web02.fireside.fm Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:56:11 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Voices from The Bench - Episodes Tagged with “Marketing” https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/tags/marketing Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 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. en-us episodic A Dental Laboratory Podcast Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 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. no Dental Laboratory, Dentistry, Removable, Fixed, Crowns, teeth, technicians, CDT, dentures, partials, mills, printers, dentist, zirconia, emax Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner info@voicesfromthebench.com 414: Richard Rosas Sr: From Salsa Dancing to Parking Lot Prosthetics https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/414 494716ec-abbf-4054-9f03-6054ab3aff80 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 414 Richard Rosas Sr: From Salsa Dancing to Parking Lot Prosthetics full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner This week we talk with Richard Rosas Sr, an artist-turned-removable specialist whose journey took him from salsa studios and computer programming to managing a lab and mastering high-volume implant workflows at ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers. After seeing firsthand the power of chairside collaboration and in-house efficiency, Richard built a boutique removable lab — and then took it a step further by creating a fully functional mobile dental lab inside a Sprinter van. Now he’s redefining how dentures are delivered, combining speed, aesthetics, and patient connection while sharing his workflow through education and content creation. 1:10:31 no <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 noopener">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 noopener">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 noopener">hyperDENT</a> from <a href="https://www.followmetechnology.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">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 noopener">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 noopener">https://exocad.com/insights-2026</a></li> </ul> <p>This week, we sit down with Richard Rosas Sr — artist, entrepreneur, removable specialist, and the man behind one of the most creative workflows we’ve heard in a long time. Richard’s journey starts in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where he grew up moving between nine schools, discovered a gift for fine art, and even earned a scholarship to Tyler School of Art and Architecture — which he turned down out of fear of becoming a starving artist. After a detour into computer programming, granite engraving, and even opening a salsa dance studio with his mom (yes, there’s a South Beach nightclub moment that changed everything), Richard eventually answered a tiny newspaper ad asking, “Are you an artist?” That question led him into a dental laboratory and launched a career that would blend creativity, discipline, faith, and serious removable skills.</p> <p>Under intense mentorship and PTC-style training, Richard sharpened his craft in removables, eventually managing a department and earning enough respect that doctors specifically requested him chairside. One large account even pulled all their cases after Richard pushed back on unrealistic deadlines — only to return weeks later with deeper respect and loyalty. That experience shaped his philosophy: honesty, communication, and quality always win long term. His path then led him to ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, where performing four to six arches a day gave him next-level surgical and prosthetic experience. It was there that the real lightbulb went off — immediate impression evaluation, real-time patient interaction, faster turnaround, and true collaboration between surgeon, prosthodontist, and technician completely changed his view of what was possible.</p> <p>Now Richard has taken that high-efficiency, patient-centered model and built something entirely his own: a boutique removable lab with a fully functional, patent-pending mobile on-site dental laboratory inside a Mercedes Sprinter van. By bringing the lab directly to private practices, he combines multiple traditional appointments into streamlined visits, delivers final dentures in as little as two weeks, processes chairside in the parking lot, and markets not only to dentists but directly to patients. His mission isn’t just to make dentures faster — it’s to elevate the technician’s role, strengthen patient connection, and show that removables can be both efficient and beautiful. Through his new YouTube channel, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RemovablesLab" rel="nofollow noopener">Mastering Removables</a>, he’s beginning to share that knowledge with others who want to rethink what a lab can be. </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 noopener">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 noopener">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> <p>Special Guest: Richard Rosas Sr.</p> dental, technician, laboratory,removables, dentures, mobile lab, Sprinter van, on-site laboratory, boutique lab, expedited service, two-week dentures, chairside, patient experience, ClearChoice, all-on-four, digital dentures, entrepreneur, dental technician, Lancaster Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, York PA, salsa dancer, art background, PTC training, lab manager, relationship building, marketing, Google reviews, social media, workflow efficiency, impression evaluation, faster turnaround, private practice dentistry, innovation, faith-driven, family business, voices from the bench 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’s development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, 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 from FOLLOW-ME! Technology 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*

This week, we sit down with Richard Rosas Sr — artist, entrepreneur, removable specialist, and the man behind one of the most creative workflows we’ve heard in a long time. Richard’s journey starts in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where he grew up moving between nine schools, discovered a gift for fine art, and even earned a scholarship to Tyler School of Art and Architecture — which he turned down out of fear of becoming a starving artist. After a detour into computer programming, granite engraving, and even opening a salsa dance studio with his mom (yes, there’s a South Beach nightclub moment that changed everything), Richard eventually answered a tiny newspaper ad asking, “Are you an artist?” That question led him into a dental laboratory and launched a career that would blend creativity, discipline, faith, and serious removable skills.

Under intense mentorship and PTC-style training, Richard sharpened his craft in removables, eventually managing a department and earning enough respect that doctors specifically requested him chairside. One large account even pulled all their cases after Richard pushed back on unrealistic deadlines — only to return weeks later with deeper respect and loyalty. That experience shaped his philosophy: honesty, communication, and quality always win long term. His path then led him to ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, where performing four to six arches a day gave him next-level surgical and prosthetic experience. It was there that the real lightbulb went off — immediate impression evaluation, real-time patient interaction, faster turnaround, and true collaboration between surgeon, prosthodontist, and technician completely changed his view of what was possible.

Now Richard has taken that high-efficiency, patient-centered model and built something entirely his own: a boutique removable lab with a fully functional, patent-pending mobile on-site dental laboratory inside a Mercedes Sprinter van. By bringing the lab directly to private practices, he combines multiple traditional appointments into streamlined visits, delivers final dentures in as little as two weeks, processes chairside in the parking lot, and markets not only to dentists but directly to patients. His mission isn’t just to make dentures faster — it’s to elevate the technician’s role, strengthen patient connection, and show that removables can be both efficient and beautiful. Through his new YouTube channel, Mastering Removables, he’s beginning to share that knowledge with others who want to rethink what a lab can be.

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.

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, 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.

Special Guest: Richard Rosas Sr.

]]> 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’s development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, 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 from FOLLOW-ME! Technology 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*

This week, we sit down with Richard Rosas Sr — artist, entrepreneur, removable specialist, and the man behind one of the most creative workflows we’ve heard in a long time. Richard’s journey starts in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where he grew up moving between nine schools, discovered a gift for fine art, and even earned a scholarship to Tyler School of Art and Architecture — which he turned down out of fear of becoming a starving artist. After a detour into computer programming, granite engraving, and even opening a salsa dance studio with his mom (yes, there’s a South Beach nightclub moment that changed everything), Richard eventually answered a tiny newspaper ad asking, “Are you an artist?” That question led him into a dental laboratory and launched a career that would blend creativity, discipline, faith, and serious removable skills.

Under intense mentorship and PTC-style training, Richard sharpened his craft in removables, eventually managing a department and earning enough respect that doctors specifically requested him chairside. One large account even pulled all their cases after Richard pushed back on unrealistic deadlines — only to return weeks later with deeper respect and loyalty. That experience shaped his philosophy: honesty, communication, and quality always win long term. His path then led him to ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, where performing four to six arches a day gave him next-level surgical and prosthetic experience. It was there that the real lightbulb went off — immediate impression evaluation, real-time patient interaction, faster turnaround, and true collaboration between surgeon, prosthodontist, and technician completely changed his view of what was possible.

Now Richard has taken that high-efficiency, patient-centered model and built something entirely his own: a boutique removable lab with a fully functional, patent-pending mobile on-site dental laboratory inside a Mercedes Sprinter van. By bringing the lab directly to private practices, he combines multiple traditional appointments into streamlined visits, delivers final dentures in as little as two weeks, processes chairside in the parking lot, and markets not only to dentists but directly to patients. His mission isn’t just to make dentures faster — it’s to elevate the technician’s role, strengthen patient connection, and show that removables can be both efficient and beautiful. Through his new YouTube channel, Mastering Removables, he’s beginning to share that knowledge with others who want to rethink what a lab can be.

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.

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, 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.

Special Guest: Richard Rosas Sr.

]]> 385: IDS 2025 & exocad Part 10 with Pierre-Luc Duchesne, Dereck Donnelly, & Dr. Eimear O’Connell https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/385 d2d125ee-20c7-4af5-869b-8d1fa22d9471 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 385 IDS 2025 & exocad Part 10 with Pierre-Luc Duchesne, Dereck Donnelly, & Dr. Eimear O’Connell full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner Back for the 10th time with conversations from the exocad booth at IDS 2025. First up are two people creating excellent customer experiences with Panthera, Pierre-Luc Duchesne and Dereck Donnelly. Then we meet the Irish dentist in Scotland, Dr. Eimear O’Connell who uses digital to give her patients the best treatment possible. 58:12 no <p><strong>DON'T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. <a href="https://www.nowakdental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Nowak Dental Supplies</a> is hosing <a href="https://www.nolalabfest.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">NOLA Lab Fest</a> in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register.<br> A HUGE thanks to <a href="https://www.aidite.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Aidite North America</a> for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast!</strong></p> <p>Yet even more conversations that Elvis and Barb got while in the <a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">exocad</a> booth at IDS 2025..... back in MARCH!! First up is a visit from on one our favorite companies that make bars, <a href="https://pantheradental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Panthera</a>. Instead of our usual guest we get to meet <strong>Pierre-Luc Duchesne</strong> and <strong>Dereck Donnelly</strong>. PL is their Director of Marketing and Derek is head of Global Customer Experience. Together the talk about being at their second IDS show, how they make their product an experience for the customer, the <a href="https://pantheradental.com/products-solutions/panthera-fusion-bar/" rel="nofollow noopener">Fusion Bar</a> that only needs <strong>5mm</strong> of clearance, their <a href="https://pantheradental.com/vita-and-panthera-distribution-partnership/" rel="nofollow noopener">partnership with VITA</a>, and the second coming of <a href="https://pantheradental.com/three_finalists_of_the_2023_masters_cup/" rel="nofollow noopener">The Master Cup</a>.</p> <p>Then we got to talk to an Irish dentist that practices in Scotland, <strong>Dr. Eimear O’Connell</strong>. She was plastered on the walls of the exocad booth 20 feet tall because she was one of the "Heroes of Digital Dentistry" and her journey is astounding. Dr. O'Connell talks about learning that Cerec was harder than it looks back in 2007, learning to work with amazing labs, using exocad to help her sell treatment by using the <a href="https://exocad.com/our-products/exocad-art" rel="nofollow noopener">ART function</a>, and a very concerning trend in the UK that makes it harder to be a dentist.</p> <h3>Let's be honest. There are a LOT of zirconia on the market these days. How do you know which is which? Is one better than another? Is there one that can handle every situation? Check out a FREE webinar from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> called <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/course/zirconia-unboxed/246115?utm_source=External+-+Voice+from+the+Bench&amp;utm_medium=QR+code&amp;utm_campaign=Academy&amp;utm_term=August" rel="nofollow noopener">Zirconia Unboxed with Jeff Smith, CDT.</a></h3> <h3>"This introductory webinar is the first in a five-part series designed to address the most frequently asked questions by dental labs when selecting zirconia for their restorations. With a focus on practical guidance, this session explores the key considerations in choosing the right zirconia, including material properties, esthetics, and processing techniques. This introductory webinar is the first in a five-part series designed to address the most frequently asked questions by dental labs when selecting zirconia for their restorations. With a focus on practical guidance, this session explores the key considerations in choosing the right zirconia, including material properties, esthetics, and processing techniques."</h3> <h3>Check it out at: <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/course/zirconia-unboxed/246115?utm_source=External+-+Voice+from+the+Bench&amp;utm_medium=QR+code&amp;utm_campaign=Academy&amp;utm_term=August" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/course/zirconia-unboxed/246115?utm_source=External+-+Voice+from+the+Bench&amp;utm_medium=QR+code&amp;utm_campaign=Academy&amp;utm_term=August</a></h3> <p><iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/16qkmdrr0xl5ugyRDaR3GOMhWqJ1fqkmC/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe> Special Guests: Dereck Donnelly, Dr. Eimear O’Connell, and Pierre-Luc Duchesne.</p> dental, technician, laboratory, exocad, ids, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, marketing, packaging, box, feedback, 1on1, sleep apnea, panther, back to the future, fusion, fp1, vita, phototgrammetry, master cup, maple syrup, hero, prep, nexus, surgical guides, smile design, art, stain, glaze, scan, itero, ds core, exoplan, invisalign, education, public, grandmother, teeth, voices from the bench DON'T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. Nowak Dental Supplies is hosing NOLA Lab Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register.
A HUGE thanks to Aidite North America for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast!

