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    <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
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  <title>Episode 434: From FDLA 2026: Chris Bradley, Richard Wodzinski, Dawn Roniger, &amp; Kaveh Shams</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>From the FDLA Symposium, Elvis and Barb welcome Chris Bradley, Richard Wodzinski, and Dawn Roniger to discuss the latest in shade matching, ceramics, and the technology helping labs achieve more predictable results. Then Kaveh Shams from Zirkonzahn Canada shares his journey into digital dentistry while talking milling, education, and the philosophy that's made Zirkonzahn a leader in the industry.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;h3&gt;Hello, Voices of the Bench community. This is Casey Baldwin with &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt;. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zirconia" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;IPS emax Zirconia&lt;/a&gt;, offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help you save valuable production time while maintaining consistent outcomes. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out today and discover how I&lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zirconia" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;PS emax Zirconia&lt;/a&gt; can help streamline your workflow.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why &lt;a href="https://www.knightdentalgroup.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Knight Dental&lt;/a&gt; recently launched &lt;strong&gt;SimplyARCH Studio&lt;/strong&gt;, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing &lt;a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;hyperDENT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set &lt;a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;hyperDENT&lt;/a&gt; apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, &lt;a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;hyperDENT&lt;/a&gt; helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This week, Elvis and Barb are coming to you from the &lt;a href="https://www.fdla.net/symposium" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;FDLA Symposium&lt;/a&gt; at the &lt;a href="https://gpsdigitalrpd.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;GPS Digital RPD&lt;/a&gt; booth with two conversations that prove one thing: dental technology never stops evolving. First up, Chris Bradley from &lt;a href="https://smilelineusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;SmileLine USA&lt;/a&gt; returns to the podcast alongside technician, educator, and lab owner Richard Wodzinski, with Dawn Roniger from &lt;a href="https://www.gc.dental/america/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;GC America&lt;/a&gt; joining the discussion. What starts as a conversation about "sexy brushes" quickly turns into a deep dive into one of the most intriguing shade-matching workflows you'll hear about. Richard explains how the &lt;a href="https://smilelineusa.com/product/optishade-full-set/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;OptiShade camera and Matisse software&lt;/a&gt; work together to create incredibly accurate shade recipes for everything from monolithic zirconia to layered ceramics and even gingiva. They also discuss the latest &lt;a href="https://www.creation-willigeller.com/en-US/products/magiccolour" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Creation Magic Color system&lt;/a&gt;, hands-on education, custom shade appointments, and why reducing remakes isn't just good for labs—it's better for doctors and patients too. Add in some FDLA leadership talk and a shared passion for education, and you've got a conversation packed with practical ideas and plenty of laughs.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then Elvis and Barb sit down with Kaveh Shams, Branch Manager for &lt;a href="https://zirkonzahn.com/us/home/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Zirkonzahn&lt;/a&gt; Canada, whose journey into digital dentistry spans London, Italy, and Canada. Kaveh shares how his admiration for Enrico Steger and Zirkonzahn eventually led to his dream job, while also offering a fascinating look into the company's history, philosophy, and commitment to education. From the origins of Exocad and custom CAM strategies to modular milling systems, open architecture, and Zirkonzahn's incredible Military School program that trains the next generation of technicians, this conversation is full of insight into what makes one of dentistry's most respected digital companies tick. It's an inspiring story of passion, persistence, and why great technology always starts with great technicians. Special Guests: Chris Bradley, Dawn Roniger ​​​​, Kaveh Shams, and Rich Wodzinski.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Hello, Voices of the Bench community. This is Casey Baldwin with <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a>. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zirconia" rel="nofollow noopener">IPS emax Zirconia</a>, offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help you save valuable production time while maintaining consistent outcomes. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out today and discover how I<a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zirconia" rel="nofollow noopener">PS emax Zirconia</a> can help streamline your workflow.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why <a href="https://www.knightdentalgroup.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Knight Dental</a> recently launched <strong>SimplyARCH Studio</strong>, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>hyperDENT</strong></a>. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener">hyperDENT</a> apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener">hyperDENT</a> helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.</h3>

<p>This week, Elvis and Barb are coming to you from the <a href="https://www.fdla.net/symposium" rel="nofollow noopener">FDLA Symposium</a> at the <a href="https://gpsdigitalrpd.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">GPS Digital RPD</a> booth with two conversations that prove one thing: dental technology never stops evolving. First up, Chris Bradley from <a href="https://smilelineusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">SmileLine USA</a> returns to the podcast alongside technician, educator, and lab owner Richard Wodzinski, with Dawn Roniger from <a href="https://www.gc.dental/america/" rel="nofollow noopener">GC America</a> joining the discussion. What starts as a conversation about "sexy brushes" quickly turns into a deep dive into one of the most intriguing shade-matching workflows you'll hear about. Richard explains how the <a href="https://smilelineusa.com/product/optishade-full-set/" rel="nofollow noopener">OptiShade camera and Matisse software</a> work together to create incredibly accurate shade recipes for everything from monolithic zirconia to layered ceramics and even gingiva. They also discuss the latest <a href="https://www.creation-willigeller.com/en-US/products/magiccolour" rel="nofollow noopener">Creation Magic Color system</a>, hands-on education, custom shade appointments, and why reducing remakes isn't just good for labs—it's better for doctors and patients too. Add in some FDLA leadership talk and a shared passion for education, and you've got a conversation packed with practical ideas and plenty of laughs.</p>

<p>Then Elvis and Barb sit down with Kaveh Shams, Branch Manager for <a href="https://zirkonzahn.com/us/home/" rel="nofollow noopener">Zirkonzahn</a> Canada, whose journey into digital dentistry spans London, Italy, and Canada. Kaveh shares how his admiration for Enrico Steger and Zirkonzahn eventually led to his dream job, while also offering a fascinating look into the company's history, philosophy, and commitment to education. From the origins of Exocad and custom CAM strategies to modular milling systems, open architecture, and Zirkonzahn's incredible Military School program that trains the next generation of technicians, this conversation is full of insight into what makes one of dentistry's most respected digital companies tick. It's an inspiring story of passion, persistence, and why great technology always starts with great technicians.</p><p>Special Guests: Chris Bradley, Dawn Roniger ​​​​, Kaveh Shams, and Rich Wodzinski.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Hello, Voices of the Bench community. This is Casey Baldwin with <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a>. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zirconia" rel="nofollow noopener">IPS emax Zirconia</a>, offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help you save valuable production time while maintaining consistent outcomes. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out today and discover how I<a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zirconia" rel="nofollow noopener">PS emax Zirconia</a> can help streamline your workflow.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why <a href="https://www.knightdentalgroup.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Knight Dental</a> recently launched <strong>SimplyARCH Studio</strong>, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>hyperDENT</strong></a>. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener">hyperDENT</a> apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener">hyperDENT</a> helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.</h3>

<p>This week, Elvis and Barb are coming to you from the <a href="https://www.fdla.net/symposium" rel="nofollow noopener">FDLA Symposium</a> at the <a href="https://gpsdigitalrpd.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">GPS Digital RPD</a> booth with two conversations that prove one thing: dental technology never stops evolving. First up, Chris Bradley from <a href="https://smilelineusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">SmileLine USA</a> returns to the podcast alongside technician, educator, and lab owner Richard Wodzinski, with Dawn Roniger from <a href="https://www.gc.dental/america/" rel="nofollow noopener">GC America</a> joining the discussion. What starts as a conversation about "sexy brushes" quickly turns into a deep dive into one of the most intriguing shade-matching workflows you'll hear about. Richard explains how the <a href="https://smilelineusa.com/product/optishade-full-set/" rel="nofollow noopener">OptiShade camera and Matisse software</a> work together to create incredibly accurate shade recipes for everything from monolithic zirconia to layered ceramics and even gingiva. They also discuss the latest <a href="https://www.creation-willigeller.com/en-US/products/magiccolour" rel="nofollow noopener">Creation Magic Color system</a>, hands-on education, custom shade appointments, and why reducing remakes isn't just good for labs—it's better for doctors and patients too. Add in some FDLA leadership talk and a shared passion for education, and you've got a conversation packed with practical ideas and plenty of laughs.</p>

<p>Then Elvis and Barb sit down with Kaveh Shams, Branch Manager for <a href="https://zirkonzahn.com/us/home/" rel="nofollow noopener">Zirkonzahn</a> Canada, whose journey into digital dentistry spans London, Italy, and Canada. Kaveh shares how his admiration for Enrico Steger and Zirkonzahn eventually led to his dream job, while also offering a fascinating look into the company's history, philosophy, and commitment to education. From the origins of Exocad and custom CAM strategies to modular milling systems, open architecture, and Zirkonzahn's incredible Military School program that trains the next generation of technicians, this conversation is full of insight into what makes one of dentistry's most respected digital companies tick. It's an inspiring story of passion, persistence, and why great technology always starts with great technicians.</p><p>Special Guests: Chris Bradley, Dawn Roniger ​​​​, Kaveh Shams, and Rich Wodzinski.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 433: From FDLA 2026: Morris Fucarino, Enja Dorjchuluun, Joseph Núñez Reyes</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>From the FDLA Symposium, Elvis and Barb sit down with three passionate technicians who represent the past, present, and future of the profession. Morris Fucarino reflects on an incredible 50 years as a CDT and the value of lifelong learning, Enja Dorjchuluun shares how she's helping shape the future of Florida's dental laboratory community through Sakr Dental Arts and the FDLA Board, and Joseph Núñez Reyes discusses his journey from Puerto Rico to GPS Digital Dental Lab and his dream of inspiring the next generation of technicians.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;h3&gt;Hey there Voices of the Bench community, this is Trish Jones with &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt;. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zircad" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;IPS Emax Zirconia&lt;/a&gt; offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help save you valuable production time while maintaining consistent results. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out to your local Ivoclar rep today and discover how IPS Emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why &lt;a href="https://www.knightdentalgroup.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Knight Dental&lt;/a&gt; recently launched &lt;strong&gt;SimplyARCH Studio&lt;/strong&gt;, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing &lt;a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;hyperDENT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set &lt;a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;hyperDENT&lt;/a&gt; apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, &lt;a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;hyperDENT&lt;/a&gt; helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Voices From the Bench microphones head to the &lt;a href="https://www.fdla.net/symposium" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;FDLA Symposium&lt;/a&gt; for three conversations that perfectly capture what makes this industry so special. Thanks to the wonderful people at &lt;a href="https://gpsdigitalrpd.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;GPS Digital RPD&lt;/a&gt;, Elvis and Barb got to sit down with longtime friend &lt;strong&gt;Morris Fucarino&lt;/strong&gt; to&amp;nbsp;celebrate an incredible milestone—50 years as a CDT. Morris shares how he found his way into dental technology, what earning certification has meant throughout his career, and why he believes every technician should strive to be the best they can be. From belt-driven handpieces and gold crowns to running a successful one-man laboratory with just three loyal doctors, Morris proves that passion, relationships, and knowledge never go out of style. His stories are a reminder that while technology continues to change, craftsmanship and pride in your work remain timeless.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Next, the conversation shifts to &lt;strong&gt;Enja Dorjchuluun&lt;/strong&gt; from &lt;a href="https://sakrdentalarts.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Sakr Dental Arts&lt;/a&gt;, who talks about helping lead one of Florida's fastest-growing laboratories while serving on the FDLA Board of Directors. She discusses the challenges of managing a lab spread across multiple buildings, the excitement of moving into a brand-new facility, and why giving back through organized dentistry has become such an important part of her career. From developing future technicians to creating educational opportunities and strengthening state associations, Enja shares why investing in people is every bit as important as investing in technology.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To wrap things up, Elvis and Barb meet &lt;strong&gt;Joseph Núñez Reyes&lt;/strong&gt; from &lt;a href="https://gpsdental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;GPS Digital Dental Lab&lt;/a&gt;, whose journey from Puerto Rico to Orlando is fueled by determination, curiosity, and a love for digital dentistry. After leaving biomedical engineering behind, Joseph found his passion in the dental laboratory, worked his way from the model room to supervising a modern CAM department, and now showcases laboratory workflows through social media to inspire the next generation of technicians. With dreams of one day returning to Puerto Rico to build a state-of-the-art laboratory, Joseph reminds us that the future of dental technology is in very capable hands.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Ever notice the busiest labs aren't always the ones working the longest hours? They're usually the ones with a workflow that keeps moving—even after everyone heads home. Real productivity isn't about asking your team to do more; it's about having the right tools doing more for your team. That's where Roland's &lt;a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/products/dental/dwx-series" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;DGSHAPE DWX&lt;/a&gt; milling solutions really shine. Built to keep production moving whether you're milling a single case or running overnight, they free your technicians to focus on finishing cases, serving customers, and growing the business instead of babysitting equipment. That's what real productivity looks like: more output, fewer interruptions, and less time spent chasing problems. Because every hour your mill is producing is another hour your lab is creating value. If you're ready to get more from every production day, discover what Roland's &lt;a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/products/dental/dwx-series" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;DGSHAPE DWX&lt;/a&gt; milling solutions can do for your lab at rolanddental.com.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guests: Enja Dorjchuluun, Joseph Núñez Reyes, and Morris Fucarino CDT.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Hey there Voices of the Bench community, this is Trish Jones with <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a>. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zircad" rel="nofollow noopener">IPS Emax Zirconia</a> offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help save you valuable production time while maintaining consistent results. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out to your local Ivoclar rep today and discover how IPS Emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why <a href="https://www.knightdentalgroup.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Knight Dental</a> recently launched <strong>SimplyARCH Studio</strong>, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>hyperDENT</strong></a>. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener">hyperDENT</a> apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener">hyperDENT</a> helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.</h3>

