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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.</description>
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    <itunes:subtitle>A Dental Laboratory Podcast</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
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  <title>423: Kent Kohli is Always in Pursuit of a More Excellent Way</title>
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  <itunes:episode>423</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Kent Kohli is Always in Pursuit of a More Excellent Way</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Kent Kohli shares how an unexpected path—from pre-dental student to passionate lab technician—led him to fall in love with ceramics and the artistry of dental technology. Guided by mentors and fueled by relentless self-education, he chose quality and growth over high-volume burnout, shaping a long, rewarding career. Now with Ivoclar, Kent is focused on giving back by helping bring hands-on education and foundational techniques to the next generation of technicians.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;h3&gt;Hello voices from the bench community, &lt;a href="https://sunrisedentallaboratory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;John Wilson&lt;/a&gt; here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt;’s new &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;PrograMill 7&lt;/a&gt;. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill requires, but what you'll notice first is that impressive new touchscreen. For us, the biggest advantage has been increased spindle power. My laboratory's known for these larger cases with complex geometries, and I can tell you that extra power really makes a difference. Next time you see your Ivoclar representative, be sure to ask about the PrograMill 7 and tell them John Wilson sent you. Thank you.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;At exocad Insights in beautiful Mallorca, we finally caught up with Felix from &lt;a href="https://www.imagineusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Imagine USA&lt;/a&gt;—and the timing couldn’t have been better. As an exocad dealer on the front lines of digital dentistry, Felix shared his excitement about the strong turnout, the familiar faces, and most importantly, the innovation coming from exocad. What stood out most? The new exocad Hub and its cloud-based capabilities, along with powerful AI-driven tools inside DentalDB designed for efficient batch processing. For Felix and the Imagine team, it’s not just about seeing what’s new—it’s about putting it to the test. By running new features through their own production facility first, they ensure real-world performance before bringing solutions to their customers. Beyond the technology, Felix emphasized the value of being there in person—connecting face-to-face with partners, having meaningful conversations, and stepping back to see where the industry is headed. And of course, doing it all in Mallorca doesn’t hurt either.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This episode finally brings a long-awaited conversation to life with Kent Kohli, a name many in the industry recognize—but maybe don’t fully know the story behind. From an unexpected entry into dentistry (thanks to marrying his orthodontist’s daughter) to becoming a lifelong student of ceramics and education, Kent’s journey is anything but typical.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;What starts as a pre-dental path quickly shifts once Kent discovers the lab side of dentistry—and more importantly, where his passion truly lives. From pouring models and grinding metal to studying under legends like John Archibald, Kent shares how mentorship, curiosity, and relentless work ethic shaped his career. Along the way, he opens up about the early struggles—working 100-hour weeks, barely making ends meet, and choosing quality over the “race to the bottom” that burned out many of his peers.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kent dives deep into the evolution of dental technology, from the early days of PFMs and Empress to today’s digital workflows and liquid ceramics. But at the heart of it all is a consistent theme: education. Whether it’s learning from the “giants” of the industry or now helping guide the next generation through his role at Ivoclar, Kent sees it as a responsibility to pass on what was given to him.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;He also shares insights into his current mission—bringing hands-on education back to the forefront, blending traditional techniques with modern materials, and helping technicians elevate their craft beyond just production.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Rising costs, tighter deadlines, and greater demands are challenging labs everywhere. When efficiency matters, you need tools that deliver—every day.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/products/dental/dwx-series" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Roland DGShape&lt;/a&gt; milling solutions are reliable and easy to use. Just turn them on and let them run—no babysitting required. Fewer remakes and less wasted material mean your team can focus on getting cases out the door.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;With the Elevate Denture solution, step into digital dentures without disrupting your workflow. Validated CAM strategies and Ivoclar compatibility mean you're building on a system you already trust.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Ready to boost efficiency? Explore DG Shape DWX Milling Solutions and the Elevate Dental Solution at RolandDental.com.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guest: Kent Kohli.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Hello voices from the bench community, <a href="https://sunrisedentallaboratory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">John Wilson</a> here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a>’s new <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow noopener">PrograMill 7</a>. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill requires, but what you'll notice first is that impressive new touchscreen. For us, the biggest advantage has been increased spindle power. My laboratory's known for these larger cases with complex geometries, and I can tell you that extra power really makes a difference. Next time you see your Ivoclar representative, be sure to ask about the PrograMill 7 and tell them John Wilson sent you. Thank you.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>At exocad Insights in beautiful Mallorca, we finally caught up with Felix from <a href="https://www.imagineusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Imagine USA</a>—and the timing couldn’t have been better. As an exocad dealer on the front lines of digital dentistry, Felix shared his excitement about the strong turnout, the familiar faces, and most importantly, the innovation coming from exocad. What stood out most? The new exocad Hub and its cloud-based capabilities, along with powerful AI-driven tools inside DentalDB designed for efficient batch processing. For Felix and the Imagine team, it’s not just about seeing what’s new—it’s about putting it to the test. By running new features through their own production facility first, they ensure real-world performance before bringing solutions to their customers. Beyond the technology, Felix emphasized the value of being there in person—connecting face-to-face with partners, having meaningful conversations, and stepping back to see where the industry is headed. And of course, doing it all in Mallorca doesn’t hurt either.</h3>

