Displaying 3 items of Voices from The Bench with the tag "dental lab efficiency".
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441: Amir Bagheri & Dan Sinclair: A Touch of Magic Can Solve A Lot of Lab Issues
September 7th, 2026 | 1 hr 11 mins
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Elvis sits down with Dan Sinclair and Amir Bagheri from Magic Touch Software to talk about the history of the company, how it grew from a small development project into a complete laboratory management system, and why they believe labs need more than just production tracking. They dive into automation, digital case entry, integrations, reporting, and the importance of actually understanding how a lab operates before trying to improve it.
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440: Veronika Perrone & Brandon Smith: Flex Appeal: Printing the Impossible with detax
August 31st, 2026 | 59 mins 29 secs
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Veronika Perrone from DETAX and Brandon Smith join Elvis and Barb to dive into the world of 3D-printed flexible partials and digital removable workflows. They talk about DETAX’s flexible resin, real-world lab experience, design and post-processing, printer validation, splint materials, and how digital technology is changing the way labs approach flexible appliances. Brandon also shares his journey through the dental industry and his work in training and consulting.
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439: Caroline Kirkpatrick: From Ear Molds to Digital Dentures
August 24th, 2026 | 1 hr 32 secs
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Caroline Kirkpatrick shares her incredible journey from discovering dental technology by chance in Scotland to becoming the first female clinical dental technician to qualify in the UK. She talks about building her own lab, teaching, treating patients, and embracing digital dentistry while constantly looking for better, more efficient ways to work. It’s a great conversation about curiosity, education, digital dentures, and the importance of sharing what you’ve learned along the way.