Voices from The Bench

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episode 431: exocad Insights 2026 Part 5: Beth Collington, Josh Jakson, & Robert Norton

June 29th, 2026  |  56 mins 10 secs

3d design, 3d modeling, CAD/CAM, advanced dental technology, advanced workflows, ai crown, ai dentistry, ai in dental labs, ai-assisted dentistry, ai-powered design, artificial intelligence, automotive parts design, bench talk, beth collington, cad design, cad designer, cad workflow, clinicians, continuing education, creative cad applications, crown and bridge, crown design, crown finalization, crown production, custom grills, custom jewelry, custom restorations, dental automation, dental business, dental cad, dental cad community, dental cad experts, dental cad software, dental cad training, dental collaboration, dental community, dental conference, dental craftsmanship, dental design, dental design innovation, dental design software, dental design techniques, dental discussion, dental education, dental educators, dental engineering, dental expertise, dental future, dental industry, dental industry leaders, dental industry podcast, dental innovation, dental innovation summit, dental jewelry, dental lab, dental lab future, dental lab professionals, dental lab technology, dental laboratory, dental laboratory management, dental laboratory podcast, dental laboratory workflows, dental leadership, dental manufacturing, dental manufacturing technology, dental podcast, dental professionals, dental prosthetics, dental restorations, dental scanning, dental software, dental software experts, dental software innovation, dental software platform, dental software training, dental software updates, dental solutions, dental technician, dental technician life, dental technician training, dental technology, dental technology conference, dental technology education, dental technology experts, dental technology trends, dental trends, dental workflow efficiency, dental workflow management, dental workflow solutions, dental workflows, digital dental education, digital dental laboratory, digital dental revolution, digital dental solutions, digital dentistry, digital dentistry podcast, digital design solutions, digital impressions, digital lab, digital manufacturing, digital prosthetics, digital restoration design, digital solutions, digital tools, digital transformation, digital workflows, emerging technology, exocad, exocad america, exocad community, exocad ecosystem, exocad innovations, exocad insights, exocad training, exocad users, exocad users meeting, exohub, freeform design, future of dentistry, future-ready dentistry, industry insights, industry leaders, industry networking, innovation in dentistry, intraoral scanning, josh jackson, lab technology, lab-to-clinic communication, laboratory best practices, laboratory conversations, laboratory digital transformation., laboratory education, laboratory education and training, laboratory efficiency, laboratory excellence, laboratory growth, laboratory innovation, laboratory management, laboratory operations, laboratory perspective, laboratory productivity, laboratory support, laboratory technicians, laboratory technology, laboratory technology trends, mallorca, mallorca conference, modern dental laboratory, modern dentistry, next generation dentistry, podcast, production laboratory, production workflows, professional development, restorative dentistry, restorative technology, restorative workflows, robert norton, software development, software flexibility, technician education, technician insights, technician perspective, technician training, technician-led innovation, technology adoption, technology and dentistry, technology in dentistry, vftb, voices from the bench, workflow automation, workflow improvements, workflow integration, workflow optimization, workflow technology

While at Exocad Insights in Mallorca, Elvis and Barb catch up with Beth Collington, President of Exocad America, to discuss the continued growth of digital dentistry, the importance of education, and how Exocad is helping make digital workflows more accessible across the industry.

Then Josh Jackson and Robert Norton join the conversation to share insights from the lab and training side of Exocad. From AI Crown and Crown Finalization to creative applications beyond dentistry, they discuss the latest innovations, real-world workflows, and where digital technology is taking the profession next.

427: exocad Insights 2026 Part 1: Marjorie de Andrade, Dr. Dwight Pate, & Dr. Eimear O'Connell