Yet even more conversations that Elvis and Barb got while in the exocad booth at IDS 2025..... back in MARCH!! First up is a visit from on one our favorite companies that make bars, Panthera. Instead of our usual guest we get to meet Pierre-Luc Duchesne and Dereck Donnelly. PL is their Director of Marketing and Derek is head of Global Customer Experience. Together the talk about being at their second IDS show, how they make their product an experience for the customer, the Fusion Bar that only needs 5mm of clearance, their partnership with VITA, and the second coming of The Master Cup.

Then we got to talk to an Irish dentist that practices in Scotland, Dr. Eimear O’Connell. She was plastered on the walls of the exocad booth 20 feet tall because she was one of the "Heroes of Digital Dentistry" and her journey is astounding. Dr. O'Connell talks about learning that Cerec was harder than it looks back in 2007, learning to work with amazing labs, using exocad to help her sell treatment by using the ART function, and a very concerning trend in the UK that makes it harder to be a dentist.

Let's be honest. There are a LOT of zirconia on the market these days. How do you know which is which? Is one better than another? Is there one that can handle every situation? Check out a FREE webinar from Ivoclar called Zirconia Unboxed with Jeff Smith, CDT.

"This introductory webinar is the first in a five-part series designed to address the most frequently asked questions by dental labs when selecting zirconia for their restorations. With a focus on practical guidance, this session explores the key considerations in choosing the right zirconia, including material properties, esthetics, and processing techniques. This introductory webinar is the first in a five-part series designed to address the most frequently asked questions by dental labs when selecting zirconia for their restorations. With a focus on practical guidance, this session explores the key considerations in choosing the right zirconia, including material properties, esthetics, and processing techniques."

Check it out at: https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/course/zirconia-unboxed/246115?utm_source=External+-+Voice+from+the+Bench&utm_medium=QR+code&utm_campaign=Academy&utm_term=August

Special Guests: Dereck Donnelly, Dr. Eimear O’Connell, and Pierre-Luc Duchesne.

]]> DON'T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. Nowak Dental Supplies is hosing NOLA Lab Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register.
A HUGE thanks to Aidite North America for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast!

Yet even more conversations that Elvis and Barb got while in the exocad booth at IDS 2025..... back in MARCH!! First up is a visit from on one our favorite companies that make bars, Panthera. Instead of our usual guest we get to meet Pierre-Luc Duchesne and Dereck Donnelly. PL is their Director of Marketing and Derek is head of Global Customer Experience. Together the talk about being at their second IDS show, how they make their product an experience for the customer, the Fusion Bar that only needs 5mm of clearance, their partnership with VITA, and the second coming of The Master Cup.

Then we got to talk to an Irish dentist that practices in Scotland, Dr. Eimear O’Connell. She was plastered on the walls of the exocad booth 20 feet tall because she was one of the "Heroes of Digital Dentistry" and her journey is astounding. Dr. O'Connell talks about learning that Cerec was harder than it looks back in 2007, learning to work with amazing labs, using exocad to help her sell treatment by using the ART function, and a very concerning trend in the UK that makes it harder to be a dentist.

Let's be honest. There are a LOT of zirconia on the market these days. How do you know which is which? Is one better than another? Is there one that can handle every situation? Check out a FREE webinar from Ivoclar called Zirconia Unboxed with Jeff Smith, CDT.

"This introductory webinar is the first in a five-part series designed to address the most frequently asked questions by dental labs when selecting zirconia for their restorations. With a focus on practical guidance, this session explores the key considerations in choosing the right zirconia, including material properties, esthetics, and processing techniques. This introductory webinar is the first in a five-part series designed to address the most frequently asked questions by dental labs when selecting zirconia for their restorations. With a focus on practical guidance, this session explores the key considerations in choosing the right zirconia, including material properties, esthetics, and processing techniques."

Check it out at: https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/course/zirconia-unboxed/246115?utm_source=External+-+Voice+from+the+Bench&utm_medium=QR+code&utm_campaign=Academy&utm_term=August

Special Guests: Dereck Donnelly, Dr. Eimear O’Connell, and Pierre-Luc Duchesne.

]]> 372: Mark Hidde Wants You to WINWINGO and Chris Nevarez Can Help Patients Win with Medical Insurance https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/372 d308cfd8-01a3-4706-ae1a-d848aa06643e Mon, 12 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 372 Mark Hidde Wants You to WINWINGO and Chris Nevarez Can Help Patients Win with Medical Insurance full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner This week brings a conversation with Mark Hidde from WINWINGO about a new way to find employees and for technicians to find labs. We also talk to Chris Nevarez about using medical insurance for full arch dental work. 1:20:04 no <p><strong>Come join us at the <a href="https://jensendental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Jensen Dental</a> booth during the <a href="https://www.fdla.net/attendee-information" rel="nofollow noopener">FDLA Southern States Symposium &amp; Expo</a> - <br> June 13-14 at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL<br> Register today at: FDLA.NET</strong></p> <p>We save a conversation from the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> Ballroom at Lab Day Chicago to release this week so if you are at <a href="https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabdaywest" rel="nofollow noopener">Lab Day West</a> you can go meet Mark Hidde from <a href="https://www.winwingo.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">WINWINGO.com</a>. Mark comes on to talk about owning a lab and seeing the struggles to find good talent. So he created a website where labs can create a profile to look for technicians and technicians can post that they are looking for a good lab. It's a different approach to a much-needed service in our industry. </p> <p>Then we have a conversation with Chris Nevarez. Chris started his dental career with Patterson. From warehouse to customer service, Chris started to really understand the ins and outs of clinical dentistry. After his mother needed some dental work, Chris found a way for her medical insurace to help cover a lot of the cost. Now he is doing this for patients and clinics. The best part about all of this is that if more people have access to care, then that is more cases coming to the labs. </p> <h3>Take it from Laura Prosser, the digital marketing manager for <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar North America</a>. She would like to invite you to start following them on Instagram. It's your chance to obtain exclusive updates on product announcements, industry news, upcoming educational events, and heartwarming stories about our local team and industry professionals. Let's get social together. Simply start following us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivoclar.na/" rel="nofollow noopener">@Ivoclar.na</a>. We'll see you there.</h3> <p>Special Guests: Chris Nevarez and Mark Hidde.</p> dental, technician, laboratory, talent, indeed, zip recruiter, connecting, marketing, culture, area, profile, incognito mode, salary, photos, relocation, living, patterson, wearhouse, distribution, software, sundries, all-on-x, scratch rep, follow through, x-ray, medical billing, physician referral, blue cross ppo, insurance, voices from the bench Come join us at the Jensen Dental booth during the FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo -
June 13-14 at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL
Register today at: FDLA.NET

We save a conversation from the Ivoclar Ballroom at Lab Day Chicago to release this week so if you are at Lab Day West you can go meet Mark Hidde from WINWINGO.com. Mark comes on to talk about owning a lab and seeing the struggles to find good talent. So he created a website where labs can create a profile to look for technicians and technicians can post that they are looking for a good lab. It's a different approach to a much-needed service in our industry.

Then we have a conversation with Chris Nevarez. Chris started his dental career with Patterson. From warehouse to customer service, Chris started to really understand the ins and outs of clinical dentistry. After his mother needed some dental work, Chris found a way for her medical insurace to help cover a lot of the cost. Now he is doing this for patients and clinics. The best part about all of this is that if more people have access to care, then that is more cases coming to the labs.

Take it from Laura Prosser, the digital marketing manager for Ivoclar North America. She would like to invite you to start following them on Instagram. It's your chance to obtain exclusive updates on product announcements, industry news, upcoming educational events, and heartwarming stories about our local team and industry professionals. Let's get social together. Simply start following us on Instagram @Ivoclar.na. We'll see you there.

Special Guests: Chris Nevarez and Mark Hidde.

]]> Come join us at the Jensen Dental booth during the FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo -
June 13-14 at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL
Register today at: FDLA.NET

We save a conversation from the Ivoclar Ballroom at Lab Day Chicago to release this week so if you are at Lab Day West you can go meet Mark Hidde from WINWINGO.com. Mark comes on to talk about owning a lab and seeing the struggles to find good talent. So he created a website where labs can create a profile to look for technicians and technicians can post that they are looking for a good lab. It's a different approach to a much-needed service in our industry.

Then we have a conversation with Chris Nevarez. Chris started his dental career with Patterson. From warehouse to customer service, Chris started to really understand the ins and outs of clinical dentistry. After his mother needed some dental work, Chris found a way for her medical insurace to help cover a lot of the cost. Now he is doing this for patients and clinics. The best part about all of this is that if more people have access to care, then that is more cases coming to the labs.

Take it from Laura Prosser, the digital marketing manager for Ivoclar North America. She would like to invite you to start following them on Instagram. It's your chance to obtain exclusive updates on product announcements, industry news, upcoming educational events, and heartwarming stories about our local team and industry professionals. Let's get social together. Simply start following us on Instagram @Ivoclar.na. We'll see you there.

Special Guests: Chris Nevarez and Mark Hidde.