<p>The Voices From the Bench microphones head to the <a href="https://www.fdla.net/symposium" rel="nofollow noopener">FDLA Symposium</a> for three conversations that perfectly capture what makes this industry so special. Thanks to the wonderful people at <a href="https://gpsdigitalrpd.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">GPS Digital RPD</a>, Elvis and Barb got to sit down with longtime friend <strong>Morris Fucarino</strong> to&nbsp;celebrate an incredible milestone—50 years as a CDT. Morris shares how he found his way into dental technology, what earning certification has meant throughout his career, and why he believes every technician should strive to be the best they can be. From belt-driven handpieces and gold crowns to running a successful one-man laboratory with just three loyal doctors, Morris proves that passion, relationships, and knowledge never go out of style. His stories are a reminder that while technology continues to change, craftsmanship and pride in your work remain timeless.</p>

<p>Next, the conversation shifts to <strong>Enja Dorjchuluun</strong> from <a href="https://sakrdentalarts.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Sakr Dental Arts</a>, who talks about helping lead one of Florida's fastest-growing laboratories while serving on the FDLA Board of Directors. She discusses the challenges of managing a lab spread across multiple buildings, the excitement of moving into a brand-new facility, and why giving back through organized dentistry has become such an important part of her career. From developing future technicians to creating educational opportunities and strengthening state associations, Enja shares why investing in people is every bit as important as investing in technology.</p>

<p>To wrap things up, Elvis and Barb meet <strong>Joseph Núñez Reyes</strong> from <a href="https://gpsdental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">GPS Digital Dental Lab</a>, whose journey from Puerto Rico to Orlando is fueled by determination, curiosity, and a love for digital dentistry. After leaving biomedical engineering behind, Joseph found his passion in the dental laboratory, worked his way from the model room to supervising a modern CAM department, and now showcases laboratory workflows through social media to inspire the next generation of technicians. With dreams of one day returning to Puerto Rico to build a state-of-the-art laboratory, Joseph reminds us that the future of dental technology is in very capable hands.</p>

<hr>

<h3>Ever notice the busiest labs aren't always the ones working the longest hours? They're usually the ones with a workflow that keeps moving—even after everyone heads home. Real productivity isn't about asking your team to do more; it's about having the right tools doing more for your team. That's where Roland's <a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/products/dental/dwx-series" rel="nofollow noopener">DGSHAPE DWX</a> milling solutions really shine. Built to keep production moving whether you're milling a single case or running overnight, they free your technicians to focus on finishing cases, serving customers, and growing the business instead of babysitting equipment. That's what real productivity looks like: more output, fewer interruptions, and less time spent chasing problems. Because every hour your mill is producing is another hour your lab is creating value. If you're ready to get more from every production day, discover what Roland's <a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/products/dental/dwx-series" rel="nofollow noopener">DGSHAPE DWX</a> milling solutions can do for your lab at rolanddental.com.</h3><p>Special Guests: Enja Dorjchuluun, Joseph Núñez Reyes, and Morris Fucarino CDT.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Hey there Voices of the Bench community, this is Trish Jones with <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a>. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zircad" rel="nofollow noopener">IPS Emax Zirconia</a> offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help save you valuable production time while maintaining consistent results. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out to your local Ivoclar rep today and discover how IPS Emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why <a href="https://www.knightdentalgroup.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Knight Dental</a> recently launched <strong>SimplyARCH Studio</strong>, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>hyperDENT</strong></a>. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener">hyperDENT</a> apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener">hyperDENT</a> helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.</h3>

<p>The Voices From the Bench microphones head to the <a href="https://www.fdla.net/symposium" rel="nofollow noopener">FDLA Symposium</a> for three conversations that perfectly capture what makes this industry so special. Thanks to the wonderful people at <a href="https://gpsdigitalrpd.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">GPS Digital RPD</a>, Elvis and Barb got to sit down with longtime friend <strong>Morris Fucarino</strong> to&nbsp;celebrate an incredible milestone—50 years as a CDT. Morris shares how he found his way into dental technology, what earning certification has meant throughout his career, and why he believes every technician should strive to be the best they can be. From belt-driven handpieces and gold crowns to running a successful one-man laboratory with just three loyal doctors, Morris proves that passion, relationships, and knowledge never go out of style. His stories are a reminder that while technology continues to change, craftsmanship and pride in your work remain timeless.</p>

<p>Next, the conversation shifts to <strong>Enja Dorjchuluun</strong> from <a href="https://sakrdentalarts.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Sakr Dental Arts</a>, who talks about helping lead one of Florida's fastest-growing laboratories while serving on the FDLA Board of Directors. She discusses the challenges of managing a lab spread across multiple buildings, the excitement of moving into a brand-new facility, and why giving back through organized dentistry has become such an important part of her career. From developing future technicians to creating educational opportunities and strengthening state associations, Enja shares why investing in people is every bit as important as investing in technology.</p>

<p>To wrap things up, Elvis and Barb meet <strong>Joseph Núñez Reyes</strong> from <a href="https://gpsdental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">GPS Digital Dental Lab</a>, whose journey from Puerto Rico to Orlando is fueled by determination, curiosity, and a love for digital dentistry. After leaving biomedical engineering behind, Joseph found his passion in the dental laboratory, worked his way from the model room to supervising a modern CAM department, and now showcases laboratory workflows through social media to inspire the next generation of technicians. With dreams of one day returning to Puerto Rico to build a state-of-the-art laboratory, Joseph reminds us that the future of dental technology is in very capable hands.</p>

<hr>

<h3>Ever notice the busiest labs aren't always the ones working the longest hours? They're usually the ones with a workflow that keeps moving—even after everyone heads home. Real productivity isn't about asking your team to do more; it's about having the right tools doing more for your team. That's where Roland's <a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/products/dental/dwx-series" rel="nofollow noopener">DGSHAPE DWX</a> milling solutions really shine. Built to keep production moving whether you're milling a single case or running overnight, they free your technicians to focus on finishing cases, serving customers, and growing the business instead of babysitting equipment. That's what real productivity looks like: more output, fewer interruptions, and less time spent chasing problems. Because every hour your mill is producing is another hour your lab is creating value. If you're ready to get more from every production day, discover what Roland's <a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/products/dental/dwx-series" rel="nofollow noopener">DGSHAPE DWX</a> milling solutions can do for your lab at rolanddental.com.</h3><p>Special Guests: Enja Dorjchuluun, Joseph Núñez Reyes, and Morris Fucarino CDT.</p>]]>
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  <title>432: Felix Chung: Imagine That an Aerospace Engineer Turned into a Dental Nerd</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This week we sit down with Felix Chung from Imagine to hear the incredible story of how an aerospace engineering graduate and NASA intern unexpectedly found his passion in dental technology. From building one of the industry's leading digital dentistry companies to discussing milling, CAD/CAM, implant components, and the future of laboratory workflows, Felix shares the lessons, risks, and innovations that have shaped his journey over the past 15 years.
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  <description>&lt;h3&gt;Hello, Voices of the Bench community. This is Casey Baldwin with &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt;. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zirconia" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;IPS emax Zirconia&lt;/a&gt;, offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help you save valuable production time while maintaining consistent outcomes. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out today and discover how I&lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zirconia" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;PS emax Zirconia&lt;/a&gt; can help streamline your workflow.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why &lt;a href="https://www.knightdentalgroup.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Knight Dental&lt;/a&gt; recently launched &lt;strong&gt;SimplyARCH Studio&lt;/strong&gt;, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing &lt;a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;hyperDENT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set &lt;a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;hyperDENT&lt;/a&gt; apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, &lt;a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;hyperDENT&lt;/a&gt; helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This week we finally get to sit down with someone we've been talking about ever since meeting him at exocad Insights in Spain—&lt;strong&gt;Felix Chung&lt;/strong&gt; from&lt;a href="https://www.imagineusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt; Imagine USA&lt;/a&gt;. What starts as the story of a kid who dreamed of becoming an astronaut quickly turns into one of the most fascinating journeys in digital dentistry. From researching zero gravity at NASA to trimming models in his uncle's dental lab (a job he absolutely hated), Felix shares how an aerospace engineering degree unexpectedly became the perfect foundation for helping shape the digital lab industry.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Felix takes us through the early days of Imagine, back when it was known as iMilling, explaining how a brand-new 3Shape scanner, a lot of late-night research, and a willingness to take risks led him to become one of the pioneers of custom implant abutments and titanium bars. He opens up about betting everything on a quarter-million-dollar milling machine that barely worked, buying his uncle out of the business, and how meeting Jordan Greenberg completely changed the trajectory of the company. It's a story full of huge risks, bigger lessons, and the determination it takes to build something from the ground up.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The conversation dives deep into the evolution of digital dentistry as Felix explains how Imagine expanded from a milling center into one of the industry's leading providers of CAD/CAM solutions, &lt;a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Exocad&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;HyperDENT&lt;/a&gt;, scanners, mills, and technical support. He shares why hiring great people has always been more important than selling great products, how the industry has shifted between outsourcing and in-house production over the last fifteen years, and why supporting laboratories through every technological change remains the company's biggest priority.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We also spend plenty of time talking implants as Felix tells the incredible story behind the Mist implant component line, how a relationship with the United States Navy helped launch the brand, and how partnerships with companies like Keystone and SIC are helping bring better, more affordable restorative solutions to laboratories. Along the way, we discuss OEM versus compatible components, the ever-changing implant landscape, and what's next for Imagine—including new implant systems and a patent-pending angled custom abutment solution that could change how labs manufacture restorations in-house. If you enjoy hearing how innovation, perseverance, and a little bit of luck can transform an entire career, this is an episode you won't want to miss.&lt;br&gt;
 Special Guest: Felix Chung.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Hello, Voices of the Bench community. This is Casey Baldwin with <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a>. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zirconia" rel="nofollow noopener">IPS emax Zirconia</a>, offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help you save valuable production time while maintaining consistent outcomes. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out today and discover how I<a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zirconia" rel="nofollow noopener">PS emax Zirconia</a> can help streamline your workflow.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why <a href="https://www.knightdentalgroup.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Knight Dental</a> recently launched <strong>SimplyARCH Studio</strong>, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>hyperDENT</strong></a>. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener">hyperDENT</a> apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener">hyperDENT</a> helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.</h3>

<p>This week we finally get to sit down with someone we've been talking about ever since meeting him at exocad Insights in Spain—<strong>Felix Chung</strong> from<a href="https://www.imagineusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"> Imagine USA</a>. What starts as the story of a kid who dreamed of becoming an astronaut quickly turns into one of the most fascinating journeys in digital dentistry. From researching zero gravity at NASA to trimming models in his uncle's dental lab (a job he absolutely hated), Felix shares how an aerospace engineering degree unexpectedly became the perfect foundation for helping shape the digital lab industry.</p>

<p>Felix takes us through the early days of Imagine, back when it was known as iMilling, explaining how a brand-new 3Shape scanner, a lot of late-night research, and a willingness to take risks led him to become one of the pioneers of custom implant abutments and titanium bars. He opens up about betting everything on a quarter-million-dollar milling machine that barely worked, buying his uncle out of the business, and how meeting Jordan Greenberg completely changed the trajectory of the company. It's a story full of huge risks, bigger lessons, and the determination it takes to build something from the ground up.</p>

<p>The conversation dives deep into the evolution of digital dentistry as Felix explains how Imagine expanded from a milling center into one of the industry's leading providers of CAD/CAM solutions, <a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Exocad</a>, <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener">HyperDENT</a>, scanners, mills, and technical support. He shares why hiring great people has always been more important than selling great products, how the industry has shifted between outsourcing and in-house production over the last fifteen years, and why supporting laboratories through every technological change remains the company's biggest priority.</p>

<p>We also spend plenty of time talking implants as Felix tells the incredible story behind the Mist implant component line, how a relationship with the United States Navy helped launch the brand, and how partnerships with companies like Keystone and SIC are helping bring better, more affordable restorative solutions to laboratories. Along the way, we discuss OEM versus compatible components, the ever-changing implant landscape, and what's next for Imagine—including new implant systems and a patent-pending angled custom abutment solution that could change how labs manufacture restorations in-house. If you enjoy hearing how innovation, perseverance, and a little bit of luck can transform an entire career, this is an episode you won't want to miss.</p><p>Special Guest: Felix Chung.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Hello, Voices of the Bench community. This is Casey Baldwin with <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a>. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zirconia" rel="nofollow noopener">IPS emax Zirconia</a>, offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help you save valuable production time while maintaining consistent outcomes. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out today and discover how I<a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-zirconia" rel="nofollow noopener">PS emax Zirconia</a> can help streamline your workflow.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why <a href="https://www.knightdentalgroup.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Knight Dental</a> recently launched <strong>SimplyARCH Studio</strong>, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>hyperDENT</strong></a>. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener">hyperDENT</a> apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener">hyperDENT</a> helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.</h3>

<p>This week we finally get to sit down with someone we've been talking about ever since meeting him at exocad Insights in Spain—<strong>Felix Chung</strong> from<a href="https://www.imagineusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"> Imagine USA</a>. What starts as the story of a kid who dreamed of becoming an astronaut quickly turns into one of the most fascinating journeys in digital dentistry. From researching zero gravity at NASA to trimming models in his uncle's dental lab (a job he absolutely hated), Felix shares how an aerospace engineering degree unexpectedly became the perfect foundation for helping shape the digital lab industry.</p>

<p>Felix takes us through the early days of Imagine, back when it was known as iMilling, explaining how a brand-new 3Shape scanner, a lot of late-night research, and a willingness to take risks led him to become one of the pioneers of custom implant abutments and titanium bars. He opens up about betting everything on a quarter-million-dollar milling machine that barely worked, buying his uncle out of the business, and how meeting Jordan Greenberg completely changed the trajectory of the company. It's a story full of huge risks, bigger lessons, and the determination it takes to build something from the ground up.</p>

<p>The conversation dives deep into the evolution of digital dentistry as Felix explains how Imagine expanded from a milling center into one of the industry's leading providers of CAD/CAM solutions, <a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Exocad</a>, <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener">HyperDENT</a>, scanners, mills, and technical support. He shares why hiring great people has always been more important than selling great products, how the industry has shifted between outsourcing and in-house production over the last fifteen years, and why supporting laboratories through every technological change remains the company's biggest priority.</p>

