Best Dental Technician Podcasts (2024)

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327: Even More from Exocad Insights 2024 with Kristina & Margarita Vaitelyte and Cat Edney 1:12:47

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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. Mallorca Spain is known for exporting wonderful al…

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326: Exocad Insights 2024 with Jaime Moreno, Saulius Janusevicius, Alex Chabachevitch, Pinhas Adar 1:05:08

7d ago1:05:08

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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. This week we start with the conversations we got w…

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325: For the Love of Teeth and Industry with Sabine Mayer & Denise Burris 1:06:43

11d ago1:06:43

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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…

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LMT June 2024 8:13

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News updates from the June/July issue of LMT, plus a recap of LAB DAY West 2024, a prosthodontist on TikTok and industry events coming up this month! Visit LMTmag.com for more!By LMT

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324: A Raw Look at Full Arch with Dr. Ryan Dunlop and Dr. Johnathan Abenaim 1:05:21

18d ago1:05:21

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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…

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323: Answering Opportunity with Thomas Brainsky 1:06:12

25d ago1:06:12

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Voices From the Bench is headed back to Florida THIS WEEK for the FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo all thanks to the great people at Jensen Dental. You know, the makers of MIYO!. Come visit Elvis & Barb in the Jensen booth June 7 & 8 in Orlando. Register today at FDLA.NET! Could you imagine buying a lab without knowing anything about teeth? We…

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322: The Full "Arch-Bishop" of 3shape Design with Cole Bishop 1:04:12

1M ago1:04:12

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Voices From the Bench is headed back to Florida for the FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo all thanks to the great people at Jensen Dental. You know, the makers of MIYO!. Come visit Elvis & Barb in the Jensen booth June 7 & 8 in Orlando. Register today at FDLA.NET! We all know that a majority of labs use 3shape. We also know that a majority of t…

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Getting a Grip on Hybrids with Shaana Gripp 1:01:11

1M ago1:01:11

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Our first episode since returning from the AMAZING Exocad Insights meeting in SPAIN! Thank you to all the wonderful people that put on the show and to everyone that stopped by and recorded with us. We can't wait to release all the episodes! Go show some love to Jaume Aisa Moreno who is reuniting Elvis with his podcast laptop! Shaana Gripp started o…

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LMT Sound Bites Trailer 0:33

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Introducing LMT's original podcast: LMT Sound Bites! Visit LMTmag.com for more!

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320: Making It Your Own with Kevin Mahan and Kite Saito 1:02:55

2M ago1:02:55

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Voices From the Bench is headed back to Florida for the FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo all thanks to the great people at Jensen Dental. You know, the makers of MIYO!. Come visit Elvis & Barb in the Jensen booth June 7 & 8 in Orlando. Register today at FDLA.NET! After countless past guests on the podcast (and Barb) sing the praises of the MIY…

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LMT May 2024 12:25

2M ago12:25

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News highlights from LMT's May 2024 issue, industry event updates and an article about metal 3D printing. Visit LMTmag.com for more!By Becky

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319: The Benefit of Providing Benefits for Dental Technicians with Michael Clark 1:07:22

2M ago1:07:22

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Voices From the Bench is headed back to Florida for the FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo all thanks to the great people at Jensen Dental. You know, the makers of MIYO!. Come visit Elvis & Barb in the Jensen booth June 7 & 8 in Orlando. Register today at FDLA.NET! Most people don't like to talk about health insurance. Because it's usually with …

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318: Lab Day Chicago 2024 Act 5 with Carrie Ling, Randi James, David Lesh, Nitasha Rizvi, Beth Brown, Lola Welch, & Julia Glancey 1:09:50

2M ago1:09:50

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It's time again to raise money for the Race For the Future 10.0! This year it's being held in Fort Worth, Texas on September 15th. Go to dentallabfoundation.org and click the “donate today” button. Log in or create an account, then select the “Race for the Future” option and enter The Abutments or Barb Warner to donate. All the money goes towards f…

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Feline and Canine Chronic Enteropathy Management 24:49