]]> 342: The Right People, The Right Time with Tom Heusing, Bob Hadley, and Erica DiManna from Aidite North America https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/342 ccf8e8ee-827b-4bc4-bd70-48a214d8316f Mon, 14 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 342 The Right People, The Right Time with Tom Heusing, Bob Hadley, and Erica DiManna from Aidite North America full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner This week we meet most of the team for Aidite North America. Tom Heusing, Bob Hadley, and Erica DiManna come on to talk about running a successful division of Adite by providing quality products and working with good people and partners. 1:09:00 no <p>To run a successful company you need a good range of quality products and stellar people to help promote and train. Well that is who we found out is behind the company <a href="https://www.aidite.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Aidite North America</a>. Tom Heusing is the General Manager, Bob Hadley is the National Sales Manager, and Erica DiManna is the Marketing Manager. Together they talk about their previous employment together, finding their way back working together again, all about Aidite and Aidite North America, and why having the right people and the right partners is their key to their growth and success. </p> <p>Be sure to follow them everywhere at:<br> Sign up for the Aidite Pulse monthly newsletter here: <a href="https://bit.ly/aiditepulse" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/aiditepulse</a> <br> Aidite website: <a href="https://www.aidite.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.aidite.com</a><br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AiditeNorthAmerica" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/AiditeNorthAmerica</a><br> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidite-north-america/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidite-north-america/</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aiditenorthamerica/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/aiditenorthamerica/</a><br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AiditeNorthAmerica" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@AiditeNorthAmerica</a></p> <h3>If you are in the market for purchasing a new milling machine or a furnace, Voices From the Bench invites you to connect with an <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> sales associates. They have several great deals and financing options now available for you to take advantage of. These robust and dependable machines were designed to make your laboratory more efficient and profitable. They are work horses when it comes to processing <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/metal-free-ceramics/ips-e.max-press-lab" rel="nofollow noopener">IPS e.max lithium disilicate</a> and the amazing <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/prime-zirconia" rel="nofollow noopener">Prime Zirconia</a>. The <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow noopener">PM7 mill </a> also allows you to do digital dentures with their game changing <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivotion puck</a>. Head over to <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">ivoclar.com</a>, voicesfromthebench.com/ivoclar, or call them at 1-800-533-6825.</h3> <p>Special Guests: Bob Hadley, Erica DiManna, and Tom Heusing.</p> dental, technician, laboratory, right time, inlab, sirona, history, norbert, marketing, fitness, material technology company, full gambit, scientist, china, europe, stock exchange, dealer summit, grow 3x, Nowak, translucency, social media, kol, training, samples, furnaces, mills, printers, zirconia, zubler, scanners, expectations, exocad, lab day, youtube, smile plan, podcast, voices from the bench To run a successful company you need a good range of quality products and stellar people to help promote and train. Well that is who we found out is behind the company Aidite North America. Tom Heusing is the General Manager, Bob Hadley is the National Sales Manager, and Erica DiManna is the Marketing Manager. Together they talk about their previous employment together, finding their way back working together again, all about Aidite and Aidite North America, and why having the right people and the right partners is their key to their growth and success.

Be sure to follow them everywhere at:
Sign up for the Aidite Pulse monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/aiditepulse
Aidite website: https://www.aidite.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AiditeNorthAmerica
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidite-north-america/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiditenorthamerica/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AiditeNorthAmerica

If you are in the market for purchasing a new milling machine or a furnace, Voices From the Bench invites you to connect with an Ivoclar sales associates. They have several great deals and financing options now available for you to take advantage of. These robust and dependable machines were designed to make your laboratory more efficient and profitable. They are work horses when it comes to processing IPS e.max lithium disilicate and the amazing Prime Zirconia. The PM7 mill also allows you to do digital dentures with their game changing Ivotion puck. Head over to ivoclar.com, voicesfromthebench.com/ivoclar, or call them at 1-800-533-6825.

Special Guests: Bob Hadley, Erica DiManna, and Tom Heusing.

]]> To run a successful company you need a good range of quality products and stellar people to help promote and train. Well that is who we found out is behind the company Aidite North America. Tom Heusing is the General Manager, Bob Hadley is the National Sales Manager, and Erica DiManna is the Marketing Manager. Together they talk about their previous employment together, finding their way back working together again, all about Aidite and Aidite North America, and why having the right people and the right partners is their key to their growth and success.

Be sure to follow them everywhere at:
Sign up for the Aidite Pulse monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/aiditepulse
Aidite website: https://www.aidite.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AiditeNorthAmerica
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidite-north-america/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiditenorthamerica/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AiditeNorthAmerica

If you are in the market for purchasing a new milling machine or a furnace, Voices From the Bench invites you to connect with an Ivoclar sales associates. They have several great deals and financing options now available for you to take advantage of. These robust and dependable machines were designed to make your laboratory more efficient and profitable. They are work horses when it comes to processing IPS e.max lithium disilicate and the amazing Prime Zirconia. The PM7 mill also allows you to do digital dentures with their game changing Ivotion puck. Head over to ivoclar.com, voicesfromthebench.com/ivoclar, or call them at 1-800-533-6825.

Special Guests: Bob Hadley, Erica DiManna, and Tom Heusing.

]]> 323: Answering Opportunity with Thomas Brainsky https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/323 14b7e5cf-f005-45f2-8c23-466cb8a6a189 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 323 Answering Opportunity with Thomas Brainsky full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner This week we get to know Entrepreneur Thomas Brainsky. Thomas bought a lab 12 years ago with no knowledge of dental labs. He has since sold his lab and shares everything he learned along the way. The good and the bad. 1:06:12 no <p>Voices From the Bench is headed back to Florida THIS WEEK for the <a href="https://www.fdla.net/" rel="nofollow noopener">FDLA Southern States Symposium &amp; Expo</a> all thanks to the great people at <a href="https://jensendental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Jensen Dental</a>. You know, the makers of <a href="https://miyoworld.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">MIYO!</a>. Come visit Elvis &amp; Barb in the Jensen booth June 7 &amp; 8 in Orlando. Register today at FDLA.NET!</p> <p>Could you imagine buying a lab without knowing anything about teeth? Well, that is exactly what Thomas Brainsky did. Thomas is an entrepreneur that thought it was a great idea and soon learned the hard way that it isn't easy. Thomas talks about buying the lab, of course buying a second lab, struggling with growth and retention, learning what his lab does differently, connecting with David Lesh, changing his marketing, and all about the lessons he learned along the way. </p> <p><a href="https://capstonehealthplan.com/employers/?utm_source=252&amp;utm_campaign=tbrainsky" rel="nofollow noopener">Discover How Employers are benefiting from an Annual Tax savings upwards of $300 to $600 per employee with ZERO Net Cost &amp; Increasing their employees NET Take Home Pay</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/295" rel="nofollow noopener">Episode 295 featuring David Lesh</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCamO_SVBjxo1TUQuZskezQQ" rel="nofollow noopener">Brainsky Unleased</a></p> <h3>Wanting to take your knowledge and skills to the next level? If you are looking for the best education dedicated to dentistry in both the labs and clinics, check out <a href="https://resources.ivoclar.com/lab/en/academy" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar Academy.</a></h3> <h3>From on-demand webinars to in-person training, Ivoclar Academy has a program to meet your busy schedule. Check out all they have to offer <a href="https://resources.ivoclar.com/lab/en/academy" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE!</a></h3> <hr> <h3>Whether you are looking to elevate your craftsmanship or looking to cut back costs, look no further – <a href="https://vitanorthamerica.com/en-US/VITA-MFT-Anterior-369,273,126133.html" rel="nofollow noopener">VITA MFT Teeth</a> are the ultimate solution for creating lifelike and stunning smiles.</h3> <h3>Crafted with precision and backed by cutting-edge technology, VITA MFT Teeth offers unparalleled esthetics and durability. And since <a href="https://vitanorthamerica.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">VITA</a> 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 <a href="https://www2.vitanorthamerica.com/mft/" rel="nofollow noopener">vitanorthamerica.com/freemft</a></h3> <h3>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.</h3> <h3>Join the VITA family today.</h3> <p>Special Guest: Thomas Brainsky.</p> dental, technician, laboratory, warped sense of humor, taxes, entrepreneur, trucking, digital jay collins, employees, failures, marketing, twins, babies, different, faster, carbon, hired, salespeople, scalability, attitude, aptitude, not my job, wellness program, taxes, lessons, problem solver, podcast, voices from the bench Voices From the Bench is headed back to Florida THIS WEEK for the FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo all thanks to the great people at Jensen Dental. You know, the makers of MIYO!. Come visit Elvis & Barb in the Jensen booth June 7 & 8 in Orlando. Register today at FDLA.NET!

Could you imagine buying a lab without knowing anything about teeth? Well, that is exactly what Thomas Brainsky did. Thomas is an entrepreneur that thought it was a great idea and soon learned the hard way that it isn't easy. Thomas talks about buying the lab, of course buying a second lab, struggling with growth and retention, learning what his lab does differently, connecting with David Lesh, changing his marketing, and all about the lessons he learned along the way.

Discover How Employers are benefiting from an Annual Tax savings upwards of $300 to $600 per employee with ZERO Net Cost & Increasing their employees NET Take Home Pay

Episode 295 featuring David Lesh

Brainsky Unleased

Wanting to take your knowledge and skills to the next level? If you are looking for the best education dedicated to dentistry in both the labs and clinics, check out Ivoclar Academy.

From on-demand webinars to in-person training, Ivoclar Academy has a program to meet your busy schedule. Check out all they have to offer HERE!

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.

Special Guest: Thomas Brainsky.

]]> Voices From the Bench is headed back to Florida THIS WEEK for the FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo all thanks to the great people at Jensen Dental. You know, the makers of MIYO!. Come visit Elvis & Barb in the Jensen booth June 7 & 8 in Orlando. Register today at FDLA.NET!

Could you imagine buying a lab without knowing anything about teeth? Well, that is exactly what Thomas Brainsky did. Thomas is an entrepreneur that thought it was a great idea and soon learned the hard way that it isn't easy. Thomas talks about buying the lab, of course buying a second lab, struggling with growth and retention, learning what his lab does differently, connecting with David Lesh, changing his marketing, and all about the lessons he learned along the way.

Discover How Employers are benefiting from an Annual Tax savings upwards of $300 to $600 per employee with ZERO Net Cost & Increasing their employees NET Take Home Pay

Episode 295 featuring David Lesh

Brainsky Unleased

Wanting to take your knowledge and skills to the next level? If you are looking for the best education dedicated to dentistry in both the labs and clinics, check out Ivoclar Academy.

From on-demand webinars to in-person training, Ivoclar Academy has a program to meet your busy schedule. Check out all they have to offer HERE!

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.

Special Guest: Thomas Brainsky.

