Voices from The Bench
330 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsA 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.
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80: It's Knott Your Average Story with Jessica Knott Part 1
October 07, 2019 10:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBThis 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://l...
Episode 79: Making A Dent in Illinois with Denturism: Katie Rinaldo Part 2
September 30, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBKatie 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 ...
78: Making A Dent in Illinois with Denturism: Katie Rinaldo Part 1
September 23, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBUsually 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 e...
Episode 77: A Carbon Copy of No One: Brian Ganey from Carbon Part 2
September 16, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBWe 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 ...
Episode 76: A Carbon Copy of No One: Brian Ganey from Carbon Part 1
September 09, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBCarbon (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 abo...
75: A Digital Solution in Dental: Pete Villhard and Roy Banwell of Digital Dental Part 2
September 02, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBContinuing the conversation from last week, Elvis and Barb are talking with Pete Villhard and Roy Banwell from Digital Dental. They talk about what a lab needs to do in order to complete a Crystal Ultra case. Crystal Ultra is a nanoceramic material that is replacing full arch zirconia restorations by being easier on opposing and repairable. They also speak on the "FDA-feared" in lab abutment milling and how they can help any lab do it. If you are interested in learning more check out: https...
74: A Digital Solution in Dental: Pete Villhard and Roy Banwell of Digital Dental Part 1
August 26, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBLong before they sponsored the podcast, Elvis and Barb had an interview with a company they met while at the FDLA Symposium in May. Pete Villhard, CEO of Digital Dental and Roy Banwell, Product Specialist came on the show to talk about how the company got started, why a mill made for high production needs to be made different, choosing between accuracy and speed, and a fascinating material called Crystal Ultra. If you are interested in learning more check out: https://digitaldental.com/ Email...
73: Whipping Out The Digital and Mixing It Up: Bernie Jaroslow and Al Fillastre Part 2
August 19, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBThis week we continue our conversation with Bernie Jaroslow, the Marketing Manager at Whip Mix and Al Fillastre, Owner of Ceram-O-Arts dental laboratory in Lakeland, Florida and a speaker at this years event. Bernie tells us more about line up of speakers and topics and Al reminds us that you still need to understand the basics in the digital world. When you get new digital equipment in your lab usually the only training you can get easily is directly from the people you bought the equipment ...
72: Whipping Out The Digital and Mixing It Up: Bernie Jaroslow and Al Fillastre Part 1
August 12, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBJoin us at Whip Mix's 8th Annual Digital Forum! October 4 - 5, 2019 in Louisville, Ky. Spots are going FAST! http://info.whipmix.com/2019-digital-forum Bernie Jaroslow is the Marketing Manager at Whip Mix. 8 years ago he saw the need to bring together technicians to discuss the ever changing digital workflow in dental laboratories. This event was always held at Whip Mix and limited to 40 attendees. But this year they are going BIGGER! Also joining us is a speaker at the forum, Al Fillastre. A...
71: A Zest for Dental Laboratories: Todd Hydock from Zest Dental Solutions Part 2
August 05, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBElvis and Barb are back with part 2 with Todd Hydock from Zest Dental Solutions. Todd goes into how Zest has a global reach, their Ftx solution, and all about chairside versus laboratory locator pick ups. Come see ELVIS Live as he and many others talk about dental laboratory marketing. The podcast is edited. Have you ever wondered what it is like unedited? Now is your chance. https://www.facebook.com/dentsplysirona.lab.us/videos/333520077536194/ 2019 DS Lab Marketing Summit - September 2...
70: A Zest for Dental Laboratories: Todd Hydock from Zest Dental Solutions Part 1
July 29, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBA week does not go by that a locator attachment case doesn't come through our labs. And the company behind this wonderful treatment is Zest Dental Solutions. Todd Hydock is new to Zest but comes with a ton of experience. His goal is to bridge the connections between the doctors, the labs, and ultimately the patients. But did you know that Zest Dental Solutions does a lot more than just the locator? This Part 1 interview with Todd is just the beginning to learning more about what Zest ha...
