web01.fireside.fm Fri, 01 May 2026 22:05:49 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Voices from The Bench - Episodes Tagged with “Ptc” https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/tags/ptc Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400 A weekly podcast dedicated to the dental laboratory industry. Featuring anyone associated with the profession from all over the world. Host are in their own dental laboratory every day making teeth and interviewing people from the industry on their time off. New episodes every Monday morning. en-us episodic A Dental Laboratory Podcast Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner A weekly podcast dedicated to the dental laboratory industry. Featuring anyone associated with the profession from all over the world. Host are in their own dental laboratory every day making teeth and interviewing people from the industry on their time off. New episodes every Monday morning. no Dental Laboratory, Dentistry, Removable, Fixed, Crowns, teeth, technicians, CDT, dentures, partials, mills, printers, dentist, zirconia, emax Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner info@voicesfromthebench.com 289: From Vision Board to Lab Ownership with Todd Reid https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/289 2ba13bfd-b896-4525-b706-b9fecd1961f0 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 289 From Vision Board to Lab Ownership with Todd Reid full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner This week we meet Todd Reid, the owner of Access Dental Laboratories. Todd talks about his journey, the people who helped him along the way, and eventually opening his own lab where he can pass along the same opportunities that others gave him. 1:00:25 no Looking to learn exocad? Check out the Institute of Digital Dentistry (https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/) for a great online training program. Elvis approved! Join Elvis and Barb in Mallorca, Spain in May 2024 for exocad Insights (https://exocad.com/insights2024). Make plans today and more details to follow! We love stories of success in the dental lab industry. One such story is the career of Todd Reid. Todd learned about dental technology from a high school friend and was soon on a path that led to owning Access Dental Laboratories (https://accessdentallaboratories.com/) in Syracuse, NY. It definitely wasn’t an easy journey, but luckily he had the opportunity to work for and with a lot of great people that helped him along the way. Todd talks about learning every “seat” in a lab, some unique opportunities that most technicians don’t get, deciding to open a lab and how he went about it, and creating a working environment that centers around treating his employees with respect. If you are looking for a ceramic (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/equipment/programat-ceramic-furnaces) or sintering furnace (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/equipment/programat-sinter-furnace-s2) and want an incredible deal, look no further! Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us) has their 3 Ways to Save promotion on NOW. Connect with an Ivoclar Sales representative today to learn about how you can save on a new furnace OR, email customer service at cs.us@ivoclar.com. Tell them you heard it on the podcast and get FREE Ground Shipping by using promo code 724. Whether you are looking to elevate your craftsmanship or looking to cut back costs, look no further – VITA MFT Teeth (https://vitanorthamerica.com/en-US/VITA-MFT-Anterior-369,273,126133.html) are the ultimate solution for creating lifelike and stunning smiles. Crafted with precision and backed by cutting-edge technology, VITA MFT Teeth offers unparalleled esthetics and durability. And since VITA (https://vitanorthamerica.com/) believes in the power of experiencing excellence firsthand, for a limited time only, they’re offering you the chance to get a complimentary case sample. That’s right, a full case, absolutely free. Just visit vitanorthamerica.com/freemft (https://www2.vitanorthamerica.com/mft/) Don’t wait any longer to start providing your customers with a premium tooth at an economy price. Redeem your free case sample and if you’re ready to buy, VITA will even give you an extra 10% discount by shopping online on their newly launched online store. Join the VITA family today. Special Guest: Todd Reid. dental, technician, laboratory, CEO, family, well dressed, life lessons, bonadent, Walmart, ceramist, ptc, mentors, cheering, heaven, grants, teamwork, removables, full service, vision board, podcast, voices from the bench Looking to learn exocad? Check out the Institute of Digital Dentistry for a great online training program. Elvis approved!