]]> 278: Lab Day West Coast Stories Part 4 with Chad Brox and Eddie Corrales https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/278 ddc5b7fc-eca5-4532-9e44-136b253be61d Mon, 24 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 278 Lab Day West Coast Stories Part 4 with Chad Brox and Eddie Corrales full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner Once again, we are back with more conversations from LMT Lab Day West thanks to our friends at Ivoclar. This week we talk to 3rd generation lab owner Chad Brox and Same Day Chairside Smile Maker Eddie Corrales. 57:11 no <p>On August 27th many brave and fearless dental technicians will take to the water and road to participate in the <a href="https://www.chicagotriathlon.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">2023 Chicago Triathlon</a>. They don't do it for fame or personal gain, but to raise money for the <a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology</a>.<br> PLEASE head over to <a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">dentallabfoundation.org</a> and click the <strong>DONATE TODAY</strong> button. Log in and choose the <strong>“Race for the Future”</strong> option. There you can put the name of a racer you want to sponsor. You can put:</p> <p><strong>Barb Warner<br> Team Abutments (Elvis Dahl, Mark Williamson, Bobby Kennedy)<br> Voices From the Bench (50/50 split between Barb and Elvis' team)</strong></p> <p>We LOVE meeting new people as shows and we LOVE hearing stories of labs being successful. This week brings two more conversations that we got while at the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> table at LMT Lab Day West 2023. First up is Chad Brox from <a href="https://www.performancedentallab.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Performance Dental Lab</a> near the strip in Las Vegas. Chad talks about being a 3rd generation lab owner, growing up in the lab, and what he is looking for at Lab Day. Then we chat with Eddie Corrales, who has a unique lab with an interesting workflow. His lab <a href="https://www.cadsmiles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">CAD Smiles</a> is known for going into an office, using their software, mills, and material can create a full smile same day. Eddie talks about discovering this service, traveling the world, and helping doctors sell cases. </p> <h3>If you are looking for a <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/equipment/programat-ceramic-furnaces" rel="nofollow noopener">ceramic</a> or <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/equipment/programat-sinter-furnace-s2" rel="nofollow noopener">sintering furnace</a> and want an incredible deal, look no further!</h3> <h3><a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> has their 3 Ways to Save promotion on NOW. Connect with an Ivoclar Sales representative today to learn about how you can save on a new furnace OR, email customer service at <a href="mailto:cs.us@ivoclar.com" rel="nofollow noopener">cs.us@ivoclar.com</a>. Tell them you heard it on the podcast and get FREE Ground Shipping by using promo code 724.</h3> <p>Special Guests: Chad Brox and Eddie Corrales.</p> dental, technician, laboratory, lab day West, Ivoclar, las vegas, strippers, family, model work, perfectionist, 3shape, marketing, management software, cerec, mcxl, omnicam, primescan, patterson, stain and glaze, empress, facebook, same day, spain, treatment acceptance, photography, zirprime, podcast, voices from the bench On August 27th many brave and fearless dental technicians will take to the water and road to participate in the 2023 Chicago Triathlon. They don't do it for fame or personal gain, but to raise money for the Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology.
PLEASE head over to dentallabfoundation.org and click the DONATE TODAY button. Log in and choose the “Race for the Future” option. There you can put the name of a racer you want to sponsor. You can put:

Barb Warner
Team Abutments (Elvis Dahl, Mark Williamson, Bobby Kennedy)
Voices From the Bench (50/50 split between Barb and Elvis' team)

We LOVE meeting new people as shows and we LOVE hearing stories of labs being successful. This week brings two more conversations that we got while at the Ivoclar table at LMT Lab Day West 2023. First up is Chad Brox from Performance Dental Lab near the strip in Las Vegas. Chad talks about being a 3rd generation lab owner, growing up in the lab, and what he is looking for at Lab Day. Then we chat with Eddie Corrales, who has a unique lab with an interesting workflow. His lab CAD Smiles is known for going into an office, using their software, mills, and material can create a full smile same day. Eddie talks about discovering this service, traveling the world, and helping doctors sell cases.

If you are looking for a ceramic or sintering furnace and want an incredible deal, look no further!

Ivoclar has their 3 Ways to Save promotion on NOW. Connect with an Ivoclar Sales representative today to learn about how you can save on a new furnace OR, email customer service at cs.us@ivoclar.com. Tell them you heard it on the podcast and get FREE Ground Shipping by using promo code 724.

Special Guests: Chad Brox and Eddie Corrales.

]]> On August 27th many brave and fearless dental technicians will take to the water and road to participate in the 2023 Chicago Triathlon. They don't do it for fame or personal gain, but to raise money for the Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology.
PLEASE head over to dentallabfoundation.org and click the DONATE TODAY button. Log in and choose the “Race for the Future” option. There you can put the name of a racer you want to sponsor. You can put:

Barb Warner
Team Abutments (Elvis Dahl, Mark Williamson, Bobby Kennedy)
Voices From the Bench (50/50 split between Barb and Elvis' team)

We LOVE meeting new people as shows and we LOVE hearing stories of labs being successful. This week brings two more conversations that we got while at the Ivoclar table at LMT Lab Day West 2023. First up is Chad Brox from Performance Dental Lab near the strip in Las Vegas. Chad talks about being a 3rd generation lab owner, growing up in the lab, and what he is looking for at Lab Day. Then we chat with Eddie Corrales, who has a unique lab with an interesting workflow. His lab CAD Smiles is known for going into an office, using their software, mills, and material can create a full smile same day. Eddie talks about discovering this service, traveling the world, and helping doctors sell cases.

If you are looking for a ceramic or sintering furnace and want an incredible deal, look no further!

Ivoclar has their 3 Ways to Save promotion on NOW. Connect with an Ivoclar Sales representative today to learn about how you can save on a new furnace OR, email customer service at cs.us@ivoclar.com. Tell them you heard it on the podcast and get FREE Ground Shipping by using promo code 724.

Special Guests: Chad Brox and Eddie Corrales.

]]> 267: Celebrating Traditions Digitally From the Ivoclar Ballroom at Lab Day Chicago with Chet Spivey and Esther Schwenning https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/267 c3c75c41-6e8d-4104-8e51-63004481d1de Mon, 08 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 267 Celebrating Traditions Digitally From the Ivoclar Ballroom at Lab Day Chicago with Chet Spivey and Esther Schwenning full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner This week we are back in the Ivoclar Ballroom at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2023 with two more conversations. First up is Senior Vice President of Sales for Ivoclar, Chet Spivey. Then we chat with Esther Schwenning, the rock star denturist from Canada. 1:05:10 no <p>Hope to see you all at <a href="https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabdaywest" rel="nofollow noopener">LMT Lab Day West</a>! Come find us in the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> Room.</p> <p>June is CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation Month. Every year we highlight those that mean a lot to all of us. For every episode in June we will play YOUR audio clips thanking that special someone in or around our industry. Just record yourself on your phone or computer and email it to <a href="mailto:info@voicesfromthebench.com" rel="nofollow noopener">info@voicesfromthebench.com</a> and we will play it on the show.</p> <p>Back in February, there is the biggest dental lab meeting in the US called Lab Day Chicago. We were set up in the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> Ballroom all weekend and recorded a ton of great people. This week brings two fantastic conversations. First up is Chet Spivey. Chet has been with Ivoclar for over 25 years and tells us about the journey of the innovative company. With so many products under their belt, Ivoclar can celebrate their 100th year by honoring the customers. Then we finally get to chat with Canadian Denturist superstar Esther Schwenning. Esther talks about following in a family tradition of becoming a denturist, learning and teaching the suction denture technique, <a href="https://www.nldenture.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener">setting up her practice</a> to go all in with digital, and of course….. beer. </p> <h3>Are you attending the <a href="https://lmtmag.com/shows/lmt-lab-day-west-2023" rel="nofollow noopener">LMT Lab Day West show in Garden Grove California</a>?</h3> <h3>Join <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar </a>as they continue to celebrate their 100 Year Anniversary in the dental industry.</h3> <h3>At Lab Day West you can get up close and personal with Ivoclar digital technology, materials, and an EPIC speaker lineup. Learn first hand from many of the industry’s leading dental professionals as they share their tips and tricks for success. Come and hear from Rafael Santrich, Jed Archibald, Steve Hatch and experience hands-on courses from <a href="https://lmtmag.com/seminars/bringing-dentures-to-life-featuring-sr-nexco-with-jenelle-tabakovic-hands-on-course-127338" rel="nofollow noopener">Jenelle Tabakovic</a>, and <a href="https://lmtmag.com/seminars/ivotion-digital-denture-design-with-exocad-dentalcad-hands-on" rel="nofollow noopener">Pat Coon</a>. For a full listing of speakers simply visit LMTmag.com and register today!</h3> <h3>Also, come and see us, Voices from the bench, as this will be our home from May 12-13th. Come by to say Hi and tell us what inspires you or give Ivoclar a ”Happy 100 year“ message.</h3> <hr> <h3><a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us" rel="nofollow noopener">Candulor</a> a dental supply company from Switzerland has solutions no matter if you are analog or digital</h3> <h3>Check out their <a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us/product-portfolio/tooth-lines/physioset-tcr" rel="nofollow noopener">PhysioSet TCR</a> 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.</h3> <h3>The <a href="https://ssop.swiss/en-us" rel="nofollow noopener">Swiss School of Prosthetics</a> in Springfield, Missouri is the place to learn all things removable. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner <a href="https://edmondsdentalsupply.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Edmonds Dental Supply</a></h3> <h3>Candulor, High End Only</h3> <hr> <h3>Bringing Dentures to Life, Featuring Sr Nexco® with Jenelle Tabaković at <a href="https://lmtmag.com/shows/lmt-lab-day-west-2023" rel="nofollow noopener">LMT Lab Day West show in Garden Grove California.</a>In this hands-on course, Jenelle Tabaković teaches you how to take your dentures to the next level using <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/removable-prosthetics/sr-nexco" rel="nofollow noopener">SR Nexco Gingival Composite</a>. Suitable for both analog and digital dentures, she leads you through a deep dive into the proper cutback, prep and glaze protocols. Space is limited. Light lunch is included. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bringing-dentures-to-life-featuring-sr-nexco-tickets-612495389197" rel="nofollow noopener">Register HERE!</a></h3> <p>Special Guests: Chet Spivey and Esther Schwenning.</p> dental, technician, laboratory, lab day chicago, ivoclar, las vegas institute, buffalo, marketing, education, bonding, variolink, bleaching, vivascan, emax, lips, 100 years, denturist, denturism, canada, travel agent, northern lights, suction, digital, dentures, partials, printing, asiga, ivotion, pm7, brewery, beer, insurance, lab, podcast, voices from the bench Hope to see you all at LMT Lab Day West! Come find us in the Ivoclar Room.

June is CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation Month. Every year we highlight those that mean a lot to all of us. For every episode in June we will play YOUR audio clips thanking that special someone in or around our industry. Just record yourself on your phone or computer and email it to info@voicesfromthebench.com and we will play it on the show.

Back in February, there is the biggest dental lab meeting in the US called Lab Day Chicago. We were set up in the Ivoclar Ballroom all weekend and recorded a ton of great people. This week brings two fantastic conversations. First up is Chet Spivey. Chet has been with Ivoclar for over 25 years and tells us about the journey of the innovative company. With so many products under their belt, Ivoclar can celebrate their 100th year by honoring the customers. Then we finally get to chat with Canadian Denturist superstar Esther Schwenning. Esther talks about following in a family tradition of becoming a denturist, learning and teaching the suction denture technique, setting up her practice to go all in with digital, and of course….. beer.

Are you attending the LMT Lab Day West show in Garden Grove California?

Join Ivoclar as they continue to celebrate their 100 Year Anniversary in the dental industry.

At Lab Day West you can get up close and personal with Ivoclar digital technology, materials, and an EPIC speaker lineup. Learn first hand from many of the industry’s leading dental professionals as they share their tips and tricks for success. Come and hear from Rafael Santrich, Jed Archibald, Steve Hatch and experience hands-on courses from Jenelle Tabakovic, and Pat Coon. For a full listing of speakers simply visit LMTmag.com and register today!

Also, come and see us, Voices from the bench, as this will be our home from May 12-13th. Come by to say Hi and tell us what inspires you or give Ivoclar a ”Happy 100 year“ message.

