Thanks to the AMAZING people at exocad, Elvis and Barb will be recording for the first time at IDS in Cologne, Germany. March 25 - 28 in Hall 1, booth A040/C041. Come see us, be on the podcast, and see all the amazing things exocad is doing for your lab!

This week had the pleasure of speaking with Vladimir Roman, a dental lab owner based in Florida, who shared his unique journey into the dental industry. Vladimir’s story is not just about his career; it’s a testament to embracing change and innovation in a field that is constantly evolving.

Vladimir began his journey in the military, where he discovered the existence of dental labs while pursuing a career in the Air Force. Initially focused on aviation, he found himself drawn to the dental field, ultimately leading to a fulfilling career in dental technology. His experience in the military provided him with a robust training foundation that he has built upon throughout his career.

One of the key themes of the conversation was the importance of collaboration between dental technicians and dentists. Vladimir emphasized that effective communication and teamwork are essential for achieving the best outcomes for patients. This collaborative spirit is what drives him and his team at Romanax Dental Lab to provide high-quality surgical guides and dental solutions.

Vladimir shared insights on the evolution of digital workflows and the role of 3D printing in modern dental practices. He highlighted how technology has transformed the way dental labs operate, making processes more efficient and allowing for greater precision in patient care. The use of virtual assistants in his lab has further streamlined operations, enabling technicians to focus on their core tasks while ensuring that administrative duties are handled effectively.

Vladimir’s passion for education and mentorship shines through as he discusses the training programs he offers for both dental technicians and dentists. He believes that knowledge sharing is crucial for the growth of the industry, and he is committed to helping others learn about surgical guides and implant planning.

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

Make sure you visit Aidite at Booth E-26 during your visit at LMT Lab Day Chicago! They will be there showcasing their exciting new products and cutting-edge solutions in digital dentistry. Attendees can explore hands-on demonstrations of Biomic stain & glaze techniques and some of their other innovative technologies. Aidite will also host engaging lectures in Grand Suite 2, East Tower, covering topics such as EZneer, 3D Pro-Zir, Digital Dentures, and their Aidite Cloud design service. Even before you go, you can stay updated by following @AiditeNorthAmerica on all social media platforms. Don’t miss the opportunity to see how Aidite is shaping the future of dental labs!

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 WIN WIN GO 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.

Special Guest: Vladimir Roman.

Have you ever looked at crappy impressions or work and said to yourself, I could do better than this. That is exactly what this week's guest did. After working in a lab for an ex-father-in-law, Dr. Timothy Royer started doing all-on-xs in an in-office lab. Seeing all the bad he was getting, he was determined to become a dentist and do it better. After getting his Masters and then doctorate, Dr. Royer now owns Elite Dentures in Nederland, Texas where he is helping patients on their own journey through completely restoring their mouth and providing excellent care along the way.

Listen to John Wilson from Sunrise Dental Lab and take your own lab to the next level by getting in on some of Ivoclar's End of the Year deals on equipment. If you are looking for your first or looking to expand your capabilities, Ivoclar has just what you need at a time where it's best to invest. Head over to Ivolcar.com or contact your local rep for all the deals today. Don't let the new year come thinking you should have bettered your lab.

Special Guest: Dr. Timothy Royer.

First up is dental technician that is working on business development at Nobel Biocare, Chuck Genco. Chuck is 35 year veteran in various dental labs. He's now with Nobel Biocare helping them create a solution based digital workflow with a emphasis on "time to teeth". He talks about his journey, his role at Nobel, and what some interesting things they are working on.

Then we talk to two friends in Spain, from Syria, working in Sweden. Yousef Ibrahim is a ceramist. Maher Al Hanfeish is the cad/cam technician. After leaving Syria, they both found their way to the same lab in Sweden and have been friends ever since. They talk about their journey into the lab, getting to Sweden, and their daily life in a lab.

As a special BONUS, we talk to the Chair of the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology, Jen Ludwig and the Executive Director, Lindsey Rowan. They both come on to talk about the upcoming Race for the Future happening on September 15th, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Join the Race: https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form

DONATE TODAY: https://fortworth.californiatriathlon.org/Race/Register/?raceId=99407

Introducing Ivotion Digital Dentures from Ivoclar – Experience unparalleled precision and efficiency with Ivoclar‘s state-of-the-art digital denture workflow.

