FREE special. This is exclusively for Voices From The Bench listeners.</h3>

<h3>Simply go to the Gro3X website at <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" rel="nofollow">gro3x.com</a> click on<a href="https://www.gro3x.com/collections/mill" rel="nofollow"> burs</a>, then select Roland &amp; DGSHAPE. Add five burs of your choice to your cart, click on CHECK-OUT, enter discount code <strong>B3G2Burs</strong> and check out.</h3><p>Special Guests: Kevin Dillon, Lance Dowdle, and Samantha Grayson.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p><a href="https://bonfire.com/race-for-the-future-80-vftb-shirt" rel="nofollow">Have you got your limited edition VFTB shirt featuring the triathlon of dental lab? Click here to get a Race For the Future 8.0 VFTB shirt raising money for The Foundation For Dental Technology featuring art by Mackenzie Mayer<br>
ORDER BEFORE MAY 28, 2022</a></p>

<p><a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/" rel="nofollow">Participate or Cheer on the racers in Chicago at the Race For the Future 8.0 August 28, 2022</a></p>

<p>We are STILL bringing y&#39;all amazing Texas size recordings from the DLAT conference from last April.  This week doesn&#39;t disappoint as we had 3 amazing conversations with 3 amazing people. First up is Kevin Dillion, the National Sales Manager for the Lab division for <a href="https://www.desktophealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Desktop Health</a>. Kevin talks about the printers, the resins, and why they bought some labs to help labs. Then we chat with the then president of the <a href="https://orthodonticresource.com/" rel="nofollow">ORG (Orthodontic Resource Group)</a>, Lance Dowdle. Lance talks about what&#39;s going on in the Ortho industry and what the ORG is doing to bring even more professionalism to the profession. We wrap up the whole conference with Samantha Grayson, who is one of those inspiring and enthusiastic removable technicians that talks about the passion and desire to get on the board to give back.</p>

<h3><a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow"> Whip Mix</a> is very excited to bring you the 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>

<hr>

<h3>Did you know that most inLab MCX5 users that have ordered burs from Gro3X once, keep on ordering Gro3X burs over and over again? Because <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" rel="nofollow">Gro3X</a> burs are engineered by some of the folks who have been providing burs to some of the largest US production labs for years.</h3>

<h3>Did you also know, that most Roland and DGShape users have no idea what they are missing out?</h3>

<h3>To give Roland and DGSHAPE users the opportunity to find out for themselves how good Gro3X burs work also for their machines, Gro3X is now offering a BUY 3, GET 2 BURS FREE special. This is exclusively for Voices From The Bench listeners.</h3>

<h3>Simply go to the Gro3X website at <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" rel="nofollow">gro3x.com</a> click on<a href="https://www.gro3x.com/collections/mill" rel="nofollow"> burs</a>, then select Roland &amp; DGSHAPE. Add five burs of your choice to your cart, click on CHECK-OUT, enter discount code <strong>B3G2Burs</strong> and check out.</h3><p>Special Guests: Kevin Dillon, Lance Dowdle, and Samantha Grayson.</p>]]>
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  <title>175: Finding Their Own Style: Dimitri Tsichlis &amp; Lidia Croteau from Styledent</title>
  <link>https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/175</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>175</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Finding Their Own Style: Dimitri Tsichlis &amp; Lidia Croteau from Styledent</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>A married couple with different backgrounds come together to create two amazing labs in two different countries. Dimitri Tsichlis and Lidia Croteau own a lab in Canada. Sick of the cold, they opened their new lab in Florida to hand pick the work they want to do and they DO IT RIGHT in so many areas.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:06:07</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Joining the podcast are Dimitri Tsichlis and Lidia Croteau from &lt;a href="https://www.styledent.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Styledent Dental Laboratory&lt;/a&gt;. This married couple have pulled their skills together to successfully run not one lab, but two. They talk about how they met in college, taking over Dimitri's father's lab in Canada, growing with the help of Lidia's marketing expertise, taking on technology to stay current, opening their lab in Florida, and also some interesting differences between the US and Canada.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;DOITRIGHT&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://elabprime.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Learn more about the eLAB shade system&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Few things create more interest today than the Digital Denture. &lt;a href="https://whipmix.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Whip Mix&lt;/a&gt; has developed a processing system for printed dentures, which uses &lt;a href="https://whipmix.com/products/dentca/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Dentca&lt;/a&gt;, the first 3D-printed denture and denture teeth resins to receive FDA clearance.  Their physical properties and biocompatibility pass FDA requirements and enable the printed denture properties to be very similar to conventional dentures. The material, coupled with fast and easy 3D-printing with&lt;a href="https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-max/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt; Asiga printers&lt;/a&gt; and the convenience of curing with a &lt;a href="https://whipmix.com/products/uvitron-uv-sunray-400-curing-unit/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Uvitron UV light&lt;/a&gt;, results in fewer dentist visits, predictable fit, re-printable data files, lower costs and excellent intraoral denture performance.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;To learn how to create your own Digital Denture, check the &lt;a href="https://whipmix.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Whip Mix&lt;/a&gt; website for their Digital Denture courses and for more information about the system.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guests: Dimitri Tsichlis and Lidia Croteau .&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Joining the podcast are Dimitri Tsichlis and Lidia Croteau from <a href="https://www.styledent.com/" rel="nofollow">Styledent Dental Laboratory</a>. This married couple have pulled their skills together to successfully run not one lab, but two. They talk about how they met in college, taking over Dimitri&#39;s father&#39;s lab in Canada, growing with the help of Lidia&#39;s marketing expertise, taking on technology to stay current, opening their lab in Florida, and also some interesting differences between the US and Canada.</p>