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

Bringing Dentures to Life, Featuring Sr Nexco® with Jenelle Tabaković at LMT Lab Day West show in Garden Grove California.In this hands-on course, Jenelle Tabaković teaches you how to take your dentures to the next level using SR Nexco Gingival Composite. Suitable for both analog and digital dentures, she leads you through a deep dive into the proper cutback, prep and glaze protocols. Space is limited. Light lunch is included. Register HERE!

Special Guests: Chet Spivey and Esther Schwenning.

]]> Hope to see you all at LMT Lab Day West! Come find us in the Ivoclar Room.

June is CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation Month. Every year we highlight those that mean a lot to all of us. For every episode in June we will play YOUR audio clips thanking that special someone in or around our industry. Just record yourself on your phone or computer and email it to info@voicesfromthebench.com and we will play it on the show.

Back in February, there is the biggest dental lab meeting in the US called Lab Day Chicago. We were set up in the Ivoclar Ballroom all weekend and recorded a ton of great people. This week brings two fantastic conversations. First up is Chet Spivey. Chet has been with Ivoclar for over 25 years and tells us about the journey of the innovative company. With so many products under their belt, Ivoclar can celebrate their 100th year by honoring the customers. Then we finally get to chat with Canadian Denturist superstar Esther Schwenning. Esther talks about following in a family tradition of becoming a denturist, learning and teaching the suction denture technique, setting up her practice to go all in with digital, and of course….. beer.

Are you attending the LMT Lab Day West show in Garden Grove California?

Join Ivoclar as they continue to celebrate their 100 Year Anniversary in the dental industry.

At Lab Day West you can get up close and personal with Ivoclar digital technology, materials, and an EPIC speaker lineup. Learn first hand from many of the industry’s leading dental professionals as they share their tips and tricks for success. Come and hear from Rafael Santrich, Jed Archibald, Steve Hatch and experience hands-on courses from Jenelle Tabakovic, and Pat Coon. For a full listing of speakers simply visit LMTmag.com and register today!

Also, come and see us, Voices from the bench, as this will be our home from May 12-13th. Come by to say Hi and tell us what inspires you or give Ivoclar a ”Happy 100 year“ message.

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

Bringing Dentures to Life, Featuring Sr Nexco® with Jenelle Tabaković at LMT Lab Day West show in Garden Grove California.In this hands-on course, Jenelle Tabaković teaches you how to take your dentures to the next level using SR Nexco Gingival Composite. Suitable for both analog and digital dentures, she leads you through a deep dive into the proper cutback, prep and glaze protocols. Space is limited. Light lunch is included. Register HERE!

Special Guests: Chet Spivey and Esther Schwenning.

]]> 217: Making America Smile, One Lab at a Time with Keith Crittenden https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/217 3cd32c9d-10e6-4598-86d9-d58b94aa80b2 Mon, 23 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 217 Making America Smile, One Lab at a Time with Keith Crittenden full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner This week we talk to Keith Crittenden, the man behind AmericaSmiles. But behind the man is a great story of a lab owner finding a way to help his clients succeed so his lab could succeed. He comes on to shares his knowledge to other labs. 1:05:48 no <p>Send us your audio thanks! Just record yourself on your phone or computer and email it to <a href="mailto:info@voicesfromthebench.com" rel="nofollow noopener">info@voicesfromthebench.com</a> and we will play it in the month of June to celebrate CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation month!</p> <p><a href="https://bonfire.com/race-for-the-future-80-vftb-shirt" rel="nofollow noopener">Have you got your limited edition VFTB shirt featuring the triathlon of dental lab? Click here to get a Race For the Future 8.0 VFTB shirt raising money for The Foundation For Dental Technology featuring art by Mackenzie Mayer<br> ORDER BEFORE MAY 28, 2022</a></p> <p><a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/" rel="nofollow noopener">Participate or Cheer on the racers in Chicago at the Race For the Future 8.0 August 28, 2022</a></p> <p>It's not easy being a dental lab. Of course it's extremely rewarding, but it's also very hard. It's even harder for small to medium labs to compete with large labs and their buying power. Enter <a href="https://americasmiles.net/" rel="nofollow noopener">AmericaSmiles</a>. Keith Crittenden has a long history of knowing how labs work. From working in a few, to eventually owning his own, Keith has lived the struggles that lab have every day. Once he realized that helping doctors find patients means his lab will get more work, an idea was born. Now Keith and AmericaSmiles help labs everyday with marketing, milling, supplies, and finding additional revenue where most labs don't even think to look. Some valuable knowledge is shared in this episode that can help any lab. </p> <h3>The fastest growing product at <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Gro3X</a> 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 <a href="http://www.castlelab.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Castle Dental Lab</a> in San Antonio, TX (ask for Blaine), <a href="https://www.amkdentallaboratory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">AMK Dental Lab</a> in O’Neill, NE (ask for Anne), <a href="https://www.facebook.com/staggsdental" rel="nofollow noopener">Staggs Dental Lab</a> in McCoole Maryland (ask for Derrick), <a href="https://www.aadentaldesign.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">AA Dental Design</a> in Murrieta, CA (ask for Frankie), and many, many more… For a complete listing of Gro3X Aligner Certified Labs go to <a href="http://www.gro3x.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.gro3x.com</a></h3> <hr> <h3><a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Whip Mix</a>, known today for its digital equipment and materials, has been known for decades as a leader in occlusion products with its <a href="https://www.whipmix.com/product-overview/?product-cat=occlusion" rel="nofollow noopener">Whip Mix, Hanau, and Denar articulators and facebows</a>.</h3> <h3>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.</h3> <h3>The<a href="https://www.whipmix.com/products/denar-mark-320-dental-articulator/" rel="nofollow noopener"> Denmat Mark 320 articulator</a> 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.</h3> <h3>Head over to Whipmix.com to order one today.</h3> <p>Special Guest: Keith Crittenden.</p> dental, technician, laboratory, milling, zirconia, pricing, trade school, Artistic, marketing, mailers, postcards, internet, supplies, website, one voice, commission, podcast, voices from the bench Send us your audio thanks! Just record yourself on your phone or computer and email it to info@voicesfromthebench.com and we will play it in the month of June to celebrate CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation month!

Have you got your limited edition VFTB shirt featuring the triathlon of dental lab? Click here to get a Race For the Future 8.0 VFTB shirt raising money for The Foundation For Dental Technology featuring art by Mackenzie Mayer
ORDER BEFORE MAY 28, 2022

Participate or Cheer on the racers in Chicago at the Race For the Future 8.0 August 28, 2022

It's not easy being a dental lab. Of course it's extremely rewarding, but it's also very hard. It's even harder for small to medium labs to compete with large labs and their buying power. Enter AmericaSmiles. Keith Crittenden has a long history of knowing how labs work. From working in a few, to eventually owning his own, Keith has lived the struggles that lab have every day. Once he realized that helping doctors find patients means his lab will get more work, an idea was born. Now Keith and AmericaSmiles help labs everyday with marketing, milling, supplies, and finding additional revenue where most labs don't even think to look. Some valuable knowledge is shared in this episode that can help any lab.

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: Keith Crittenden.

]]> Send us your audio thanks! Just record yourself on your phone or computer and email it to info@voicesfromthebench.com and we will play it in the month of June to celebrate CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation month!

Have you got your limited edition VFTB shirt featuring the triathlon of dental lab? Click here to get a Race For the Future 8.0 VFTB shirt raising money for The Foundation For Dental Technology featuring art by Mackenzie Mayer
ORDER BEFORE MAY 28, 2022

Participate or Cheer on the racers in Chicago at the Race For the Future 8.0 August 28, 2022

It's not easy being a dental lab. Of course it's extremely rewarding, but it's also very hard. It's even harder for small to medium labs to compete with large labs and their buying power. Enter AmericaSmiles. Keith Crittenden has a long history of knowing how labs work. From working in a few, to eventually owning his own, Keith has lived the struggles that lab have every day. Once he realized that helping doctors find patients means his lab will get more work, an idea was born. Now Keith and AmericaSmiles help labs everyday with marketing, milling, supplies, and finding additional revenue where most labs don't even think to look. Some valuable knowledge is shared in this episode that can help any lab.

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: Keith Crittenden.

]]> 211: The Buzz around The Hive with Emily & Eleanor Pittard https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/211 e9807982-bd46-4b86-8fa8-c318faca83f4 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 211 The Buzz around The Hive with Emily & Eleanor Pittard full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner This week is a conversation with The Hive. That's right, an amazing laboratory owned by Emily & Eleanor Pittard in the UK. They talk about creating The Hive, being able to see patients, winning awards, and giving back. 1:05:28 no <p>When we see unique and interesting labs online, we get to have them on the podcast and talk to them. That is exactly what we did when we saw <a href="https://www.thehivedental.co.uk/" rel="nofollow noopener">The Hive</a> on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hive_dental_laboratory/" rel="nofollow noopener">Instantgram</a>. Turns out it owned by Eleanor and Emily Pittard. Together they have created an amazing <a href="https://www.thehivedental.co.uk/the-dentistry-awards-2021/" rel="nofollow noopener">award winning (really) dental laboratory</a> in Dorset, UK. Emily is a Clinical Dental Technician (think denturist) and Eleanor is the mastermind behind the business and marketing. They talk about creating The Hive, taking it mobile during the pandemic, setting it up to see patients directly, and making sure they are giving back to the environment. </p> <h3>If you want to save, and also grow, <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Gro3X</a> is, where you should go!</h3> <h3><a href="https://www.gro3x.com/collections/print" rel="nofollow noopener">Resins</a> to print night guards, for high-impact and flex, look no further, because we have them at Gro3X.</h3> <h3><a href="https://www.gro3x.com/collections/mill" rel="nofollow noopener">Burs</a> for your mills, <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/collections/aidite" rel="nofollow noopener">Zirconia</a> for your crowns, with Gro3X you will be the hottest lab in town!</h3> <h3>And last but not least, if you seriously want to grow, add <a href="https://www.gro3x.com/pages/aligners" rel="nofollow noopener">Gro3X Aligners</a>, and your doctors will say Wowww!</h3> <hr> <h3>Whip Mix’s outstanding <a href="https://www.whipmix.com/products/whip-mix-verieko-dental-3d-printer/" rel="nofollow noopener">VeriEKO LCD 3D Printer</a> delivers fast print speed and exceptional accuracy, due to its 95% LED light uniformity. Print temporary and permanent crowns and bridges, models and dies, surgical guides, splints, custom trays, and even dentures with W<a href="https://www.whipmix.com/product-overview/?product-cat=3d-print-resins" rel="nofollow noopener">hip Mix’s VeriModel OS, VeriGuide OS, KeySplint Soft, Dentca Denture, Dentca Temporary Crown &amp; Bridge, Bego VarseoSmile Crown plus, Bego VarseoSmile Temp, VeriCast OS, and VeriTray resins</a>.</h3> <h3>VeriEKO, with its 120 X 80mm print plate, is ready to prove its printing power right out of the box with 54 calibrated LEDs for curing consistency, ultra-accurate and smooth prints with its 49 micron pixel-size, and an easy-to-use touchscreen.</h3> <h3>If you’re looking for a compact, fast and accurate 3D printer, call (800) 626-5651, or visit whipmix.com for more information or to order the Whip Mix VeriEKO 3D printer.###</h3> <h3>If you’re looking for a compact, fast and accurate 3D printer, call (800) 626-5651, or visit whipmix.com for more information or to order the Whip Mix VeriEKO 3D printer.</h3> <p>Special Guests: Eleanor Pittard and Emily Pittard.</p> dental, technician, laboratory, bees, giving back, dental nurse, marketing, administration, ecofriendly, dentures, removable, fix, PFM, Zirconia, van, award, podcast, voices from the bench When we see unique and interesting labs online, we get to have them on the podcast and talk to them. That is exactly what we did when we saw The Hive on Instantgram. Turns out it owned by Eleanor and Emily Pittard. Together they have created an amazing award winning (really) dental laboratory in Dorset, UK. Emily is a Clinical Dental Technician (think denturist) and Eleanor is the mastermind behind the business and marketing. They talk about creating The Hive, taking it mobile during the pandemic, setting it up to see patients directly, and making sure they are giving back to the environment.