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.

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.

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.

Special Guests: Chuck Genco, Jennifer Ludwig, CDT, Lindsey Rowan, Maher Al Hanfeish , and Yousef Ibrahim.

The shirts and hoodies are BACK! Back in January we sold "Dental Technicians: Making Dentist Look Good since the 1700s" shirts for Lab Day. So many people asked us to bring them back, so we did! Get them here before April 18!
https://www.bonfire.com/vftb-the-zippered-hoodie-era/

We have even more conversations this week from the Ivolcar Ballroom at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024 with:

James "The Denture Man" Angelone Jr and James Angelone III talking about being at the Smart Denture Conversion booth all weekend, why they don't do "Big Hole" conversions anymore, teaching the next generation, and using Ivotion dentures.

Ivoclar's premier educator, Patrick Coon, stops by to talk about his history in the Air Force, on boarding with Ivoclar, being moved up to Digital Consultant, and some exciting things Ivoclar is working on.

Then a special unexpected guest sits down, Peggy Alexander. Peggy is 87 years young and talks about the struggles of becoming a female dentist in the 50s, getting into teaching at the University of Texas, the importance of working with your lab, and life after retirement (which she hasn’t even happened yet).

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

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

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

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

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

Join the VITA family today.

Special Guests: James Angelone III, James Angelone “The Denture Man” , Patrick Coon, CDT, TE, and Peggy Alexander.

Information and how to register for the Race For the Future 8.0 August 28th

Information and registration for the Chicago Triathlon

Register for the FREE Education Day on August 27th
(COME TO THE DINNER!)

Donate to Barb or Team Voices From the Bench!!!!

The Asiga MAX, the world’s most advanced lab 3D printer, offers exceptional productivity. Well over 400 labs in the U.S. can attest to its accuracy, speed and precision. With 62 micron Print Precision, the Max is optimized for both dental lab or clinic environments. Its exclusive SPS™ Smart-Positioning-System Technology guarantees every layer is formed accurately, resulting in consistent results in any environment, and its single Point Calibration makes calibration extremely accurate and fast.

As an Open Material System, you can print any suitable resin from any material manufacturer. Your choice, no strings. The Max also features the Fastest Material Changeover of any 3D printer. Labs LOVE this! Change completely from one print resin to another in under 30 seconds.

All this and the finest, most dependable technical support staff in the dental lab industry.

Call Whip Mix today or visit whipmix.com to find out more about the Asiga Max!

Did you know Asiga has over 500 validated materials on their open material system. And it's growing every day?

By harnessing Asiga's proprietary layer monitoring technology with its smart positioning system and integrated internal radiometer, as a laboratory, you will be able to produce any indication you desire. Whether models, splints, temporaries, or even permanent crowns.

Your investment will be future proofed by Asiga's rugged engineering. Providing you with a fast, accurate, and repeatable machine, with a reputation that is time tested in the laboratory industry.

If you would like to learn about Asiga's machine or material offerings, please visit the website at asiga.com or contact your favorite dental reseller.

Special Guests: Carrie Ling, Courtney Bennett, Dani Farago, Jenelle Tabaković, Katie Boteler, MacKenzie Mayer, Nina Frketin, and Sandra Nohava.

• Tim Frezel - Lab owner from Waco Texas
• Jan Rainey - Retired lab owner now cleaning the air with Pure Air Living
• Bennett Napier - From the NADL
• Keith Wilson - Locale Argen rep and amazing "Official Guest Grabber"

Enjoy the conversations from the first show of 2021

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

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

Special Guests: Bennett Napier, Jan Rainey, Keith Wilson, and Tim Frenzel CDT.

• Cade Tippet
• Marlin Gohn
• Fernando Sanchez Jr and Gary Osborn
• Spencer Watkins

Sit back and enjoy the sounds of live "in-person" conversations.

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

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

Special Guests: Cade Tippett, CDT, Fernando Sanchez, Jr. CDT, Gary Osborn CDT, Marlin Gohn CDT, and Spencer Watkins.