<p>This episode finally brings a long-awaited conversation to life with Kent Kohli, a name many in the industry recognize—but maybe don’t fully know the story behind. From an unexpected entry into dentistry (thanks to marrying his orthodontist’s daughter) to becoming a lifelong student of ceramics and education, Kent’s journey is anything but typical.</p>

<p>What starts as a pre-dental path quickly shifts once Kent discovers the lab side of dentistry—and more importantly, where his passion truly lives. From pouring models and grinding metal to studying under legends like John Archibald, Kent shares how mentorship, curiosity, and relentless work ethic shaped his career. Along the way, he opens up about the early struggles—working 100-hour weeks, barely making ends meet, and choosing quality over the “race to the bottom” that burned out many of his peers.</p>

<p>Kent dives deep into the evolution of dental technology, from the early days of PFMs and Empress to today’s digital workflows and liquid ceramics. But at the heart of it all is a consistent theme: education. Whether it’s learning from the “giants” of the industry or now helping guide the next generation through his role at Ivoclar, Kent sees it as a responsibility to pass on what was given to him.</p>

<p>He also shares insights into his current mission—bringing hands-on education back to the forefront, blending traditional techniques with modern materials, and helping technicians elevate their craft beyond just production.</p>

<h3>Rising costs, tighter deadlines, and greater demands are challenging labs everywhere. When efficiency matters, you need tools that deliver—every day.</h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/products/dental/dwx-series" rel="nofollow noopener">Roland DGShape</a> milling solutions are reliable and easy to use. Just turn them on and let them run—no babysitting required. Fewer remakes and less wasted material mean your team can focus on getting cases out the door.</h3>

<h3>With the Elevate Denture solution, step into digital dentures without disrupting your workflow. Validated CAM strategies and Ivoclar compatibility mean you're building on a system you already trust.</h3>

<h3>Ready to boost efficiency? Explore DG Shape DWX Milling Solutions and the Elevate Dental Solution at RolandDental.com.</h3><p>Special Guest: Kent Kohli.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Hello voices from the bench community, <a href="https://sunrisedentallaboratory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">John Wilson</a> here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a>’s new <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow noopener">PrograMill 7</a>. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill requires, but what you'll notice first is that impressive new touchscreen. For us, the biggest advantage has been increased spindle power. My laboratory's known for these larger cases with complex geometries, and I can tell you that extra power really makes a difference. Next time you see your Ivoclar representative, be sure to ask about the PrograMill 7 and tell them John Wilson sent you. Thank you.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>At exocad Insights in beautiful Mallorca, we finally caught up with Felix from <a href="https://www.imagineusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Imagine USA</a>—and the timing couldn’t have been better. As an exocad dealer on the front lines of digital dentistry, Felix shared his excitement about the strong turnout, the familiar faces, and most importantly, the innovation coming from exocad. What stood out most? The new exocad Hub and its cloud-based capabilities, along with powerful AI-driven tools inside DentalDB designed for efficient batch processing. For Felix and the Imagine team, it’s not just about seeing what’s new—it’s about putting it to the test. By running new features through their own production facility first, they ensure real-world performance before bringing solutions to their customers. Beyond the technology, Felix emphasized the value of being there in person—connecting face-to-face with partners, having meaningful conversations, and stepping back to see where the industry is headed. And of course, doing it all in Mallorca doesn’t hurt either.</h3>

<p>This episode finally brings a long-awaited conversation to life with Kent Kohli, a name many in the industry recognize—but maybe don’t fully know the story behind. From an unexpected entry into dentistry (thanks to marrying his orthodontist’s daughter) to becoming a lifelong student of ceramics and education, Kent’s journey is anything but typical.</p>

