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    <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>A weekly podcast dedicated to the dental laboratory industry. Featuring anyone associated with the profession from all over the world. Host are in their own dental laboratory every day making teeth and interviewing people from the industry on their time off. New episodes every Monday morning.
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  <title>416: Lab Day Chicago 2026 Part 2 with Rob Fletcher, Don Bell &amp; Andreas Klie</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Live from the stage at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2026, the podcast talks with Rob Fletcher about ACES, an AI-powered system that reads handwritten prescriptions and automatically enters cases into a lab management system—helping labs eliminate one of their biggest workflow bottlenecks. Then Don Bell and Andreas Klie join the conversation to discuss the collaboration between Ivoclar and Panthera Dental, exploring how Fusion Bar technology and new materials are streamlining full-arch restorations while expanding education for technicians and clinicians.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah!
If you’re passionate about creating natural, beautiful smiles—but want to simplify your workflow without sacrificing aesthetics—this is for you. I’m honored to be part of Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us)’s development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, IPS e.max Ceram Art (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/veneering-materials/ips-e.max-ceram-art). Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing.
Let’s continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time.
Elvis actually made it down to the exhibition halls this year — and hyperDENT (https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/) from FOLLOW-ME! Technology (https://www.followmetechnology.com/) was everywhere.
Booth after booth, people were talking milling strategies, templates, and workflows. It felt like a full-on CAM takeover. Their Milling Roadmap scavenger hunt had attendees bouncing between Axsys, Imagine, D.O.F., and Roland collecting stamps like responsible adults…
Responsible adults chasing a bright orange folding electric hyperDENT scooter.
That’s what we love about the FOLLOW-ME! team — world-class CAM engineers talking microns and validation protocols one minute, then ripping around Lab Day the next.
Serious about precision. Not too serious about themselves.
Big shoutout for bringing the brains — and the electric horsepower.
Come see and talk to Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows in 2026*
* Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 https://members.dlat.org/
* exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 https://exocad.com/insights-2026
Live from the Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us) stage at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2026, Elvis and Barb sits down with two very different innovators shaping the future of the dental lab world.
First up is industry veteran Rob Fletcher, who shares the story behind ACES (Automated Case Entry Software) (https://acessolution.net/)—a system designed to eliminate one of the biggest bottlenecks in dental labs: manually entering handwritten prescriptions. Drawing on years of lean manufacturing experience running labs like Knight Dental Group and Bayshore Dental Studio, Rob explains how combining OCR and AI can read RX forms, learn lab terminology, and automate case entry directly into an LMS. The result? Faster workflows, fewer data entry headaches, and one less department that labs have to constantly hire and retrain.
Then the conversation shifts to collaboration and innovation as Don Bell and Andreas Klie discuss a new partnership between Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us) and Panthera Dental (https://pantheradental.com/). They break down how Panthera’s Fusion Bar (https://pantheradental.com/products-solutions/panthera-fusion-bar/) technology works with Ivoclar materials to simplify full-arch workflows while improving precision, aesthetics, and efficiency. The team also dives into the education behind the technology, the launch of the Panthera Academy, and how collaboration between companies—and listening to technicians—helps push the industry forward.
Hey, listeners—ever wonder what Elvis is doing when he’s not recording Voices from the Bench?
He’s a client rep for Derby Dental Laboratory, out in the field every day doing chairside visits and building relationships. His job is simple—keep doctors happy and keep them coming back.
And he couldn’t do it without iCortica (https://www.icortica.com/).
Right from his phone, Elvis can see sales, remake rates, account notes, risks, and cross-sell opportunities—even before he walks through the door. No spreadsheets. No surprises. Just the info he needs to grow accounts.
Stop digging for data and start taking action.
Head to icortica.com and schedule your demo today.
Join us at exocad Insights 2026 (https://exocad.com/insights-2026), happening April 30–May 1, 2026, on the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain. This two-day event features powerhouse keynotes, hands-on workshops, live software demos, and top-tier industry showcases—all in one unforgettable setting.
Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don’t miss the FIRST 5k run on the coast! And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars.
Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code VFTBPalma15 for 15% off.
In today’s dental labs, reliability isn’t optional—it’s essential. That’s why so many labs trust Roland DGSHAPE milling solutions—true workhorses known for precision, durability, and dependable performance day after day.
Now Roland is taking digital denture production even further with the Elevate Denture Solution, including compatibility with Ivotion Denture System from Ivoclar. This validated workflow gives labs a powerful way to produce premium digital dentures with confidence and consistency.
Built on the trusted DWX milling platform, the Elevate Denture Solution allows labs to expand their capabilities while continuing to rely on the same dependable technology that keeps production running smoothly.
Learn more about DWX Milling Solutions and the new Elevate Denture Solution at rolanddental.com.
 Special Guests: Andreas Klie, Don Bell, and Rob Fletcher.
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah!</h3>