If you want to save, and also grow, Gro3X is, where you should go!

Resins to print night guards, for high-impact and flex, look no further, because we have them at Gro3X.

Burs for your mills, Zirconia for your crowns, with Gro3X you will be the hottest lab in town!

And last but not least, if you seriously want to grow, add Gro3X Aligners, and your doctors will say Wowww!

Whip Mix’s outstanding VeriEKO LCD 3D Printer delivers fast print speed and exceptional accuracy, due to its 95% LED light uniformity. Print temporary and permanent crowns and bridges, models and dies, surgical guides, splints, custom trays, and even dentures with Whip Mix’s VeriModel OS, VeriGuide OS, KeySplint Soft, Dentca Denture, Dentca Temporary Crown & Bridge, Bego VarseoSmile Crown plus, Bego VarseoSmile Temp, VeriCast OS, and VeriTray resins.

VeriEKO, with its 120 X 80mm print plate, is ready to prove its printing power right out of the box with 54 calibrated LEDs for curing consistency, ultra-accurate and smooth prints with its 49 micron pixel-size, and an easy-to-use touchscreen.

If you’re looking for a compact, fast and accurate 3D printer, call (800) 626-5651, or visit whipmix.com for more information or to order the Whip Mix VeriEKO 3D printer.###

If you’re looking for a compact, fast and accurate 3D printer, call (800) 626-5651, or visit whipmix.com for more information or to order the Whip Mix VeriEKO 3D printer.

Special Guests: Eleanor Pittard and Emily Pittard.

]]> When we see unique and interesting labs online, we get to have them on the podcast and talk to them. That is exactly what we did when we saw The Hive on Instantgram. Turns out it owned by Eleanor and Emily Pittard. Together they have created an amazing award winning (really) dental laboratory in Dorset, UK. Emily is a Clinical Dental Technician (think denturist) and Eleanor is the mastermind behind the business and marketing. They talk about creating The Hive, taking it mobile during the pandemic, setting it up to see patients directly, and making sure they are giving back to the environment.

If you want to save, and also grow, Gro3X is, where you should go!

Resins to print night guards, for high-impact and flex, look no further, because we have them at Gro3X.

Burs for your mills, Zirconia for your crowns, with Gro3X you will be the hottest lab in town!

And last but not least, if you seriously want to grow, add Gro3X Aligners, and your doctors will say Wowww!

Whip Mix’s outstanding VeriEKO LCD 3D Printer delivers fast print speed and exceptional accuracy, due to its 95% LED light uniformity. Print temporary and permanent crowns and bridges, models and dies, surgical guides, splints, custom trays, and even dentures with Whip Mix’s VeriModel OS, VeriGuide OS, KeySplint Soft, Dentca Denture, Dentca Temporary Crown & Bridge, Bego VarseoSmile Crown plus, Bego VarseoSmile Temp, VeriCast OS, and VeriTray resins.

VeriEKO, with its 120 X 80mm print plate, is ready to prove its printing power right out of the box with 54 calibrated LEDs for curing consistency, ultra-accurate and smooth prints with its 49 micron pixel-size, and an easy-to-use touchscreen.

If you’re looking for a compact, fast and accurate 3D printer, call (800) 626-5651, or visit whipmix.com for more information or to order the Whip Mix VeriEKO 3D printer.###

If you’re looking for a compact, fast and accurate 3D printer, call (800) 626-5651, or visit whipmix.com for more information or to order the Whip Mix VeriEKO 3D printer.

Special Guests: Eleanor Pittard and Emily Pittard.

]]> 175: Finding Their Own Style: Dimitri Tsichlis & Lidia Croteau from Styledent https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/175 4a2ab7c4-7fa9-4053-a30d-20064991cb5a Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 175 Finding Their Own Style: Dimitri Tsichlis & Lidia Croteau from Styledent full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner A married couple with different backgrounds come together to create two amazing labs in two different countries. Dimitri Tsichlis and Lidia Croteau own a lab in Canada. Sick of the cold, they opened their new lab in Florida to hand pick the work they want to do and they DO IT RIGHT in so many areas. 1:06:07 no <p>Joining the podcast are Dimitri Tsichlis and Lidia Croteau from <a href="https://www.styledent.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Styledent Dental Laboratory</a>. This married couple have pulled their skills together to successfully run not one lab, but two. They talk about how they met in college, taking over Dimitri's father's lab in Canada, growing with the help of Lidia's marketing expertise, taking on technology to stay current, opening their lab in Florida, and also some interesting differences between the US and Canada.</p> <h3>DOITRIGHT</h3> <p><a href="https://elabprime.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Learn more about the eLAB shade system</a></p> <h3>Few things create more interest today than the Digital Denture. <a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Whip Mix</a> has developed a processing system for printed dentures, which uses <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/dentca/" rel="nofollow noopener">Dentca</a>, the first 3D-printed denture and denture teeth resins to receive FDA clearance. Their physical properties and biocompatibility pass FDA requirements and enable the printed denture properties to be very similar to conventional dentures. The material, coupled with fast and easy 3D-printing with<a href="https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-max/" rel="nofollow noopener"> Asiga printers</a> and the convenience of curing with a <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/uvitron-uv-sunray-400-curing-unit/" rel="nofollow noopener">Uvitron UV light</a>, results in fewer dentist visits, predictable fit, re-printable data files, lower costs and excellent intraoral denture performance.</h3> <h3>To learn how to create your own Digital Denture, check the <a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Whip Mix</a> website for their Digital Denture courses and for more information about the system.</h3> <p>Special Guests: Dimitri Tsichlis and Lidia Croteau .</p> dental, technician, laboratory, Canada, full arch, cercon, ceramist, mountie, CEREC, Quebec, shade, marketing, marriage, family, podcast, voices from the bench Joining the podcast are Dimitri Tsichlis and Lidia Croteau from Styledent Dental Laboratory. This married couple have pulled their skills together to successfully run not one lab, but two. They talk about how they met in college, taking over Dimitri's father's lab in Canada, growing with the help of Lidia's marketing expertise, taking on technology to stay current, opening their lab in Florida, and also some interesting differences between the US and Canada.

DOITRIGHT

Learn more about the eLAB shade system

Few things create more interest today than the Digital Denture. Whip Mix has developed a processing system for printed dentures, which uses Dentca, the first 3D-printed denture and denture teeth resins to receive FDA clearance. Their physical properties and biocompatibility pass FDA requirements and enable the printed denture properties to be very similar to conventional dentures. The material, coupled with fast and easy 3D-printing with Asiga printers and the convenience of curing with a Uvitron UV light, results in fewer dentist visits, predictable fit, re-printable data files, lower costs and excellent intraoral denture performance.

To learn how to create your own Digital Denture, check the Whip Mix website for their Digital Denture courses and for more information about the system.

Special Guests: Dimitri Tsichlis and Lidia Croteau .

]]> Joining the podcast are Dimitri Tsichlis and Lidia Croteau from Styledent Dental Laboratory. This married couple have pulled their skills together to successfully run not one lab, but two. They talk about how they met in college, taking over Dimitri's father's lab in Canada, growing with the help of Lidia's marketing expertise, taking on technology to stay current, opening their lab in Florida, and also some interesting differences between the US and Canada.

DOITRIGHT

Learn more about the eLAB shade system

Few things create more interest today than the Digital Denture. Whip Mix has developed a processing system for printed dentures, which uses Dentca, the first 3D-printed denture and denture teeth resins to receive FDA clearance. Their physical properties and biocompatibility pass FDA requirements and enable the printed denture properties to be very similar to conventional dentures. The material, coupled with fast and easy 3D-printing with Asiga printers and the convenience of curing with a Uvitron UV light, results in fewer dentist visits, predictable fit, re-printable data files, lower costs and excellent intraoral denture performance.

To learn how to create your own Digital Denture, check the Whip Mix website for their Digital Denture courses and for more information about the system.

Special Guests: Dimitri Tsichlis and Lidia Croteau .

]]> 165: It's Wise to Be Prepared: Larry Weiss and Jim Gorgol https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/165 3650ec8c-03dd-44ec-81da-ce642ed531a7 Mon, 24 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 165 It's Wise to Be Prepared: Larry Weiss and Jim Gorgol full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner Jim Gorgol has been a lab owner for many years. As he looks to retire, he wants to get his lab so he and his employees are left in a good spot. That is exactly why he is working with Larry Weiss at Weiss Advisors. Larry helps labs by bringing his years of experience in the industry. They talk about the process of taking a good lab and making it great. 59:10 no <p>Larry Wiess from <a href="https://weissadvisorsstl.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Weiss Advisors</a> started a company to help other labs after his time with Keller Dental Lab and NDX. Larry has taken his years of experience to assist labs that needed the extra, "outside" help to either prepare for sale or to increase productivity. Jim Gorgol from <a href="https://www.ddsltdlab.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Distinctive Dental Studio</a> is looking at eventually retiring. Jim wants to make sure that he can do that comfortably but wants to also make sure that the employees are left in a good spot too. They talk about determining the ultimate goal, setting up milestones along the way, and the type of processes they put in place to reach that goal. </p> <h3><a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Whip Mix</a>’s new <a href="https://www.whipmix.com/products/veriwash/" rel="nofollow noopener">Veriwash</a> resin cleaning station is the ideal piece of equipment to use in the 3D printed resin post process. It’s oscillating, multi-speed stirrer produces a tornado-like vortex every 30-seconds, and guarantees efficient, effective and powerful cleaning whether the units are individual or still attached to the build plate.</h3> <h3>The two alcohol baths make an effective step-wash system. It cleans more efficiently and there is less alcohol needed, since it is re-used for both a fresh bath and a dirty bath.</h3> <h3>The VeriWash’s intelligent design offers features such as Mode, Time, and Start/Stop button display which gives the operator full and automatic control of the cleaning process. A mesh basket used in the wash container makes it easy to keep track of small printed parts when cleaning. The affordable unit’s one-year warranty ensures peace-of-mind for the owner.</h3> <h3>Visit <a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">whipmix.com</a> or call (800) 626-5651 for more information about this great new product.</h3> <p>Special Guests: James (Jim) Gorgol, CDT and Larry Weiss.</p> dental, technician, laboratory, planning, retirement, managers, tattoo, score cards, marketing, postcards, National Dentex, Preat, CDT, podcast, voices from the bench Larry Wiess from Weiss Advisors started a company to help other labs after his time with Keller Dental Lab and NDX. Larry has taken his years of experience to assist labs that needed the extra, "outside" help to either prepare for sale or to increase productivity. Jim Gorgol from Distinctive Dental Studio is looking at eventually retiring. Jim wants to make sure that he can do that comfortably but wants to also make sure that the employees are left in a good spot too. They talk about determining the ultimate goal, setting up milestones along the way, and the type of processes they put in place to reach that goal.