<p>What starts as a pre-dental path quickly shifts once Kent discovers the lab side of dentistry—and more importantly, where his passion truly lives. From pouring models and grinding metal to studying under legends like John Archibald, Kent shares how mentorship, curiosity, and relentless work ethic shaped his career. Along the way, he opens up about the early struggles—working 100-hour weeks, barely making ends meet, and choosing quality over the “race to the bottom” that burned out many of his peers.</p>

<p>Kent dives deep into the evolution of dental technology, from the early days of PFMs and Empress to today’s digital workflows and liquid ceramics. But at the heart of it all is a consistent theme: education. Whether it’s learning from the “giants” of the industry or now helping guide the next generation through his role at Ivoclar, Kent sees it as a responsibility to pass on what was given to him.</p>

<p>He also shares insights into his current mission—bringing hands-on education back to the forefront, blending traditional techniques with modern materials, and helping technicians elevate their craft beyond just production.</p>

<h3>Rising costs, tighter deadlines, and greater demands are challenging labs everywhere. When efficiency matters, you need tools that deliver—every day.</h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/products/dental/dwx-series" rel="nofollow noopener">Roland DGShape</a> milling solutions are reliable and easy to use. Just turn them on and let them run—no babysitting required. Fewer remakes and less wasted material mean your team can focus on getting cases out the door.</h3>

<h3>With the Elevate Denture solution, step into digital dentures without disrupting your workflow. Validated CAM strategies and Ivoclar compatibility mean you're building on a system you already trust.</h3>

<h3>Ready to boost efficiency? Explore DG Shape DWX Milling Solutions and the Elevate Dental Solution at RolandDental.com.</h3><p>Special Guest: Kent Kohli.</p>]]>
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  <title>196: The Pink Mullet of Dental Labs: Vicki Thomas &amp; Carolynn Capps</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>196</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The Pink Mullet of Dental Labs: Vicki Thomas &amp; Carolynn Capps</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In a time when you hear of labs closing or being bought out, there are wonderful success stories in our industry. Carolynn Capps and Vicki Thomas opened their dream lab during the pandemic, made it as pink as possible, and created She Designs Dental Studios to reflect their own personalities. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>53:42</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;So many great dental lab shows to look forward to in 2022:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Vision 21: &lt;a href="https://nadl.org/events/v21/2022/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://nadl.org/events/v21/2022/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Cal-Lab: &lt;a href="https://cal-lab.org/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://cal-lab.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
LMT Lab Day Chicago: &lt;a href="https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
DLAT Southwest Conference: &lt;a href="https://members.dlat.org/membership/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://members.dlat.org/membership/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
FDLA Southern States Expo: &lt;a href="https://www.fdla.net/symposium" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.fdla.net/symposium&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Ladies of the Mill: &lt;a href="https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This week we are talking to two amazing ladies who came together during the pandemic to open the lab of their dreams. Vicki Thomas and Carolynn Capps come from different laboratory backgrounds but found a common ground with their unique skills they each bring. That’s why they opened up &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/shedesignsdental/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;She Designs Dental Studios&lt;/a&gt; in Matthews, North Carolina. This all pink, female owned, and operated lab is different than the labs you usually see out there. Vicki and Carolyn talk about their backgrounds, how they met, and how they put together a different experience for their clients and patients, all under the light of a giant chandelier.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Whip Mix&lt;/a&gt; offers you the ultimate in ease, material flexibility and unattended production with the &lt;a href="https://www.whipmix.com/products/roland-dwx-52dci/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Roland DGA DWX-52DCi&lt;/a&gt; milling machine. The popular mill’s automatic disc changer expands your lab production and profit, using a 6-slot Automatic Disc Changer, 15-station Automatic Tool Changer and several other automated features.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;The DWX-52DCi dental milling machine now comes with performance visualization software and other intelligent updates. The 5-axis mill even knows which tool to automatically swap out when tools have reached their designated lifespan. Just power it on, let it go, and automatically and accurately mill numerous dental restoration jobs with complete unattended confidence.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;If you want to save, and also grow, &lt;a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Gro3X&lt;/a&gt; is, where you should go!&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.gro3x.com/collections/print" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Resins&lt;/a&gt; to print night guards, for high-impact and flex, look no further, because we have them at Gro3X.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.gro3x.com/collections/mill" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Burs&lt;/a&gt; for your mills, &lt;a href="https://www.gro3x.com/collections/aidite" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Zirconia&lt;/a&gt; for your crowns, with Gro3X you will be the hottest lab in town!&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;And last but not least, if you seriously want to grow, add &lt;a href="https://www.gro3x.com/pages/aligners" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Gro3X Aligners&lt;/a&gt;, and your doctors will say Wowww!&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guests: Carolynn Capps CDT and Vicki Thomas.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>So many great dental lab shows to look forward to in 2022:</p>