<p>We also spend plenty of time talking implants as Felix tells the incredible story behind the Mist implant component line, how a relationship with the United States Navy helped launch the brand, and how partnerships with companies like Keystone and SIC are helping bring better, more affordable restorative solutions to laboratories. Along the way, we discuss OEM versus compatible components, the ever-changing implant landscape, and what's next for Imagine—including new implant systems and a patent-pending angled custom abutment solution that could change how labs manufacture restorations in-house. If you enjoy hearing how innovation, perseverance, and a little bit of luck can transform an entire career, this is an episode you won't want to miss.</p><p>Special Guest: Felix Chung.</p>]]>
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  <title>429: exocad Insights 2026 Part 3:  Andreea Bordea, Denisse Ramos, &amp; Daniela Torres</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>429</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>exocad Insights 2026 Part 3:  Andreea Bordea, Denisse Ramos, &amp; Daniela Torres</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>At exocad Insights, Elvis and Barb sit down with Andreea Bordea, Denisse Ramos, and Daniela Torres to talk about digital dentistry, social media, exocad, zirconia, 3D printing, and building careers around the world. From Spain to Florida to Chile, each conversation shows how passion and technology are transforming the dental lab industry.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:09:46</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;h3&gt;Hello voices from the bench community, &lt;a href="https://sunrisedentallaboratory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;John Wilson&lt;/a&gt; here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt;’s new &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;PrograMill 7&lt;/a&gt;. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill requires, but what you'll notice first is that impressive new touchscreen. For us, the biggest advantage has been increased spindle power. Next time you see your Ivoclar representative, be sure to ask about the PrograMill 7 and tell them John Wilson sent you. Thank you.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;At exocad Insights in beautiful Mallorca, we finally caught up with Felix from &lt;a href="https://www.imagineusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Imagine USA&lt;/a&gt;—and the timing couldn’t have been better. As an exocad dealer on the front lines of digital dentistry, Felix shared his excitement about the strong turnout, the familiar faces, and most importantly, the innovation coming from exocad. What stood out most? The new exocad Hub and its cloud-based capabilities, along with powerful AI-driven tools inside DentalDB designed for efficient batch processing. For Felix and the Imagine team, it’s not just about seeing what’s new—it’s about putting it to the test. By running new features through their own production facility first, they ensure real-world performance before bringing solutions to their customers.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Fresh off the beaches and lectures of the beautiful island of Mallorca at the &lt;a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;exocad&lt;/a&gt; Insights 2026 , Elvis and Barb sat down with three incredible women proving that digital dentistry is global, creative, and fueled by passion. First up is &lt;strong&gt;Andreea Bordea&lt;/strong&gt;, a ceramist and lab owner originally from Romania who found her way into dental technology after narrowly missing acceptance into dental school. From analog waxing and staining zirconia with a single A2 shade to opening her own lab in Spain and building a digital workflow around exocad, Andreea shares the journey of learning everything the hard way. She talks about teaching herself digital dentistry, building a team, and how social media unexpectedly became her outlet while working alone in her lab. The conversation also dives into Ivoclar materials, zirconia, and the excitement around new products launched at Insights.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then the microphones turn to &lt;strong&gt;Denisse Ramos&lt;/strong&gt; from for one of the most energetic conversations of the event. Denisse talks about her journey from Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Coca-Cola into the dental industry, eventually becoming a major force in digital workflows, 3D printing, and equipment sales. From Dentsply to Desktop Health and now leading sales at New Stetic USA, Denisse shares stories about mentorship, industry evolution, women in dentistry, and why labs need to charge for their expertise. We all talk about the rise of digital dentistry, treatment planning frustrations, social media, the future of dentures, and the importance of giving back through organizations like Ladies of the Mill and the NADL.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Finally, Elvis met &lt;strong&gt;Daniela Torres&lt;/strong&gt;, better known online as “Danny Designer,” a digital designer from Chile whose Instagram portfolio turned into a thriving business. Daniela explains how she taught herself exocad through YouTube before traveling to Madrid for advanced training, eventually working at the MOD Institute in South Carolina before returning to Chile to build her own remote design business. From designing full arch restorations and dentures to handling dozens of cases a day entirely through email and WhatsApp, Daniela proves how powerful digital dentistry and social media have become for technicians worldwide. The conversation wraps with excitement around exocad’s newest updates, the exocad Hub, and what it means to be recognized as an exocad Hero.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guests: Andreea Bordea, Daniela Torres, and Denisse Lasso Ramos.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Hello voices from the bench community, <a href="https://sunrisedentallaboratory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">John Wilson</a> here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a>’s new <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow noopener">PrograMill 7</a>. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill requires, but what you'll notice first is that impressive new touchscreen. For us, the biggest advantage has been increased spindle power. Next time you see your Ivoclar representative, be sure to ask about the PrograMill 7 and tell them John Wilson sent you. Thank you.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>At exocad Insights in beautiful Mallorca, we finally caught up with Felix from <a href="https://www.imagineusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Imagine USA</a>—and the timing couldn’t have been better. As an exocad dealer on the front lines of digital dentistry, Felix shared his excitement about the strong turnout, the familiar faces, and most importantly, the innovation coming from exocad. What stood out most? The new exocad Hub and its cloud-based capabilities, along with powerful AI-driven tools inside DentalDB designed for efficient batch processing. For Felix and the Imagine team, it’s not just about seeing what’s new—it’s about putting it to the test. By running new features through their own production facility first, they ensure real-world performance before bringing solutions to their customers.</h3>

<p>Fresh off the beaches and lectures of the beautiful island of Mallorca at the <a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">exocad</a> Insights 2026 , Elvis and Barb sat down with three incredible women proving that digital dentistry is global, creative, and fueled by passion. First up is <strong>Andreea Bordea</strong>, a ceramist and lab owner originally from Romania who found her way into dental technology after narrowly missing acceptance into dental school. From analog waxing and staining zirconia with a single A2 shade to opening her own lab in Spain and building a digital workflow around exocad, Andreea shares the journey of learning everything the hard way. She talks about teaching herself digital dentistry, building a team, and how social media unexpectedly became her outlet while working alone in her lab. The conversation also dives into Ivoclar materials, zirconia, and the excitement around new products launched at Insights.</p>

<p>Then the microphones turn to <strong>Denisse Ramos</strong> from for one of the most energetic conversations of the event. Denisse talks about her journey from Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Coca-Cola into the dental industry, eventually becoming a major force in digital workflows, 3D printing, and equipment sales. From Dentsply to Desktop Health and now leading sales at New Stetic USA, Denisse shares stories about mentorship, industry evolution, women in dentistry, and why labs need to charge for their expertise. We all talk about the rise of digital dentistry, treatment planning frustrations, social media, the future of dentures, and the importance of giving back through organizations like Ladies of the Mill and the NADL.</p>

<p>Finally, Elvis met <strong>Daniela Torres</strong>, better known online as “Danny Designer,” a digital designer from Chile whose Instagram portfolio turned into a thriving business. Daniela explains how she taught herself exocad through YouTube before traveling to Madrid for advanced training, eventually working at the MOD Institute in South Carolina before returning to Chile to build her own remote design business. From designing full arch restorations and dentures to handling dozens of cases a day entirely through email and WhatsApp, Daniela proves how powerful digital dentistry and social media have become for technicians worldwide. The conversation wraps with excitement around exocad’s newest updates, the exocad Hub, and what it means to be recognized as an exocad Hero.</p><p>Special Guests: Andreea Bordea, Daniela Torres, and Denisse Lasso Ramos.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Hello voices from the bench community, <a href="https://sunrisedentallaboratory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">John Wilson</a> here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a>’s new <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow noopener">PrograMill 7</a>. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill requires, but what you'll notice first is that impressive new touchscreen. For us, the biggest advantage has been increased spindle power. Next time you see your Ivoclar representative, be sure to ask about the PrograMill 7 and tell them John Wilson sent you. Thank you.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>At exocad Insights in beautiful Mallorca, we finally caught up with Felix from <a href="https://www.imagineusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Imagine USA</a>—and the timing couldn’t have been better. As an exocad dealer on the front lines of digital dentistry, Felix shared his excitement about the strong turnout, the familiar faces, and most importantly, the innovation coming from exocad. What stood out most? The new exocad Hub and its cloud-based capabilities, along with powerful AI-driven tools inside DentalDB designed for efficient batch processing. For Felix and the Imagine team, it’s not just about seeing what’s new—it’s about putting it to the test. By running new features through their own production facility first, they ensure real-world performance before bringing solutions to their customers.</h3>

<p>Fresh off the beaches and lectures of the beautiful island of Mallorca at the <a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">exocad</a> Insights 2026 , Elvis and Barb sat down with three incredible women proving that digital dentistry is global, creative, and fueled by passion. First up is <strong>Andreea Bordea</strong>, a ceramist and lab owner originally from Romania who found her way into dental technology after narrowly missing acceptance into dental school. From analog waxing and staining zirconia with a single A2 shade to opening her own lab in Spain and building a digital workflow around exocad, Andreea shares the journey of learning everything the hard way. She talks about teaching herself digital dentistry, building a team, and how social media unexpectedly became her outlet while working alone in her lab. The conversation also dives into Ivoclar materials, zirconia, and the excitement around new products launched at Insights.</p>

<p>Then the microphones turn to <strong>Denisse Ramos</strong> from for one of the most energetic conversations of the event. Denisse talks about her journey from Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Coca-Cola into the dental industry, eventually becoming a major force in digital workflows, 3D printing, and equipment sales. From Dentsply to Desktop Health and now leading sales at New Stetic USA, Denisse shares stories about mentorship, industry evolution, women in dentistry, and why labs need to charge for their expertise. We all talk about the rise of digital dentistry, treatment planning frustrations, social media, the future of dentures, and the importance of giving back through organizations like Ladies of the Mill and the NADL.</p>

<p>Finally, Elvis met <strong>Daniela Torres</strong>, better known online as “Danny Designer,” a digital designer from Chile whose Instagram portfolio turned into a thriving business. Daniela explains how she taught herself exocad through YouTube before traveling to Madrid for advanced training, eventually working at the MOD Institute in South Carolina before returning to Chile to build her own remote design business. From designing full arch restorations and dentures to handling dozens of cases a day entirely through email and WhatsApp, Daniela proves how powerful digital dentistry and social media have become for technicians worldwide. The conversation wraps with excitement around exocad’s newest updates, the exocad Hub, and what it means to be recognized as an exocad Hero.</p><p>Special Guests: Andreea Bordea, Daniela Torres, and Denisse Lasso Ramos.</p>]]>
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  <title>428: exocad Insights 2026 Part 2: Pinhas Adar, Javier Perez Lopez, &amp; Dora Rodrigues</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>428</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>exocad Insights 2026 Part 2: Pinhas Adar, Javier Perez Lopez, &amp; Dora Rodrigues</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>At exocad Insights 2026, we talk with members of Oral Design International Foundation, Pinhas Adar and Javier Perez Lopez about the lasting legacy of Willi Geller and the importance of passion, mentorship, and community in dental technology. Then Dora Rodrigues shares her journey into advanced digital workflows, becoming a certified exocad trainer, and teaching full-arch dentistry around the world.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:04:47</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;h3&gt;Hello voices from the bench community, &lt;a href="https://sunrisedentallaboratory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;John Wilson&lt;/a&gt; here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt;’s new &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;PrograMill 7&lt;/a&gt;. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill requires, but what you'll notice first is that impressive new touchscreen. For us, the biggest advantage has been increased spindle power. My laboratory's known for these larger cases with complex geometries, and I can tell you that extra power really makes a difference. Next time you see your Ivoclar representative, be sure to ask about the PrograMill 7 and tell them John Wilson sent you. Thank you.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;At exocad Insights in beautiful Mallorca, we finally caught up with Felix from &lt;a href="https://www.imagineusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Imagine USA&lt;/a&gt;—and the timing couldn’t have been better. As an exocad dealer on the front lines of digital dentistry, Felix shared his excitement about the strong turnout, the familiar faces, and most importantly, the innovation coming from exocad. What stood out most? The new exocad Hub and its cloud-based capabilities, along with powerful AI-driven tools inside DentalDB designed for efficient batch processing. For Felix and the Imagine team, it’s not just about seeing what’s new—it’s about putting it to the test. By running new features through their own production facility first, they ensure real-world performance before bringing solutions to their customers. Beyond the technology, Felix emphasized the value of being there in person—connecting face-to-face with partners, having meaningful conversations, and stepping back to see where the industry is headed. And of course, doing it all in Mallorca doesn’t hurt either.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This week Elvis and Barb are back at exocad Insights 2026 where the microphones captured two very different conversations that somehow landed on the exact same thing: passion still matters. First up, we sat down with longtime dental technicians and &lt;a href="https://www.oraldesign.org/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Oral Design International Foundation&lt;/a&gt; members &lt;strong&gt;Pinhas Adar&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Javier Perez&lt;/strong&gt; to talk about the legacy of the legendary Willi Geller and how one man helped elevate dental technicians from the shadows to respected members of the restorative team. From stories of learning under masters in Switzerland to building a worldwide family of 127 members across 34 countries, the conversation dives deep into friendship, mentorship, craftsmanship, and why face-to-face connection still matters in a digital world. They also share details about upcoming memorial and symposium events dedicated to carrying on Willi’s philosophy of passion, respect, and sharing knowledge without ego.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then the crew caught up with returning guest &lt;strong&gt;Dora Rodrigues&lt;/strong&gt;, who has gone from conversion queen to certified exocad trainer, full-arch educator, and lab owner running an increasingly digital workflow. Dora talks about finally bringing milling in-house, the terrifying learning curve that came with it, and how mastering workflows like split bars and partial CAD has completely changed the way she designs full-arch restorations. Between traveling internationally to lecture, teaching labs how to streamline their workflows, and still designing cases herself, Dora proves that digital dentistry still takes serious technical skill, problem-solving, and obsession with detail. It’s an episode full of passion, legacy, technology, and the reminder that no matter how digital dentistry gets… the people behind it still make all the difference.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Today’s dental labs are under more pressure than ever — tighter turnaround times, staffing challenges, and nonstop production demands. That’s why efficiency and reliability matter more than ever before.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;More laboratories continue turning to &lt;a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/products/dental/dwx-series" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Roland DGA&lt;/a&gt; and the proven performance of the DGSHAPE DWX Series milling solutions to keep production moving smoothly. Reliable workflows help reduce downtime, minimize remakes, and allow technicians to focus on quality work instead of troubleshooting equipment.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For labs exploring digital dentures, the Elevate Denture Solution offers a streamlined workflow with validated CAM strategies and Ivotion compatibility through &lt;a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;hyperDENT software&lt;/a&gt; — helping labs adopt digital production without unnecessary complexity.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Because labs don’t need more stress. They need dependable systems that simply work.&lt;br&gt;
 Special Guests: Dora Rodrigues, Javier Perez Lopez, and Pinhas Adar MDT, CDT.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Hello voices from the bench community, <a href="https://sunrisedentallaboratory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">John Wilson</a> here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a>’s new <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow noopener">PrograMill 7</a>. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill requires, but what you'll notice first is that impressive new touchscreen. For us, the biggest advantage has been increased spindle power. My laboratory's known for these larger cases with complex geometries, and I can tell you that extra power really makes a difference. Next time you see your Ivoclar representative, be sure to ask about the PrograMill 7 and tell them John Wilson sent you. Thank you.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>At exocad Insights in beautiful Mallorca, we finally caught up with Felix from <a href="https://www.imagineusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Imagine USA</a>—and the timing couldn’t have been better. As an exocad dealer on the front lines of digital dentistry, Felix shared his excitement about the strong turnout, the familiar faces, and most importantly, the innovation coming from exocad. What stood out most? The new exocad Hub and its cloud-based capabilities, along with powerful AI-driven tools inside DentalDB designed for efficient batch processing. For Felix and the Imagine team, it’s not just about seeing what’s new—it’s about putting it to the test. By running new features through their own production facility first, they ensure real-world performance before bringing solutions to their customers. Beyond the technology, Felix emphasized the value of being there in person—connecting face-to-face with partners, having meaningful conversations, and stepping back to see where the industry is headed. And of course, doing it all in Mallorca doesn’t hurt either.</h3>