<h3>DOITRIGHT</h3>

<p><a href="https://elabprime.com/" rel="nofollow">Learn more about the eLAB shade system</a></p>

<h3>Few things create more interest today than the Digital Denture. <a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow">Whip Mix</a> has developed a processing system for printed dentures, which uses <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/dentca/" rel="nofollow">Dentca</a>, the first 3D-printed denture and denture teeth resins to receive FDA clearance.  Their physical properties and biocompatibility pass FDA requirements and enable the printed denture properties to be very similar to conventional dentures. The material, coupled with fast and easy 3D-printing with<a href="https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-max/" rel="nofollow"> Asiga printers</a> and the convenience of curing with a <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/uvitron-uv-sunray-400-curing-unit/" rel="nofollow">Uvitron UV light</a>, results in fewer dentist visits, predictable fit, re-printable data files, lower costs and excellent intraoral denture performance.</h3>

<h3>To learn how to create your own Digital Denture, check the <a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow">Whip Mix</a> website for their Digital Denture courses and for more information about the system.</h3><p>Special Guests: Dimitri Tsichlis and Lidia Croteau .</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Joining the podcast are Dimitri Tsichlis and Lidia Croteau from <a href="https://www.styledent.com/" rel="nofollow">Styledent Dental Laboratory</a>. This married couple have pulled their skills together to successfully run not one lab, but two. They talk about how they met in college, taking over Dimitri&#39;s father&#39;s lab in Canada, growing with the help of Lidia&#39;s marketing expertise, taking on technology to stay current, opening their lab in Florida, and also some interesting differences between the US and Canada.</p>

<h3>DOITRIGHT</h3>

<p><a href="https://elabprime.com/" rel="nofollow">Learn more about the eLAB shade system</a></p>

<h3>Few things create more interest today than the Digital Denture. <a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow">Whip Mix</a> has developed a processing system for printed dentures, which uses <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/dentca/" rel="nofollow">Dentca</a>, the first 3D-printed denture and denture teeth resins to receive FDA clearance.  Their physical properties and biocompatibility pass FDA requirements and enable the printed denture properties to be very similar to conventional dentures. The material, coupled with fast and easy 3D-printing with<a href="https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-max/" rel="nofollow"> Asiga printers</a> and the convenience of curing with a <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/uvitron-uv-sunray-400-curing-unit/" rel="nofollow">Uvitron UV light</a>, results in fewer dentist visits, predictable fit, re-printable data files, lower costs and excellent intraoral denture performance.</h3>

