Voices From The Bench

Celebrate 2020 and LMT Lab Day with these limited edition shirts! On Sale until January 26, 2020 (https://www.bonfire.com/celebrate-lmt-lab-day-chicago-2020-vftb-shirt-1/) Elvis and President Barb are back from Las Vegas and the Vision 21 meeting. So many great people attended and so many great sponsors. Most of the events where we get our continued education are possible because of the great vendors in our industry. While at the Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories in North Carolina, Elvis got to speak with two laboratory technicians turned vendor representative. First up is Greg Martin CDT, TE from Renfert who talks about how Renfert got started and the importance of quality products. Then he talked to Maurice “Mo” Whitlock, CDT from AmannGirrbach who got his start in the Air Force and now trains at dental schools and they talk about the move in our industry where laboratory technicians are setting up shop in dentist offices. Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit Jan 24 & 25, 2020 - SCOTTSDALE - Hilton

How often do we have to call and get a new impression? How many times does the doctor ask what can they do better? What is your answer? Just do it again? This is why we welcome to the podcast Jason Kiser from Kettenbach (http://www.kettenbachusa.com/). Jason grew up in a lab that his dad owned (so he knows what a bad impression is), but was too much of an extrovert to sit at a bench. Now with Kettenbach, Jason see the importance of involving the lab in the very beginning to make sure we get the records that we need. He talks about different materials and give us some great tips and tricks to talk to doctors about when we are not getting the impressions that we need. YOU SHOULD STILL SIGN UP AND COME TO VEGAS THIS WEEKEND! Vision 21 Jan 16-18, 2020 - LAS VEGAS - Palms Casino Resort & Spa (https://nadl.org/events/v21/2020/) If you have never been to the meeting get in touch with the NADL to get a special discounted rate. Either by phone at (800) 950-1150 or by email at meetings@nadl.org and tell them you heard

Let's make 2020 the start of a new decade for dental laboratory technology! Get your limited edition LMT Lab Day 2020 Voices From the Bench Shirt: HERE (https://www.bonfire.com/celebrate-lmt-lab-day-chicago-2020-vftb-shirt-1/) Elvis had a chance to speak at the Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories (http://www.eastern-conference.com/) and he can't go anywhere without bring some headphone mics and record some great conversations. This episode is the first of many featuring people he talked to at the Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories. First up is "funny man" Donnie Bridges CDT from the Argen Corporation. Donnie talks about growing up in the lab, working for Argen, and because he is from Tupelo, Mississippi they had to talk about the real Elvis. Then Elvis talks with Joshua Fitzgerald who is a one person fix lab owner that has been growing with the digital times and gets most of his work from Facebook. Come see Elvis and Barb LIVE! Vision 21 Jan 16-18, 2020 - LAS VEGAS - Palms Casino Resort & Spa (h

There we were at LMT Lab Day East. Judy Fishman comes up to us and introduces us to Kamilla Siekierski CDT. She says we have to have her on the podcast. Kamilla tells us about her faciniating life of learning dental technology in Poland, coming to America, and eventually becoming a leader in our profession. This is a remakable tale that you don't hear very often and one that you don't want to miss. Vision 21 Jan 16-18, 2020 - LAS VEGAS - Palms Casino Resort & Spa (https://nadl.org/events/v21/2020/) If you have never been to the meeting get in touch with the NADL to get a special discounted rate. Either by phone at (800) 950-1150 or by email at meetings@nadl.org and tell them you heard about the Vision 21 Meeting from Voices From the Bench and you will get a special rate of almost $200 off the regular attendee price. Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit Jan 24 & 25, 2020 - SCOTTSDALE - Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas (https://voicesofdentistry.com/) Thanks to our good friends at Kettenbach (http://www.kettenb

LAST TIME WE BEG VOTE for Voices From the Bench as the best dental podcast of 2019! VOTE HERE! (https://dentalpodcast.org/vote-for-your-favorite-dental-podcast-of-2019/) When we record at events and conventions, we talk to a lot of great people in our industry. Some of them sit down to chat. Sometimes we have to put a few together to get all the conversation out so we can release the ones we got at other events. There are just too many amazing people in dental laboratory technology and these three are no exception. First up we talk with Robert Gitman from NDX Thayer who talks about getting into the business from consulting and work at a lab that joins the NDX family. Then we talk to Bruce Barrish from Colonial Dental Lab. Bruce should consider stand-up comedy he's so funny. Bruce talks about his early days and how his lab markets using education. And the whole episode wraps up talking to previous lab owner tuned vendor speaker Jeremy Wohlers from Kulzer. Jeremy was presenting at LMT Lab Day East about creat