<p>This week Elvis and Barb are back at exocad Insights 2026 where the microphones captured two very different conversations that somehow landed on the exact same thing: passion still matters. First up, we sat down with longtime dental technicians and <a href="https://www.oraldesign.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Oral Design International Foundation</a> members <strong>Pinhas Adar</strong> and <strong>Javier Perez</strong> to talk about the legacy of the legendary Willi Geller and how one man helped elevate dental technicians from the shadows to respected members of the restorative team. From stories of learning under masters in Switzerland to building a worldwide family of 127 members across 34 countries, the conversation dives deep into friendship, mentorship, craftsmanship, and why face-to-face connection still matters in a digital world. They also share details about upcoming memorial and symposium events dedicated to carrying on Willi’s philosophy of passion, respect, and sharing knowledge without ego.</p>

<p>Then the crew caught up with returning guest <strong>Dora Rodrigues</strong>, who has gone from conversion queen to certified exocad trainer, full-arch educator, and lab owner running an increasingly digital workflow. Dora talks about finally bringing milling in-house, the terrifying learning curve that came with it, and how mastering workflows like split bars and partial CAD has completely changed the way she designs full-arch restorations. Between traveling internationally to lecture, teaching labs how to streamline their workflows, and still designing cases herself, Dora proves that digital dentistry still takes serious technical skill, problem-solving, and obsession with detail. It’s an episode full of passion, legacy, technology, and the reminder that no matter how digital dentistry gets… the people behind it still make all the difference.</p>

<p>Today’s dental labs are under more pressure than ever — tighter turnaround times, staffing challenges, and nonstop production demands. That’s why efficiency and reliability matter more than ever before.</p>

<p>More laboratories continue turning to <a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/products/dental/dwx-series" rel="nofollow noopener">Roland DGA</a> and the proven performance of the DGSHAPE DWX Series milling solutions to keep production moving smoothly. Reliable workflows help reduce downtime, minimize remakes, and allow technicians to focus on quality work instead of troubleshooting equipment.</p>

<p>For labs exploring digital dentures, the Elevate Denture Solution offers a streamlined workflow with validated CAM strategies and Ivotion compatibility through <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener">hyperDENT software</a> — helping labs adopt digital production without unnecessary complexity.</p>

<p>Because labs don’t need more stress. They need dependable systems that simply work.</p><p>Special Guests: Dora Rodrigues, Javier Perez Lopez, and Pinhas Adar MDT, CDT.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<h3>Hello voices from the bench community, <a href="https://sunrisedentallaboratory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">John Wilson</a> here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a>’s new <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow noopener">PrograMill 7</a>. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill requires, but what you'll notice first is that impressive new touchscreen. For us, the biggest advantage has been increased spindle power. My laboratory's known for these larger cases with complex geometries, and I can tell you that extra power really makes a difference. Next time you see your Ivoclar representative, be sure to ask about the PrograMill 7 and tell them John Wilson sent you. Thank you.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>At exocad Insights in beautiful Mallorca, we finally caught up with Felix from <a href="https://www.imagineusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Imagine USA</a>—and the timing couldn’t have been better. As an exocad dealer on the front lines of digital dentistry, Felix shared his excitement about the strong turnout, the familiar faces, and most importantly, the innovation coming from exocad. What stood out most? The new exocad Hub and its cloud-based capabilities, along with powerful AI-driven tools inside DentalDB designed for efficient batch processing. For Felix and the Imagine team, it’s not just about seeing what’s new—it’s about putting it to the test. By running new features through their own production facility first, they ensure real-world performance before bringing solutions to their customers. Beyond the technology, Felix emphasized the value of being there in person—connecting face-to-face with partners, having meaningful conversations, and stepping back to see where the industry is headed. And of course, doing it all in Mallorca doesn’t hurt either.</h3>

<p>This week Elvis and Barb are back at exocad Insights 2026 where the microphones captured two very different conversations that somehow landed on the exact same thing: passion still matters. First up, we sat down with longtime dental technicians and <a href="https://www.oraldesign.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Oral Design International Foundation</a> members <strong>Pinhas Adar</strong> and <strong>Javier Perez</strong> to talk about the legacy of the legendary Willi Geller and how one man helped elevate dental technicians from the shadows to respected members of the restorative team. From stories of learning under masters in Switzerland to building a worldwide family of 127 members across 34 countries, the conversation dives deep into friendship, mentorship, craftsmanship, and why face-to-face connection still matters in a digital world. They also share details about upcoming memorial and symposium events dedicated to carrying on Willi’s philosophy of passion, respect, and sharing knowledge without ego.</p>

<p>Then the crew caught up with returning guest <strong>Dora Rodrigues</strong>, who has gone from conversion queen to certified exocad trainer, full-arch educator, and lab owner running an increasingly digital workflow. Dora talks about finally bringing milling in-house, the terrifying learning curve that came with it, and how mastering workflows like split bars and partial CAD has completely changed the way she designs full-arch restorations. Between traveling internationally to lecture, teaching labs how to streamline their workflows, and still designing cases herself, Dora proves that digital dentistry still takes serious technical skill, problem-solving, and obsession with detail. It’s an episode full of passion, legacy, technology, and the reminder that no matter how digital dentistry gets… the people behind it still make all the difference.</p>

<p>Today’s dental labs are under more pressure than ever — tighter turnaround times, staffing challenges, and nonstop production demands. That’s why efficiency and reliability matter more than ever before.</p>

<p>More laboratories continue turning to <a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/products/dental/dwx-series" rel="nofollow noopener">Roland DGA</a> and the proven performance of the DGSHAPE DWX Series milling solutions to keep production moving smoothly. Reliable workflows help reduce downtime, minimize remakes, and allow technicians to focus on quality work instead of troubleshooting equipment.</p>

<p>For labs exploring digital dentures, the Elevate Denture Solution offers a streamlined workflow with validated CAM strategies and Ivotion compatibility through <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener">hyperDENT software</a> — helping labs adopt digital production without unnecessary complexity.</p>

<p>Because labs don’t need more stress. They need dependable systems that simply work.</p><p>Special Guests: Dora Rodrigues, Javier Perez Lopez, and Pinhas Adar MDT, CDT.</p>]]>
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  <title>403: Live from Lab Fest 2025: Duff Wilson and the Importance of Good Vendor Relationships with Aidite</title>
  <link>https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/403</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>403</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Live from Lab Fest 2025: Duff Wilson and the Importance of Good Vendor Relationships with Aidite</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Duff Wilson shares his unconventional journey through dental technology—from getting thrown into high-volume removables at a major lab to building a lean, relationship-driven lab that’s thrived for over two decades. Along the way, he breaks down why mentorship, smart workflows, and trusting the right people and products matter more than hype, trends, or chasing volume in today’s dental lab world.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:18:14</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/e/e7665600-2cb9-4cb2-b0ba-2eada9f69007/episodes/6/6209e35f-6f58-4e3c-9231-0db3c289e1c3/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;A Special THANKS to Aidite North America for allowing the podcast to record at Nola LabFest. GO SHOW THEM SOME LOVE!&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;aidite.com&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Duff Wilson’s journey in dental technology is anything but typical. From getting thrown into high-volume removable work at a major lab in the early ’90s to opening Wilson Dental Lab out of his home and building a lean, relationship-driven business, Duff’s story is rooted in grit, loyalty, and doing things the right way—even when it’s hard. Along the way, he shares how mentorship, state lab associations, and taking care of people shaped his career, including helping other technicians start their own labs and building a South Carolina–based milling center to support small labs. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The conversation dives deep into the evolution of digital dentistry, zirconia, milling centers, design services, and why relationships—not products—are what truly matter in this industry. Duff explains how trust and support led him to work closely with &lt;a href="https://www.aidite.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Aidite&lt;/a&gt;, why being lean is the key to longevity, and how redefining success after a life-changing health scare helped him create a sustainable lab, a better lifestyle, and a clear path for the next generation of technicians&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Happy Holidays from Ivoclar!&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;As the year comes to a close, all of us at Ivoclar want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible Voices From the Bench community. Thank you for your partnership, your trust, and the support you’ve shown throughout the year.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;From our Ivoclar family to yours, we wish you a joyful, healthy, and safe holiday season.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;May your days be merry, your nights be bright, and your smiles shine like freshly fallen snow.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Ho, ho, ho — Happy Holidays from Ivoclar!&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Big news is coming your way in the world of CAM. Our friends at Ivoclar have teamed up with &lt;a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;FOLLOW-ME! Technology&lt;/a&gt; to bring the &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivotion Denture System&lt;/a&gt; into the&lt;a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt; HyperDent CAM&lt;/a&gt; workflow.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;That’s right—your favorite pre-shaded, two-layer Ivotion discs, the ones that let you design and mill a complete denture in one seamless process with no bonding and no mess, are now moving beyond closed systems. Thanks to this new partnership, Ivotion can finally be milled on open machines through HyperDent.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;And it gets better: you’ll first see this powerful workflow available on the &lt;a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/products/dental/dwx-53d" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Roland DWX-53 series mills&lt;/a&gt;—already a staple in so many labs—as well as the &lt;a href="https://www.imagineusa.com/legacy/s/mills/imill" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Imagine iMills&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;If you’ve been waiting for a faster, cleaner, more flexible way to produce full dentures, this is it. Ivoclar and FOLLOW-ME! just made the future of denture manufacturing wide open.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Get ready—HyperDent is about to change the way you mill Ivotion. Special Guest: Duff Wilson.&lt;/h3&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>dental, technician, laboratory, support, relationship, dentures, removables, crown and bridge, dental laboratory, lab ownership, mentorship, dental technology, milling center, zirconia, CAD/CAM, digital dentistry, Aidite, relationships, lab efficiency, lean workflow, design services, implant restorations, full arch, lab associations, technician education, voices from the bench</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<h3>A Special THANKS to Aidite North America for allowing the podcast to record at Nola LabFest. GO SHOW THEM SOME LOVE!</h3>

<h3>aidite.com</h3>

<p>Duff Wilson’s journey in dental technology is anything but typical. From getting thrown into high-volume removable work at a major lab in the early ’90s to opening Wilson Dental Lab out of his home and building a lean, relationship-driven business, Duff’s story is rooted in grit, loyalty, and doing things the right way—even when it’s hard. Along the way, he shares how mentorship, state lab associations, and taking care of people shaped his career, including helping other technicians start their own labs and building a South Carolina–based milling center to support small labs. </p>

<p>The conversation dives deep into the evolution of digital dentistry, zirconia, milling centers, design services, and why relationships—not products—are what truly matter in this industry. Duff explains how trust and support led him to work closely with <a href="https://www.aidite.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Aidite</a>, why being lean is the key to longevity, and how redefining success after a life-changing health scare helped him create a sustainable lab, a better lifestyle, and a clear path for the next generation of technicians</p>

<h3>Happy Holidays from Ivoclar!</h3>

<h3>As the year comes to a close, all of us at Ivoclar want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible Voices From the Bench community. Thank you for your partnership, your trust, and the support you’ve shown throughout the year.</h3>

<h3>From our Ivoclar family to yours, we wish you a joyful, healthy, and safe holiday season.</h3>

<h3>May your days be merry, your nights be bright, and your smiles shine like freshly fallen snow.</h3>

<h3>Ho, ho, ho — Happy Holidays from Ivoclar!</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Big news is coming your way in the world of CAM. Our friends at Ivoclar have teamed up with <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">FOLLOW-ME! Technology</a> to bring the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivotion Denture System</a> into the<a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"> HyperDent CAM</a> workflow.</h3>

