On September 11th in Fort Worth, Texas, the 10th annual Race For the Future will take place to raise money for the Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology. 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.
Join the Race: https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form

Meet Jamie Stover. If you spend any time at dental shows or just around the industry in general, you have probably crossed paths with Jamie before. You see, Jamie started in the industry back in 1998 after a suggestion from his dentist brother. After finding his way into a dental lab, Jamie has been a delivery driver, model room technician, ceramist, and so much more. It wasn't long before he was manager and even Operations Manager. While he was moving the lab from analog to digital, Jamie found the Carbon Printer and discovered something great. He now works for them as Senior Manager of Application Strategy and Integration. What does that mean? Well, we had to ask too. Turns out Jamie gets to help any lab with a Carbon printer with any question or issue the lab has. Even if it isn't related to the Carbon Printer. How cool is that? He's also the current Chair of The National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology and talks about the importance of getting your certification and giving back to the industry.

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 Guest: Jamie Stover CDT.

National Denturist Association Virtual Conference - October 16-17, 2020

Dental Services Group is proud to support the National Board of Certification in Dental Technology and proudly promotes certification for dental technicians throughout their national network of laboratories. The CDT Designation sets certified dental technicians apart from others in their field demonstrating a mastery of knowledge and applied skills in the art of dentistry. Certification also raises the standards of dental health through education in all aspects of dental technology. At Dental Services Group, they believe dentistry plays a significant role in the healthcare ecosystem and is committed to providing solutions to benefit the overall health and wellbeing of the patient. Visit nbccert.org to learn more about becoming a CDT and dentalservices.net to learn more about how DSG supports the dental community.

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: Eric Hansen, LD and Patrick Allen, LD.

NADL Free Webinar - Protecting Patients and Staff when Re-Opening The Dental Practice 
Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:00pm-3:00pm EDT

ADA Report on 2020 and 2021 Dental Spending based on Covid 19 Impact

This week we are back to LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020. Recording from the Argen booth, Elvis got to talk to a ortho technician from Texas, Tiffany Prater CDT. She is the Vice-president of the AOLP (Association of Orthodontic Laboratory Professionals) and tells her story of going from dental assistant to lab owner. Then we are joined by past podcast guest Heather Voss CDT who brings along Leon Hermanides CDT to talk about how he got into the industry and has adapted his lab to the changing market over the years.

When dentist open up again, how many rush cases do you think we will get? What you need is a zirconia that is tested and proven to work with a faster sinter cycle. The Vericore ZR Pro and Vericore ZR Pro ML from Whip Mix can complete the Speed Cycle in slightly more than 3 hours, which enables laboratories to meet the demand for patients that have been waiting to get work done. Call Whip Mix today to learn more at 800-626-5651.

Special Guests: Bennett Napier, Heather Voss MBA, CDT, Leon Hermanides CDT, and Tiffany Prater CDT.

Tim Stevenson CDT- FDLA, Florida Dental Laboratory Association
Chris Delarm CDT - WSDLA, Washington State Dental Laboratory Association
Lonni Thompson CDT - ODLA, Ohio Dental Laboratory Association

These wonderful technicians volunteer their time to help their State Dental Laboratory Association as the President. Two states are still fighting to get the regulation needed to ensure that labs are held accountable while the other is already doing it. These three share their experiences with each other in a great conversation that gives hope to many more states.

Florida Dental Laboratory Association
Washington State Dental Laboratory Association
Ohio Dental Laboratory Association

Correction - Florida Dental Laboratories are NOT inspected by the same inspectors that check resturants. They are inspected by the Department of Health that does other medical facilities.

Special Guests: Chris Delarm, CDT, Lonni J. Thompson, CDT, and Tim Stevenson, CDT.

Tim Stevenson CDT- FDLA, Florida Dental Laboratory Association
Chris Delarm CDT - WSDLA, Washington State Dental Laboratory Association
Lonni Thompson CDT - ODLA, Ohio Dental Laboratory Association

A lot of experience sits at this table and they share their understandings and observations from within their State Associations.

Florida Dental Laboratory Association
Washington State Dental Laboratory Association
Ohio Dental Laboratory Association

Special Guests: Chris Delarm, CDT, Lonni J. Thompson, CDT, and Tim Stevenson, CDT.