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We love stories of success in the dental lab industry. One such story is the career of Todd Reid. Todd learned about dental technology from a high school friend and was soon on a path that led to owning Access Dental Laboratories in Syracuse, NY. It definitely wasn’t an easy journey, but luckily he had the opportunity to work for and with a lot of great people that helped him along the way. Todd talks about learning every “seat” in a lab, some unique opportunities that most technicians don’t get, deciding to open a lab and how he went about it, and creating a working environment that centers around treating his employees with respect.

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

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

Whether you are looking to elevate your craftsmanship or looking to cut back costs, look no further – VITA MFT Teeth are the ultimate solution for creating lifelike and stunning smiles.

Crafted with precision and backed by cutting-edge technology, VITA MFT Teeth offers unparalleled esthetics and durability. And since VITA believes in the power of experiencing excellence firsthand, for a limited time only, they’re offering you the chance to get a complimentary case sample. That’s right, a full case, absolutely free. Just visit vitanorthamerica.com/freemft

Don’t wait any longer to start providing your customers with a premium tooth at an economy price. Redeem your free case sample and if you’re ready to buy, VITA will even give you an extra 10% discount by shopping online on their newly launched online store.

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]]> Looking to learn exocad? Check out the Institute of Digital Dentistry for a great online training program. Elvis approved!

Join Elvis and Barb in Mallorca, Spain in May 2024 for exocad Insights. Make plans today and more details to follow!

We love stories of success in the dental lab industry. One such story is the career of Todd Reid. Todd learned about dental technology from a high school friend and was soon on a path that led to owning Access Dental Laboratories in Syracuse, NY. It definitely wasn’t an easy journey, but luckily he had the opportunity to work for and with a lot of great people that helped him along the way. Todd talks about learning every “seat” in a lab, some unique opportunities that most technicians don’t get, deciding to open a lab and how he went about it, and creating a working environment that centers around treating his employees with respect.

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

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

Whether you are looking to elevate your craftsmanship or looking to cut back costs, look no further – VITA MFT Teeth are the ultimate solution for creating lifelike and stunning smiles.

Crafted with precision and backed by cutting-edge technology, VITA MFT Teeth offers unparalleled esthetics and durability. And since VITA believes in the power of experiencing excellence firsthand, for a limited time only, they’re offering you the chance to get a complimentary case sample. That’s right, a full case, absolutely free. Just visit vitanorthamerica.com/freemft

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Special Guest: Todd Reid.