<p>Vision 21: <a href="https://nadl.org/events/v21/2022/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://nadl.org/events/v21/2022/</a><br>
Cal-Lab: <a href="https://cal-lab.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://cal-lab.org/</a><br>
LMT Lab Day Chicago: <a href="https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday" rel="nofollow noopener">https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday</a><br>
DLAT Southwest Conference: <a href="https://members.dlat.org/membership/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://members.dlat.org/membership/</a><br>
FDLA Southern States Expo: <a href="https://www.fdla.net/symposium" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fdla.net/symposium</a><br>
Ladies of the Mill: <a href="https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/</a></p>

<p>This week we are talking to two amazing ladies who came together during the pandemic to open the lab of their dreams. Vicki Thomas and Carolynn Capps come from different laboratory backgrounds but found a common ground with their unique skills they each bring. That’s why they opened up <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shedesignsdental/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">She Designs Dental Studios</a> in Matthews, North Carolina. This all pink, female owned, and operated lab is different than the labs you usually see out there. Vicki and Carolyn talk about their backgrounds, how they met, and how they put together a different experience for their clients and patients, all under the light of a giant chandelier.</p>

<h3><a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Whip Mix</a> offers you the ultimate in ease, material flexibility and unattended production with the <a href="https://www.whipmix.com/products/roland-dwx-52dci/" rel="nofollow noopener">Roland DGA DWX-52DCi</a> milling machine. The popular mill’s automatic disc changer expands your lab production and profit, using a 6-slot Automatic Disc Changer, 15-station Automatic Tool Changer and several other automated features.</h3>

<h3>The DWX-52DCi dental milling machine now comes with performance visualization software and other intelligent updates. The 5-axis mill even knows which tool to automatically swap out when tools have reached their designated lifespan. Just power it on, let it go, and automatically and accurately mill numerous dental restoration jobs with complete unattended confidence.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>If you want to save, and also grow, <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Gro3X</a> is, where you should go!</h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.gro3x.com/collections/print" rel="nofollow noopener">Resins</a> to print night guards, for high-impact and flex, look no further, because we have them at Gro3X.</h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.gro3x.com/collections/mill" rel="nofollow noopener">Burs</a> for your mills, <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/collections/aidite" rel="nofollow noopener">Zirconia</a> for your crowns, with Gro3X you will be the hottest lab in town!</h3>

<h3>And last but not least, if you seriously want to grow, add <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/pages/aligners" rel="nofollow noopener">Gro3X Aligners</a>, and your doctors will say Wowww!</h3><p>Special Guests: Carolynn Capps CDT and Vicki Thomas.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>So many great dental lab shows to look forward to in 2022:</p>

<p>Vision 21: <a href="https://nadl.org/events/v21/2022/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://nadl.org/events/v21/2022/</a><br>
Cal-Lab: <a href="https://cal-lab.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://cal-lab.org/</a><br>
LMT Lab Day Chicago: <a href="https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday" rel="nofollow noopener">https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday</a><br>
DLAT Southwest Conference: <a href="https://members.dlat.org/membership/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://members.dlat.org/membership/</a><br>
FDLA Southern States Expo: <a href="https://www.fdla.net/symposium" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fdla.net/symposium</a><br>
Ladies of the Mill: <a href="https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/</a></p>

<p>This week we are talking to two amazing ladies who came together during the pandemic to open the lab of their dreams. Vicki Thomas and Carolynn Capps come from different laboratory backgrounds but found a common ground with their unique skills they each bring. That’s why they opened up <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shedesignsdental/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">She Designs Dental Studios</a> in Matthews, North Carolina. This all pink, female owned, and operated lab is different than the labs you usually see out there. Vicki and Carolyn talk about their backgrounds, how they met, and how they put together a different experience for their clients and patients, all under the light of a giant chandelier.</p>

<h3><a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Whip Mix</a> offers you the ultimate in ease, material flexibility and unattended production with the <a href="https://www.whipmix.com/products/roland-dwx-52dci/" rel="nofollow noopener">Roland DGA DWX-52DCi</a> milling machine. The popular mill’s automatic disc changer expands your lab production and profit, using a 6-slot Automatic Disc Changer, 15-station Automatic Tool Changer and several other automated features.</h3>