<h3>That’s right—your favorite pre-shaded, two-layer Ivotion discs, the ones that let you design and mill a complete denture in one seamless process with no bonding and no mess, are now moving beyond closed systems. Thanks to this new partnership, Ivotion can finally be milled on open machines through HyperDent.</h3>

<h3>And it gets better: you’ll first see this powerful workflow available on the <a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/products/dental/dwx-53d" rel="nofollow noopener">Roland DWX-53 series mills</a>—already a staple in so many labs—as well as the <a href="https://www.imagineusa.com/legacy/s/mills/imill" rel="nofollow noopener">Imagine iMills</a>.</h3>

<h3>If you’ve been waiting for a faster, cleaner, more flexible way to produce full dentures, this is it. Ivoclar and FOLLOW-ME! just made the future of denture manufacturing wide open.</h3>

<h3>Get ready—HyperDent is about to change the way you mill Ivotion.</h3><p>Special Guest: Duff Wilson.</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<h3>A Special THANKS to Aidite North America for allowing the podcast to record at Nola LabFest. GO SHOW THEM SOME LOVE!</h3>

<h3>aidite.com</h3>

<p>Duff Wilson’s journey in dental technology is anything but typical. From getting thrown into high-volume removable work at a major lab in the early ’90s to opening Wilson Dental Lab out of his home and building a lean, relationship-driven business, Duff’s story is rooted in grit, loyalty, and doing things the right way—even when it’s hard. Along the way, he shares how mentorship, state lab associations, and taking care of people shaped his career, including helping other technicians start their own labs and building a South Carolina–based milling center to support small labs. </p>

<p>The conversation dives deep into the evolution of digital dentistry, zirconia, milling centers, design services, and why relationships—not products—are what truly matter in this industry. Duff explains how trust and support led him to work closely with <a href="https://www.aidite.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Aidite</a>, why being lean is the key to longevity, and how redefining success after a life-changing health scare helped him create a sustainable lab, a better lifestyle, and a clear path for the next generation of technicians</p>

<h3>Happy Holidays from Ivoclar!</h3>

<h3>As the year comes to a close, all of us at Ivoclar want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible Voices From the Bench community. Thank you for your partnership, your trust, and the support you’ve shown throughout the year.</h3>

<h3>From our Ivoclar family to yours, we wish you a joyful, healthy, and safe holiday season.</h3>

<h3>May your days be merry, your nights be bright, and your smiles shine like freshly fallen snow.</h3>

<h3>Ho, ho, ho — Happy Holidays from Ivoclar!</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Big news is coming your way in the world of CAM. Our friends at Ivoclar have teamed up with <a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">FOLLOW-ME! Technology</a> to bring the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivotion Denture System</a> into the<a href="https://www.follow-me-tech.com/hyperdent/" rel="nofollow noopener"> HyperDent CAM</a> workflow.</h3>

<h3>That’s right—your favorite pre-shaded, two-layer Ivotion discs, the ones that let you design and mill a complete denture in one seamless process with no bonding and no mess, are now moving beyond closed systems. Thanks to this new partnership, Ivotion can finally be milled on open machines through HyperDent.</h3>

<h3>And it gets better: you’ll first see this powerful workflow available on the <a href="https://www.rolanddga.com/products/dental/dwx-53d" rel="nofollow noopener">Roland DWX-53 series mills</a>—already a staple in so many labs—as well as the <a href="https://www.imagineusa.com/legacy/s/mills/imill" rel="nofollow noopener">Imagine iMills</a>.</h3>

<h3>If you’ve been waiting for a faster, cleaner, more flexible way to produce full dentures, this is it. Ivoclar and FOLLOW-ME! just made the future of denture manufacturing wide open.</h3>

<h3>Get ready—HyperDent is about to change the way you mill Ivotion.</h3><p>Special Guest: Duff Wilson.</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>381: IDS 2025 &amp; exocad Part 6 with Björn Zäuner and Tillmann Steinbrecher</title>
  <link>https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/381</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e7665600-2cb9-4cb2-b0ba-2eada9f69007/7a57eb49-4656-416e-a5ce-d8826a5ea7ed.mp3" length="58603392" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>381</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>IDS 2025 &amp; exocad Part 6 with Björn Zäuner and Tillmann Steinbrecher</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Barb and Elvis bring two powerhouse conversations from the exocad booth at IDS 2025 featuring two people that are changing digital dental design every day. Björn Zäuner tells the story of Bite-Finder and how it can lower remakes by up to 50% and then we chat with the CEO and co-creator of exocad, Tillmann Steinbrecher.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:00:58</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/e/e7665600-2cb9-4cb2-b0ba-2eada9f69007/episodes/7/7a57eb49-4656-416e-a5ce-d8826a5ea7ed/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;When you think of huge advances in digital dentistry, a lot of companies and names come up. But there are two that are really making a huge impact on how we get things done and they continue to do it with the passion of the lab industry supporting it.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;First up is Björn Zäuner. Björn grew up in a dental family and wanted nothing to do with teeth. We've all heard this story, right? It wasn't long before Björn had a milling center and even an ortho lab. But he noticed that miss mounted cases were a problem and a main cause to most of his remakes. So he developed Bite-Finder to use AI to find the true bite and not the one "captured" with a blue bite or iOS scanner. He talks all about what it is, how it works, how to integrate it, and how you can try it for FREE for 2 weeks.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then we meet the CEO and co-creator of exocad, Tillmann Steinbrecher. We have talked to literally hundreds of people on this podcast that all sing praises for the "purple program" and this time we get to hear the origin story. Tillmann talks about how is started as a research project where he and his partner saw potential for so much more. From walking around IDS 15 years ago with a laptop with a early version to being one of the leaders in dental design, Tillmann in his team has really changed the way labs stay ahead of the every changing workflow. He talks about the early versions, where the name and purple come from, how it's important to stay an open platform, and the importance of user feedback to keep getting better.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Take it from Jennifer Ferguson from Ivoclar. If you have a &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;PM7&lt;/a&gt; or are thinking about getting a PM7 (Take it from Barb, you should), Ivoclar had launched the "Ivoclar Block Module" that can speed up milling &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-cad" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;emax&lt;/a&gt; by 45%!! The best part is that you can try it for FREE for 90 days. All you have to do is send them a message on Instagram at &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivoclar.na/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar.na&lt;/a&gt; or send a email to &lt;a href="mailto:jennifer.ferguson@ivoclar.com" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;jennifer.ferguson@ivoclar.com&lt;/a&gt;. Now go mill emax faster!&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guests: Björn Zäuner and Tillmann Steinbrecher.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>When you think of huge advances in digital dentistry, a lot of companies and names come up. But there are two that are really making a huge impact on how we get things done and they continue to do it with the passion of the lab industry supporting it.</p>

<p>First up is Björn Zäuner. Björn grew up in a dental family and wanted nothing to do with teeth. We've all heard this story, right? It wasn't long before Björn had a milling center and even an ortho lab. But he noticed that miss mounted cases were a problem and a main cause to most of his remakes. So he developed Bite-Finder to use AI to find the true bite and not the one "captured" with a blue bite or iOS scanner. He talks all about what it is, how it works, how to integrate it, and how you can try it for FREE for 2 weeks.</p>

<p>Then we meet the CEO and co-creator of exocad, Tillmann Steinbrecher. We have talked to literally hundreds of people on this podcast that all sing praises for the "purple program" and this time we get to hear the origin story. Tillmann talks about how is started as a research project where he and his partner saw potential for so much more. From walking around IDS 15 years ago with a laptop with a early version to being one of the leaders in dental design, Tillmann in his team has really changed the way labs stay ahead of the every changing workflow. He talks about the early versions, where the name and purple come from, how it's important to stay an open platform, and the importance of user feedback to keep getting better.</p>

<h3>Take it from Jennifer Ferguson from Ivoclar. If you have a <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow noopener">PM7</a> or are thinking about getting a PM7 (Take it from Barb, you should), Ivoclar had launched the "Ivoclar Block Module" that can speed up milling <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-cad" rel="nofollow noopener">emax</a> by 45%!! The best part is that you can try it for FREE for 90 days. All you have to do is send them a message on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivoclar.na/" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar.na</a> or send a email to <a href="mailto:jennifer.ferguson@ivoclar.com" rel="nofollow noopener">jennifer.ferguson@ivoclar.com</a>. Now go mill emax faster!</h3><p>Special Guests: Björn Zäuner and Tillmann Steinbrecher.</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>When you think of huge advances in digital dentistry, a lot of companies and names come up. But there are two that are really making a huge impact on how we get things done and they continue to do it with the passion of the lab industry supporting it.</p>

<p>First up is Björn Zäuner. Björn grew up in a dental family and wanted nothing to do with teeth. We've all heard this story, right? It wasn't long before Björn had a milling center and even an ortho lab. But he noticed that miss mounted cases were a problem and a main cause to most of his remakes. So he developed Bite-Finder to use AI to find the true bite and not the one "captured" with a blue bite or iOS scanner. He talks all about what it is, how it works, how to integrate it, and how you can try it for FREE for 2 weeks.</p>

<p>Then we meet the CEO and co-creator of exocad, Tillmann Steinbrecher. We have talked to literally hundreds of people on this podcast that all sing praises for the "purple program" and this time we get to hear the origin story. Tillmann talks about how is started as a research project where he and his partner saw potential for so much more. From walking around IDS 15 years ago with a laptop with a early version to being one of the leaders in dental design, Tillmann in his team has really changed the way labs stay ahead of the every changing workflow. He talks about the early versions, where the name and purple come from, how it's important to stay an open platform, and the importance of user feedback to keep getting better.</p>

<h3>Take it from Jennifer Ferguson from Ivoclar. If you have a <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow noopener">PM7</a> or are thinking about getting a PM7 (Take it from Barb, you should), Ivoclar had launched the "Ivoclar Block Module" that can speed up milling <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-cad" rel="nofollow noopener">emax</a> by 45%!! The best part is that you can try it for FREE for 90 days. All you have to do is send them a message on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivoclar.na/" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar.na</a> or send a email to <a href="mailto:jennifer.ferguson@ivoclar.com" rel="nofollow noopener">jennifer.ferguson@ivoclar.com</a>. Now go mill emax faster!</h3><p>Special Guests: Björn Zäuner and Tillmann Steinbrecher.</p>]]>
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  <title>377: IDS 2025 &amp; exocad Part 3 with Dr. Manish Chhabra &amp; Tobias Specht</title>
  <link>https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/377</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e7665600-2cb9-4cb2-b0ba-2eada9f69007/6310cdc3-6e82-4728-a569-72d9f36928ab.mp3" length="58076544" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>377</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>IDS 2025 &amp; exocad Part 3 with Dr. Manish Chhabra &amp; Tobias Specht</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This week Elvis and Barb bring you two more conversation from the exocad booth at IDS 2025. First up is Dr. Manish Chhabra who ran a 300 person design center in India and is now training people with VR. Then we chat with Tobias Specht from Ivoclar all about what they have been working on, what’s new, and how they do a massive show in Germany.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:00:25</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;While fresh back from the Florida Dental Lab Association meeting in Orlando, THANKS &lt;a href="https://jensendental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;JENSEN DENTAL&lt;/a&gt;… we are still bringing you conversations from the &lt;a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;exocad&lt;/a&gt; booth from the largest dental show in the world, &lt;a href="https://www.english.ids-cologne.de/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;IDS in Cologne Germany&lt;/a&gt;.  But first…&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We are many, many months away from Chicago in February, but our very own Barb Warner is going to be the very first female Chair of the &lt;a href="https://cal-lab.org/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Cal-Lab Association&lt;/a&gt; that is over 100 years old. Let’s make this the most well-attended event ever. Head over to Cal-Lab.org and sign up for this amazing meeting that takes place the Thursday and Friday of the same weekend as Lab Day Chicago. Let’s all plan to go and support Barb!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Now, first up we chat with a dentist from India, &lt;strong&gt;Dr. Manish Chhabra&lt;/strong&gt;. After going though the school, Dr. Chhabra discovered that he really had a fondness for digital design. So he opened a lab. Eventurally he meets the owner of &lt;a href="https://www.leixir.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Leixir Dental Lab Group&lt;/a&gt; and formed a partnership to open a design center in India to support the group of labs. Starting with 2 employees and taking it to 300, Dr. Chhabra learned all about training and scaling. Now he has set off and created &lt;a href="https://dgadental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;dgadental.com&lt;/a&gt; to train clinicans and technicians using VR headsets.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then we sit down with someone from &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_li" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt; that has a lot to do with their success, &lt;strong&gt;Tobias Specht&lt;/strong&gt;. Tobias came on the podcast about 2 years ago and this time stops by to update us on celebrating 20 years of &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_li/products/metal-free-ceramics/all-ceramics" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;emax&lt;/a&gt; , their new &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_li/products/digital-processes/3d-printing-materials" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivotion Printed Base&lt;/a&gt; and how easy it is to reline, what Ivoclar has going on at IDS in their two booths, and a new way to mill emax faster.  So much is covered, it’s hard to believe it all new from Ivoclar.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Take it from Laura Prosser, the digital marketing manager for &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar North America&lt;/a&gt;. 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 &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivoclar.na/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;@Ivoclar.na&lt;/a&gt;. We'll see you there. Special Guests: Dr Manish Chhabra and Tobias Specht.&lt;/h3&gt;
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>While fresh back from the Florida Dental Lab Association meeting in Orlando, THANKS <a href="https://jensendental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">JENSEN DENTAL</a>… we are still bringing you conversations from the <a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">exocad</a> booth from the largest dental show in the world, <a href="https://www.english.ids-cologne.de/" rel="nofollow noopener">IDS in Cologne Germany</a>.  But first…</p>

<p>We are many, many months away from Chicago in February, but our very own Barb Warner is going to be the very first female Chair of the <a href="https://cal-lab.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Cal-Lab Association</a> that is over 100 years old. Let’s make this the most well-attended event ever. Head over to Cal-Lab.org and sign up for this amazing meeting that takes place the Thursday and Friday of the same weekend as Lab Day Chicago. Let’s all plan to go and support Barb!</p>