2M ago24:49

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Let’s talk both feline and canine chronic enteropathy management. As a whole, GI-related cases can put a strain on both veterinary practitioners and pet owners as they work to manage this disease, customize treatment plans, and continue to balance both nutritional and lifestyle factors impacting these pets. However, centering resiliency and persist…

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317: Lab Day Chicago 2024 Act 4 with Nichoel Burdge, Kay Fritze, Allison Cook, Jen Ludwig, Mike Claugherty, Scott Gallacher, & Dee Grimm 1:08:47

2M ago1:08:47

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Want to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather, amazing food, exotic culture, and two days all about the greatest software in dental, exocad. Join Elvis and Barb on May 9 and 10 on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca. It's called exocad Insights 2024 and it's full of amazing speakers, great breakout sessions, evening eve…

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316: excited about exocad (Insights 2024) with Christine McClymont & Dr. August de Oliveira 1:05:57

2M ago1:05:57

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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/ This week we talk all about the exocad event of the year, exocad Insig…

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315: Lab Day Chicago 2024 Act 3 with James & James Angelone, Patrick Coon, and Peggy Alexander 1:17:18

3M ago1:17:18

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Want to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather, amazing food, exotic culture, and two days all about the greatest software in dental, exocad. Join Elvis and Barb on May 9 and 10 on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca. It's called exocad Insights 2024 and it's full of amazing speakers, great breakout sessions, evening eve…

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Technician-led Nutritional Advice Sessions 16:36

3M ago16:36

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It’s no secret that veterinary technicians play a crucial role in the landscape of pet care. While technicians continue to specialize in many areas of expertise, a significant and often overlooked opportunity lies within pet nutrition. By empowering veterinary technicians to lead nutritional advice sessions, this can create opportunities for except…

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314: Lab Day Chicago 2024 Act 2 with Dr. Sandy & James Kirk, Dr. Ed McLaren, and Patrick Allen 1:08:44

3M ago1:08:44

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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/ Want to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather,…

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313: Lab Day Chicago 2024 Act 1 with Michael Wandling, Vinod Dudhat, Brian Johns, and Rob Fletcher 1:18:14

3M ago1:18:14

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Want to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather, amazing food, exotic culture, and two days all about the greatest software in dental, exocad. Join Elvis and Barb on May 9 and 10 on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca. It's called exocad Insights 2024 and it's full of amazing speakers, great breakout sessions, evening eve…

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The Future of Veterinary Technicians 23:42

3M ago23:42

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Veterinary technicians play an integral role within clinics and within the support networks for both pets and pet parents. Their skills are more in demand than ever, as the veterinary industry evolves to support a growing population of cats and dogs seeking care. The future of veterinary technicians can take many forms as each practitioner customiz…

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312: From Tight Pants to Milling Burs with Renata Budny & Paul Beck 1:10:03

3M ago1:10:03

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QUEENS -Women In The Industry event is happening April 5th & 6th 2024 at Bellisimo Castle! Check out queenswomenintheindustry.com to register for this wonderful event Elvis and Barb cannot believe Voices from the Bench is still going after 6 years! We owe it all to the listeners, the sponsors, and of course the guests that make this podcast what it…

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311: LIVE ON TAPE FROM CAL-LAB 2024 with Basil Callahan, Sean Siegel, Jim Thacker, and Jeff Stronk 1:16:51

4M ago1:16:51

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Want to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather, amazing food, exotic culture, and two days all about the greatest software in dental, exocad. Join Elvis and Barb on May 9 and 10 on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca. It's called exocad Insights 2024 and it's full of amazing speakers, great breakout sessions, evening eve…

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The Impact of Canine Atopic Dermatitis 18:33

4M ago18:33

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Dermatology cases comprise approximately 20 percent or more of a veterinarian’s caseload. It’s not surprising given that dog owners most commonly recognize symptoms related to their pet’s skin. In fact, one in every 10 dogs can be affected by a disease called atopic dermatitis. There is no cure for this disease, and management is lifelong, often in…

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310: Enhancing Analog with Digital and Artistry with Aleksandra Polczynski 58:30