<h3>To learn how to create your own Digital Denture, check the <a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow">Whip Mix</a> website for their Digital Denture courses and for more information about the system.</h3><p>Special Guests: Dimitri Tsichlis and Lidia Croteau .</p>]]>
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  <title>144: Raising the Bar with the Panthera Master Cup: Béatrice Robichaud &amp; Jeffrey Luk</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>144</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Raising the Bar with the Panthera Master Cup: Béatrice Robichaud &amp; Jeffrey Luk</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>We end 2020 with a great conversation about the Panthera Master Cup.  Co-founder of Panthera Dental, Béatrice Robichaud joins us along with the 2nd place winner, Jeffrey Luk from the Shaw Dental Group in Canada. They talk about the contest, the criteria to make the top 10 and then the top 3, and how anyone can participate in this ultimate best of the best competition. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:00:39</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Imagine taking your skill and talents working on the bench everyday and becoming known as the "best-of-the-best" in overdentures. You can! For the last 4 years &lt;a href="https://pantheradental.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Panthera Dental&lt;/a&gt; has put on the &lt;a href="https://pantheradental.com/master-cup/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Panther Master Cup&lt;/a&gt;, a contest featuring the best technicians from around the world competing in making the best double overdenture case. The co-founder of Panthera and past podcast guest Béatrice Robichaud comes on the show to talk about the history of the cup and the process of making the top 10.  We are also joined by the 2020 second place winner Jeffrey Luk from the &lt;a href="https://shawlabgroup.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Shaw Lab Group&lt;/a&gt; in Canada. Jeffrey talks about the experience of submitting his initial photos, getting the models for the contest and having to learn new skills, and making the top 3 in this amazing yearly event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://pantheradental.com/master-cup/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Pre-register for the 2021 Pathera Master Cup or suggest a colleague or friend&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;The &lt;a href="https://www.aurident.com/p5/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;UP 3D P5 milling maching&lt;/a&gt; from &lt;a href="https://www.aurident.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Aurident &lt;/a&gt;is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Using 3D printed Dentca Temporary Resin is the easy, fast, clean and accurate way of creating natural-looking temporary restorations using &lt;a href="https://whipmix.com/products/dentca-temporary-crown-bridge-resin/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Dentca Temporary C&amp;amp;B 3D Print Resin&lt;/a&gt; from &lt;a href="https://whipmix.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Whip Mix&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;The new temporary material is FDA cleared, biocompatible, photocurable, and can be printed fast. That patient can be temporized with the highest quality temporary crowns that last a minimum of one full year in the mouth. Dentca C&amp;amp;B Temporary features excellent life-like esthetics and shade-matching capability with Vita shades A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1, B2, and BL (Bleach).&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Dentca Temporary C&amp;amp;B resin is validated for use with the &lt;a href="https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-max/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Asiga Max&lt;/a&gt;, Asiga Pro 2, &lt;a href="https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-pro-4k/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Asiga Pro 4K&lt;/a&gt;, and the Whip Mix &lt;a href="https://whipmix.com/products/veribuild-lcd/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Veribuild printers&lt;/a&gt;, and with the following curing units: Uvitron (&lt;a href="https://whipmix.com/products/uvitron-uv-sunray-400-curing-unit/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;SunRay 400&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://whipmix.com/products/uvitron-uv-curing-unit/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;IntelliRay 600&lt;/a&gt;), and the &lt;a href="https://whipmix.com/products/curebox-plus/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;CUREbox Plus&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;For more information, visit &lt;a href="http://www.whipmix.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.whipmix.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guests: Béatrice Robichaud and Jeffrey Luk.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Imagine taking your skill and talents working on the bench everyday and becoming known as the &quot;best-of-the-best&quot; in overdentures. You can! For the last 4 years <a href="https://pantheradental.com/" rel="nofollow">Panthera Dental</a> has put on the <a href="https://pantheradental.com/master-cup/" rel="nofollow">Panther Master Cup</a>, a contest featuring the best technicians from around the world competing in making the best double overdenture case. The co-founder of Panthera and past podcast guest Béatrice Robichaud comes on the show to talk about the history of the cup and the process of making the top 10.  We are also joined by the 2020 second place winner Jeffrey Luk from the <a href="https://shawlabgroup.com/" rel="nofollow">Shaw Lab Group</a> in Canada. Jeffrey talks about the experience of submitting his initial photos, getting the models for the contest and having to learn new skills, and making the top 3 in this amazing yearly event.</p>

<p><a href="https://pantheradental.com/master-cup/" rel="nofollow">Pre-register for the 2021 Pathera Master Cup or suggest a colleague or friend</a></p>