Whip Mix’s new Veriwash resin cleaning station is the ideal piece of equipment to use in the 3D printed resin post process. It’s oscillating, multi-speed stirrer produces a tornado-like vortex every 30-seconds, and guarantees efficient, effective and powerful cleaning whether the units are individual or still attached to the build plate.

The two alcohol baths make an effective step-wash system. It cleans more efficiently and there is less alcohol needed, since it is re-used for both a fresh bath and a dirty bath.

The VeriWash’s intelligent design offers features such as Mode, Time, and Start/Stop button display which gives the operator full and automatic control of the cleaning process. A mesh basket used in the wash container makes it easy to keep track of small printed parts when cleaning. The affordable unit’s one-year warranty ensures peace-of-mind for the owner.

Visit whipmix.com or call (800) 626-5651 for more information about this great new product.

Special Guests: James (Jim) Gorgol, CDT and Larry Weiss.

]]> Larry Wiess from Weiss Advisors started a company to help other labs after his time with Keller Dental Lab and NDX. Larry has taken his years of experience to assist labs that needed the extra, "outside" help to either prepare for sale or to increase productivity. Jim Gorgol from Distinctive Dental Studio is looking at eventually retiring. Jim wants to make sure that he can do that comfortably but wants to also make sure that the employees are left in a good spot too. They talk about determining the ultimate goal, setting up milestones along the way, and the type of processes they put in place to reach that goal.

Whip Mix’s new Veriwash resin cleaning station is the ideal piece of equipment to use in the 3D printed resin post process. It’s oscillating, multi-speed stirrer produces a tornado-like vortex every 30-seconds, and guarantees efficient, effective and powerful cleaning whether the units are individual or still attached to the build plate.

The two alcohol baths make an effective step-wash system. It cleans more efficiently and there is less alcohol needed, since it is re-used for both a fresh bath and a dirty bath.

The VeriWash’s intelligent design offers features such as Mode, Time, and Start/Stop button display which gives the operator full and automatic control of the cleaning process. A mesh basket used in the wash container makes it easy to keep track of small printed parts when cleaning. The affordable unit’s one-year warranty ensures peace-of-mind for the owner.

Visit whipmix.com or call (800) 626-5651 for more information about this great new product.

Special Guests: James (Jim) Gorgol, CDT and Larry Weiss.

]]> 164: A Macro look at MicroDental Laboratories: Laura Kelly, CEO https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/164 730756fa-df3a-4147-97c7-cd398e35b6c3 Mon, 17 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 164 A Macro look at MicroDental Laboratories: Laura Kelly, CEO full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner This week we are joined by the CEO of MircoDental Laboratories, Laura Kelly. Laura talks about working her way up in the lab, becoming the first female and technician president of the AACD, and how MicroDental is changing with dentistry. 59:51 no <p>Do you know a technician that just started? Working in the model room or opaquing crowns? That person could be the next CEO of a global network of labs. We welcome Laura Kelly who had a similar story. She started at <a href="https://www.microdental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Microdental Laboratories</a> not knowing what a dental lab was and has worked hard to become it's CEO. Along they way she became the first female and the first technician to be the president of the <a href="https://aacd.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)</a> and owned her own lab that grew to be purchased by another lab group. She talks about what MicroDental stands for, how they dealt with the pandemic shutdown, and how they came out of it strong. </p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smiles-matter/id1511050834" rel="nofollow noopener">Smile Matters Podcast</a></p> <h3><a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"> Whip Mix</a> introduces the Bellus3D Dental Pro Face Scanning Solution. This new, practical addition to dentistry provides the dentist with a fast, easy, and affordable way to capture a detailed 3D facial scan and the laboratory an intelligent way to create the smile design. With this app, a complete 3D facial (and even whole head) scan can even be captured for virtual model and articulator alignment.</h3> <h3>You can now put a face to your digital workflow with the Bellus3D Dental Pro. Learn more about this sought-after product by calling Lorena Lighthart at 970-218-9101 or emailing her at <a href="mailto:llighthart@whipmix.com" rel="nofollow noopener">llighthart@whipmix.com</a>. And be sure to watch Lee Culp presenting a Whip Mix webinar entitled “Bellus3D Dental Pro – Creating the Virtual Patient” at <a href="http://www.whipmix.com/webinars" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.whipmix.com/webinars</a>.</h3> <p>Special Guest: Laura Kelly AAACD.</p> dental, technician, laboratory, modern dental, milling center, marketing, Macstudio, wine, COVID, training, Robert Kreyer, cdt, digital, denture, design centers, IT department, podcast, voices from the bench Do you know a technician that just started? Working in the model room or opaquing crowns? That person could be the next CEO of a global network of labs. We welcome Laura Kelly who had a similar story. She started at Microdental Laboratories not knowing what a dental lab was and has worked hard to become it's CEO. Along they way she became the first female and the first technician to be the president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and owned her own lab that grew to be purchased by another lab group. She talks about what MicroDental stands for, how they dealt with the pandemic shutdown, and how they came out of it strong.

Smile Matters Podcast

Whip Mix introduces the Bellus3D Dental Pro Face Scanning Solution. This new, practical addition to dentistry provides the dentist with a fast, easy, and affordable way to capture a detailed 3D facial scan and the laboratory an intelligent way to create the smile design. With this app, a complete 3D facial (and even whole head) scan can even be captured for virtual model and articulator alignment.

You can now put a face to your digital workflow with the Bellus3D Dental Pro. Learn more about this sought-after product by calling Lorena Lighthart at 970-218-9101 or emailing her at llighthart@whipmix.com. And be sure to watch Lee Culp presenting a Whip Mix webinar entitled “Bellus3D Dental Pro – Creating the Virtual Patient” at http://www.whipmix.com/webinars.

Special Guest: Laura Kelly AAACD.

]]> Do you know a technician that just started? Working in the model room or opaquing crowns? That person could be the next CEO of a global network of labs. We welcome Laura Kelly who had a similar story. She started at Microdental Laboratories not knowing what a dental lab was and has worked hard to become it's CEO. Along they way she became the first female and the first technician to be the president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and owned her own lab that grew to be purchased by another lab group. She talks about what MicroDental stands for, how they dealt with the pandemic shutdown, and how they came out of it strong.

Smile Matters Podcast

Whip Mix introduces the Bellus3D Dental Pro Face Scanning Solution. This new, practical addition to dentistry provides the dentist with a fast, easy, and affordable way to capture a detailed 3D facial scan and the laboratory an intelligent way to create the smile design. With this app, a complete 3D facial (and even whole head) scan can even be captured for virtual model and articulator alignment.

You can now put a face to your digital workflow with the Bellus3D Dental Pro. Learn more about this sought-after product by calling Lorena Lighthart at 970-218-9101 or emailing her at llighthart@whipmix.com. And be sure to watch Lee Culp presenting a Whip Mix webinar entitled “Bellus3D Dental Pro – Creating the Virtual Patient” at http://www.whipmix.com/webinars.

Special Guest: Laura Kelly AAACD.

]]> Episode 83: From the DS Lab Marketing Summit Part 2: Dillon Guppta and Sasha Der Avanessian https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/83 2de65007-dcec-4546-896f-dacebeca5337 Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 83 From the DS Lab Marketing Summit Part 2: Dillon Guppta and Sasha Der Avanessian full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner Two more interviews that Elvis got while speaking and recording at the 2019 DS Lab Marketing Summit. He was joined by a fascinating Denturist from Canada, Dillon Guppta, who is also running a commercial lab. Then he is joined by the CEO of Harvest, Sasha Der Avanessian, who has taken marketing to a whole new level that will make you re-think how you sell a product. 56:13 no <p>Back in September Dentsply Sirona asked Elvis to speak at the DS Lab Marketing Summit. Initially he was not going to record, but they asked him to set up and the people he sat down with were amazing! Elvis got to talk to attendee Dillon Guppta who is a Denturist from Toronto Canada. Not only does Dillon see patients all day, but he also has a commercial lab and he has traveled all the way to North Carolina to discover new marketing techniques. After the event Sasha Der Avanessian sat down for a conversation that will make you think about how you market. It's not about the product. It's about reaching a human attribute and emotion. </p> <p><a href="https://www.bonfire.com/foundation-of-dental-laboratory-technology/" rel="nofollow noopener">"Dental technicians have better technique" shits benefiting the Foundation of Dental Laboratory Technology. Get your TODAY!</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.eastern-conference.com/program-overview.html" rel="nofollow noopener">Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 7th to 9th in Concord, NC</a></p> <h3>Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING <a href="https://crystalultra.com/voices/" rel="nofollow noopener">Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® </a> from <a href="https://digitaldental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Digital Dental</a>. A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required!</h3> <h3>We all do zirconia. There are many options out there. Are you using multi-layered zirconia? You should. <a href="https://whipmix.com/products/vericore-zr-pro-multi-layer/" rel="nofollow noopener">Vericore ZR Pro ML</a> from <a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Whip Mix</a> is a fantastic multi-layered zirconia that is designed with a built-in gradation of color that closely mimics that of natural dentition. Call Whip Mix today to learn more at 800-626-5651.</h3> <p>Special Guests: Dillion Guppta and Sasha Der Avanessian.</p> dental, technician, laboratory, dentsply, denturist, emotion, marketing, Sirona, podcast, voices from the bench Back in September Dentsply Sirona asked Elvis to speak at the DS Lab Marketing Summit. Initially he was not going to record, but they asked him to set up and the people he sat down with were amazing! Elvis got to talk to attendee Dillon Guppta who is a Denturist from Toronto Canada. Not only does Dillon see patients all day, but he also has a commercial lab and he has traveled all the way to North Carolina to discover new marketing techniques. After the event Sasha Der Avanessian sat down for a conversation that will make you think about how you market. It's not about the product. It's about reaching a human attribute and emotion.

"Dental technicians have better technique" shits benefiting the Foundation of Dental Laboratory Technology. Get your TODAY!

Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 7th to 9th in Concord, NC

Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® from Digital Dental. A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required!

We all do zirconia. There are many options out there. Are you using multi-layered zirconia? You should. Vericore ZR Pro ML from Whip Mix is a fantastic multi-layered zirconia that is designed with a built-in gradation of color that closely mimics that of natural dentition. Call Whip Mix today to learn more at 800-626-5651.

Special Guests: Dillion Guppta and Sasha Der Avanessian.

]]> Back in September Dentsply Sirona asked Elvis to speak at the DS Lab Marketing Summit. Initially he was not going to record, but they asked him to set up and the people he sat down with were amazing! Elvis got to talk to attendee Dillon Guppta who is a Denturist from Toronto Canada. Not only does Dillon see patients all day, but he also has a commercial lab and he has traveled all the way to North Carolina to discover new marketing techniques. After the event Sasha Der Avanessian sat down for a conversation that will make you think about how you market. It's not about the product. It's about reaching a human attribute and emotion.