Aurident offers so much more than just the P5 michine. They offer all the needed accessories like Nabertherm furnaces and vacuums by Renfert. And all the consumables can be got in one place! Aurident has Delta Zirconia, Aurident Zr, Aurident cutting tools, and Quest pmma ! Aurident definitely is a One Stop Shop for any dental laboratory's needs! Call our friends, Aurident, at 800-422-7373 or visit their website at aurident.com!

Whip Mix is now providing its milling customers with Prima Milling Tools, the high performance milling tools engineered specifically for Roland mills. This new tool range outperforms the competition. The results show not only that the tools last 29% longer than most others, their precision creates pin-point accuracy, ensuring a perfect fit for the patient.

The uncoated tools save up to 40% per restoration over the market leaders, VISIT WHIPMIX.COM OR CALL (800) 626-5651

Special Guest: Tom Panei CDT.

Just a few weeks away until the first dental laboratory conference of 2021 kicks off. The Dental Laboratory Conference of Texas (DLAT) is having an in-person meeting March 26 & 27 in Grapevine, Texas. Register today! Voices From the Bench will be recording REMOTELY from the Argen booth "Live, not Live". Go to the Argen booth, sit down at the computer and microphone, and we can talk all about the dental laboratory industry.

Aurident offers so much more than just the P5 michine. They offer all the needed accessories like Nabertherm furnaces and vacuums by Renfert. And all the consumables can be got in one place! Aurident has Delta Zirconia, Aurident Zr, Aurident cutting tools, and Quest pmma ! Aurident definitely is a One Stop Shop for any dental laboratory's needs! Call our friends, Aurident, at 800-422-7373 or visit their website at aurident.com!

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

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

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

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

Special Guest: Tim Torbenson.

First up is Jason Stubbs, who is amazing at getting the word out on social media about all the amazing things the DLAT is doing and also speaking at the event about using Texas Dental Lab law to get new clients. Then sitting down is a one-woman lab owner, Bianka Nathery, who talks about the pros and cons of working by yourself and learning the craft in Germany where she grew up. Then we wrap up the whole conference with Mel Thorp, who 50 years ago was in a horrible accident that led him on a career where he earned 3 CDTs and still enjoys working on the bench. Great fun from the "DEE-LAT"!

The UP 3D P5 milling maching from Aurident is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com.

Using 3D printed Dentca Temporary Resin is the easy, fast, clean and accurate way of creating natural-looking temporary restorations using Dentca Temporary C&B 3D Print Resin from Whip Mix.

The new temporary material is FDA cleared, biocompatible, photocurable, and can be printed fast. That patient can be temporized with the highest quality temporary crowns that last a minimum of one full year in the mouth. Dentca C&B Temporary features excellent life-like esthetics and shade-matching capability with Vita shades A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1, B2, and BL (Bleach).

Dentca Temporary C&B resin is validated for use with the Asiga Max, Asiga Pro 2, Asiga Pro 4K, and the Whip Mix Veribuild printers, and with the following curing units: Uvitron (SunRay 400 and IntelliRay 600), and the CUREbox Plus.

For more information, visit www.whipmix.com.

Special Guests: Bianka Nethery CDT, Jason Stubbs, and Mel Thorp CDT.

The UP 3D P5 milling maching from Aurident is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com.

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

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

Special Guests: Larry Mercadel CDT and Scott D. McGaha.

The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology: Scholarships and Grants

The UP 3D P5 milling maching from Aurident is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com.

The Form 3BL is the large format dental 3D printer that raises the bar for dependable high-production dental 3D printing, designed to work day and night with minimal intervention. A build volume of 33.5 × 20 × 30 cm (13.2 × 7.9 × 11.8 in) maximizes throughput for every print job. Print 48 models in a day, with only two printer interactions. Head over to formlabs.com/VFTB and they can send you something printed on a Form 3B printer. This way you can hold the proof in your hand.

Special Guests: Dr. John Buie, Lauren Blanton CDT, and Matthew Douglas CDT.

