Displaying 4 items of Voices from The Bench with the tag "dental lab innovation".
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447: Jay Shin: The True Story of TruAbutment
October 19th, 2026 | 1 hr 56 secs
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Jay Shin from TruAbutment joins us to share his unexpected journey into the dental industry and how True Abutment is changing the game in digital implant dentistry. From IO Connect and T-Marker to full-arch workflows, T-Snap, and new 3D-printing materials, we talk innovation, technology, and what's coming next.
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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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438: Shawn Nowak & Jude Grayson: What Does a Karate Guy Know About Dental Labs?
August 17th, 2026 | 1 hr 4 mins
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Shawn Nowak from Nowak Dental Supplies joins Elvis and Barb to talk about NOLA LabFest and the unexpected connection between martial arts and the dental laboratory industry with speaker Jude Grayson. They discuss leadership, business, knowing when to pivot, and how lessons from competition and martial arts can help lab owners navigate a rapidly changing industry. Plus, Shawn gives a preview of what’s coming to NOLA LabFest, including education, networking, and plenty of New Orleans fun.
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Episode 435: Matt Everatt is Making the Invisible Profession Visible
July 27th, 2026 | 58 mins 50 secs
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Matt Everatt joins Elvis and Barb to talk about his incredible journey through the dental laboratory industry, from maxillofacial prosthetics and sleep apnea appliances to co-founding a successful dental lab and eventually writing The Invisible Profession. They dive into the challenges facing dental technicians, the dangers of becoming a "busy fool," and why embracing technology, standing out, and becoming a true clinical partner are essential for the future of the laboratory industry.