<h3>The DWX-52DCi dental milling machine now comes with performance visualization software and other intelligent updates. The 5-axis mill even knows which tool to automatically swap out when tools have reached their designated lifespan. Just power it on, let it go, and automatically and accurately mill numerous dental restoration jobs with complete unattended confidence.</h3>

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<h3>If you want to save, and also grow, <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Gro3X</a> is, where you should go!</h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.gro3x.com/collections/print" rel="nofollow noopener">Resins</a> to print night guards, for high-impact and flex, look no further, because we have them at Gro3X.</h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.gro3x.com/collections/mill" rel="nofollow noopener">Burs</a> for your mills, <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/collections/aidite" rel="nofollow noopener">Zirconia</a> for your crowns, with Gro3X you will be the hottest lab in town!</h3>

<h3>And last but not least, if you seriously want to grow, add <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/pages/aligners" rel="nofollow noopener">Gro3X Aligners</a>, and your doctors will say Wowww!</h3><p>Special Guests: Carolynn Capps CDT and Vicki Thomas.</p>]]>
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  <title>167: Ladies Of The Mill: Jill Swafford and Christina Heaslip </title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>167</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Ladies Of The Mill: Jill Swafford and Christina Heaslip </itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Jill Swafford and Christina Heaslip are two ladies that love to mill and they love the industry so much that they started a group online called Ladies of the Mill. The group is intended to give strength to the females in our profession. It has grown so much that they are holding their first summit in July 2021. They come on to talk about starting their labs, running the lab and a family, starting the group, and how this summit will be different from the usual dental meeting.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:05:06</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;When Christina Heaslip from &lt;a href="http://www.digitaldentallabs.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Digital Dental Laboratory&lt;/a&gt; and Jill Swafford from &lt;a href="https://www.oaksdentaldesigns.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Oaks Dental Design&lt;/a&gt; went to dental conventions they noticed a lack of female speakers. Both running successful digital labs, they started a group called &lt;a href="https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ladies of the Mil&lt;/a&gt;l. The group "was established to give a space to women in the Dental Lab industry". Over the years the group has grown in popularity and is now getting ready to have their first summit July 23-24, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tn. The Summit is titled "Refresh, Reflect &amp;amp; Recharge" and features our industry's first ever 100% female speaker line-up.  They come on the podcast to talk about how they started their labs, how they balance the lab life and family life, why and how the idea of Ladies of the Mill got started, and what exciting things are happening at the summit that will make it different than the usual show.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/summit-tickets" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Register for the Ladies of the Mill Summit - July 23-24, 2021 - Chattanooga, TN&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Look no further for your design or milling needs other than right here in our galaxy.  &lt;a href="https://www.alienmilling.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Alien Milling Technologies&lt;/a&gt; is a cutting-edge Dental Milling Center known for using the latest methods and technologies in milling top dental prosthetics. They can help your lab by milling everything, like crowns, abutments, partials, guards, titanium bars, and even digital dentures. Best part is that they are all milled right here in the USA. Plus they also provide the same zirconia they mill in-house. Give them a call at 844-ZIRCONIA or visit them at alienmilling.com.&lt;/h3&gt;

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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Whip Mix&lt;/a&gt; offers you the ultimate in ease, material flexibility and unattended production with the &lt;a href="https://www.whipmix.com/products/roland-dwx-52dci/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Roland DGA DWX-52DCi&lt;/a&gt; milling machine. The popular mill’s automatic disc changer expands your lab production and profit, using a 6-slot Automatic Disc Changer, 15-station Automatic Tool Changer and several other automated features.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;The DWX-52DCi dental milling machine now comes with performance visualization software and other intelligent updates. The 5-axis mill even knows which tool to automatically swap out when tools have reached their designated lifespan. Just power it on, let it go, and automatically and accurately mill numerous dental restoration jobs with complete unattended confidence.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;If you’re interested in learning more about the Roland DGA DWX-52DCi, visit whipmix.com or call 800-626-5651.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guests: Christina Heaslip and Jillian Swafford.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>When Christina Heaslip from <a href="http://www.digitaldentallabs.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Digital Dental Laboratory</a> and Jill Swafford from <a href="https://www.oaksdentaldesigns.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Oaks Dental Design</a> went to dental conventions they noticed a lack of female speakers. Both running successful digital labs, they started a group called <a href="https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Ladies of the Mil</a>l. The group "was established to give a space to women in the Dental Lab industry". Over the years the group has grown in popularity and is now getting ready to have their first summit July 23-24, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tn. The Summit is titled "Refresh, Reflect &amp; Recharge" and features our industry's first ever 100% female speaker line-up.  They come on the podcast to talk about how they started their labs, how they balance the lab life and family life, why and how the idea of Ladies of the Mill got started, and what exciting things are happening at the summit that will make it different than the usual show.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/summit-tickets" rel="nofollow noopener">Register for the Ladies of the Mill Summit - July 23-24, 2021 - Chattanooga, TN</a></p>

