Voices from The Bench - Episodes Tagged with “Dtg”

310: Enhancing Analog with Digital and Artistry with Aleksandra Polczynski

Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Aleksandra Polczynski is an artist. Without even knowing what a dental technician was, she met and married a Master Dental Technician. The lab he worked at offered her a job after looking at some of her drawings. From there a passion and a career was born. She nailed her first few wax ups and was soon a ceramist. After partnering up with companies like GC America and Straumann, Aleksandra was soon teaching others the art of full arch composite and staining. Wanting to do more, she partnered up with a dentist and opened Visual Dental Arts where she gets to work one-on-one with patients to give them the results they want. Aleksandra talks about her life in office, teaching, the craziness of Lab Day Chicago, and how she embraced technology to enhance her analog and artistic side.

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Whether you are looking to elevate your craftsmanship or looking to cut back costs, look no further – VITA MFT Teeth are the ultimate solution for creating lifelike and stunning smiles.

Crafted with precision and backed by cutting-edge technology, VITA MFT Teeth offers unparalleled esthetics and durability. And since VITA believes in the power of experiencing excellence firsthand, for a limited time only, they’re offering you the chance to get a complimentary case sample. That’s right, a full case, absolutely free. Just visit vitanorthamerica.com/freemft

Don’t wait any longer to start providing your customers with a premium tooth at an economy price. Redeem your free case sample and if you’re ready to buy, VITA will even give you an extra 10% discount by shopping online on their newly launched online store.

Join the VITA family today.

Join Elvis & Barb as Voices From the Bench goes international! On May 9th and 10th, the podcast will be recording at https://exocad.com/insights2024 on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca.

This is a fantastic educational event for all of you in the lab industry – and your clinical colleagues!

The international speaker line-up is top-notch.

There will be: keynote presentations from master dental technicians, digital experts, implant surgeons, lab owners, and more!

Exocad’s software experts will run hands-on sessions so you can get to know the latest releases…including DentalCAD 3.2 Elefsina…which was released recently.

Techs…. Do you have a problem with a design? Just bring your stl file and let the Application Specialists take a look at it.

Check out exocad.com/insights2024 to see the AMAZING line up of speakers and to register. Use promo code VFTB15 to save 15% off registration to what will be one of the greatest events of the year.

See you there!

Special Guest: Aleksandra Polczynski.

304: It's a Snowy Midnight Storm with MIYO and Amanda Carson

Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Be sure to come see us in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. Register today!

When you see a tooth, what do you think? Some notice its shape. Some notice its Vita shade equivalent. This week’s guest notices the amount of moss, raspberry, and midnight is in it. Amanda Carson was always an artist. She even got two degrees in it. But after finding out about dental labs and visiting one for only one day. She was hooked. It wasn’t long before she realized that her skills are best used in ceramics and that is when she discovered MIYO. Amanda takes the time to explain how she uses this oddly colorfully named system and even dumbs it down so Elvis can understand. Now she’s teaching others how to apply MIYO and has partnered up with a dentist to create a dental lab where she can control the communication and quality she h always wanted to put out.

Click here to see when Amanda will be doing table clinics at the Jensen booth at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024.

Join John Wilson from Sunrise Dental Lab and many others in the Ivoclar Ballroom at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. February 22-24, the biggest dental lab show in America happens and the place to be is in the Ivoclar Ballroom where all weekend Elvis Dahl and Barbara Warner will be set up recording everyone all weekend. Head over to voicesfromthebench.com/ivoclar to see a complete line up of all the lectures going on all weekend! We will see you there!

Whether you are looking to elevate your craftsmanship or looking to cut back costs, look no further – VITA MFT Teeth are the ultimate solution for creating lifelike and stunning smiles.

Crafted with precision and backed by cutting-edge technology, VITA MFT Teeth offers unparalleled esthetics and durability. And since VITA believes in the power of experiencing excellence firsthand, for a limited time only, they’re offering you the chance to get a complimentary case sample. That’s right, a full case, absolutely free. Just visit vitanorthamerica.com/freemft

Don’t wait any longer to start providing your customers with a premium tooth at an economy price. Redeem your free case sample and if you’re ready to buy, VITA will even give you an extra 10% discount by shopping online on their newly launched online store.

Join the VITA family today.

Candulor a dental supply company from Switzerland has solutions no matter if you are analog or digital

Check out their PhysioSet TCR tooth line that has been complemented with 18 new shapes. A total of 48 age-appropriate anterior tooth shapes are available for the laboratory or dental practice to select from.

The Swiss School of Prosthetics in Springfield, Missouri is the place to learn all things removable. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner Edmonds Dental Supply

Candulor, High End Only

Special Guest: Amanda Carson.