69: The Future Is Female: With Paula Fucarino and Jessica Brustad
July 22, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBNot all conversations have to be about dental and dental laboratories. Even at the FDLA, talking with people that have a non-direct link to our industry can be motivating and fun. We sat down with two women who understand our profession and give inspiration to others. -Paula Fucarino is the wife of current NBC Chair Morris Fucarino who has been on the podcast before (https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/59). Paula has a nice view of our industry from the outside and gives motivation to many ...
68: The Sun Shines Bright at Knight: Sharon Belak, Dan LaRock, Mirza Hadzijusufovic, & John Bosker
July 15, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBKnight Dental Group has been around for a long time. It only makes sense that if you have a symposium in Florida that most of the attendees will have some connection with Knight Dental. Barb was able to get 4 associates (current and past) to sit down and chat. -Sharon Belak who is a LONG-time employee who talks about how she got started there and the competitiveness to be successful. -Dan LaRock talks about going from the Air Force to Knight Dental to his current position at DSG. -Mirza Had...
67: OSHA, DAMAS, and FDA, Oh My!: With Gary Morgan CDT
July 08, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBGary Morgan CDT is an expert in the field of compliance services within the dental laboratory space. What is compliance services? It's an important and often overlooked aspect of our labs. Every day we work hard and long to get the products made and delivered on time. Not always an easy task. But utilizing the expertise of Gary and his company Safelink Consulting (https://www.safelinkconsulting.com/index.html) you can do it safely and legally. Gary talks about OSHA, FDA, and DAMAS. He ta...
Episode 66: LIVE from the FDLA 2019 with Chris Peterson, Gail Perricone, David Sklarski, and Berdine Proctor
July 01, 2019 10:00 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBWelcome to July! As we start the first full month of summer, we bring you 4 interviews we got in Florida where it is always seems to be summer. Back in May Elvis and Barb were down in Barb's home state of Florida at the FDLA Symposium. This episode we sit down with: Chris Peterson CDT from Peterson Dental Laboratory talks about his family owned lab and what he gets out of sitting on the board of the FDLA. Gail Perricone from GPS Dental Laboratory talks about being a lab owner, a past presi...
65: Big Stars in the Lone Star State: At the DLAT with Sarah Mathis, Donna Smith, and Scott Ruehle
June 24, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBWe are so happy to bring you more of the great guest we talked with at the 2019 DLAT Conference in Texas. We are also sad because this is the last group. But what a great group it is! Joining us today are: 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. D...
64: Everything’s Bigger in Texas: At the DLAT with Jim & Samantha Emmons and Mac Perry
June 17, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this month of Appreciation of CDTs and Dental Laboratory Technicians, we can't express enough our thanks for all the wonderful people that sit down with us at conventions, meetings, symposiums, or anywhere else we might find ourselves recording live. This week is no different as we bring you two fantastic interviews we did during our visit at the DLAT (Dental Laboratory Association of Texas) conference we were at back in April. We sat down with: -Jim and Samantha Emmons. Jim (CDT) talks a...
63: The Stars At Night Are Big and Bright: At the DLAT with Chris Ling CDT, Gary Box CDT, and Darrel & Bobby Clark CDTs
June 10, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBWe bring you three more great interviews we got at the DLAT conference in Texas from back in April. Joining Elvis & Barb are Chris Ling CDT from Lifelike Dental Studio, Gary Box CDT from Rainbow Bridge Dental, and Darrel & Bobby Clark from Clark Implant Solutions. 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 fro...
62: Three Interviews In Two States - Razi Setoodegan, Wade Bognuda CDT, Tim Stevenson CDT, & Alexander Wünsche CDT
June 03, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBJune is CDT and Dental Technician Appreciation Month! VFTB celebrates this every week, but this month is extra special as we bring you three interviews from two different state association meetings. Last April we recorded at the DLAT Southwest Conference in Texas we talked to: 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 ho...
61: LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Interview Showcase Part 5: The Final Round
May 27, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBLMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 was over 13 weeks ago! Because there were so many great interviews, we are just now wrapping up releasing them all! And we end the run with some great conversation. We start off talking with our neighbor from the exhibit hall Jimmy Ruiz from Aurident. Known for their alloy, Aurident is heavy into CAD/CAM and Jimmy tells us all about his role and what they had at Lab Day. Then we talk to a voiceover professional Jonathan Thompson from WorkNC Open Source Dental Softwar...
