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410: Helen Tanaka: From a Driver to the Bench and Knowing the Why
February 2nd, 2026 | 1 hr 8 mins
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This week we talk with Helen Tanaka, a removable and implant specialist who started her career as a dental lab driver and worked her way into lab management, digital workflows, and clinical education. She shares her passion for dentures, occlusion, and implant restorations, emphasizing that technicians must understand the fundamentals and the why behind every step — especially in today’s digital world. The conversation covers guided surgery, digital dentures, doctor training, and the growing need for stronger removable education for both dentists and technicians.
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343: From Analog Bench to Digital Chair with Dr. Timothy Royer
October 21st, 2024 | 1 hr 22 secs
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This week we meet Dr. Timothy Royer from Elite Dentures who started as a dental technician. Dr. Royer talks about finding dental technology, becoming a dentist because he could do better, the immediacy protocol, and providing proper care and proper treatments to edentulous patients.