258: Love At First Tooth with Lola and Mark Welch

Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0500

We are always fascinated by technicians that are married and work together. Successfully. This week we talk to Lola and Mark Welch. Both technicians from the UK who worked in the same area. After finally running into each other, Mark and Lola dated and eventually got married. Still working together, their careers grew and soon went different but similar paths. They talk about their journey in dental technology, the journey together, and what they are doing now. Mark is with Nexa3D, helping to bring a new printer to the industry and Lola is growing on Instagram, teaching courses, and now a proud member of the DTG family.

Lola's upcoming courses:

The power of conversion- All on X full arch immediate load at the North of England Dentistry Show
Staining and Characterizing of 3D printed and milled teeth
Dental Technology Showcase - May

If efficiency and performance are what you are looking for in a compact milling system, then the PrograMill DRY from Ivoclar is the right choice for you.

Produce precise zirconium oxide crowns and bridges plus a range of PMMA materials including the innovative IVOTION material for the digital production of complete dentures.

Ivoclar provides white glove delivery service, training, choice of service contracts and their outstanding after sales service and support.

Contact your friendly Ivoclar sales representative today for lucrative promotions and to create a digital solution that’s right for you! _

Candulor a dental supply company from Switzerland has been making teeth from 1936.

Check out their Physioselect TCR tooth line now with new 18 anterior molds specifically made for the US market.

Discover all the solutions for Removables at Candulor.com. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner Edmonds Dental Supply

Candulor, High End Only

Special Guests: Lola Welch and Mark Welch.

245: Whip Mix Digital Forum 2022 Part 3: Step Toothmaster Bay & James Mahan from PTC

Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500

All good things must come to an end. Unfortunately. This episode is finishing the conversations we got while at the Whip Mix Digital Forum back in October. We start with the famous Step Toothmaster Bay. Step talks about his name, his start in the industry, the DTG, and what he is up to now. Then we talk to the man who is putting the priority of training at the top of our industry, James Mahan with PTC. James talks about the history of PTC, all the levels and type of education they provide, and how they are keeping relevant in today's digital workflow.

A BIG thanks to Whip Mix for putting on such an amazing event!

Whip Mix is thrilled to announce their most recent addition to their milling product line. Introducing the DWX-53DC from DGSHAPE. This powerful mill satisfies your 'NEED FOR SPEED'. Three reasons to consider this mill:

1. It has 3 times the gripping power for PMMA.

2. It mills 30% faster.

3. The integrated webcam allows you to monitor a milling project from anywhere, on any device.

Go to tinyurl.com/WhipMixRolandMill to learn how you can take your milling to the next level.

Special Guests: James Mahan CDT and Step Toothmaster Bae .

225: The Grand Slam of Ceramics with Edgar Munoz

Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This week brings the amazing story of Edgar Munoz. Edgar played baseball and had dreams of going professional. A couple of bad knees later and Edgar had to rethink his life. Luckily for our industry and thousands of patients, Edgar stumbled into dental technology. Opening his own lab in his garage and a lot of hard work, Edgar is now the owner of Elite Dental Studios. Partnering with Noritake to teach ceramics, Edgar comes on to talk about his tale and the lessons he has learned along the way.

Did you know Asiga has over 500 validated materials on their open material system. And it's growing everyday?

By harnessing Asiga's proprietary layer monitoring technology with its smart positioning system and integrated internal radiometer, as a laboratory, you will be able to produce any indication you desire. Whether models, splints, temporaries, or even permanent crowns.

Your investment will be future proofed by Asiga's rugged engineering. Providing you with a fast, accurate, and repeatable machine, with a reputation that is time tested in the laboratory industry.

If you would like to learn about Asiga's machine or material offerings, please visit the website at asiga.com or contact your favorite dental reseller.

The fastest growing product at Gro3X are the Gro3X Aligners. Gro3X Aligners are only available from Gro3X Aligner certified labs: Why? Because they believe in the synergies that are being created between you, the dental office, and your lab. And they want to further leverage these synergies. Their aligners are used as a pre-treatment to a larger restorative esthetic case, to widen gaps prior to placing implants, to close a diastema, ease crowding, and simply enhance your patient’s smiles. Even for your Essix retainer needs your Gro3X aligner certified lab can help. Look for a Gro3X Aligner certified lab near you, such as Castle Dental Lab in San Antonio, TX (ask for Blaine), AMK Dental Lab in O’Neill, NE (ask for Anne), Staggs Dental Lab in McCoole Maryland (ask for Derrick), AA Dental Design in Murrieta, CA (ask for Frankie), and many, many more… For a complete listing of Gro3X Aligner Certified Labs go to www.gro3x.com

Whip Mix, known today for its digital equipment and materials, has been known for decades as a leader in occlusion products with its Whip Mix, Hanau, and Denar articulators and facebows.

The most popular of these is the Denar Mark 300 Series articulator. These popular semi-adjustable instruments are engineered for superior performance and tested thoroughly based on proven methodology. They bring a new standard of interchangeability with factory set accuracy within 20 microns. With their sleek, ergonomic design and powder-coated finish, these articulators have a contemporary look that’s as durable as it is aesthetically pleasing.