60: LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Interview Showcase Part 4
May 20, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBThanks for joining us on another episode filled with some great interviews we got way back in February at LMT Lab Day Chicago. This week brings us three interviews. Some with past guest of the podcast and some new friends. First up is: Tony Prestipino, CDT from Artifex Dental Laboratory talking about using his Carbon printer (https://www.carbon3d.com/) for digital dentures and how he encourages his employees to better themselves to better the lab. Then we are joined by Elvis' mentor and bo...
59: LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Interview Showcase Part 3 - A President, a Chair, and a Vice
May 13, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 23 MBLive from the FDLA Southern States Conference and Expo! Elvis and Barb take a break from interviewing to record today’s episode showcasing interviews we did back at LMT Lab Day Chicago. This is the first time we recorded face-to-face for an individual episode and what a great and important episode to do it for. We are joined by a couple of guys who have dedicated a lot of work and time to move up on the three boards that Barb and Elvis feel so passionate about. First up we talk with Morri...
58: LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Interview Showcase Part 2
May 06, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBCan you believe in May that we are still releasing interviews we did back in February at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019? Joining us on this week's episode are: Brandi Nowak from Nowak Dental Supplies. Brandi comes on the podcast to talk about their 75th Anniversary and the Grandfather’s bag that started it all. Nelson Rego CDT from Smiles Designs by Rego. Nelson has a lab in California that has a different tax situation and a unique way he pays his technician base+piece pay. Then we talk to Marli...
57: LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Interview Showcase Part 1
April 29, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBElvis and Barb got so much content at LMT Lab Day Chicago that we have to put out longer episodes just to release everything. So joining us on this episode are 4 individuals making up three interviews. Judy Fishman and Eric Fisher from LMT Magazine talking about LMT Lab Days past, current attendee numbers, and what is in the future for Lab Day Chicago. Jamie Stover CDT talks about going from Chief Operating Officer of Ziemek Laboratories to Carbon to work with digital workflows in labs and ...
56: The Dawn of a New Esthetic Revolution: A Chat with Herb Baird from Ivoclar Vivadent
April 22, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBLIVE from the DLAT Conference from Texas a few weeks ago. We sit down with Herb Baird from Ivoclar Vivadent talking about getting into the industry, the early days of the esthetic revolution, and what Ivoclar Vivident is trying to do to improve the restorations and the role of a dental technician. "The Socks" Until May 11th get a Voices From the Bench shirt and support The Foundation of Dental Laboratory Technology. Order yours here! (https://www.bonfire.com/voices-from-the-bench-fundraise...
55: Lee(ding) The Way: Our Conversation with Lee Culp CDT Part 2
April 15, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBLee Culp CDT joins us for part 2 of this fantastic interview. We are happy to announce that Lee tells us the secret to his success. He also lets us in on how he finds and trains technicians for his 100% digital laboratory and how he is able to charge more than most laboratories. The Dawson Acadamy & Sculpture Studios team up for Digital Solutions for Complete Dentistry https://thedawsonacademy.com/live-course/digital-solutions-dentistry/ Bellus3D FaceApp (https://www.bellus3d.com/faceapp/) C...
54: Lee(ding) The Way: Our Conversation with Lee Culp CDT Part 1
April 08, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBWe had the honor and pleasure of having Lee Culp CDT sit down with us. We talked about his early days, important people in his life from the industry, and his state of the art lab in North Carolina. The Dawson Acadamy & Sculpture Studios team up for Digital Solutions for Complete Dentistry https://thedawsonacademy.com/live-course/digital-solutions-dentistry/ Come see Voices From the Bench - The FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo May 9 - 11th in Orlando, FL (https://www.fdla.net/symposium...