<p>Now, first up we chat with a dentist from India, <strong>Dr. Manish Chhabra</strong>. After going though the school, Dr. Chhabra discovered that he really had a fondness for digital design. So he opened a lab. Eventurally he meets the owner of <a href="https://www.leixir.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Leixir Dental Lab Group</a> and formed a partnership to open a design center in India to support the group of labs. Starting with 2 employees and taking it to 300, Dr. Chhabra learned all about training and scaling. Now he has set off and created <a href="https://dgadental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">dgadental.com</a> to train clinicans and technicians using VR headsets.</p>

<p>Then we sit down with someone from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_li" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> that has a lot to do with their success, <strong>Tobias Specht</strong>. Tobias came on the podcast about 2 years ago and this time stops by to update us on celebrating 20 years of <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_li/products/metal-free-ceramics/all-ceramics" rel="nofollow noopener">emax</a> , their new <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_li/products/digital-processes/3d-printing-materials" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivotion Printed Base</a> and how easy it is to reline, what Ivoclar has going on at IDS in their two booths, and a new way to mill emax faster.  So much is covered, it’s hard to believe it all new from Ivoclar.  </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: Dr Manish Chhabra and Tobias Specht.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>While fresh back from the Florida Dental Lab Association meeting in Orlando, THANKS <a href="https://jensendental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">JENSEN DENTAL</a>… we are still bringing you conversations from the <a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">exocad</a> booth from the largest dental show in the world, <a href="https://www.english.ids-cologne.de/" rel="nofollow noopener">IDS in Cologne Germany</a>.  But first…</p>

<p>We are many, many months away from Chicago in February, but our very own Barb Warner is going to be the very first female Chair of the <a href="https://cal-lab.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Cal-Lab Association</a> that is over 100 years old. Let’s make this the most well-attended event ever. Head over to Cal-Lab.org and sign up for this amazing meeting that takes place the Thursday and Friday of the same weekend as Lab Day Chicago. Let’s all plan to go and support Barb!</p>

<p>Now, first up we chat with a dentist from India, <strong>Dr. Manish Chhabra</strong>. After going though the school, Dr. Chhabra discovered that he really had a fondness for digital design. So he opened a lab. Eventurally he meets the owner of <a href="https://www.leixir.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Leixir Dental Lab Group</a> and formed a partnership to open a design center in India to support the group of labs. Starting with 2 employees and taking it to 300, Dr. Chhabra learned all about training and scaling. Now he has set off and created <a href="https://dgadental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">dgadental.com</a> to train clinicans and technicians using VR headsets.</p>

<p>Then we sit down with someone from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_li" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> that has a lot to do with their success, <strong>Tobias Specht</strong>. Tobias came on the podcast about 2 years ago and this time stops by to update us on celebrating 20 years of <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_li/products/metal-free-ceramics/all-ceramics" rel="nofollow noopener">emax</a> , their new <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_li/products/digital-processes/3d-printing-materials" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivotion Printed Base</a> and how easy it is to reline, what Ivoclar has going on at IDS in their two booths, and a new way to mill emax faster.  So much is covered, it’s hard to believe it all new from Ivoclar.  </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: Dr Manish Chhabra and Tobias Specht.</p>]]>
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  <title>367: From the 40th Lab Day 2025 Part 3 with Christopher Hernandez, Greg Everett, &amp; Joe Braxton</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>367</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>From the 40th Lab Day 2025 Part 3 with Christopher Hernandez, Greg Everett, &amp; Joe Braxton</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This week we bring you another 3 conversations that we got while in the Ivoclar Ballroom at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025. First up is Mexico trained dental technician Christopher Hernandez, then Roland mill repairer Greg Everett with Denteon, and then we wrap up the episode with the guy behind all the Ivoclar Mill installation, training, and service, Joe Braxton.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:06:56</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Way back in February, thousands of dental technicians gathered in Chicago for the 40th anniversary of LMT Lab Day Chicago. While stationed in the &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt; Ballroom, we got to talk to many wonderful people that make up our industry. We start this episode with a technician that followed his dentist uncle in Mexico and went to dental technician school. &lt;strong&gt;Christopher Hernandez&lt;/strong&gt; soon found himself making sleep apnea devices for years before finding his new home at Clear Choice doing All-on-X cases.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then we welcome back to the podcast, &lt;strong&gt;Greg Everett&lt;/strong&gt;. Last time we talked to Greg, he was with a company that manufactured milling burs. Now he works on the whole mill with his new company &lt;a href="https://denteon.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Denteon&lt;/a&gt;. Specializing in Roland Mills, Greg provides a service to complete rebuild or repair your mill so you can continue to get your monies worth for years longer than expected. We suggest visiting denteon.com if you have any Roland Mills.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We wrap up the episode with Ivoclar's own &lt;strong&gt;Joe Braxon&lt;/strong&gt;. Still talking about mills, but this time exclusively with Ivoclar mills. Joe is responsible for the installation, training, and service for all of the PrograMills. Joe talks about his background, finding Ivoclar, and what sets their mills above the rest.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Take it from Laura Prosser, the digital marketing manager for &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar North America&lt;/a&gt;. 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 &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivoclar.na/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;@Ivoclar.na&lt;/a&gt;. We'll see you there.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Are you a dental lab in need of more talent to improve your bottom line and keep production on schedule? Are you a dental tech with great skills but feel you're being limited at your current lab? Well, the answer is here and this is precisely why &lt;a href="https://www.winwingo.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;WIN WIN GO&lt;/a&gt; was created. The dental lab and dental tech community needed a place where labs and technicians can meet, talk about their needs and connect in ways that foster a win win outcome. As a tech. If you're ready to make a change, thinking about moving in the next year or just curious what's out there, sign up today. It's totally free. As a lab, you might be feeling the frustration of paying the big employment site so much and getting so few tech candidates. We understand they don't much care about our industry. WINWINGO.com is simply the best place for lab techs and lab owners to actively engage in creating their ideal future. WINWINGO.com, how dental techs find paradise.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guests: Christopher Hernandez, Greg Everett, and Joe Braxton.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Way back in February, thousands of dental technicians gathered in Chicago for the 40th anniversary of LMT Lab Day Chicago. While stationed in the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> Ballroom, we got to talk to many wonderful people that make up our industry. We start this episode with a technician that followed his dentist uncle in Mexico and went to dental technician school. <strong>Christopher Hernandez</strong> soon found himself making sleep apnea devices for years before finding his new home at Clear Choice doing All-on-X cases.</p>

<p>Then we welcome back to the podcast, <strong>Greg Everett</strong>. Last time we talked to Greg, he was with a company that manufactured milling burs. Now he works on the whole mill with his new company <a href="https://denteon.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Denteon</a>. Specializing in Roland Mills, Greg provides a service to complete rebuild or repair your mill so you can continue to get your monies worth for years longer than expected. We suggest visiting denteon.com if you have any Roland Mills.</p>

<p>We wrap up the episode with Ivoclar's own <strong>Joe Braxon</strong>. Still talking about mills, but this time exclusively with Ivoclar mills. Joe is responsible for the installation, training, and service for all of the PrograMills. Joe talks about his background, finding Ivoclar, and what sets their mills above the rest.</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>

<hr>

<h3>Are you a dental lab in need of more talent to improve your bottom line and keep production on schedule? Are you a dental tech with great skills but feel you're being limited at your current lab? Well, the answer is here and this is precisely why <a href="https://www.winwingo.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">WIN WIN GO</a> was created. The dental lab and dental tech community needed a place where labs and technicians can meet, talk about their needs and connect in ways that foster a win win outcome. As a tech. If you're ready to make a change, thinking about moving in the next year or just curious what's out there, sign up today. It's totally free. As a lab, you might be feeling the frustration of paying the big employment site so much and getting so few tech candidates. We understand they don't much care about our industry. WINWINGO.com is simply the best place for lab techs and lab owners to actively engage in creating their ideal future. WINWINGO.com, how dental techs find paradise.</h3><p>Special Guests: Christopher Hernandez, Greg Everett, and Joe Braxton.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Way back in February, thousands of dental technicians gathered in Chicago for the 40th anniversary of LMT Lab Day Chicago. While stationed in the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> Ballroom, we got to talk to many wonderful people that make up our industry. We start this episode with a technician that followed his dentist uncle in Mexico and went to dental technician school. <strong>Christopher Hernandez</strong> soon found himself making sleep apnea devices for years before finding his new home at Clear Choice doing All-on-X cases.</p>

<p>Then we welcome back to the podcast, <strong>Greg Everett</strong>. Last time we talked to Greg, he was with a company that manufactured milling burs. Now he works on the whole mill with his new company <a href="https://denteon.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Denteon</a>. Specializing in Roland Mills, Greg provides a service to complete rebuild or repair your mill so you can continue to get your monies worth for years longer than expected. We suggest visiting denteon.com if you have any Roland Mills.</p>

<p>We wrap up the episode with Ivoclar's own <strong>Joe Braxon</strong>. Still talking about mills, but this time exclusively with Ivoclar mills. Joe is responsible for the installation, training, and service for all of the PrograMills. Joe talks about his background, finding Ivoclar, and what sets their mills above the rest.</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>

<hr>

<h3>Are you a dental lab in need of more talent to improve your bottom line and keep production on schedule? Are you a dental tech with great skills but feel you're being limited at your current lab? Well, the answer is here and this is precisely why <a href="https://www.winwingo.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">WIN WIN GO</a> was created. The dental lab and dental tech community needed a place where labs and technicians can meet, talk about their needs and connect in ways that foster a win win outcome. As a tech. If you're ready to make a change, thinking about moving in the next year or just curious what's out there, sign up today. It's totally free. As a lab, you might be feeling the frustration of paying the big employment site so much and getting so few tech candidates. We understand they don't much care about our industry. WINWINGO.com is simply the best place for lab techs and lab owners to actively engage in creating their ideal future. WINWINGO.com, how dental techs find paradise.</h3><p>Special Guests: Christopher Hernandez, Greg Everett, and Joe Braxton.</p>]]>
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  <title>337: When Teeth and Art Come Together with Charlie Barbour</title>
  <link>https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/337</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>337</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>When Teeth and Art Come Together with Charlie Barbour</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>When your love of art and your love of teeth can come together, wonderful things can happen. That is exactly what Charlie Barbour did as he talks about his journey in dental technology, learning about tooth anatomy, and turning it into amazing, detailed, and colorful art.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>56:32</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;SHIRTS ARE BACK! **Elvis &amp;amp; Barbara are excited to release two new shirts (along with long sleeves and hoodies) to get ready for fall!  This time we have two designs, one for removable techs and one for fixed. &lt;br&gt;
“Just say no to brushing”- idea and the denture is from Brittany Mitchell:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-removable-techs/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-removable-techs/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
“Don’t pull out” features art work from &lt;a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/cimbdesign/shop?asc=u" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Charlie Barbour at CIMBdesign:&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;a href="https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-fixed-techs/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-fixed-techs/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
You should be able to both shirts in your cart if you want both…. And this time the podcast logo is on the back!&lt;br&gt;
Just a reminder that 100% of the profits get donated to the &lt;a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;
**Sale ends September 14th.&lt;/em&gt;*&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;On September 11th in Fort Worth, Texas, the 10th annual &lt;a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Race For the Future&lt;/a&gt; will take place to raise money for the &lt;a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology&lt;/a&gt;.  Barb is doing her 9th solo race and Elvis is teaming up with Mark Williamson and Bobby Kenney to form The Abutments. Go to dentallabfoundation.org and click on the DONATE TODAY button. There you need to log in or create an account. Then select “Race for the Future” and enter the name of either Barb Warner or the Abutments, then the amount you want to donate: &lt;a href="https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This week we talk to Charlie Barbour from the UK. Charlie comes on to talk about how though an engineering program, he found the dental laboratory industry. Getting hired at &lt;a href="https://www.bristolcrown.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Bristol Crown&lt;/a&gt;, a lab-to -lab milling center for the &lt;a href="https://als-dental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;ALS Dental Group&lt;/a&gt;. He starts by loading mills and scanning models, and soon noticed of how many of the crowns looked the same. Pushed by self-learning, Charlie was soon designing crowns in &lt;a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Exocad&lt;/a&gt; and he even started making teeth libraries for other labs in the ALS group. Going back to lab school, he had an assignment of drawing crowns and a new passion started. Now Charlie is taking his art to the next level by creating detailed and brightly colored pieces that include not only crowns, but implants, abutments, full arches, dentures, and so much more. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Check out his art and get yourself a few prints:  &lt;a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/cimbdesign/shop?asc=u" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.redbubble.com/people/cimbdesign/shop?asc=u&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Introducing &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivotion Digital Dentures&lt;/a&gt; from &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt; – Experience unparalleled precision and efficiency with Ivoclar‘s state-of-the-art digital denture workflow.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Ivotion is available in their patent pending monolithic disc that combines denture base and tooth materials in one seamless puck. Or if you lab needs more flexibility, Ivotion is also available as stand-alone discs - Ivotion Base, Dent and Dent Multi all in 98mm width to fit your favorite milling machine.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;With Ivotion you can streamline your lab’s processes, reduce production time, and enhance patient satisfaction. Elevate your lab's capabilities with Ivotion Digital Dentures – where innovation meets perfection. Discover the future of dentures today with Ivoclar."  Thanks for your continued support of the podcast Ivoclar.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Join the GOLDEN BENCH CLUB! All you have to do is leave us a 5-star review and comment on the Apple Podcast app (or any other app and email us a screen shot) and we will read your review on the podcast and welcome you to the Golden Bench Club. This super elite club is only for the best of the best&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guest: Charles Barbour.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p><em>SHIRTS ARE BACK! **Elvis &amp; Barbara are excited to release two new shirts (along with long sleeves and hoodies) to get ready for fall!  This time we have two designs, one for removable techs and one for fixed. <br>
“Just say no to brushing”- idea and the denture is from Brittany Mitchell:<br>
<a href="https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-removable-techs/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-removable-techs/</a><br>
“Don’t pull out” features art work from <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/cimbdesign/shop?asc=u" rel="nofollow noopener">Charlie Barbour at CIMBdesign:</a>. <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-fixed-techs/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-fixed-techs/</a><br>
You should be able to both shirts in your cart if you want both…. And this time the podcast logo is on the back!<br>
Just a reminder that 100% of the profits get donated to the <a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology</a>.<br>
**Sale ends September 14th.</em>*</p>