The Denmat Mark 320 articulator features Adjustable condylar inclination with 0 to 60,° and Progressive side shift fixed at 15°. The Denar Mark 300 comes complete with: Dust cover, 10 magnetic mounting plates, instructions and standard black carrying case.

Head over to Whipmix.com to order one today.

Special Guest: Edgar Munoz.

148: A Better Fit with Friction with Arian Deutsch

Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500

A lot of labs fabricate overdentures. Hader bars, Dolder Bars, and wrap around bars for fixed hybrids. All very common in our industry. But years ago Arian Deutsch from Deutsch Dental Arts found a better solution and built a lab and career around it. Taking skills from both CAD/CAM and handcrafted art, Arian was able to make patient removable restorations by using 0 degree gold Electro-formed substructures friction fitted over copings that use no wearable nylon parts. Super interesting. He also talks about his journey into denturism, building his dream education center, and what's next for the Deutsch's.

Aurident offers so much more than just the P5 michine. They offer all the needed accessories like Nabertherm furnaces and vacuums by Renfert. And all the consumables can be got in one place! Aurident has Delta Zirconia, Aurident Zr, Aurident cutting tools, and Quest pmma ! Aurident definitely is a One Stop Shop for any dental laboratory's needs! Call our friends, Aurident, at 800-422-7373 or visit their website at aurident.com!

Whip Mix is very excited to announce the new PRO 4K large format 3D printer from Asiga. It’s ideal for printing any kind of model, dentures, splints, surgical guides, impression trays and more.

The Asiga Pro 4K DLP printer is priced at under $25,000, has a large build plate and is available in both 65µm and resolution versions. For information about the Asiga Pro 4K, visit www.whipmix.com.

Special Guest: Arian Deutsch CDT .

123: Learn. Educate. Unite. Digital Dental Craftsmen with Jeffry Tobon & Sander Polanco

Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400

There are many online groups for dental technicians. Very few of them have had a profound impact in such a short amount of time. Jeffry Tobon from DesignLab Dental and Sander Polanco from FMR Prosthetic Center saw a need for good quality education for all technicians no matter what software or systems they use. That is when they created Digital Dental Craftsmen, an online platform that allows instructors from around the globe to reach technicians of all skill levels. Jeffry and Sander talk about how they got into the industry, how they met and came up with the idea, why they created Digital Dental Craftsmen, how they find their instructors, and what exciting platform they are working on next.

Stay up-to-date on DDC World at Digital Dental Craftsmen and their FaceBook page

Whip Mix is very excited to announce the new PRO 4K large format 3D printer from Asiga. It’s ideal for printing any kind of model, dentures, splints, surgical guides, impression trays and more.

The Asiga Pro 4K DLP printer is priced at under $25,000, has a large build plate and is available in both 65µm and resolution versions. For information about the Asiga Pro 4K, visit www.whipmix.com.

Special Guests: Jeffry Tobon CDT and Sander Polanco.

Episode 18: Lead With Passion and Everything Else Will Follow: Interview with Von Grow Part 1 (VFTB18)

Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 04:00:00 -0400

Elvis and Barb had a wonderful interview with Von Grow. Not only is Von the owner of Dark Horse Dental Studio in Utah, but also runs the Dental Technicians Guild. It is a group of passionate technicians wanting to make sure that the restorations they make are high end, handmade, and with the most esthetic beauty.

Dental Technicians Guild Website
DTG Symposium: Aug 16-18 in Utah
DAMAGED GOODS UNITE!/DTG AFFILIATES : Facebook Page

Special Guest: Von Grow, DTG.

Episode 9: Size Doesn't Matter, It's All In The Delivery - Labs with Less Than 5 Employees Roundtable Part 2 (VFTB9)

Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner — Mon, 28 May 2018 04:00:00 -0400

Our last single digit episode brings us part 2 of last weeks Roundtable, Lab owners with 5 or less employees. We get into more about how they compete against bigger labs, getting new clients, and they debunk known rumors about smaller labs.

Massoudah Faiz
Heather Voss, CTD
Rob Greenson
Beau Murphy, Dtg

Show References:
DTG = Dental Technicians Guild

Special Guests: Beau Murphy DTG, Heather Voss MBA, CDT, Massoudah Faiz, and Rob Greeson.

Episode 8: Size Doesn't Matter, It's All In The Delivery - Labs with Less Than 5 Employees Roundtable Part 1 (VFTB8)

Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner — Mon, 21 May 2018 04:00:00 -0400

With Barb out at the AACD meeting, Elvis sits down with some very talented technicians that have taken their art and turned it into their own success story. But it's not always easy.

Joining us at this week's Roundtable are:

Massoudah Faiz
Heather Voss, CTD
Rob Greenson
Beau Murphy, Dtg

I apologize for some of the audio issues. But the content makes up for it!

Motorcycle Raffle!!!

Special Guests: Beau Murphy DTG, Heather Voss MBA, CDT, Massoudah Faiz, and Rob Greeson.