"Dental technicians have better technique" shits benefiting the Foundation of Dental Laboratory Technology. Get your TODAY!

Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 7th to 9th in Concord, NC

Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® from Digital Dental. A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required!

We all do zirconia. There are many options out there. Are you using multi-layered zirconia? You should. Vericore ZR Pro ML from Whip Mix is a fantastic multi-layered zirconia that is designed with a built-in gradation of color that closely mimics that of natural dentition. Call Whip Mix today to learn more at 800-626-5651.

Special Guests: Dillion Guppta and Sasha Der Avanessian.

]]> 82: From the DS Lab Marketing Summit Part 1: Jesus Romero, Jeffrey Noles, David Durling, and Leroy Kong https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/82 5b4aaa15-ef00-4512-b617-12fcde99cdbc Mon, 21 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 82 From the DS Lab Marketing Summit Part 1: Jesus Romero, Jeffrey Noles, David Durling, and Leroy Kong full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner When Elvis got invited to speak at the 2019 Dentsply Sirona Marketing Summit, he got some amazing interviews. This week brings you the first two from that event. Jesus Romero talking about working with Cerec doctors and the guys from the lab production software LabStar, CEO Jeff Noles, David Durling, and Leroy Kong. 40:46 no <p>Dentsply Sirona puts on many events every year. One they do is called DS Marketing Summit. It's brings together many people within our industry who focus and have a unique perspective of "marketing" in our profession. They asked Elvis to speak at the event, but he also took the mobile recording gear and got some great interviews in between the many breakout sessions over the weekend. </p> <p>First up is Jesus Romero from Bella Vita Dental Designs. Jesus went to work with his father and has taking the lab to a 100% digital impression lab that focuses on working with doctors that have a Cerec and utilizing his lab's skills to assist the offices on the restorations they can't do.</p> <p>Next is the guys from LabStar. CEO Jeff Noles, David Durling, and Leroy Kong sit down to talk about how this lab management software got started, how it grew to be in 32 countries, and where it is headed next.</p> <p><a href="http://www.eastern-conference.com/program-overview.html" rel="nofollow noopener">Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 7th to 9th in Concord, NC</a></p> <h3>Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING <a href="https://crystalultra.com/voices/" rel="nofollow noopener">Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® </a> from <a href="https://digitaldental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Digital Dental</a>. A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required!</h3> <h3><a href="http://www.kettenbachusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Kettenbach</a> is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your order</h3> <p>Special Guests: David Durling, Jeff Noles, Jesus Romero, and Leroy Kong.</p> dental, technician, laboratory, CEREC, dentsply, software, marketing, Sirona, podcast, voices from the bench Dentsply Sirona puts on many events every year. One they do is called DS Marketing Summit. It's brings together many people within our industry who focus and have a unique perspective of "marketing" in our profession. They asked Elvis to speak at the event, but he also took the mobile recording gear and got some great interviews in between the many breakout sessions over the weekend.

First up is Jesus Romero from Bella Vita Dental Designs. Jesus went to work with his father and has taking the lab to a 100% digital impression lab that focuses on working with doctors that have a Cerec and utilizing his lab's skills to assist the offices on the restorations they can't do.

Next is the guys from LabStar. CEO Jeff Noles, David Durling, and Leroy Kong sit down to talk about how this lab management software got started, how it grew to be in 32 countries, and where it is headed next.

Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 7th to 9th in Concord, NC

Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® from Digital Dental. A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required!

Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your order

Special Guests: David Durling, Jeff Noles, Jesus Romero, and Leroy Kong.

]]> Dentsply Sirona puts on many events every year. One they do is called DS Marketing Summit. It's brings together many people within our industry who focus and have a unique perspective of "marketing" in our profession. They asked Elvis to speak at the event, but he also took the mobile recording gear and got some great interviews in between the many breakout sessions over the weekend.

First up is Jesus Romero from Bella Vita Dental Designs. Jesus went to work with his father and has taking the lab to a 100% digital impression lab that focuses on working with doctors that have a Cerec and utilizing his lab's skills to assist the offices on the restorations they can't do.

Next is the guys from LabStar. CEO Jeff Noles, David Durling, and Leroy Kong sit down to talk about how this lab management software got started, how it grew to be in 32 countries, and where it is headed next.

Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 7th to 9th in Concord, NC

Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® from Digital Dental. A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required!

Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your order

Special Guests: David Durling, Jeff Noles, Jesus Romero, and Leroy Kong.

]]> Episode 35: Data Worthy of Every Lab: An Interview with John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg from LabWorthy Part 2 (VFTB35) https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/35 bc4ed243-2e31-4e8d-b734-7588fed5bcbf Mon, 26 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 35 Data Worthy of Every Lab: An Interview with John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg from LabWorthy Part 2 (VFTB35) full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner Join us for part 2 of the conversation we had with LabWorthy. John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg get into some obvious and not so obvious trends they see in the dental laboratory industry. Hint, It’s not always about price. 31:54 no <p>John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg continue talking with us about the data they have collected and what trends they see in our industry. They also describe the process needed to sign up and start your path to better client retention.</p> <p><a href="https://www.mrktmetrics.com/blog" rel="nofollow noopener">Check out LabWorthy's interesting Blog</a></p> <p><strong>Sign up with the code VFTB for an addional 20% off!</strong><br> <a href="https://www.mrktmetrics.com/lab" rel="nofollow noopener">LabWorthy.com</a></p> <p><iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VEv4K3i7j17Zj6NQNlOvP0mzkDfqM9Il/preview" width="640" height="840"></iframe> Special Guests: John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg.</p> dental laboratory, dentist, data, marketing, turnover, technician, podcast, voices from the bench John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg continue talking with us about the data they have collected and what trends they see in our industry. They also describe the process needed to sign up and start your path to better client retention.

Check out LabWorthy's interesting Blog

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]]> Episode 34: Data Worthy of Every Lab: An Interview with John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg from LabWorthy Part 1 (VFTB34) https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/34 ce4f4b8c-5428-4f36-bd74-db42bb16a0f8 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 34 Data Worthy of Every Lab: An Interview with John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg from LabWorthy Part 1 (VFTB34) full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner Two gentlemen from LabWorthy, John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg, sit down with Elvis and Barb to discuss a method of collecting data from your current client base to see what how a lab can improve and compare to industry trends. 34:00 no <p>Joining us this week are John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg from a company called LabWorthy. This new interview begins with how LabWorthy works with dental laboratories to collect data and to successfully use that data to understand better what their clients want. . </p> <p><a href="https://www.mrktmetrics.com/blog" rel="nofollow noopener">Check out LabWorthy's interesting Blog</a></p> <p><strong>Sign up with the code VFTB for an addional 20% off!</strong><br> <a href="https://www.mrktmetrics.com/lab" rel="nofollow noopener">LabWorthy.com</a></p> <p><iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VEv4K3i7j17Zj6NQNlOvP0mzkDfqM9Il/preview" width="640" height="840"></iframe> Special Guests: John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg.</p> dental laboratory, dentist, data, marketing, turnover, technician, podcast, voices from the bench Joining us this week are John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg from a company called LabWorthy. This new interview begins with how LabWorthy works with dental laboratories to collect data and to successfully use that data to understand better what their clients want. .

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Special Guests: John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg.

]]> Joining us this week are John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg from a company called LabWorthy. This new interview begins with how LabWorthy works with dental laboratories to collect data and to successfully use that data to understand better what their clients want. .

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Special Guests: John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg.

]]> Episode 29: By The Grace of Dental Marketing : Interview with Grace Rizza of Identity Dental Marketing (VFTB29) https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/29 c7c3246f-d624-4df7-a68c-35158a1fc558 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 04:00:00 -0400 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 29 By The Grace of Dental Marketing : Interview with Grace Rizza of Identity Dental Marketing (VFTB29) full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner Elvis is joined by Grace Rizza, Founder and CEO of Identity Dental Marketing, talking about the dental laboratories’ role in dentist marketing to patients. Grace and her team work with dentist and their staff to help them better market their practice. Does that also work for dental laboratories? Is there some way we can all work together to accomplish a common goal? 31:38 no <p>Grace Rizza, the Founder and CEO of Identity Dental Marketing, comes on the podcast to talk about her role in helping dentist market to patients. But Elvis asks her to speak on how dental laboratories can play a bigger role in the “big picture”. Grace offers a unique perspective on how dentist market to patients giving dental laboratories a few ideas on how we can either help dentist advertise or how we can advertise to dentist. </p> <p><a href="https://identitydental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://identitydental.com/</a><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DentalMarketingWithGrace/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/DentalMarketingWithGrace/</a><br> <a href="https://anchor.fm/thebusinessbite" rel="nofollow noopener">The Business Bite with Grace Rizza Podcast</a></p> <hr> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RetainerDesigner/featured" rel="nofollow noopener">RetainerDesigner YouTube Channel</a><br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQc-8Yn9C8k" rel="nofollow noopener">Elvis &amp; Barb interviewed LIVE</a></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/ironman-florida-2018/dtaf" rel="nofollow noopener">Bob Savage's Triathlon Race to Raise Money For Dental Trade Alliance Foundation</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Come see Elvis &amp; Barb in Las Vegas!!!</strong><br> <a href="https://nadl.org/events/v21/2019/" rel="nofollow noopener">NADL's Vision 21 Meeting - January 16 - 19, 2019 in Las Vegas </a><br> Special Guest: Grace Rizza.</p> dental, dental laboratory, identity dental, marketing, technician, podcast, voices from the bench Grace Rizza, the Founder and CEO of Identity Dental Marketing, comes on the podcast to talk about her role in helping dentist market to patients. But Elvis asks her to speak on how dental laboratories can play a bigger role in the “big picture”. Grace offers a unique perspective on how dentist market to patients giving dental laboratories a few ideas on how we can either help dentist advertise or how we can advertise to dentist.

https://identitydental.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DentalMarketingWithGrace/
The Business Bite with Grace Rizza Podcast

RetainerDesigner YouTube Channel
Elvis & Barb interviewed LIVE

Bob Savage's Triathlon Race to Raise Money For Dental Trade Alliance Foundation

Come see Elvis & Barb in Las Vegas!!!
NADL's Vision 21 Meeting - January 16 - 19, 2019 in Las Vegas

Special Guest: Grace Rizza.

]]> Grace Rizza, the Founder and CEO of Identity Dental Marketing, comes on the podcast to talk about her role in helping dentist market to patients. But Elvis asks her to speak on how dental laboratories can play a bigger role in the “big picture”. Grace offers a unique perspective on how dentist market to patients giving dental laboratories a few ideas on how we can either help dentist advertise or how we can advertise to dentist.

https://identitydental.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DentalMarketingWithGrace/
The Business Bite with Grace Rizza Podcast

RetainerDesigner YouTube Channel
Elvis & Barb interviewed LIVE

Bob Savage's Triathlon Race to Raise Money For Dental Trade Alliance Foundation

Come see Elvis & Barb in Las Vegas!!!
NADL's Vision 21 Meeting - January 16 - 19, 2019 in Las Vegas

Special Guest: Grace Rizza.

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