4M ago58:30

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Aleksandra Polczynski is an artist. Without even knowing what a dental technician was, she met and married a Master Dental Technician. The lab he worked at offered her a job after looking at some of her drawings. From there a passion and a career was born. She nailed her first few wax ups and was soon a ceramist. After partnering up with companies …

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309: Positive Reinforcement with John Rano 1:01:01

4M ago1:01:01

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We are all back from Lab Day and very tired.... but yet we are still all going to the bench because the work never stops. THANK YOU Ivoclar, for hosting us over the weekend! This week we get to meet John Rano. John's dad was a dental technician, so it only made sense that John would end up in the family business. At the age of 14, John started lear…

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Mentorship and the New Veterinarian 25:04

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Due to the unique technical skills and rigorous occupational demands, veterinarians are particularly suited to benefit from professional mentorship within the industry. Mentorship can serve as a mutually beneficial relationship between colleagues, often leading to additional support within professional development, retention, resiliency, and person…

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308: Harvesting Your Lab's Value with Rob Laizure and Sasha Der Avanessian 1:03:33

4M ago1:03:33

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Be sure to come see us in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. Register today! We will also be recording Thursday night during the Cal-Lab Association Meeting that same weekend! Check out this amazing event and register today! How do you market your lab? By talking about the materials that you use? Do you mention how many years of …

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307: A Youth's Excursion into Conversions with Tyler McCabe 1:00:32

5M ago1:00:32

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Be sure to come see us in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. Register today! We will also be recording Thursday night during the Cal-Lab Association Meeting that same weekend! Check out this amazing event and register today! What were you doing at the age of 20? Probably not what Tyler McCabe is doing. Tyler at the age of 20 is a…

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Managing Feline Dental Disease 15:49

5M ago15:49

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Cats are skilled at hiding health problems, and cat owners may not always recognize when their pet is suffering from a health issue, especially one that impacts their cat’s oral and dental health. Dental disease can significantly impact their wellbeing, along with their ability to eat and get enough nutrients to sustain their overall health. Armed …

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306: It's the Window into the Body with Jessica Love (Birrell) & Laura Gilbert 1:09:26

5M ago1:09:26

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Be sure to come see us in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. Register today! Come enjoy and sun with us on May 9 -10, 2024 in Mallorca, Spain at exocad Insights! An amazing line up of speakers all talking about an amazing design program! Register here! This week we prepare for what is sure to be the best LMT Lab Day Chicago ever!…

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305: Educating the Future of Digital Dentures with Dr. Wendy Clark 1:05:40

5M ago1:05:40

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Be sure to come see us in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. Register today! It's always good, as technicians, to get a clinical perspective of all the work we do. Let's be honest, without the clinical side.... We wouldn't have work. But getting to talk to a clinician that LOVES and APPRECIATES lab work is even better. Dr. Wendy …

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Feline Behavioral Health and Urinary Disease 17:21

5M ago17:21

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Cats are notorious for being complex, cryptic patients, and providing them with optimal care requires strategic observation and education for their veterinary providers and caregivers. Feline behavior impacts each animal’s urinary health, alongside other environmental factors and small differences that can differentiate from sickness and wellness. …

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304: It's a Snowy Midnight Storm with MIYO and Amanda Carson 1:01:11

5M ago1:01:11

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Be sure to come see us in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. Register today! When you see a tooth, what do you think? Some notice its shape. Some notice its Vita shade equivalent. This week’s guest notices the amount of moss, raspberry, and midnight is in it. Amanda Carson was always an artist. She even got two degrees in it. But…

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303: It's the Bobby and Blake Show! with Bobby Kenney and Blake Barksdale 1:05:02

6M ago1:05:02

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Be sure to come see us in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. Register today! When two technicians that work well together can, only great things can come out of it. Bobby Kenney started in a model room soon after the Army. Eventually he found his way to Barksdale Dental Laboratory to help them open their removable department. See…

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302: From Bait Shop to Metal Printing with Josh Williams 1:08:25

6M ago1:08:25

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Be sure to come see us in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. Register today! Resin 3D printing is going strong in our industry. Almost to the point of not remembering how we functioned without one. Well it's time for the next "phase" of 3D printing. Metal. This week we talk to Josh Williams from GPS Digital RPD in Orlando, Florid…