<h3>The <a href="https://www.aurident.com/p5/" rel="nofollow">UP 3D P5 milling maching</a> from <a href="https://www.aurident.com/" rel="nofollow">Aurident </a>is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Using 3D printed Dentca Temporary Resin is the easy, fast, clean and accurate way of creating natural-looking temporary restorations using <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/dentca-temporary-crown-bridge-resin/" rel="nofollow">Dentca Temporary C&amp;B 3D Print Resin</a> from <a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow">Whip Mix</a>.</h3>

<h3>The new temporary material is FDA cleared, biocompatible, photocurable, and can be printed fast. That patient can be temporized with the highest quality temporary crowns that last a minimum of one full year in the mouth. Dentca C&amp;B Temporary features excellent life-like esthetics and shade-matching capability with Vita shades A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1, B2, and BL (Bleach).</h3>

<h3>Dentca Temporary C&amp;B resin is validated for use with the <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-max/" rel="nofollow">Asiga Max</a>, Asiga Pro 2, <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-pro-4k/" rel="nofollow">Asiga Pro 4K</a>, and the Whip Mix <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/veribuild-lcd/" rel="nofollow">Veribuild printers</a>, and with the following curing units: Uvitron (<a href="https://whipmix.com/products/uvitron-uv-sunray-400-curing-unit/" rel="nofollow">SunRay 400</a> and <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/uvitron-uv-curing-unit/" rel="nofollow">IntelliRay 600</a>), and the <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/curebox-plus/" rel="nofollow">CUREbox Plus</a>.</h3>

<h3>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.whipmix.com" rel="nofollow">www.whipmix.com</a>.</h3><p>Special Guests: Béatrice Robichaud and Jeffrey Luk.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Imagine taking your skill and talents working on the bench everyday and becoming known as the &quot;best-of-the-best&quot; in overdentures. You can! For the last 4 years <a href="https://pantheradental.com/" rel="nofollow">Panthera Dental</a> has put on the <a href="https://pantheradental.com/master-cup/" rel="nofollow">Panther Master Cup</a>, a contest featuring the best technicians from around the world competing in making the best double overdenture case. The co-founder of Panthera and past podcast guest Béatrice Robichaud comes on the show to talk about the history of the cup and the process of making the top 10.  We are also joined by the 2020 second place winner Jeffrey Luk from the <a href="https://shawlabgroup.com/" rel="nofollow">Shaw Lab Group</a> in Canada. Jeffrey talks about the experience of submitting his initial photos, getting the models for the contest and having to learn new skills, and making the top 3 in this amazing yearly event.</p>

<p><a href="https://pantheradental.com/master-cup/" rel="nofollow">Pre-register for the 2021 Pathera Master Cup or suggest a colleague or friend</a></p>

<h3>The <a href="https://www.aurident.com/p5/" rel="nofollow">UP 3D P5 milling maching</a> from <a href="https://www.aurident.com/" rel="nofollow">Aurident </a>is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Using 3D printed Dentca Temporary Resin is the easy, fast, clean and accurate way of creating natural-looking temporary restorations using <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/dentca-temporary-crown-bridge-resin/" rel="nofollow">Dentca Temporary C&amp;B 3D Print Resin</a> from <a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow">Whip Mix</a>.</h3>

<h3>The new temporary material is FDA cleared, biocompatible, photocurable, and can be printed fast. That patient can be temporized with the highest quality temporary crowns that last a minimum of one full year in the mouth. Dentca C&amp;B Temporary features excellent life-like esthetics and shade-matching capability with Vita shades A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1, B2, and BL (Bleach).</h3>

<h3>Dentca Temporary C&amp;B resin is validated for use with the <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-max/" rel="nofollow">Asiga Max</a>, Asiga Pro 2, <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-pro-4k/" rel="nofollow">Asiga Pro 4K</a>, and the Whip Mix <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/veribuild-lcd/" rel="nofollow">Veribuild printers</a>, and with the following curing units: Uvitron (<a href="https://whipmix.com/products/uvitron-uv-sunray-400-curing-unit/" rel="nofollow">SunRay 400</a> and <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/uvitron-uv-curing-unit/" rel="nofollow">IntelliRay 600</a>), and the <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/curebox-plus/" rel="nofollow">CUREbox Plus</a>.</h3>

<h3>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.whipmix.com" rel="nofollow">www.whipmix.com</a>.</h3><p>Special Guests: Béatrice Robichaud and Jeffrey Luk.</p>]]>
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