Displaying 10 items of Voices from The Bench with the tag "dental technology podcast".
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447: Jay Shin: The True Story of TruAbutment
October 19th, 2026 | 1 hr 56 secs
3D printing, 3d facial scanning, 3d printed dentures, 510(k) clearance, Barb, abutment design, accurate implant restorations, additive manufacturing, all-on-4, all-on-x, analog impressions, angled abutments, aot abutments, asiga, asiga 3d printers, cad/cam dentistry, cbct, cbct integration, clinical workflows, continuing dental education, crown and bridge resin, custom abutments, custom implant abutments, custom multi-unit abutments, denka, dental 3d printing, dental apps, dental business ownership, dental cad/cam, dental case acceptance, dental design software, dental entrepreneurs, dental entrepreneurship, dental implant manufacturing, dental implant screws, dental implant systems, dental implants, dental industry, dental industry career, dental industry interview, dental industry leaders, dental industry news, dental industry podcast interview, dental industry trends, dental innovation, dental lab, dental lab business, dental lab community, dental lab conversations, dental lab 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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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Episode 445: Milos Miladinov: The Harsh Truth of the Camera's Eye
October 5th, 2026 | 1 hr 9 mins
3D printing, 3d printed models, 3shape, AI, Business growth, aesthetic dentistry, ai dental, ai dental design, ai dental laboratory, ai dentistry, ai for dental labs, ai for dentists, ai marketing, ai tools, ai trends in dentistry, anterior aesthetics, anterior dentistry, artificial intelligence, barbara, boutique dental lab, cad cam, cad cam dental laboratory, cad cam dentistry, cad design, cbct, ceramic characterization, ceramic dentistry, ceramic restorations, chatgpt, chatgpt for business, cone beam ct, cosmetic dentistry, creative dentistry, dental 3d printing, dental aesthetics, dental art, dental artistry, dental artists, dental business, dental cad, dental cad software, dental camera, dental camera setup, dental ceramics, dental characterization, dental courses, dental crowns, dental design, dental education, dental educators, dental effects, dental entrepreneur, dental equipment, dental flash, dental industry, dental industry podcast, dental industry technology, dental innovation, dental lab, dental lab advertising, dental lab business, dental lab education, dental lab entrepreneur, dental lab equipment, dental lab growth, dental lab marketing, dental lab owner, dental lab photography, dental lab podcast, dental lab seo, dental lab startup, dental lab success, dental lab technology, dental lab training, dental laboratory, dental laboratory business, dental laboratory equipment, dental laboratory podcast, dental laboratory workflow, dental lectures, dental lighting, dental macro photography, dental marketing, dental materials, dental milling, dental milling machine, dental models, dental photography, dental photography education, dental photography equipment, dental photography lighting, dental photography techniques, dental photography tips, dental photography trends, dental photos, dental podcast, dental porcelain, dental professionals, dental prosthetics, dental restorations, dental sculpting, dental sculpture, dental seo, dental sintering, dental study club, dental tech, dental technician, dental technician career, dental technician education, dental technician journey, dental technician life, dental technician podcast, dental technicians, dental technology, dental technology education, dental technology innovation, dental technology podcast, dental technology trends, dental trends, dental veneers, dental workflow innovation, dental zirconia sintering, digital artist, digital dental education, digital dental laboratory, digital dental workflow, digital dentistry, digital dentistry education, digital dentistry workflow, digital design, digital dies, digital enamel, digital enamel transfer, digital lab workflow, digital marketing, digital models, digital patient, digital smile design, digital transformation, digital veneers, digital workflow, e.max, elvis dahl, enamel characterization, enamel effects, exocad, face scanning, facial scanning, fast sintering, florida dental lab, florida dentistry, full arch, full arch dentistry, full arch restorations, future of dental labs, future of dental technology, future of dentistry, gbp, generative engine optimization, geo, google business profile, innovative dental laboratory, innovative dental technician, intraoral photography, intraoral scanner, intraoral scanning, intraoral scans, lab workflow, line angles, lithium disilicate, macro photography, mamelon effects, mamelons, marketing for dental labs, miami digital dentistry study club, micro layering, microwave furnace, microwave sintering, milai, milling, milos miladinov, milos miladinov dental technician, mirrorless camera, monolithic zirconia, natural looking restorations, nikkor 105mm macro, nikon z7 ii, noritake, noritake porcelain, online marketing, photography for dental technicians, photography for dentists, porcelain, press ceramics, print and press, print-and-press veneers, printed dental models, printed dies, printed veneers, restorative artistry, restorative dentistry, ring flash, romania dental technician, romanian dental technician, seo, shoot like a pro, sintering furnace, small dental lab, smile design, smile makeover, smiley go, south florida dental lab, starting over, tooth anatomy, tooth morphology, tooth tattoo, tooth tattoos, translucency, twin flash, two person dental lab, veneer printing, veneer workflow, veneers, virtual patient, voices from the bench, voices from the bench podcast, wave sinter 2, zirconia, zirconia characterization, zirconia crowns, zirconia restorations
This week we sit down with Milos Miladinov to talk digital dentistry, dental photography, AI, and the journey of starting over in the United States. From digital veneers and virtual patients to photography, marketing, and his unique “tooth tattoo” technique, Milos shares plenty of ideas, technology, and innovation that are changing the way dental labs work.