<h3>Look no further for your design or milling needs other than right here in our galaxy.  <a href="https://www.alienmilling.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Alien Milling Technologies</a> is a cutting-edge Dental Milling Center known for using the latest methods and technologies in milling top dental prosthetics. They can help your lab by milling everything, like crowns, abutments, partials, guards, titanium bars, and even digital dentures. Best part is that they are all milled right here in the USA. Plus they also provide the same zirconia they mill in-house. Give them a call at 844-ZIRCONIA or visit them at alienmilling.com.</h3>

<hr>

<h3><a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Whip Mix</a> offers you the ultimate in ease, material flexibility and unattended production with the <a href="https://www.whipmix.com/products/roland-dwx-52dci/" rel="nofollow noopener">Roland DGA DWX-52DCi</a> milling machine. The popular mill’s automatic disc changer expands your lab production and profit, using a 6-slot Automatic Disc Changer, 15-station Automatic Tool Changer and several other automated features.</h3>

<h3>The DWX-52DCi dental milling machine now comes with performance visualization software and other intelligent updates. The 5-axis mill even knows which tool to automatically swap out when tools have reached their designated lifespan. Just power it on, let it go, and automatically and accurately mill numerous dental restoration jobs with complete unattended confidence.</h3>

<h3>If you’re interested in learning more about the Roland DGA DWX-52DCi, visit whipmix.com or call 800-626-5651.</h3><p>Special Guests: Christina Heaslip and Jillian Swafford.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>When Christina Heaslip from <a href="http://www.digitaldentallabs.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Digital Dental Laboratory</a> and Jill Swafford from <a href="https://www.oaksdentaldesigns.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Oaks Dental Design</a> went to dental conventions they noticed a lack of female speakers. Both running successful digital labs, they started a group called <a href="https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Ladies of the Mil</a>l. The group "was established to give a space to women in the Dental Lab industry". Over the years the group has grown in popularity and is now getting ready to have their first summit July 23-24, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tn. The Summit is titled "Refresh, Reflect &amp; Recharge" and features our industry's first ever 100% female speaker line-up.  They come on the podcast to talk about how they started their labs, how they balance the lab life and family life, why and how the idea of Ladies of the Mill got started, and what exciting things are happening at the summit that will make it different than the usual show.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/summit-tickets" rel="nofollow noopener">Register for the Ladies of the Mill Summit - July 23-24, 2021 - Chattanooga, TN</a></p>

<h3>Look no further for your design or milling needs other than right here in our galaxy.  <a href="https://www.alienmilling.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Alien Milling Technologies</a> is a cutting-edge Dental Milling Center known for using the latest methods and technologies in milling top dental prosthetics. They can help your lab by milling everything, like crowns, abutments, partials, guards, titanium bars, and even digital dentures. Best part is that they are all milled right here in the USA. Plus they also provide the same zirconia they mill in-house. Give them a call at 844-ZIRCONIA or visit them at alienmilling.com.</h3>

<hr>

<h3><a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Whip Mix</a> offers you the ultimate in ease, material flexibility and unattended production with the <a href="https://www.whipmix.com/products/roland-dwx-52dci/" rel="nofollow noopener">Roland DGA DWX-52DCi</a> milling machine. The popular mill’s automatic disc changer expands your lab production and profit, using a 6-slot Automatic Disc Changer, 15-station Automatic Tool Changer and several other automated features.</h3>

<h3>The DWX-52DCi dental milling machine now comes with performance visualization software and other intelligent updates. The 5-axis mill even knows which tool to automatically swap out when tools have reached their designated lifespan. Just power it on, let it go, and automatically and accurately mill numerous dental restoration jobs with complete unattended confidence.</h3>

<h3>If you’re interested in learning more about the Roland DGA DWX-52DCi, visit whipmix.com or call 800-626-5651.</h3><p>Special Guests: Christina Heaslip and Jillian Swafford.</p>]]>
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