NADL COVID-19 Resource Links
The Foundation of Dental Laboratory Technology Learning Library

Then because we want everyone to have some sense of normalcy we continue with the originally planned episode.

Back in January and thanks to Kettenbach, Elvis and Barb went to the Voices of Dentistry. A event geared towards podcast in the dental field. Being the only podcast dedicated to dental laboratories at the event, we were able to talk to a bunch of people that give us an interesting perspective that we normally don't see. First up is Jordon Comstock from Boomcloud. Jordon comes from the lab and now runs a service to help dentist become less dependent of insurances. Which would be good for labs. Next up is Craig Cody, a CPA for dentist giving us interesting view we usually don't see. Then we have Dr. Zak Allmand on who is a practicing dentist that got sick of credit card fees when he opened his own practice. So now he started his own credit card processing company called Apex Payment Solutions. Labs should check them out for some amazing savings.

Then because every year we have our first guest every on the podcast on, Renata Budny joins us from the Argen booth at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020!

Alien Milling Technologies is a cutting-edge Dental Milling Center known for using the latest methods and technologies in milling top dental prosthetics. They can help your lab by milling everything, like crowns, abutments, partials, guards, and even titanium bars. Best part is that they are all milled right here in the USA. Plus they also provide the same zirconia they mill in-house. Until the end of March 2020, if you buy 4 pucks you get one FREE! See all they have to offer at www.alienmilling.com.

There are a lot of lab putty materials out there. When most labs try Panasil Lab Putty from Kettenbach they are amazed by the quality and consistency. It works wonders on your matrixing, indexing, and duplicating needs. Try some today, and for being a listener of the podcast when you call 877-532-2123 and mention the code – Dental Lab Podcast 199, you can get a box of Panasil Lab Putty and a box of Futar Bite Registration all for $199. Check out http://www.kettenbach-dental.us/ for more information. Thanks for your support of the podcast!

Special Guests: Bennett Napier, Craig Cody, Dr. Zachary Allmand, Jordon Comstock, and Renata Budny, CDT, TE.

March 26 – 28 Dental Laboratory Association Texas Conference – Grapevine, Tx

Alien Milling Technologies is a cutting-edge Dental Milling Center known for using the latest methods and technologies in milling top dental prosthetics. They can help your lab by milling everything, like crowns, abutments, partials, guards, and even titanium bars. Best part is that they are all milled right here in the USA. Plus they also provide the same zirconia they mill in-house. Until the end of March 2020, if you buy 4 pucks you get one FREE! See all they have to offer at www.alienmilling.com.

How many of you are printing models? I bet most of you. Do you print in different colors depending on what you are using the model for? No? Whip Mix is happy to add grey to their

VeriModel OS product line. Not only do they have golden brown, ivory, and white, but the gray gives a visual contrast to waxes and features an easy-to-clean, smooth matte surface finish. Use it for study models, models with removable dies, and orthodontic models. Check them out at www.whipmix.com. Thanks for your continued support of the podcast Whip Mix!

Special Guest: Ricki Braswell CAE.

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

Register HERE!

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

Alien Milling Technologies is a cutting-edge Dental Milling Center known for using the latest methods and technologies in milling top dental prosthetics. They can help your lab by milling everything, like crowns, abutments, partials, guards, and even titanium bars. Best part is that they are all milled right here in the USA. The team at Alien Milling Technologies is comprised of talented computer and dental technicians who are passionate about mastering the newest and most effective technologies. See all they have to offer at www.alienmilling.com.

There are a lot of lab putty materials out there. When most labs try Panasil Lab Putty from Kettenbach they are amazed by the quality and consistency. It works wonders on your matrixing, indexing, and duplicating needs. Try some today, and for being a listener of the podcast when you call 877-532-2123 and mention the code – Dental Lab Podcast 199, you can get a box of Panasil Lab Putty and a box of Futar Bite Registration all for $199. Check out http://www.kettenbach-dental.us/ for more information. Thanks for your support of the podcast!

Special Guests: Dory Sartoris, Jesse Flor CDT, and Michael Farago.

