Voices from The Bench

440: Veronika Perrone & Brandon Smith: Flex Appeal: Printing the Impossible with detax

August 31st, 2026  |  59 mins 29 secs

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Veronika Perrone from DETAX and Brandon Smith join Elvis and Barb to dive into the world of 3D-printed flexible partials and digital removable workflows. They talk about DETAX’s flexible resin, real-world lab experience, design and post-processing, printer validation, splint materials, and how digital technology is changing the way labs approach flexible appliances. Brandon also shares his journey through the dental industry and his work in training and consulting.

Episode 431: exocad Insights 2026 Part 5: Beth Collington, Josh Jakson, & Robert Norton

June 29th, 2026  |  56 mins 10 secs

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While at Exocad Insights in Mallorca, Elvis and Barb catch up with Beth Collington, President of Exocad America, to discuss the continued growth of digital dentistry, the importance of education, and how Exocad is helping make digital workflows more accessible across the industry.

Then Josh Jackson and Robert Norton join the conversation to share insights from the lab and training side of Exocad. From AI Crown and Crown Finalization to creative applications beyond dentistry, they discuss the latest innovations, real-world workflows, and where digital technology is taking the profession next.