53: Les Voix Du Banc Talks to Frederic Rapp From Open Implants at LMT Lab Day Chicago
April 01, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBThis week brings us a facinating gentleman from France. We talked with Frédéric Rapp about why he comes all the way to LMT Lab Day Chicago, what are some dental laboratory trends in France, and the company he started called Open Implants. His Lab: Crown Ceram laboratory (https://www.crownceram.com/) Open Implants (https://www.openimplants.com/) Come see us at: 2019 DLAT Southwest Conference & Expo April 5 & 6 (https://members.dlat.org/membership/conference-registration-portal/conference-regi...
52: One Year Anniversary Spectacular! LMT Lab Day Chicago interviews with Renata Budny CDT, TE & Elias Asevedo
March 25, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBWow a whole year! 52 straight weeks of podcasting. Thank you to everyone who listened, participated, and shared with their friends. All the hard work has been paid back by the support of the industry and the fact that we can have had super cool people on to interview that make it easy. Let's do another 52 episodes, shall we? At LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Barb and Elvis had a chance to set up a booth, bring some headphones, recording equipment, and grab anyone willing to sit down with us and ...
Episode 51: Tipping the Ortho Scales : Interview with Cade Tippett CDT about Ortho and Texas Part 2
March 18, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBElvis and Barb continue the interview they had with Cade Tippett CDT, who is a ortho technician out of Texas, a YouTube rock star, and the Executive Administrator for the DLAT (Dental Laboratory Association of Texas) Check out his YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/RetainerDesigner) 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 Grapev...
50: Tipping the Ortho Scales : Interview with Cade Tippett CDT about Ortho and Texas Part 1
March 11, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBMilestone episode 50! 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 (https://www.youtube.com/user/RetainerDesigner), 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...
49: LIVE from Las Vegas! : A collection of interviews from the 2019 Vision 21 meeting (VFTB49)
March 04, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBLive from Vision 21 2019! These brave individuals came forth to be at our first experience recording live face-to-face. In order of us recording them: Kristine Brown – Knight Dental Group (https://www.knightdentalgroup.com/) Sean Siegel – Castable Ceramics (https://www.castableceramics.com/) Shawn Nowak – Nowak Dental Supplies (https://www.nowakdental.com/) Iain McFarlane - Carbon (https://www.carbon3d.com/) Martha Martin – Triad Dental Studio (http://www.triaddentalstudio.com/) Rebecca Wade...
Episode 48: Four Technicians Talking About 3D Printing - A Roundtable Discussion Part 2 (VFTB48)
February 25, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBWe are pleased to bring back the Roundtable from last week to finish the discussion on 3D printing. The fantastic guests are: Tony Prestipino- Artifex Dental Laboratories in Washington DC Carbon M2D (https://www.carbon3d.com/) Michael Tanaka-Tanaka Dental Lab in Torrance, CA Carbon (https://www.carbon3d.com/) Kulzer Cara (https://www.kulzer.com/en/int/cad_cam_5/3d_printer/cara_print.aspx) Stratasys Object 30 (https://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers) Ken Kincaid –Bismarck/Mandan Dental Lab in ...
47: Four Technicians Talking About 3D Printing - A Roundtable Discussion Part 1 (VFTB47)
February 18, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBFour different technicians from four different labs gather together to talk about 3d printing. We talk about equipment, resins, and workflow and how it has impacted their labs and lives. Joining us are: Tony Prestipino- Artifex Dental Laboratories in Washington DC Carbon M2D (https://www.carbon3d.com/) Michael Tanaka-Tanaka Dental Lab in Torrance, CA Carbon (https://www.carbon3d.com/) Kulzer Cara (https://www.kulzer.com/en/int/cad_cam_5/3d_printer/cara_print.aspx) Stratasys Object 30 (https...
Episode 46: The Denture Man Cometh: Interview with James Angelone Part 2 (VFTB46)
February 11, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBThe Denture Man spends so much time chairside and speaking with dentist that Elvis and Barb felt we could pick his brain for some tips technicians could use when working with dentists. James Angelone talks about impression materials, acrylics, denture teeth, and bloody surgeries. Material and Equipment that James talks about: Impregum™ Soft Polyether Impression Material from 3M (https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/impregum-penta-soft-Impregum-Soft-Polyether-Impression-Ma...