Sean Siegel - Castable Ceramics,
Steve Killion CDT - Killian Dental Ceramics
Don Albensi - NDX Albensi
Heather Voss CDT - Legacy Dental Arts
Denise Burris CDT - By Design Dental Studio

They talk about the Foundation of Dental Laboratories, one of the Keynote Speakers, becoming part of the NDX family, and the 2019 CDT of the Year! It's a lot of conversations, with a lot of people, for a whole lot of fun. See what you missed!

Keynote Speaker mentioned: Diana Kander
Order her book HERE!

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

Register HERE!

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

Did you know that Nowak Dental carries all Roland Milling machines? Not only do they have an amazing price and trade in promotions on the unit but they are also offering an extra year of warranty on any new mill purchase. Reach out to the Nowak Dental Digital team at 855-669-2533 or visit the website at www.nowakdigital.com.

Did you know that Whip Mix manufactures a full array of 3D print resins, featuring the only FDA cleared splint resin? The latest resin in the group of printable resins is VeriSplint, which was the first and presently only 510K cleared print material that prints quickly, and results in an accurate and economical hard splint. So, whether you are printing splints, models, surgical guides, casting patterns or trays, consider increasing your productivity and your profitability with Whip Mix VeriBuild resins. Check them all at www.whipmix.com.

Alien Milling Technologies is a cutting-edge Dental Milling Center known for using the latest methods and technologies in milling top dental prosthetics. They can help your lab by milling everything, like crowns, abutments, partials, guards, and even titanium bars. Best part is that they are all milled right here in the USA. The team at Alien Milling Technologies is comprised of talented computer and dental technicians who are passionate about mastering the newest and most effective technologies. See all they have to offer at www.alienmilling.com.

Special Guests: Denise Burris, CDT, Donald Albensi, Jr. , Heather Voss MBA, CDT, Sean Siegel, and Steve Killian, CDT.

Check out the AOLP: Association of Orthodontic Laboratory Professionals

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

Check out the AMAZING line up at Lab Day Chicago from Argen!
Register HERE!

March 26 – 28 Dental Laboratory Association Texas Conference – Grapevine, Tx
*Ortho Technicians!!! Register for the AOLP meeting! *

Last year was a huge success and we loved this show. We are back this year at the ARGEN booth recording all weekend long. If you are in the area, attend. If you are not in the area, you should still think about attending. It’s worth it.

Register HERE!

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

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

Kettenbach Dental is a German Manufacturer that believes dentistry is a balance of art and science and when the patient and Dentist are inspired by your work, that is your labs reward and the goal at Kettenbach Dental. . A great way to start with Kettenbach is to try the Panasil Lab Putty Hard or Lab Putty Soft for your Dental Lab’s matrixing, indexing, and duplicating needs. The addition silicone putty comes in a 5-kilogram base and 5-kilogram catalyst, 1:1 mix with no additional messy gel activator. How about a box of the Panasil Lab Putty and a Box of the Futar Bite Registration all for only $199. Simply call Kettenbach direct at 877-532-2123 and mention the code – Dental Lab Podcast 199, for this special discount just for listening to the Voices from the Bench Podcast. For more information on Kettenbach, check out their Facebook page or visit www.kettenbach-dental.us

Special Guest: Christopher Gajewski.

We start with Registered Assistant Sarah Mathis from Duece Dental Laboratory in Waco, Texas. She talks about going from Clinical to Laboratory and how the chair side has made her a better technician.

Then we are joined by Donna Smith CDT from Digital Ceramics by Design in Denton, TX. Donna talks about her lab, how she got there, and why she likes working with zirconia.

We then wrap up the whole conference talking with Scott Ruehle from the Sebrite Agency. Scott talks about a much needed but little discussed topic, insurance. From Professional Liability to Loss, Scott gives us the low down and scares Barb a little.

Be sure to check out DLAT.org to see all the AMAZING things the Dental Laboratory Association of Texas is doing. Come next year to their AWESOME conference where these interviews were recorded at!

Special Guests: Donna Smith CDT, Sarah Mathis, and Scott Ruehle.

-Jim and Samantha Emmons. Jim (CDT) talks about how much of his career has been teaching and inventing and some of the amazing stuff he has come up with and still coming up with. He talks about a non-aerosol spray on glaze and a way to do a shade analysis with a smart phone. Be sure to check out Spectrafire.com to learn more.

