This week Elvis and Barb talk to a good friend to them and the whole industry. Jeff Stronk from Treasure Dental Studios sits down to talk about getting into the industry, buying out some partners, volunteering and leading various national boards, and is now the Chairperson of the Cal-Lab Association. Jeff tells us about this year’s amazing meeting that takes place February 20 & 21 in Chicago. This annual meeting is shaping up to be the best one yet. Do yourself and your lab a favor by registering for this peer-to-peer business meeting.

Cal-Lab Annual Meeting

Also that same weekend, thanks to the wonderful people at ARGEN, Elvis and Barb will be recording at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 - February 21 & 22. We will be set up at the Argen Booth (I16/I17) to talk to all the amazing attendees, educators, vendors, and anyone else willing to sit down. If you want to schedule a time, be sure to send us an email at info@voicesfromthebench.com and we can get it lined up. Or just stop by. We would love to meet you!

Register HERE!

March 26 – 28 Dental Laboratory Association Texas Conference – Grapevine, Tx
Last year was a huge success and we loved this show. We are back this year at the ARGEN booth recording all weekend long. If you are in the area, attend. If you are not in the area, you should still think about attending. It’s worth it.

Register HERE!

Thursday March 26, the good people at Alien Milling is hosting a evening event to kick of the DLAT Conference. We will be at Top Golf for fun, drinks, and podcasting. That’s right, we will be recording at the event. How fun is that! If you are going to the DLAT conference, don’t wait. Sign up here to join the fun!

Are you excited about Chicago Lab day? Nowak Dental & Nowak Digital are! Their lab specialists will be at the East Tower booth B-47 & their Digital specialists will be at the new West tower V-2. Stop by both booths to learn about all of their offerings and to find out for yourself why Nowak is the first dealer name customers ask for. Also, by popular demand, each location will be serving our famous King Cake Vodka shots one hour before the closing of the show EACH DAY! So don’t forget to visit Nowak Dental at both exhibit halls during Lab Day Chicago. And we thank you for your continued support of the podcast.

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Special Guest: Jeff Stronk.

Megan Nakanishi - Fireside Chat with 3 others about "Next Gen Laboratory Management"
Joseph Apap CDT, MDT - "Powering Up Your Team"
Shawna Suckow - "Recession Proofing Your Lab Now"

Remember there are many more presenting and lots of events planned for the weekend.
Check out the full line-up here.
REGISTER HERE if you have been before

If you have never been to Vision 21_ (and this episode convinced you to go)_ get in touch with the NADL to get a special discounted rate. Either by phone at (800) 950-1150 or by email at meetings@nadl.org and tell them you heard about the Vision 21 Meeting from Voices From the Bench and you will get a special rate of almost $200 off the regular attendee price.

Of course we will be there not only as attendees, but Barbara Wojdan will be starting her reign of presidency. An event that will go down in NADL history.

And we will be set up to record anyone willing to chat with us. Join us at the Palms Casino Resort & Spa!

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Special Guests: Joseph Apap CDT, MDT, Megan Nakanishi, and Shawna Suckow.