<p>On September 11th in Fort Worth, Texas, the 10th annual <a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/" rel="nofollow noopener">Race For the Future</a> will take place to raise money for the <a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology</a>.  Barb is doing her 9th solo race and Elvis is teaming up with Mark Williamson and Bobby Kenney to form The Abutments. Go to dentallabfoundation.org and click on the DONATE TODAY button. There you need to log in or create an account. Then select “Race for the Future” and enter the name of either Barb Warner or the Abutments, then the amount you want to donate: <a href="https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form" rel="nofollow noopener">https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form</a></p>

<p>This week we talk to Charlie Barbour from the UK. Charlie comes on to talk about how though an engineering program, he found the dental laboratory industry. Getting hired at <a href="https://www.bristolcrown.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Bristol Crown</a>, a lab-to -lab milling center for the <a href="https://als-dental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">ALS Dental Group</a>. He starts by loading mills and scanning models, and soon noticed of how many of the crowns looked the same. Pushed by self-learning, Charlie was soon designing crowns in <a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Exocad</a> and he even started making teeth libraries for other labs in the ALS group. Going back to lab school, he had an assignment of drawing crowns and a new passion started. Now Charlie is taking his art to the next level by creating detailed and brightly colored pieces that include not only crowns, but implants, abutments, full arches, dentures, and so much more. </p>

<h3>Check out his art and get yourself a few prints:  <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/cimbdesign/shop?asc=u" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.redbubble.com/people/cimbdesign/shop?asc=u</a></h3>

<h3>Introducing <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivotion Digital Dentures</a> from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> – Experience unparalleled precision and efficiency with Ivoclar‘s state-of-the-art digital denture workflow.</h3>

<h3>Ivotion is available in their patent pending monolithic disc that combines denture base and tooth materials in one seamless puck. Or if you lab needs more flexibility, Ivotion is also available as stand-alone discs - Ivotion Base, Dent and Dent Multi all in 98mm width to fit your favorite milling machine.</h3>

<h3>With Ivotion you can streamline your lab’s processes, reduce production time, and enhance patient satisfaction. Elevate your lab's capabilities with Ivotion Digital Dentures – where innovation meets perfection. Discover the future of dentures today with Ivoclar."  Thanks for your continued support of the podcast Ivoclar.</h3>

<h3>Join the GOLDEN BENCH CLUB! All you have to do is leave us a 5-star review and comment on the Apple Podcast app (or any other app and email us a screen shot) and we will read your review on the podcast and welcome you to the Golden Bench Club. This super elite club is only for the best of the best</h3><p>Special Guest: Charles Barbour.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p><em>SHIRTS ARE BACK! **Elvis &amp; Barbara are excited to release two new shirts (along with long sleeves and hoodies) to get ready for fall!  This time we have two designs, one for removable techs and one for fixed. <br>
“Just say no to brushing”- idea and the denture is from Brittany Mitchell:<br>
<a href="https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-removable-techs/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-removable-techs/</a><br>
“Don’t pull out” features art work from <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/cimbdesign/shop?asc=u" rel="nofollow noopener">Charlie Barbour at CIMBdesign:</a>. <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-fixed-techs/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-fixed-techs/</a><br>
You should be able to both shirts in your cart if you want both…. And this time the podcast logo is on the back!<br>
Just a reminder that 100% of the profits get donated to the <a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology</a>.<br>
**Sale ends September 14th.</em>*</p>

<p>On September 11th in Fort Worth, Texas, the 10th annual <a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/" rel="nofollow noopener">Race For the Future</a> will take place to raise money for the <a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology</a>.  Barb is doing her 9th solo race and Elvis is teaming up with Mark Williamson and Bobby Kenney to form The Abutments. Go to dentallabfoundation.org and click on the DONATE TODAY button. There you need to log in or create an account. Then select “Race for the Future” and enter the name of either Barb Warner or the Abutments, then the amount you want to donate: <a href="https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form" rel="nofollow noopener">https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form</a></p>

<p>This week we talk to Charlie Barbour from the UK. Charlie comes on to talk about how though an engineering program, he found the dental laboratory industry. Getting hired at <a href="https://www.bristolcrown.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Bristol Crown</a>, a lab-to -lab milling center for the <a href="https://als-dental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">ALS Dental Group</a>. He starts by loading mills and scanning models, and soon noticed of how many of the crowns looked the same. Pushed by self-learning, Charlie was soon designing crowns in <a href="https://exocad.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Exocad</a> and he even started making teeth libraries for other labs in the ALS group. Going back to lab school, he had an assignment of drawing crowns and a new passion started. Now Charlie is taking his art to the next level by creating detailed and brightly colored pieces that include not only crowns, but implants, abutments, full arches, dentures, and so much more. </p>

<h3>Check out his art and get yourself a few prints:  <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/cimbdesign/shop?asc=u" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.redbubble.com/people/cimbdesign/shop?asc=u</a></h3>

<h3>Introducing <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivotion Digital Dentures</a> from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> – Experience unparalleled precision and efficiency with Ivoclar‘s state-of-the-art digital denture workflow.</h3>

<h3>Ivotion is available in their patent pending monolithic disc that combines denture base and tooth materials in one seamless puck. Or if you lab needs more flexibility, Ivotion is also available as stand-alone discs - Ivotion Base, Dent and Dent Multi all in 98mm width to fit your favorite milling machine.</h3>

<h3>With Ivotion you can streamline your lab’s processes, reduce production time, and enhance patient satisfaction. Elevate your lab's capabilities with Ivotion Digital Dentures – where innovation meets perfection. Discover the future of dentures today with Ivoclar."  Thanks for your continued support of the podcast Ivoclar.</h3>

<h3>Join the GOLDEN BENCH CLUB! All you have to do is leave us a 5-star review and comment on the Apple Podcast app (or any other app and email us a screen shot) and we will read your review on the podcast and welcome you to the Golden Bench Club. This super elite club is only for the best of the best</h3><p>Special Guest: Charles Barbour.</p>]]>
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  <title>329: Three More From exocad Insights 2024 with Dr. Marcus White, Ashley Bryne, &amp; Seth Potter</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>329</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Three More From exocad Insights 2024 with Dr. Marcus White, Ashley Bryne, &amp; Seth Potter</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Back on the island of Mallorca Spain at exocad Insights 2024 with 3 fantastic conversations including Dr. Marcus White, Ashley Bryne, &amp; Seth Potter</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:12:42</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;h3&gt;Join the GOLDEN BENCH CLUB! All you have to do is leave us a 5-star review and comment on the Apple Podcast app (or any other app and email us a screen shot) and we will read your review on the podcast and welcome you to the Golden Bench Club. This super elite club is only for the best of the best.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As we continue the amazing conversations we got while at exocad Insights 2024 in Mallorca, Spain, we want to thank again the good people at exocad that made all this possible. This episode brings us three fantastic conversations with 3 fantastic people. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;First up is &lt;strong&gt;Dr. Marcus White&lt;/strong&gt; from England who is one of the UK's foremost opinion leaders in digital dentistry and intra oral scanning. Dr. White talks about his on-site lab, utilizing remote designers and milling centers, and his view of the full arch workflow.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Next is UK lab owner, &lt;strong&gt;Ashley Bryne&lt;/strong&gt;.  Ashley is the son of a lab owner that told him not to get into the business. It's a great thing he didn't listen to him, because now Ashley owns Brynes Dental Lab, one of the biggest labs into digital and implants in England. Ashley talks about his journey, why his labs uses both exocad and 3shape, bringing technicians to Insights, and being a part of the Conus Group of laboratories. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then we wrap up the episode with &lt;strong&gt;Seth Potter&lt;/strong&gt;. Since the age of 12, Seth knew he wanted to be a dental technician. After school and working in a lab, Seth soon found himself needing a new direction. So, he got a laptop and exocad and started looking for work. Now he's not only a freelance designer but also a Independent Certified exocad Trainer. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Introducing &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivotion Digital Dentures&lt;/a&gt; from &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt; – Experience unparalleled precision and efficiency with Ivoclar‘s state-of-the-art digital denture workflow.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Ivotion is available in their patent pending monolithic disc that combines denture base and tooth materials in one seamless puck. Or if you lab needs more flexibility, Ivotion is also available as stand-alone discs - Ivotion Base, Dent and Dent Multi all in 98mm width to fit your favorite milling machine.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;With Ivotion you can streamline your lab’s processes, reduce production time, and enhance patient satisfaction. Elevate your lab's capabilities with Ivotion Digital Dentures – where innovation meets perfection. Discover the future of dentures today with Ivoclar."  Thanks for your continued support of the podcast Ivoclar.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guests: Ashley Byrne, Dr. Marcos White, and Seth Potter.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<h3>Join the GOLDEN BENCH CLUB! All you have to do is leave us a 5-star review and comment on the Apple Podcast app (or any other app and email us a screen shot) and we will read your review on the podcast and welcome you to the Golden Bench Club. This super elite club is only for the best of the best.</h3>

<p>As we continue the amazing conversations we got while at exocad Insights 2024 in Mallorca, Spain, we want to thank again the good people at exocad that made all this possible. This episode brings us three fantastic conversations with 3 fantastic people. </p>

<p>First up is <strong>Dr. Marcus White</strong> from England who is one of the UK's foremost opinion leaders in digital dentistry and intra oral scanning. Dr. White talks about his on-site lab, utilizing remote designers and milling centers, and his view of the full arch workflow.</p>

<p>Next is UK lab owner, <strong>Ashley Bryne</strong>.  Ashley is the son of a lab owner that told him not to get into the business. It's a great thing he didn't listen to him, because now Ashley owns Brynes Dental Lab, one of the biggest labs into digital and implants in England. Ashley talks about his journey, why his labs uses both exocad and 3shape, bringing technicians to Insights, and being a part of the Conus Group of laboratories. </p>

<p>Then we wrap up the episode with <strong>Seth Potter</strong>. Since the age of 12, Seth knew he wanted to be a dental technician. After school and working in a lab, Seth soon found himself needing a new direction. So, he got a laptop and exocad and started looking for work. Now he's not only a freelance designer but also a Independent Certified exocad Trainer. </p>

<h3>Introducing <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivotion Digital Dentures</a> from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> – Experience unparalleled precision and efficiency with Ivoclar‘s state-of-the-art digital denture workflow.</h3>

<h3>Ivotion is available in their patent pending monolithic disc that combines denture base and tooth materials in one seamless puck. Or if you lab needs more flexibility, Ivotion is also available as stand-alone discs - Ivotion Base, Dent and Dent Multi all in 98mm width to fit your favorite milling machine.</h3>

<h3>With Ivotion you can streamline your lab’s processes, reduce production time, and enhance patient satisfaction. Elevate your lab's capabilities with Ivotion Digital Dentures – where innovation meets perfection. Discover the future of dentures today with Ivoclar."  Thanks for your continued support of the podcast Ivoclar.</h3><p>Special Guests: Ashley Byrne, Dr. Marcos White, and Seth Potter.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<h3>Join the GOLDEN BENCH CLUB! All you have to do is leave us a 5-star review and comment on the Apple Podcast app (or any other app and email us a screen shot) and we will read your review on the podcast and welcome you to the Golden Bench Club. This super elite club is only for the best of the best.</h3>

<p>As we continue the amazing conversations we got while at exocad Insights 2024 in Mallorca, Spain, we want to thank again the good people at exocad that made all this possible. This episode brings us three fantastic conversations with 3 fantastic people. </p>

<p>First up is <strong>Dr. Marcus White</strong> from England who is one of the UK's foremost opinion leaders in digital dentistry and intra oral scanning. Dr. White talks about his on-site lab, utilizing remote designers and milling centers, and his view of the full arch workflow.</p>

<p>Next is UK lab owner, <strong>Ashley Bryne</strong>.  Ashley is the son of a lab owner that told him not to get into the business. It's a great thing he didn't listen to him, because now Ashley owns Brynes Dental Lab, one of the biggest labs into digital and implants in England. Ashley talks about his journey, why his labs uses both exocad and 3shape, bringing technicians to Insights, and being a part of the Conus Group of laboratories. </p>

<p>Then we wrap up the episode with <strong>Seth Potter</strong>. Since the age of 12, Seth knew he wanted to be a dental technician. After school and working in a lab, Seth soon found himself needing a new direction. So, he got a laptop and exocad and started looking for work. Now he's not only a freelance designer but also a Independent Certified exocad Trainer. </p>

<h3>Introducing <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivotion Digital Dentures</a> from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> – Experience unparalleled precision and efficiency with Ivoclar‘s state-of-the-art digital denture workflow.</h3>

<h3>Ivotion is available in their patent pending monolithic disc that combines denture base and tooth materials in one seamless puck. Or if you lab needs more flexibility, Ivotion is also available as stand-alone discs - Ivotion Base, Dent and Dent Multi all in 98mm width to fit your favorite milling machine.</h3>