<h3>If you’re passionate about creating natural, beautiful smiles—but want to simplify your workflow without sacrificing aesthetics—this is for you. I’m honored to be part of <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a>’s development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, I<a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/veneering-materials/ips-e.max-ceram-art" rel="nofollow">PS e.max Ceram Art</a>. Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing.</h3>

<h3>Let’s continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Elvis actually made it down to the exhibition halls this year — and <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow">hyperDENT</a> from <a href="https://www.followmetechnology.com/" rel="nofollow">FOLLOW-ME! Technology</a> was everywhere.</h3>

<h3>Booth after booth, people were talking milling strategies, templates, and workflows. It felt like a full-on CAM takeover. Their Milling Roadmap scavenger hunt had attendees bouncing between Axsys, Imagine, D.O.F., and Roland collecting stamps like responsible adults…</h3>

<h3>Responsible adults chasing a bright orange folding electric hyperDENT scooter.</h3>

<h3>That’s what we love about the FOLLOW-ME! team — world-class CAM engineers talking microns and validation protocols one minute, then ripping around Lab Day the next.</h3>

<h3>Serious about precision. Not too serious about themselves.</h3>

<h3>Big shoutout for bringing the brains — and the electric horsepower.</h3>

<p><em>Come see and talk to Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows in 2026</em>*</p>

<ul>
<li>Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 <a href="https://members.dlat.org/" rel="nofollow">https://members.dlat.org/</a></li>
<li>exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 <a href="https://exocad.com/insights-2026" rel="nofollow">https://exocad.com/insights-2026</a></li>
</ul>

<p>Live from the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> stage at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2026, Elvis and Barb sits down with two very different innovators shaping the future of the dental lab world.</p>

<p>First up is industry veteran Rob Fletcher, who shares the story behind <a href="https://acessolution.net/" rel="nofollow">ACES (Automated Case Entry Software)</a>—a system designed to eliminate one of the biggest bottlenecks in dental labs: manually entering handwritten prescriptions. Drawing on years of lean manufacturing experience running labs like Knight Dental Group and Bayshore Dental Studio, Rob explains how combining OCR and AI can read RX forms, learn lab terminology, and automate case entry directly into an LMS. The result? Faster workflows, fewer data entry headaches, and one less department that labs have to constantly hire and retrain.</p>

<p>Then the conversation shifts to collaboration and innovation as Don Bell and Andreas Klie discuss a new partnership between <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> and <a href="https://pantheradental.com/" rel="nofollow">Panthera Dental</a>. They break down how <a href="https://pantheradental.com/products-solutions/panthera-fusion-bar/" rel="nofollow">Panthera’s Fusion Bar</a> technology works with Ivoclar materials to simplify full-arch workflows while improving precision, aesthetics, and efficiency. The team also dives into the education behind the technology, the launch of the Panthera Academy, and how collaboration between companies—and listening to technicians—helps push the industry forward.</p>

<h3>Hey, listeners—ever wonder what Elvis is doing when he’s not recording Voices from the Bench?</h3>

<h3>He’s a client rep for Derby Dental Laboratory, out in the field every day doing chairside visits and building relationships. His job is simple—keep doctors happy and keep them coming back.</h3>

<h3>And he couldn’t do it without <a href="https://www.icortica.com/" rel="nofollow">iCortica</a>.</h3>

<h3>Right from his phone, Elvis can see sales, remake rates, account notes, risks, and cross-sell opportunities—even before he walks through the door. No spreadsheets. No surprises. Just the info he needs to grow accounts.</h3>

<h3>Stop digging for data and start taking action.</h3>

<h3>Head to icortica.com and schedule your demo today.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Join us at <a href="https://exocad.com/insights-2026" rel="nofollow">exocad Insights 2026</a>, happening April 30–May 1, 2026, on the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain. This two-day event features powerhouse keynotes, hands-on workshops, live software demos, and top-tier industry showcases—all in one unforgettable setting.</h3>

<h3>Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don’t miss the FIRST 5k run on the coast! And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars.</h3>

<h3>Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code <strong>VFTBPalma15</strong> for 15% off.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>In today’s dental labs, reliability isn’t optional—it’s essential. That’s why so many labs trust Roland DGSHAPE milling solutions—true workhorses known for precision, durability, and dependable performance day after day.</h3>

<h3>Now Roland is taking digital denture production even further with the Elevate Denture Solution, including compatibility with Ivotion Denture System from Ivoclar. This validated workflow gives labs a powerful way to produce premium digital dentures with confidence and consistency.</h3>

<h3>Built on the trusted DWX milling platform, the Elevate Denture Solution allows labs to expand their capabilities while continuing to rely on the same dependable technology that keeps production running smoothly.</h3>

<h3>Learn more about DWX Milling Solutions and the new Elevate Denture Solution at rolanddental.com.</h3><p>Special Guests: Andreas Klie, Don Bell, and Rob Fletcher.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah!</h3>