45: The Denture Man Cometh: Interview with James Angelone Part 1 (VFTB45)
February 04, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBWe welcome James Angelone "The Denture Man" to the podcast for part 1 of his interview. James has a fascinating tale of how he went from the Marines to teaching worldwide with a Prosthodontist. He shares what he has learned working clinically with technicians that don't always get the chance. Webinar on Impression Materials, Techniques, and Laboratory Tips with Dr. Anthony Deliberato and James Angelone (http://www.kettenbachusalearning.com/member/classroom.asp?x_classID=3665) How to get ama...
44: LMT Lab Day Chicago 2019 Preview: Behind the scenes with Jenny Abbott-Cole & Becky Tyre
January 28, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBWe have a special treat this week. As most of us prepare for LMT Lab Day Chicago in February, Barb and Elvis wanted to talk to the ones that pull off this massive event every year. Jenny Abbott-Cole & Becky Tyre from LMT magazine tell us about what it takes to pull off such a fantastic event. These two ladies have a huge job to do and every year it seems to go off with out a hitch. If you haven’t already registered for this FREE event. Do it now. LMT Lab Day Chicago February 21 to 23 (ht...
Episode 43: Inside Inside Dental Technology: Interview with Valerie Berger & Pam Johnson Part 2 (VFTB43)
January 21, 2019 11:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBWe are joined once again by Valerie Berger and Pam Johnson from IDT magazine. Aside from the great monthly magazine these two do so much for our industry. In this part of the interview they talk about their online content, some of the great events they put out, trends they see, and why they feel that it’s important to give back to our industry. IDT online! (https://www.aegisdentalnetwork.com/idt) Check out some of the great things these women in technology say about the WIDT Breakfast: http...
Episode 42: Inside Inside Dental Technology: Interview with Valerie Berger & Pam Johnson Part 1 (VFTB42)
January 14, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBEpisode 42 brings us a new interview with Valerie Berger (Vice President) and Pam Johnson (Founding Editor) from IDT Magazine. They tell us about the early days of starting the magazine, how they stay relevant in an ever growing industry, and what goes in to making such a great magazine. IDT Magazine (https://www.aegisdentalnetwork.com/idt) Vision 21 Meeting (Come out Wednesday, January 16th!) (https://nadl.org/events/v21/2019/) Voices of Dentistry - January 25 & 26 (https://voicesofdentistry...
Episode 41: Grab a Chair for the Chairperson: Interview with Jim Gorgol and Cal-Lab Part 2(VFTB41)
January 07, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBWith a powerful board of directors, Jim Gorgol CDT, sits as the Chairperson of the Cal-Lab Association. In part 2 of our conversation Jim tells us more about what goes into putting on one of the greatest meetings of the year. Listen for a special message from our friends at The Dental Hacks Podcast! Cal-Lab Association (http://cal-lab.org/) 93rd Annual Meeting Feburary 21 - 22, 2019 (http://cal-lab.org/annual-meeting/) Elvis and Barb on The Dental Hacks Podcast (http://dentalhacks.com/podcast...
Episode 40: Grab a Chair for the Chairperson: Interview with Jim Gorgol and Cal-Lab Part 1(VFTB40)
December 31, 2018 11:00 - 31 minutes - 16 MBJim Gorgol CDT, owner of Distinctive Dental Studio and current Chairperson of the Cal-Lab Association, joins Elvis and Barb on the last episode of 2018. Part 1 has Jim talking about how he got into the industry, his lab, and the Cal-Lab Association. Cal-Lab Association (http://cal-lab.org/) Vision 21 - January 16 - 19 in Las Vegas (https://nadl.org/events/v21/2019/) Harley-Davidson® Raffle Ticket (http://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/ticket/) LIKE us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook....
Episode 39: The Art of Working Together- A Conversation with Alex and Danielle Wünsche Part 2 (VFTB39)
December 24, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBAlex and Danielle Wünsche are back on the podcast continuing the conversation about how they together run a 50 year old lab in Miami. From looking for new clients to hiring new employees, these two offer some great insights in to a successful boutique lab. Be sure to listen all the way to the end to learn why Barb needs to be on every episode. :) Zahntechnique (http://zahnlab.com/) Jan 12, 2019 Hands-On Course: Dominating Aesthetics utilizing 3D Printed Dentures with Composite Characterizatio...