-Mac Perry from San Antonio leaves a great "First Impression" and talks about learning about dental technology in the Air Force, going to Saudi Arabia, and then settling down at his own lab. An amazing experience worth sharing.

Be sure to check out DLAT.org to see all the AMAZING things the Dental Laboratory Association of Texas is doing. Come next year to their AWESOME conference where these interviews were recorded at!

Special Guests: Jim Emmons CDT, FNBC and Mac Perry.

The State Motto of Texas is Friendship and Elvis & Barb made a lot of friends at the Dental Laboratory Association of Texas (DLAT) conference in April.

-Talking nipples, dental, and the podcast we are joined by Chris Ling CDT from Lifelike Dental Studio. Chris tells an interesting story where he goes from Film and TV to owning a 5 person dental lab.

-Gary Box CDT from Rainbow Bridge Dental sits down to talk to us about being a big part of Texas' Association (even being the president back in 1983) and running a one-man lab.

-Then we are joined by father and son team Darrel & Bobby Clark CDTs from Clark Dental Lab and Implant Solutions. These two run a 5 person dental lab that specialize in fixed hybrid restorations.

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Donate to Crossing for a Cure - Alex's 80 mile fundraiser on June 15

Be sure to check out DLAT.org to see all the AMAZING things the Dental Laboratory Association of Texas is doing. Come next year to their AWESOME conference where these interviews were recorded at!

Special Guests: Bobby Clark CDT, Chris Ling CDT, Darrell Clark CDT, and Gary Box CDT.

Razi Setoodegan from the Preat Corporation. Razi tells us about how she got started in a small lab, worked at Glidewell, and how great it is to work at Preat.

Pilot and CDT Wade Bognuda sits down to chat about his hobby of flying planes, being a CDT, and getting the Implant specialty.

Then we jump to May while we recorded at the FDLA Symposium in Florida. The current president, Alexander Wünsche CDT and out going president Tim Stevenson CDT sit down to talk about the meeting, the association, and paddle boating.

Donate to Crossing for a Cure - Alex's 80 mile fundraiser on June 15

Be sure to check out DLAT.org to see all the AMAZING things the Dental Laboratory Association of Texas is doing. Come next year to their AWESOME conference where these interviews were recorded at!

Special Guests: Alexander Wünsche CDT, Razi Setoodegan, Tim Stevenson, CDT, and Wade Bognuda CDT.

"The Socks"

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Come see Voices From the Bench -
The FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo May 9 - 11th in Orlando, FL

If you are on the west coast go to -
LMT Lab Day West 2019 May 10 & 11 in Garden Grove, CA

A Huge thank you to Open Implants for their support of the podcast. Head over to openimplants.com/voices to learn more and use the code voices10 to get 10% off your first order

Special Guest: Herb Baird.

Check out his YouTube Channel

The interview Cade Tippett and Steve Szara did with Barb and Elvis!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/AQc-8Yn9C8k

COME SEE VOICES FROM THE BENCH!
We will be at the DLAT meeting April 4th and 5th in Grapevine, Texas.
Register here!

A BIG thanks to our sponsor Nowak Dental Supplies for their support of the podcast.
Give them a call at 800-654-7623 or visit their website at nowakdental.com

Special Guest: Cade Tippett, CDT.

Elvis and Barb welcome a new guest to the podcast. Cade Tippett CDT is a ortho technician out of Texas. He stays very busy with his lab, his YouTube Channel , and being the Association and Conference Administrator" for the DLAT (Dental Laboratory Association of Texas).
Join us as Cade teaches two non-ortho dental technicians about their important part in our industry!

The interview Cade Tippett and Steve Szara did with Barb and Elvis!

COME SEE VOICES FROM THE BENCH!
We will be at the DLAT meeting April 4th and 5th in Grapevine, Texas.
Register here!

A BIG thanks to our sponsor Nowak Dental Supplies for their support of the podcast.
Give them a call at 800-654-7623 or visit their website at nowakdental.com

Special Guest: Cade Tippett, CDT.