<h3>With Ivotion you can streamline your lab’s processes, reduce production time, and enhance patient satisfaction. Elevate your lab's capabilities with Ivotion Digital Dentures – where innovation meets perfection. Discover the future of dentures today with Ivoclar."  Thanks for your continued support of the podcast Ivoclar.</h3><p>Special Guests: Ashley Byrne, Dr. Marcos White, and Seth Potter.</p>]]>
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  <title>274: Lab Day West Coast Stories Part 1 with Calvin Song and Sevan Pulurian</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>274</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Lab Day West Coast Stories Part 1 with Calvin Song and Sevan Pulurian</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Back in May, Elvis and Barb took the podcast to LMT Lab Day West thanks to our good friends at Ivoclar. This week we talk to Calvin Song from Creodent about New York wanting to tax veneers and Sevan Pulurian who updates us on all things 3shape.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>59:49</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;On August 27th many brave and fearless dental technicians will take to the water and road to participate in the &lt;a href="https://www.chicagotriathlon.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;2023 Chicago Triathlon&lt;/a&gt;. They don't do it for fame or personal gain, but to raise money for the &lt;a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;
PLEASE head over to &lt;a href="https://dentallabfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;dentallabfoundation.org&lt;/a&gt; and click the &lt;strong&gt;DONATE TODAY&lt;/strong&gt; button. Log in and choose the &lt;strong&gt;“Race for the Future”&lt;/strong&gt; option. There you can put the name of a racer you want to sponsor. You can put:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Barb Warner&lt;br&gt;
Team Abutments (Elvis Dahl, Mark Williamson, Bobby Kennedy)&lt;br&gt;
Voices From the Bench (50/50 split between Barb and Elvis' team)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Come see Elvis and Barb on stage together for the first time as we record an episode in front of a live audience!&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Register for the Ladies of the Mill Summit in Chattanooga, TN on July 21-22&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We finally got a chance to take the podcast to the west coast. That's right, hanging out with the good people of Ivoclar, we set up the gear and talked to a ton of great people at LMT Lab Day West. This week we bring you two great conversations from that show. First up is Calvin Song from &lt;a href="https://creodental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Creodent&lt;/a&gt;. Calvin talks about his role, helping to grow labs with their milling service, and how he is having to fight New York on them trying to make labs collect sales tax on veneers because they are considered cosmetic and not clinically needed. Then &lt;a href="https://www.3shape.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;3shape&lt;/a&gt; "advanced user" stops by, Sevan Pulurian from &lt;a href="https://pacdent.net/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Pacific Dental Lab&lt;/a&gt;.  Sevan talks about the 3shape study group on Facebook, what's new with version 23, and his quick thinking at Cal-Lab when an hour presentation became an hour and 45 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;If efficiency and performance are what you are looking for in a milling system, then the high-performance &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;PrograMill PM7&lt;/a&gt; from &lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Ivoclar&lt;/a&gt; is the right choice for you.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Equipped with a high-performance spindle, this high-power 5-axis milling machine efficiently produces both wet and dry restorations.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Ivoclar provides white glove delivery service, training, choice of service contracts and their outstanding after sales service and support.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/local-us/sales-rep-finder" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Contact your friendly Ivoclar sales representative today&lt;/a&gt; and create a digital solution that’s right for you!&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guests: Calvin Song and Sevan Pulurian.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<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>Come see Elvis and Barb on stage together for the first time as we record an episode in front of a live audience!<br>
<a href="https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Register for the Ladies of the Mill Summit in Chattanooga, TN on July 21-22</a></p>

<p>We finally got a chance to take the podcast to the west coast. That's right, hanging out with the good people of Ivoclar, we set up the gear and talked to a ton of great people at LMT Lab Day West. This week we bring you two great conversations from that show. First up is Calvin Song from <a href="https://creodental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Creodent</a>. Calvin talks about his role, helping to grow labs with their milling service, and how he is having to fight New York on them trying to make labs collect sales tax on veneers because they are considered cosmetic and not clinically needed. Then <a href="https://www.3shape.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">3shape</a> "advanced user" stops by, Sevan Pulurian from <a href="https://pacdent.net/" rel="nofollow noopener">Pacific Dental Lab</a>.  Sevan talks about the 3shape study group on Facebook, what's new with version 23, and his quick thinking at Cal-Lab when an hour presentation became an hour and 45 minutes.</p>

<h3>If efficiency and performance are what you are looking for in a milling system, then the high-performance <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow noopener">PrograMill PM7</a> from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> is the right choice for you.</h3>

<h3>Equipped with a high-performance spindle, this high-power 5-axis milling machine efficiently produces both wet and dry restorations.</h3>

<h3>Ivoclar provides white glove delivery service, training, choice of service contracts and their outstanding after sales service and support.</h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/local-us/sales-rep-finder" rel="nofollow noopener">Contact your friendly Ivoclar sales representative today</a> and create a digital solution that’s right for you!</h3><p>Special Guests: Calvin Song and Sevan Pulurian.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<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>Come see Elvis and Barb on stage together for the first time as we record an episode in front of a live audience!<br>
<a href="https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Register for the Ladies of the Mill Summit in Chattanooga, TN on July 21-22</a></p>

<p>We finally got a chance to take the podcast to the west coast. That's right, hanging out with the good people of Ivoclar, we set up the gear and talked to a ton of great people at LMT Lab Day West. This week we bring you two great conversations from that show. First up is Calvin Song from <a href="https://creodental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Creodent</a>. Calvin talks about his role, helping to grow labs with their milling service, and how he is having to fight New York on them trying to make labs collect sales tax on veneers because they are considered cosmetic and not clinically needed. Then <a href="https://www.3shape.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">3shape</a> "advanced user" stops by, Sevan Pulurian from <a href="https://pacdent.net/" rel="nofollow noopener">Pacific Dental Lab</a>.  Sevan talks about the 3shape study group on Facebook, what's new with version 23, and his quick thinking at Cal-Lab when an hour presentation became an hour and 45 minutes.</p>

<h3>If efficiency and performance are what you are looking for in a milling system, then the high-performance <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7" rel="nofollow noopener">PrograMill PM7</a> from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivoclar</a> is the right choice for you.</h3>

<h3>Equipped with a high-performance spindle, this high-power 5-axis milling machine efficiently produces both wet and dry restorations.</h3>

<h3>Ivoclar provides white glove delivery service, training, choice of service contracts and their outstanding after sales service and support.</h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/local-us/sales-rep-finder" rel="nofollow noopener">Contact your friendly Ivoclar sales representative today</a> and create a digital solution that’s right for you!</h3><p>Special Guests: Calvin Song and Sevan Pulurian.</p>]]>
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  <title>242: Minimally Invasive Veneers to the MAX! with Jorgen Gad and Vincent Silvia</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>242</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Minimally Invasive Veneers to the MAX! with Jorgen Gad and Vincent Silvia</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>This week we talk to Vincent Silvia that went to the UCLA Center of Esthetic Dental Design and brings on Jorgen Gad from Norway to talk about what he is doing in the way of minimally invasive veneers.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:05:26</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;We love it when past guests recommend new people to have on the podcast. This is exactly what happened when Vincent Silvia (&lt;a href="https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/133" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;EPISODE 133&lt;/a&gt;), from &lt;a href="https://dhc-pc.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Digital Healthcare Computers&lt;/a&gt;, went to the UCLA Center of Esthetic Dental Design with a gentleman from Norway. Jorgen Gad, from &lt;a href="http://www.art-pro.no/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Artpro Dental Design&lt;/a&gt;, comes on to talk about his experiences at the school, lab life in Norway, and how and what it takes to be known as the lab to go to get minimally invasive veneers.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Have you seen the high prices of precious metal these days? &lt;a href="https://www.kulzerus.com/en_us/en_us/heraeuspreciousmetalsrefining/scraprefining.aspx" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Kulzer Refining&lt;/a&gt; knows that you are using less Precious metal in your lab these days, but if you send in half of what you sent in 5 years ago ,your scrap return will be higher than it was 5 years ago! You won’t believe how much money your scrap is worth right now!&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Kulzer Refining reimbursement to you is after their 10% refining fee . They have zero additional fees! If you need any free shipping containers, which contain a UPS prepaid, full insured label, please visit&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;mydental360.com/refining or call the Director of Precious Metal Refining, Tony Circelli, directly at&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;(914) 906-1843. Mention the &lt;em&gt;Voices From the Bench&lt;/em&gt; podcast and Kulzer Refining will add an extra 5% to your scrap! Kulzer Refining. Tested, Trusted, and Honest.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Two dynamic teams have joined forces to rock the intraoral scanning world! &lt;a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Whip Mix&lt;/a&gt; has added the &lt;a href="https://info.whipmix.com/en/3shape-trios-contact-us" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;3Shape TRIOS®&lt;/a&gt; line of scanners to its line of digital solutions for the dental office. Together, this dynamic duo can get your dentists scanning, providing you the reliable scans you need for your lab work. If you are interested in learning more about helping your dentists, go to: &lt;a href="http://tinyurl.com/Whipmixtrios" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;http://tinyurl.com/Whipmixtrios&lt;/a&gt; Special Guests: Jorgen Gad and Vincent Silva.&lt;/h3&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>dental, technician, laboratory, Ed Mclaren, Norway, oslo, certified, clear aligners, Invisalign, education, competitive learning, noritake, cutback, porcelain, bulimic, milling center, no prep, contacts, podcast, voices from the bench</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We love it when past guests recommend new people to have on the podcast. This is exactly what happened when Vincent Silvia (<a href="https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/133" rel="nofollow noopener">EPISODE 133</a>), from <a href="https://dhc-pc.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Digital Healthcare Computers</a>, went to the UCLA Center of Esthetic Dental Design with a gentleman from Norway. Jorgen Gad, from <a href="http://www.art-pro.no/" rel="nofollow noopener">Artpro Dental Design</a>, comes on to talk about his experiences at the school, lab life in Norway, and how and what it takes to be known as the lab to go to get minimally invasive veneers.</p>

<h3>Have you seen the high prices of precious metal these days? <a href="https://www.kulzerus.com/en_us/en_us/heraeuspreciousmetalsrefining/scraprefining.aspx" rel="nofollow noopener">Kulzer Refining</a> knows that you are using less Precious metal in your lab these days, but if you send in half of what you sent in 5 years ago ,your scrap return will be higher than it was 5 years ago! You won’t believe how much money your scrap is worth right now!</h3>

<h3>Kulzer Refining reimbursement to you is after their 10% refining fee . They have zero additional fees! If you need any free shipping containers, which contain a UPS prepaid, full insured label, please visit</h3>

<h3>mydental360.com/refining or call the Director of Precious Metal Refining, Tony Circelli, directly at</h3>

<h3>(914) 906-1843. Mention the <em>Voices From the Bench</em> podcast and Kulzer Refining will add an extra 5% to your scrap! Kulzer Refining. Tested, Trusted, and Honest.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Two dynamic teams have joined forces to rock the intraoral scanning world! <a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Whip Mix</a> has added the <a href="https://info.whipmix.com/en/3shape-trios-contact-us" rel="nofollow noopener">3Shape TRIOS®</a> line of scanners to its line of digital solutions for the dental office. Together, this dynamic duo can get your dentists scanning, providing you the reliable scans you need for your lab work. If you are interested in learning more about helping your dentists, go to: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/Whipmixtrios" rel="nofollow noopener">http://tinyurl.com/Whipmixtrios</a></h3><p>Special Guests: Jorgen Gad and Vincent Silva.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>We love it when past guests recommend new people to have on the podcast. This is exactly what happened when Vincent Silvia (<a href="https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/133" rel="nofollow noopener">EPISODE 133</a>), from <a href="https://dhc-pc.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Digital Healthcare Computers</a>, went to the UCLA Center of Esthetic Dental Design with a gentleman from Norway. Jorgen Gad, from <a href="http://www.art-pro.no/" rel="nofollow noopener">Artpro Dental Design</a>, comes on to talk about his experiences at the school, lab life in Norway, and how and what it takes to be known as the lab to go to get minimally invasive veneers.</p>

<h3>Have you seen the high prices of precious metal these days? <a href="https://www.kulzerus.com/en_us/en_us/heraeuspreciousmetalsrefining/scraprefining.aspx" rel="nofollow noopener">Kulzer Refining</a> knows that you are using less Precious metal in your lab these days, but if you send in half of what you sent in 5 years ago ,your scrap return will be higher than it was 5 years ago! You won’t believe how much money your scrap is worth right now!</h3>

<h3>Kulzer Refining reimbursement to you is after their 10% refining fee . They have zero additional fees! If you need any free shipping containers, which contain a UPS prepaid, full insured label, please visit</h3>

<h3>mydental360.com/refining or call the Director of Precious Metal Refining, Tony Circelli, directly at</h3>

<h3>(914) 906-1843. Mention the <em>Voices From the Bench</em> podcast and Kulzer Refining will add an extra 5% to your scrap! Kulzer Refining. Tested, Trusted, and Honest.</h3>

<hr>

<h3>Two dynamic teams have joined forces to rock the intraoral scanning world! <a href="https://www.whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Whip Mix</a> has added the <a href="https://info.whipmix.com/en/3shape-trios-contact-us" rel="nofollow noopener">3Shape TRIOS®</a> line of scanners to its line of digital solutions for the dental office. Together, this dynamic duo can get your dentists scanning, providing you the reliable scans you need for your lab work. If you are interested in learning more about helping your dentists, go to: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/Whipmixtrios" rel="nofollow noopener">http://tinyurl.com/Whipmixtrios</a></h3><p>Special Guests: Jorgen Gad and Vincent Silva.</p>]]>
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  <title>164: A Macro look at MicroDental Laboratories: Laura Kelly, CEO</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</author>
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  <itunes:episode>164</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>A Macro look at MicroDental Laboratories: Laura Kelly, CEO</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Elvis Dahl &amp; Barb Warner</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>59:51</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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 &lt;a href="https://www.microdental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Microdental Laboratories&lt;/a&gt; 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 &lt;a href="https://aacd.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)&lt;/a&gt; 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. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smiles-matter/id1511050834" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Smile Matters Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;a href="https://whipmix.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt; Whip Mix&lt;/a&gt; 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.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;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 &lt;a href="mailto:llighthart@whipmix.com" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;llighthart@whipmix.com&lt;/a&gt;. And be sure to watch Lee Culp presenting a Whip Mix webinar entitled “Bellus3D Dental Pro – Creating the Virtual Patient” at &lt;a href="http://www.whipmix.com/webinars" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;http://www.whipmix.com/webinars&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Special Guest: Laura Kelly AAACD.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<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>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<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>]]>
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