<h3>If you’re passionate about creating natural, beautiful smiles—but want to simplify your workflow without sacrificing aesthetics—this is for you. I’m honored to be part of <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a>’s development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, I<a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/veneering-materials/ips-e.max-ceram-art" rel="nofollow">PS e.max Ceram Art</a>. Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing.</h3>

<h3>Let’s continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Elvis actually made it down to the exhibition halls this year — and <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow">hyperDENT</a> from <a href="https://www.followmetechnology.com/" rel="nofollow">FOLLOW-ME! Technology</a> was everywhere.</h3>

<h3>Booth after booth, people were talking milling strategies, templates, and workflows. It felt like a full-on CAM takeover. Their Milling Roadmap scavenger hunt had attendees bouncing between Axsys, Imagine, D.O.F., and Roland collecting stamps like responsible adults…</h3>

<h3>Responsible adults chasing a bright orange folding electric hyperDENT scooter.</h3>

<h3>That’s what we love about the FOLLOW-ME! team — world-class CAM engineers talking microns and validation protocols one minute, then ripping around Lab Day the next.</h3>

<h3>Serious about precision. Not too serious about themselves.</h3>

<h3>Big shoutout for bringing the brains — and the electric horsepower.</h3>

<p><em>Come see and talk to Elvis and Barb at all these amazing shows in 2026</em>*</p>

<ul>
<li>Dental Lab Association of Texas Meeting in Dallas Apr 9-11 <a href="https://members.dlat.org/" rel="nofollow">https://members.dlat.org/</a></li>
<li>exocad Insights in Mallorca, Spain Apr 30 - May 1 <a href="https://exocad.com/insights-2026" rel="nofollow">https://exocad.com/insights-2026</a></li>
</ul>

<p>Live from the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> stage at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2026, Elvis and Barb sits down with two very different innovators shaping the future of the dental lab world.</p>

<p>First up is industry veteran Rob Fletcher, who shares the story behind <a href="https://acessolution.net/" rel="nofollow">ACES (Automated Case Entry Software)</a>—a system designed to eliminate one of the biggest bottlenecks in dental labs: manually entering handwritten prescriptions. Drawing on years of lean manufacturing experience running labs like Knight Dental Group and Bayshore Dental Studio, Rob explains how combining OCR and AI can read RX forms, learn lab terminology, and automate case entry directly into an LMS. The result? Faster workflows, fewer data entry headaches, and one less department that labs have to constantly hire and retrain.</p>

<p>Then the conversation shifts to collaboration and innovation as Don Bell and Andreas Klie discuss a new partnership between <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow">Ivoclar</a> and <a href="https://pantheradental.com/" rel="nofollow">Panthera Dental</a>. They break down how <a href="https://pantheradental.com/products-solutions/panthera-fusion-bar/" rel="nofollow">Panthera’s Fusion Bar</a> technology works with Ivoclar materials to simplify full-arch workflows while improving precision, aesthetics, and efficiency. The team also dives into the education behind the technology, the launch of the Panthera Academy, and how collaboration between companies—and listening to technicians—helps push the industry forward.</p>

<h3>Hey, listeners—ever wonder what Elvis is doing when he’s not recording Voices from the Bench?</h3>

<h3>He’s a client rep for Derby Dental Laboratory, out in the field every day doing chairside visits and building relationships. His job is simple—keep doctors happy and keep them coming back.</h3>

<h3>And he couldn’t do it without <a href="https://www.icortica.com/" rel="nofollow">iCortica</a>.</h3>

<h3>Right from his phone, Elvis can see sales, remake rates, account notes, risks, and cross-sell opportunities—even before he walks through the door. No spreadsheets. No surprises. Just the info he needs to grow accounts.</h3>

<h3>Stop digging for data and start taking action.</h3>

<h3>Head to icortica.com and schedule your demo today.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Join us at <a href="https://exocad.com/insights-2026" rel="nofollow">exocad Insights 2026</a>, happening April 30–May 1, 2026, on the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain. This two-day event features powerhouse keynotes, hands-on workshops, live software demos, and top-tier industry showcases—all in one unforgettable setting.</h3>

<h3>Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don’t miss the FIRST 5k run on the coast! And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars.</h3>

<h3>Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code <strong>VFTBPalma15</strong> for 15% off.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>In today’s dental labs, reliability isn’t optional—it’s essential. That’s why so many labs trust Roland DGSHAPE milling solutions—true workhorses known for precision, durability, and dependable performance day after day.</h3>

<h3>Now Roland is taking digital denture production even further with the Elevate Denture Solution, including compatibility with Ivotion Denture System from Ivoclar. This validated workflow gives labs a powerful way to produce premium digital dentures with confidence and consistency.</h3>

<h3>Built on the trusted DWX milling platform, the Elevate Denture Solution allows labs to expand their capabilities while continuing to rely on the same dependable technology that keeps production running smoothly.</h3>

<h3>Learn more about DWX Milling Solutions and the new Elevate Denture Solution at rolanddental.com.</h3><p>Special Guests: Andreas Klie, Don Bell, and Rob Fletcher.</p>]]>
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