June 1st, 2026  |  1 hr 8 mins

3D printing, Lecture, Social Media, Speaker, aesthetics, ai crown design, ai dentistry, align, analog dentistry, articulation, articulator, brazil, cad cam, case planning, cbct, centric relation, ceramics, ceramist, chairside dentistry, clinician education, clinician perspective, clinician technician relationship, cloud workflow, collaboration, collaborative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, crown and bridge, crown design, dawson, dental ai, dental artistry, dental collaboration, dental communication, dental education, dental events, dental evolution, dental excellence, dental future, dental implants, dental industry, dental influencer, dental innovation, dental innovation conference, dental lab, dental labs, dental materials, dental mentorship, dental networking, dental podcast, dental scanning, dental software, dental technician, dental technology, dental technology trends, diagnostic wax up, digital articulation, digital dentistry, digital dentistry evolution, digital dentures, digital models, digital occlusion, digital planning, digital planning workflow, digital prosthetics, digital smile workflow, digital transformation, digital treatment planning, digital workflow, education, education platform, esthetics, exocad, exocad hub, exocad insights, exocad on demand, exocad trainer, exoplan, freelance designer, full arch restoration, full mouth rehab, functional dentistry, germany, glazing, guided implant surgery, guided surgery, ids, implant dentistry, implant planning, implant restorations, implant workflow, implants, institute of digital dentistry, intraoral scanner, ireland, itero, lab communication, lab life, laboratory communication, laboratory workflow, mallorca, maryland bridge, mastering exocad, mentoring, mentoring technicians, milling, new zealand, occlusal design, occlusal vertical dimension, occlusion, online learning, pankey, patient care, patient communication, patient outcomes, printed models, prosthetics, prosthodontics, provisionals, remote design, removable prosthetics, restorative dentistry, restorative excellence, restorative workflow, scanner technology, scotland, semi adjustable articulator, smile creator, smile design, smile makeover, spain, staining, tampa, teamwork, teamwork in dentistry, technician education, technician life, technology in dentistry, veneers, voices from the bench, wax up, workflow, workflow efficiency, workflow integration, workflow optimization

At exocad Insights 2026, three very different conversations all focused on how digital dentistry is transforming workflows and communication. Marjorie de Andrade talked about building a global freelance career through education and social media, while Dr. Dwight Pate shared an incredibly detailed workflow that blends traditional occlusion concepts with modern exocad design. The episode wraps with Dr. Eimear O'Connell discussing how digital tools are helping clinicians, labs, and patients work together better than ever—ultimately creating more predictable outcomes and happier smiles.

426: DLAT 2026 Part 3 with Tiffany Prater, Sydney Ribera, Marlin Gohn

May 25th, 2026  |  1 hr 2 mins

CAD/CAM, acrylic, acrylic designs, acrylic pouring, aesthetic dentistry, analog dentistry, anterior crowns, argen, bonding, calibration, cantonese, conference lectures, continuing education, crown aesthetics, crown failures, crown milling, crown retention, custom retainers, dental artistry, dental assisting, dental business, dental cad, dental cements, dental collaboration, dental community, dental conference, dental craftsmanship, dental creativity, dental digital transformation, dental education, dental equipment, dental finishing, dental frameworks, dental future, dental humor, dental industry, dental innovation, dental lab, dental lab podcast, dental labs in china, dental lectures, dental manufacturing, dental materials, dental materials science, dental mentors, dental mentorship, dental milling, dental networking, dental podcast, dental presentations, dental regulations, dental stories, dental support, dental technician, dental technicians, dental technology, dental technology trends, dental troubleshooting, dental workflow, digital dentistry, digital dentures, digital workflow, dlat, easyrx, entrepreneurship, fda, full arch zirconia, furnaces, glow in the dark acrylic, gradient translucency, gt zirconia, guangzhou, hands-on learning, hawley retainers, hygiene school, implant crowns, implant dentistry, implant platforms, incisal translucency, industry trends, invisalign, jbc acrylics, lab efficiency, lab life, lab management, lab owner, lab technology, laser welder, laser welding, mandarin, mentorship, milled gold crowns, milling burs, milling machines, milling strategies, multilayer zirconia, nesting, nesting supports, occlusion, org, ortho community, ortho tech, orthodontic appliances, orthodontic conference, orthodontic creativity, orthodontic education, orthodontic lab, orthodontic mentorship, orthodontic resource group, orthodontic retainers, orthodontic workflow, orthodontics, pfm, polishing, porcelain fused to metal, posterior crowns, primers, printed dentures, printed models, private labs, private practice, public speaking, restorative dentistry, retainers, saline cleaning, selective laser melting, sintering, slm, small business, soldering, texas freeze, tie-dye retainers, training, translators, translucency, vendor booths, voices from the bench, wire bending, zirconia, zirconia crowns, zirconia discs

At the 2026 DLAT meeting, Tiffany Prater and Sydney Ribera talk about mentorship, orthodontic lab work, and blending creativity with today’s digital workflows. Then Marlin Gohn from Argen shares insights on new zirconia technology, milling strategies, and what labs around the world are doing to stay ahead.