VOTE for Voices From the Bench as the best dental podcast of 2019! VOTE HERE! (https://dentalpodcast.org/vote-for-your-favorite-dental-podcast-of-2019/) Barb is a BIG fan of labs that are in their second or third generation of owners. As she took over for her dad, we have found out that there are many in our industry. Which says a lot about what we do. While at LMT Lab Day East 2019, Elvis and Barb talked to two families who tell the tale of starting in a spare room and eventually a child comes in to help and take it into the digital workflow. First up is father and son team Michael and Joe Young from Young Dental Lab right there in Philadelphia. The we talk to a mother and daughter from a orthodontics lab. Jane Hyatt started her lab in her parent’s basement and eventually Kristen Benitez came into the lab to help them become a leader in ortho digital workflow. What is your laboratory New Year's Resolution? Send us an email (info@voicesfromthebench.com) and tell us all about it. Give us your name and lab and

VOTE for Voices From the Bench as the best dental podcast of 2019! VOTE HERE! (https://dentalpodcast.org/vote-for-your-favorite-dental-podcast-of-2019/) We love a good story of someone following a dream or passion. While we were at LMT Lab Day East we got to follow up with past podcast guest Jeremiah Naas. We had him and his wife Amanda on about a year ago on episodes 30 (https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/30) & 31 (https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/31). This time Jeremiah fills us in on moving the family to Maine and going through the Denturist school. Vision 21 Jan 16-18, 2020 - LAS VEGAS - Palms Casino Resort & Spa (https://nadl.org/events/v21/2020/) If you have never been to the meeting get in touch with the NADL to get a special discounted rate. Either by phone at (800) 950-1150 or by email at meetings@nadl.org and tell them you heard about the Vision 21 Meeting from Voices From the Bench and you will get a special rate of almost $200 off the regular attendee price. Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit

VOTE for Voices From the Bench as the best dental podcast of 2019! VOTE HERE! (https://dentalpodcast.org/vote-for-your-favorite-dental-podcast-of-2019/) Passion comes in all different styles and sizes. We love to talk to anyone who is passionate about what they do. Elvis had the extreme pleasure to talk to two people who have a passion that you usually don't hear about. First up is Sevan Pulurian who is the 3Shape Specialist at Pacific Dental and talks about some interesting things he has learned while using 3Shape. Then we talk with the Digital Marketing Specialist for Whip Mix, Chelsey Phillips, who really has a passion for sharing all things Whip Mix. Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® (https://crystalultra.com/voices/) from Digital Dental (https://digitaldental.com/). A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjus

Start off 2020 on the right foot by attending the 2020 NADL Vision 21 Meeting on January 16-18 in sunny Las Vegas. This year's premier business management meeting is looking to be the best one yet. On this episode we talk with three of the presenters that will be on stage during the meeting. Megan Nakanishi - Fireside Chat with 3 others about "Next Gen Laboratory Management" Joseph Apap CDT, MDT - "Powering Up Your Team" Shawna Suckow - "Recession Proofing Your Lab Now" Remember there are many more presenting and lots of events planned for the weekend. Check out the full line-up here. (https://nadl.org/events/v21/2020/pdfs/V21%20Schedule%20of%20Events_2020.pdf?pdf=1479792) REGISTER HERE if you have been before (https://nadl.org/events/v21/2020/registration/registration.cfm) If you have never been to Vision 21_ (and this episode convinced you to go)_ get in touch with the NADL to get a special discounted rate. Either by phone at (800) 950-1150 or by email at meetings@nadl.org and tell them you heard about the

Barb is back with Elvis to bring you two more interviews from the Whip Mix Digital Forum. VFTB loves when families work together. Joining us first is Allie and Mark Williamson CDTs. They met in a lab and still work together after all these years. Allie has "graduated" to become an educator at Ottawa Dental Lab and is doing what every lab wishes they could do. They talk about the program, encouraging technicians to become CDTS, and life in and out of the lab. Next they are joined by Reed Nunnally, CEO of Derby Dental Lab. Reed talks about taking over for his dad and growing up in a different way than most 2nd generation owners. He also dives into why and how he turned his lab into one of the early leaders with clear aligners. Vision 21 Jan 16-18, 2020 - LAS VEGAS - Palms Casino Resort & Spa (https://nadl.org/events/v21/2020/) If you have never been to the meeting get in touch with the NADL to get a special discounted rate. Either by phone at (800) 950-1150 or by email at meetings@nadl.org and tell them you h