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444: Mike Archibald: Finding Your Place at the Bench and Table
September 28th, 2026 | 1 hr 11 mins
Communication, Family, Fatherhood, Life Lessons, accountability, addiction recovery, aesthetic dentistry, archibald family, authenticity, barb and elvis, becoming a dental technician, becoming your best self, behind the scenes dentistry, being coachable, being present, cad cam dentistry, career development, career growth, career journey, ce, ceramic crowns, ceramic technician, coaching, community, confidence, continuing education, cosmetic dentistry, craftsmanship, crown waxing, dental aesthetics, dental anatomy, dental art, dental artistry, dental business, dental business leadership, dental cad cam, dental career, dental careers, dental ce, dental ceramicist, dental ceramics, dental coaching, dental community, dental conferences, dental craftsmanship, dental crowns, dental education, dental education community, dental education podcast, dental educator, dental industry, dental industry career, dental industry conversations, dental industry education, dental industry podcast, dental lab, dental lab community, dental lab conversations, dental lab education, dental lab education community, dental lab experience, dental lab family, dental lab leadership, dental lab owner, dental lab podcast, dental lab training, dental laboratory, dental laboratory education, dental laboratory family, dental laboratory history, dental laboratory owner, dental laboratory podcast, dental laboratory technician, dental laboratory technician education, dental laboratory technician training, dental leadership, dental lectures, dental lecturing, dental materials, dental materials education, dental mentoring, dental mentorship, dental milling, dental morphology, dental occlusion, dental patients, dental podcast, dental presentations, dental products, dental professional development, dental professionals, dental speaker, dental stories, dental technician, dental technician community, dental technician education, dental technician imposter syndrome, dental technician life, dental technician podcast, dental technician stories, dental technician training, dental techniques, dental techniques training, dental technology, dental technology podcast, dental technology training, dental training, dental waxing, dentistry, dentistry and life, dentistry podcast, difficult conversations, digital dental laboratory, digital dental technology, digital dentistry, digital design, digital detox, digital workflow, disconnecting, education, esthetic dentistry, experienced dental technician, family business, family expectations, family legacy, family time, family values, father and son, finding balance, finding purpose, finding your path, finding yourself, following your own path, function, functional aesthetics, functional dentistry, functional design, gc initial, getting outside, giving back, gold crowns, gordon christensen, gordon christensen dentistry, growth mindset, hands on training, harvest dental, healthy habits, healthy lifestyle, helping others, helping people, honesty, imposter syndrome, insecurity, jed archibald, john archibald, kelly and associates, lab management, laboratory dentistry, laboratory leadership, las vegas institute, learning dental technology, learning dentistry, legacy, life beyond dentistry, lifelong learning, living up to expectations, lvi, master technician, meaningful life, meaningful work, mental health, mentorship community, mike archibald, mindset, mindset coaching, natural dentistry, natural looking restorations, nature, occlusion, open bench, open conversations, outdoor life, overcoming addiction, overcoming adversity, overcoming challenges, overcoming imposter syndrome, overcoming struggles, parenting, patient care, patient centered dentistry, personal accountability, personal coaching, personal development, personal growth, personal journey, personal priorities, personal transformation, personal wellness, positive mindset, professional coaching, professional growth, professional imposter syndrome, public speaking, purpose, ray foster, real conversations, real talk dentistry, rebuilding your life, recovery, recovery journey, redefining success, relationships, resilience, restorative aesthetics, restorative dentistry, restorative dentistry lab, second chances, self confidence, self doubt, self improvement, self worth, slowing down, sobriety, speaking in dentistry, starting in a dental lab, staying coachable, stories from the lab, success, success in dentistry, success in life, supporting technicians, table 52, table 52 community, taking a break, taking responsibility, teaching dental technology, teaching technicians, technician community, technician conversations, technician development, technician journey, technician mentorship, technique education, third generation dental technician, transformation, treating every patient equally, unplugging, vftb, voices from the bench, voices from the bench podcast, vulnerability, waxing, work life balance
This week we sit down with Mike Archibald, the “black sheep” of the Archibald family, to talk about his journey through dentistry, family expectations, imposter syndrome, recovery, and personal growth. Mike opens up about the lessons he learned from his dad, his path into ceramics and education, and his vision for Table 52—a place for honest conversations about the struggles that happen behind the scenes. It’s a real and personal conversation about dentistry, life, and finding a healthier way forward.