]]> 263: Teaching the Right Things for the Right Reasons with Allie Williamson at Lab Day Chicago 2023 https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/263 bf68751f-3659-40cd-a838-dfea652fd571 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400 Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner 263 Teaching the Right Things for the Right Reasons with Allie Williamson at Lab Day Chicago 2023 full Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner We begin our collection of conversations we recorded in the Ivoclar Ballroom at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2023 with Allie Williamson. Allie joins us to talk about what she’s been up to, and her new, exciting, and MUCH NEEDED training program called DLT Training and Education. 1:01:56 no <p>It was so good to be back at LMT Lab Day Chicago back in February! We got to talk to so many amazing people while recording in the <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivolcar</a> Ballroom. We are just as excited to start releasing these conversations in no particular order. First up is a very special friend of the podcast, Allie Williamson. Allie is well known for being an excellent in-lab trainer, working at some pretty decent sized labs. After a time in Florida, Allie found herself back in the Midwest looking for her next chapter. Seeing a need to take dental lab training to more people, Allie started <a href="https://dlttraining.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DLT Training &amp; Education</a>. Allie talks about why it’s important to understand not only the basics but to also understand the why. This fun conversation covers all the different programs she is offering like fundamentals, PTC, CDT study clubs, and so much more. Check out DLTtraining.com and take your career to the next level! </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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PrograMill PM7</a> from <a href="https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us" target="_blank" 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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Contact your friendly Ivoclar sales representative today</a> and create a digital solution that’s right for you!</h3> <hr> <h3> <a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Candulor</a> a dental supply company from Switzerland has solutions no matter if you are analog or digital</h3> <h3>Check out their <a href="https://www.candulor.com/en-us/product-portfolio/tooth-lines/physioset-tcr" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PhysioSet TCR</a> tooth line that has been complemented with 18 new shapes. A total of 48 age-appropriate anterior tooth shapes are available for the laboratory or dental practice to select from.</h3> <h3>The <a href="https://ssop.swiss/en-us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Swiss School of Prosthetics</a> in Springfield, Missouri is the place to learn all things removable. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner <a href="https://edmondsdentalsupply.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Edmonds Dental Supply</a> </h3> <h3>Candulor, High End Only</h3> <p>Special Guest: Alexandra (Allie) Williamson, AAS, BS, CDT-E.</p> dental, technician, laboratory, Education, training, learning, lab day, chicago, ivoclar, cdt, anatomy, function, florida, ptc, passion, artistic, ottawa, trainer, periodontist, support, knowledge, solo, group, study club, onsight training, lab, podcast, voices from the bench It was so good to be back at LMT Lab Day Chicago back in February! We got to talk to so many amazing people while recording in the Ivolcar Ballroom. We are just as excited to start releasing these conversations in no particular order. First up is a very special friend of the podcast, Allie Williamson. Allie is well known for being an excellent in-lab trainer, working at some pretty decent sized labs. After a time in Florida, Allie found herself back in the Midwest looking for her next chapter. Seeing a need to take dental lab training to more people, Allie started DLT Training & Education. Allie talks about why it’s important to understand not only the basics but to also understand the why. This fun conversation covers all the different programs she is offering like fundamentals, PTC, CDT study clubs, and so much more. Check out DLTtraining.com and take your career to the next level!

If efficiency and performance are what you are looking for in a milling system, then the high-performance PrograMill PM7 from Ivoclar is the right choice for you.

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

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

Contact your friendly Ivoclar sales representative today and create a digital solution that’s right for you!

Candulor a dental supply company from Switzerland has solutions no matter if you are analog or digital

Check out their PhysioSet TCR tooth line that has been complemented with 18 new shapes. A total of 48 age-appropriate anterior tooth shapes are available for the laboratory or dental practice to select from.

The Swiss School of Prosthetics in Springfield, Missouri is the place to learn all things removable. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner Edmonds Dental Supply

Candulor, High End Only

Special Guest: Alexandra (Allie) Williamson, AAS, BS, CDT-E.

]]> It was so good to be back at LMT Lab Day Chicago back in February! We got to talk to so many amazing people while recording in the Ivolcar Ballroom. We are just as excited to start releasing these conversations in no particular order. First up is a very special friend of the podcast, Allie Williamson. Allie is well known for being an excellent in-lab trainer, working at some pretty decent sized labs. After a time in Florida, Allie found herself back in the Midwest looking for her next chapter. Seeing a need to take dental lab training to more people, Allie started DLT Training & Education. Allie talks about why it’s important to understand not only the basics but to also understand the why. This fun conversation covers all the different programs she is offering like fundamentals, PTC, CDT study clubs, and so much more. Check out DLTtraining.com and take your career to the next level!

If efficiency and performance are what you are looking for in a milling system, then the high-performance PrograMill PM7 from Ivoclar is the right choice for you.

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

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

Contact your friendly Ivoclar sales representative today and create a digital solution that’s right for you!

Candulor a dental supply company from Switzerland has solutions no matter if you are analog or digital

Check out their PhysioSet TCR tooth line that has been complemented with 18 new shapes. A total of 48 age-appropriate anterior tooth shapes are available for the laboratory or dental practice to select from.

The Swiss School of Prosthetics in Springfield, Missouri is the place to learn all things removable. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner Edmonds Dental Supply

Candulor, High End Only

Special Guest: Alexandra (Allie) Williamson, AAS, BS, CDT-E.

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