Barb got held up at her lab over the weekend, Elvis is solo on this one. While at the Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories Elvis took a break from speaking and recording to bring two conversations he got while at the Whip Mix Digital Forum back in early October. First up is the man, Denture Dan Elfring. He sits down to talk about his start back in the Air Force, working in a in-office laboratory, and being a SUPER Master CDT. Then Elvis is joined by the only identical twin laboratory owners Elise Holasek and Anita Cranford, both CDTs, who co-own a lab but their story on how they get into the industry is not a common one. Join us from Whip Mix’s Digital Forum. NEXT UP for Voices From the Bench – Visions 21 - January 16th – 18th (https://nadl.org/events/v21/2020/). If you have never been to the meeting get in touch with the NADL to get a special discounted rate. Either by phone at (800) 950-1150 or by email at meetings@nadl.org and tell them you heard about the Vision 21 Meeting from Voices From the Be

Whip Mix was on the podcast back on episodes 72 & 73 talking about the 2019 Digital Forum. Voices From the Bench was there to record anyone willing to sit down and chat. This week we feature a conversation with two speakers from the event. Prosthodontist Dr. Brandon Stapleton and Removable technician Bart Hyde CDT, DTG shared the stage to talk about using technology to work together from a distance. After their presentation they sat down with Elvis to expand on how they got into the industry, how they got connected, and the perspective from a doctor who seeks out quality. "Dental technicians have better technique" shits benefiting the Foundation of Dental Laboratory Technology. Get your BEFORE November 6, 2019! (https://www.bonfire.com/foundation-of-dental-laboratory-technology/) Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 7th to 9th in Concord, NC (http://www.eastern-conference.com/program-overview.html) Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is bett

Back in September Dentsply Sirona asked Elvis to speak at the DS Lab Marketing Summit. Initially he was not going to record, but they asked him to set up and the people he sat down with were amazing! Elvis got to talk to attendee Dillon Guppta who is a Denturist from Toronto Canada. Not only does Dillon see patients all day, but he also has a commercial lab and he has traveled all the way to North Carolina to discover new marketing techniques. After the event Sasha Der Avanessian sat down for a conversation that will make you think about how you market. It's not about the product. It's about reaching a human attribute and emotion. "Dental technicians have better technique" shits benefiting the Foundation of Dental Laboratory Technology. Get your TODAY! (https://www.bonfire.com/foundation-of-dental-laboratory-technology/) Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 7th to 9th in Concord, NC (http://www.eastern-conference.com/program-overview.html) Are you still doing full arch zirconia restoration

Dentsply Sirona puts on many events every year. One they do is called DS Marketing Summit. It's brings together many people within our industry who focus and have a unique perspective of "marketing" in our profession. They asked Elvis to speak at the event, but he also took the mobile recording gear and got some great interviews in between the many breakout sessions over the weekend. First up is Jesus Romero from Bella Vita Dental Designs. Jesus went to work with his father and has taking the lab to a 100% digital impression lab that focuses on working with doctors that have a Cerec and utilizing his lab's skills to assist the offices on the restorations they can't do. Next is the guys from LabStar. CEO Jeff Noles, David Durling, and Leroy Kong sit down to talk about how this lab management software got started, how it grew to be in 32 countries, and where it is headed next. Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 7th to 9th in Concord, NC (http://www.eastern-conference.com/program-overview.html

As we find some time to record this episode during our time at LMT Lab Day East in Philadelphia, we are joined once again by 3D printing nerd Jessica Knott. Last time Jessica talked about her experiences in the Air Force and working at a military base. On part two she discusses more how she used the structured experience to score a great position at Bayou State Dental Lab. She talks about her role there, what she’s doing to expand and help her and other labs in the move to digital, and what she thinks the future of 3D printing will be. GET YOUR VFTB T-SHIRT HERE (https://www.bonfire.com/foundation-of-dental-laboratory-technology/) Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® (https://crystalultra.com/voices/) from Digital Dental (https://digitaldental.com/) for an outstanding alternative to full arch restorations. Thanks for your support Digital Dental! Not all 3D printers are the same. If looking to expand or start your 3D printing digital workflow be sure to check out the Asiga printer (ht