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443: Phil Reddington: From Skipping School to Building a Dental Lab
September 21st, 2026 | 1 hr 13 mins
35 years dental technology, 3D printing, Barb, Business growth, CAD/CAM, England, United Kingdom, accidental career, acrylic restorations, advanced dental laboratory, anex, bar overdenture, beever dental technology, bench test, blame culture, boutique dental laboratory, british dental lab, british dental technician, building a dental lab, career in dental technology, case acceptance, case communication, case documentation, case management, case planning, case quality, ceramic artistry, ceramic systems, ceramic technician, ceramics, checklists, clinical excellence, competing on price, complex cases, continuing education, continuous learning, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic restorations, custom abutments, custom dental restorations, custom implant restorations, customized training, dental 3d printing, dental artistry, dental bar, dental bench test, dental business, dental business philosophy, dental cad design, dental cad/cam, dental ceramics, dental conferences, dental craftsmanship, 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This week we head across the pond to Leeds, England, to sit down with Phil Reddington of Beever Dental Technology lab. Phil shares the unlikely story of how skipping school and carving a tiny soap bottle with a scalpel at age 15 led him into a 35-plus-year career in dental technology. We talk about building a laboratory around quality instead of price, developing a strong team culture, digital dentistry, full-arch restorations, thimble bars, and knowing when to say no. Plus, there’s a bright orange vest, plenty of laughs, and a great conversation about what it really takes to build a laboratory where people actually want to work.
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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
Communication, Software Engineering, accountability, accounting integration, accounting systems, all in one lms, all in one software, amir bagheri, analog workflow, api integration, app development, automated case routing, automated downloads, automated laboratory workflow, automated workflows, automation technology, bad habits, best dental lab software, business analytics, business automation, business intelligence, business management, business systems, business workflow, cad cam software, cad cam workflow, case automation, case bottlenecks, case downloads, case entry, case errors, case files, case management, case processing, case routing, case status, case tracking, centralized software, change management, cloud software, configurable software, connected dental laboratory, connected systems, crm, crm integration, crm systems, custom reporting, customer accountability, customer experience, customer management, customer relationship management, customer service, customer success, 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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
30 years dental technology, 3D printing, 3d printed dental models, 3d printers, 3shape, 3shape dental system, 3shape dentures, Edinburgh, Glasgow, United Kingdom, accessible digital dentistry, acrylic dentures, adaptability, adapting to technology, additive manufacturing, aesthetic dentures, affordable 3d printing, affordable dental technology, aligners, alternative dental workflows, analog dentistry, analog dentures, analog to digital, bench technician, bench to clinic, better dental workflows, blender, bridges, cad cam, cad cam dentistry, cad dentistry, career development, career progression, caroline kirkpatrick, caroline kirkpatrick clinical dental technician, caroline kirkpatrick dental technician, ceramics, changing dental laboratories, changing dental technology, clear retainers, clinical dental laboratory, clinical dental technician, clinical dental technician scotland, clinical dental technician uk, clinical dental technology, clinical dental technology scotland, clinical 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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.