Episode 38: The Art of Working Together- A Conversation with Alex and Danielle Wünsche Part 1 (VFTB38)
December 17, 2018 11:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBThis week Elvis and Barb are joined by Alex and Danielle Wünsche from Zahntechnique in Miami. Alex speaks to both doctors and lab technicians so often that it seems odd when he is not on stage at a convention. Their story about how they met and what they do to run a successful boutique lab together is both inspiring and entertaining. Zahntechnique (http://zahnlab.com/) Jan 12, 2019 Hands-On Course: Dominating Aesthetics utilizing 3D Printed Dentures with Composite Characterization (https://z...
Episode 37: The Power of Positive Involvement: Bennett Napier and Bob Savage Talk About the NADL Part 2 (VFTB37)
December 10, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBWe are joined again by Bennett Napier from Partners in Association Management and Bob Savage from Drake Precision Dental Laboratories (and current NADL president) to talk about the benefits and connections one can make from getting involved with the NADL. We also talk about two of the greatest events that NADL puts on, Vision 21 and NADL University. NADL (https://nadl.org/home-page.cfm) NBC (https://nbccert.org/homepage.cfm) The Foundation of Dental Technology (http://dentallabfoundation.o...
Episode 36: The Power of Positive Involvement: Bennett Napier and Bob Savage Talk About the NADL Part 1 (VFTB36)
December 03, 2018 11:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBThis week starts an interview that Barb and Elvis both have been wanting to do since we started the podcast. Bennett Napier and Bob Savage join us to talk all about the NADL, NBC, and the Foundation of Dental Laboratory Technology. Bennett Napier from Partners in Association Management talks about running an association full of crazy lab techs and Bob Savage from Drake Precision Dental Laboratories (and current NADL president) talks about how he got into the business and why he feels it is i...
Episode 35: Data Worthy of Every Lab: An Interview with John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg from LabWorthy Part 2 (VFTB35)
November 26, 2018 11:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBJohn Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg continue talking with us about the data they have collected and what trends they see in our industry. They also describe the process needed to sign up and start your path to better client retention. Check out LabWorthy's interesting Blog (https://www.mrktmetrics.com/blog) Sign up with the code VFTB for an addional 20% off! LabWorthy.com (https://www.mrktmetrics.com/lab) Special Guests: John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg.
Episode 34: Data Worthy of Every Lab: An Interview with John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg from LabWorthy Part 1 (VFTB34)
November 19, 2018 11:00 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBJoining us this week are John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg from a company called LabWorthy. This new interview begins with how LabWorthy works with dental laboratories to collect data and to successfully use that data to understand better what their clients want. . Check out LabWorthy's interesting Blog (https://www.mrktmetrics.com/blog) Sign up with the code VFTB for an addional 20% off! LabWorthy.com (https://www.mrktmetrics.com/lab) Special Guests: John Schwartz and Trevor Willenberg.
Episode 33: A Better State of Mind: A Roundtable Conversation About State Regulation Part 2 (VFTB33)
November 12, 2018 09:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBWe continue our roundtable discussion on state associations and regulation. Joining us again are: 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...
Episode 32: A Better State of Mind: A Roundtable Conversation About State Regulation Part 1 (VFTB32)
November 05, 2018 09:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBWe are so pleased to bring back a Roundtable episode. Through pain, glitches, and errors we finally got gathering of Presidents join us to talk about their various state associations and while one is regulated the other two are still fighting. Joining us at the table are: 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 a...
Episode 31: The Framework To a Family That Works Together: A conversation with the Naas Family Part 2 (VFTB31)
October 29, 2018 08:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBRaised in a dental lab that his parents created in a shack, Jeremiah and Amanda Naas have become one of the most well-known removable labs that specialize in RPB Frameworks. From a full-service dental lab to a future denturist, this married couple that works together and raises kids together are an inspiration to us all. Join us on part 2 of a conversation that has us talking about public speaking, the difficulty of keeping prices where they should be, and the decision to become a denturist...