This episode begins part 1 of a interview we got with someone who recently completed her time in the Air Force in the dental laboratory technology program. Jessica Knott was reluctant to start this adventure, but it soon turned into a passion. Jessica talks about joining the Air Force, her introduction to dental laboratory, and working on an Air Force base. Come see Elvis and Barb for a full day of recording LIVE face-to-face at LMT LAB DAY EAST. Saturday Oct 12 · Philadelphia, PA (https://lmtmag.com/shows/lmt-lab-day-east-2019) *A BIG thank you to Digital Dental (https://digitaldental.com/) for supporting the podcast. Be sure to check out their FDA-approved custom abutment solution that you can bring into your lab. https://digitaldental.com/abutment/ * *We want to welcome Kettenbach (www.kettenbach-dental.us) to the podcast family! Kettenbach is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recomm

Katie Rinaldo is a removable technician that sees a way to improve a patient's experience and satisfaction all while, at the same time, making a better life for herself. But unnessicary laws are preventing this. Katie has decided to start a long, hard, and expensive journey to make denturism legal in Illinois. While everyone might not agree with it, you can't deny the postive results where it is legal. Illinois Denturist Association (IDA) Website (https://illinoisdenturist.com/) Denturism for Illinois Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/196849741202802/) Come see Elvis and Barb for a full day of recording LIVE face-to-face at LMT LAB DAY EAST. Saturday Oct 12 · Philadelphia, PA (https://lmtmag.com/shows/lmt-lab-day-east-2019) Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® (https://crystalultra.com/voices/) from Digital Dental (https://digitaldental.com/) for an outstanding alternative to full arch restorations. Not all 3D printers are the same. If looking to expand or start your 3

Usually when something amazing happens every one hears about it after the fact. Very seldom do we get to hear from people that are in the early stages of their journey to accomplish their dream. This week we are joined by Katie Rinaldo who see the need and has the passion to tackle the bureaucracy that makes denturism illegal. She is not in government, doesn’t have a ton of money, or knows all the right things to do. But she has the passion to give it her best effort. Hear her tale and we encourage you to support this endeavor that only helps the patients get the care that they need. Illinois Denturist Association (IDA) Website (https://illinoisdenturist.com/) Denturism for Illinois Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/196849741202802/) Come see Elvis and Barb for a full day of recording LIVE face-to-face at LMT LAB DAY EAST. Saturday Oct 12 · Philadelphia, PA (https://lmtmag.com/shows/lmt-lab-day-east-2019) Check out the Zahn Expo October 18-19 in West Palm Beach, Florida (http://2461514.hs-site

We continue our conversation with Brian Ganey, general manager of the Oral Health Division of Carbon. Brian talks more about Carbon printers, options to upgrade them, when labs are getting them, and how the idea of a 3D printer came to the mind of Joseph DeSimone. Joseph DeSimone – TED Talk What if 3D printing was 100x faster? (https://www.ted.com/talks/joe_desimone_what_if_3d_printing_was_25x_faster?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare) Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® (https://crystalultra.com/voices/) from Digital Dental (https://digitaldental.com/) for an outstanding alternative to full arch restorations. Thanks for your support Digital Dental! Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) has been supporting the industry for over 100 years and we appreciate them supporting the podcast. Let's support them back. Check out their first FDA cleared 3D printable hard splint material VeriSplint OS Resin (https://whipmix.com/products/verisplint-os-3d-print-resin/) Com

Carbon (https://www.carbon3d.com/) printers came into our industry by making big waves on what can be done with this technology. They have a different "leasing" plan, a fast print cycle, and a sleek look. Owning one means you are serious about getting into additive technology and bringing it into your lab's workflow. But the story of Carbon and what they are try to do might surprise you. Elvis and Barb sit down with Brian Ganey, the general manager of their oral health division, to talk about what he was hired to do and how they are changing the way labs should be 3d printing. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® (https://crystalultra.com/voices/) from Digital Dental (https://digitaldental.com/) for an outstanding alternative to full arch restorations. ** Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) has been supporting the industry for over 100 years and now they are supporting the podcast. Let's support them back. Not all zirconia is the same. Vericore ZR HT (https://whipmix.com/products/veric