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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
3D printing, 3d printing dental laboratory, AI, Barb, Business growth, Leadership, Louisiana, New Orleans, Value, actionable advice, adaptability, adapting, adapting to technology, ai dental laboratory, ai in dental labs, ai in dentistry, artificial intelligence, automation, board breaking, breakout session, business adaptability, business challenges, business coach, business coaching, business coaching for dental labs, business decisions, business development, business education, business evolution, business failure, business growth strategy, business innovation, business leadership, business lessons, business lessons from karate, business mindset, business mindset for dental labs, business opportunities, business opportunity, business performance, business pivot, business planning, business resilience, business strategy, business success, business transformation, calculated risk, change for dental labs, change management, coach, coaching, coaching mindset, company culture, competing on value, competition, competition and business, competition mindset, competitive advantage, competitive business, competitive mindset, confidence, confidence building, continuing education, decision making, dental 3d printing, dental automation, dental business, dental business future, dental business podcast, dental ce, dental ce courses, dental conference, dental conference 2026, dental education, dental education 2026, dental education podcast, dental entrepreneurship, dental event, dental family business, dental industry, dental industry business, dental industry community, dental industry conference, dental industry disruption, dental industry education, dental industry events, dental industry future, dental industry innovation, dental industry leadership, dental industry networking, dental industry podcast, dental industry podcast episode, dental industry speakers, dental industry technology, dental industry trends, dental innovation, dental keynote, dental lab, dental lab ai, 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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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437: Phillip Gold: The Gold Standard of Dental Technology
August 10th, 2026 | 1 hr 4 mins
3D printing, Barb, Business growth, Leadership, Learning, account management, account retention, ai education, ai for dental technicians, ai in dentistry, ai learning, analog dental laboratory, analog dentistry, artificial intelligence, barb and elvis, behind the scenes dental lab, business development, business relationships, business succession, business transition, by design, by design dental studio, cal lab, career development, career longevity, casting, cdt, cdt certification, cdt exam, cdt exam preparation, ceramic technician, ceramics, ceramics cdt, certification advocacy, certification preparation, certified dental technician, chatgpt, client relationships, client retention, clinical excellence, color science, continuing education, corporate dental laboratory, corporate dentistry, crown and bridge, crown and bridge cdt, crown and bridge technician, customer relationships, customer service, customer service philosophy, decades in dentistry, decades in the dental lab, dental ai, dental anatomy, dental anatomy and occlusion, dental artistry, dental associations, dental boards, dental business, dental business development, dental cad, dental cad cam, dental cam, dental career, dental career story, dental casting, dental ceramics, dental certification, dental certification exam, dental certification study, dental community, dental community support, dental conferences, dental craftsmanship, dental diagnostics, dental education, dental education community, dental education history, dental entrepreneur, dental entrepreneurship, dental equipment, dental exam preparation, dental excellence, dental family, dental family business, dental history, dental history stories, dental industry, dental industry career, dental industry community, dental industry education, dental industry history, dental industry leadership, dental industry legacy, dental industry mentorship, dental industry networking, dental industry podcast, dental industry relationships, dental industry stories, dental industry veteran, dental innovation, dental innovation history, dental lab, dental lab acquisition, dental lab culture, dental lab customer service, dental lab education, dental lab equipment, dental lab history, dental lab management, dental lab owner, dental lab ownership, dental lab podcast, dental lab quality control, dental lab relationships, dental lab stories, dental laboratory, dental laboratory business, dental laboratory career, dental laboratory certification, dental laboratory community, dental laboratory education, dental laboratory equipment, dental laboratory expert, dental laboratory growth, dental laboratory history, dental laboratory innovation, dental laboratory leadership, dental laboratory legacy, dental laboratory owner, dental laboratory podcast, dental laboratory sales, dental laboratory standards, dental laboratory stories, dental laboratory team, dental laboratory veteran, dental laboratory workflow, dental leadership, dental legacy, dental 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This week we sit down with Philip Gold to hear the incredible story of growing up in a dental laboratory, taking over his family’s lab, and building a career centered around relationships, education, and giving back to the industry. Philip shares stories from his journey, the evolution of dental technology, and what drove him to earn an impressive six CDT certifications—including digital. It’s a great conversation about family, legacy, leadership, and the people who make this industry so special.
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Episode 435: Matt Everatt is Making the Invisible Profession Visible
July 27th, 2026 | 58 mins 50 secs
3D printing, 3d printing dentistry, Amazon Prime, Barb, Behind the Scenes, Business growth, Communication, Creativity, Leadership, Netflix, Positivity, Productivity, Storytelling, adaptability, adapting to change, additive manufacturing, agile business, agile dental laboratory, ai and dentistry, ai dental technology, ai future, ai in dentistry, ai trends, airway appliances, airway health, anaplastology, anti-snoring devices, artificial ears, artificial eyes, artificial intelligence, artisan, artistry, artistry in dentistry, attention to detail, attracting technicians, audible, audiobook, audiobooks, author, behind the restoration, behind the smile, better future, better health, better patient outcomes, better sleep, bite splints, bleaching trays, blockbuster, book recommendation, book review, book writing, brand positioning, british dental technician, building a business, building teams, business agility, business book, business coach, business coaching, business disruption, business efficiency, business excellence, business exit, business identity, business innovation, business lessons, business marketing, business mindset, business opportunities, business ownership, business processes, business profitability, business resilience, business strategy, business sustainability, business systems, cad cam, cad cam dentistry, career book, career change, career development, career inspiration, career journey, career stories, ceramist, change management, changing customer expectations, changing dental industry, changing lives, changing the narrative, changing the profession, client service, clinical excellence, clinical expertise, clinical partner, clinical partnership, clinical workflow, collaboration, collaboration over competition, commercial dental laboratory, community support, company culture, competing on price, competitive advantage, content marketing, convenience, corporate dental laboratories, corporate dentistry, covid impact, covid-19, craftsmanship, 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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.