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301: Quality Over Quantity with Alina Ceclan 1:06:02

6M ago1:06:02

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Be sure to get a SUPER LIMITED edition ZIPPERED HOODIE (or shirt) before JANURARY 6th. Get your "Dental Technicians: Making Dentist Look Good Since the 1700s" HERE! HAPPY 2024! We are super excited to start another year of the podcast with a wonderful guest that is a ceramist in London. Alina Ceclan's mother recommended a dental technology school w…

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300: Mastering exocad with Marjorie Andrade 1:11:00

6M ago1:11:00

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Happy Holidays and HAPPY 300th episode of Voices From the Bench. Elvis and Barb can't thank everyone enough for listening every week that has brough us to 300 weeks since we recorded the first episode. Also, a big thanks to our sponsors (show them some love) and to all the guests we have had on. (You should also go show them some love too by tellin…

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The Role of Sustainable Proteins within Pet Nutrition 21:50

7M ago21:50

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Sustainability is the future of our industry as we work to create a better world for pets. Sustainable protein sources will continue to play a larger role in the diets of our cats and dogs as we look for sustainable paths to support their nutritional needs. However, veterinarians and petcare professionals have a role to play in consumer education a…

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299: The Netflix of Digital Dentistry with Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny and iDD 1:21:18

6M ago1:21:18

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We love talking to dentist on the podcast. We also love talking to people from different countries. This week we double down on both as we chat with Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny who comes to us all the way from New Zealand. Dr. Ahmad grew up with dentist parents that both owned their own practices. After graduating, he ended up at his father’s practice whe…

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298: Turning Bad Experiences Into Good with Sam Talassinos and XYZ Dental 1:07:51

7M ago1:07:51

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We talk to many vendors and milling centers on the podcast. But never have we talked to a company in Australia that does both. Sam Talassinos grew up in his father’s lab and never wanted to be in the industry. After a brief time in retail, Sam found himself in the lab (of course) and introducing digital to their workflow. It took a bad experience w…

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297: Real Implant Talk with Joel Gonzales and MegaGen 1:10:40

7M ago1:10:40

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This week we finally get another implant company on the podcast. At the DTG Symposium we met Joel Gonzales from MegaGen America. Joel likes to keep it real when talking about dental surgeries because he’s been there. Starting as an assistant in the Air Force and then working with a strict Prosthodontist, He started his implant career with Lifecore …

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296: Igniting The Fire In Your Belly with Marina Caponigro 1:11:42

7M ago1:11:42

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When someone in the industry seems to spend more time teaching others than working on their own work, we want to learn more. Elvis had the opportunity to take a 2 day hands-on course about pink layering on full arch zirconia and PMMA. The teacher was the wonderful Marina Caponigro. Of course, we had to have her on the podcast to learn about the tec…

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295: Growth Through Solution Based Sales with David Lesh 1:06:09

7M ago1:06:09

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Getting dental offices to send you work is not the easiest thing to do. If it was, we would all be a lot happier. You could offer your "first crown free" or "$10 off your first order", but what are you doing? Are you creating a lasting partnership or are you getting a doctor that will move to the next lab that offers the same deal. Enter David Lesh…

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294: DTG Symposium 2023 Part 4 with Salvador Carrillo and Renata Vano 1:08:33

8M ago1:08:33

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It’s amazing that so much time has passed since the 2023 DTG Symposium that happened last September. It’s also amazing all the wonderful people we were able to connect with and record. This week wraps up those conversations with two outstanding technicians in different points of their careers. First up is Salvador Carrillo who talks about learning …

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293: DTG Symposium 2023 Part 3 with Dan Boskocevic, Kostia Vyshamirski, and David & Michael De Wet 1:07:12

8M ago1:07:12

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Be sure to check out Part 3 of Ivoclar's "THE DENTAL SHOWDOWN" where Elvis Dahl and Dr. David Rice will discuss the complicated relationship of dental lab and dental office..... LIVE! November 9th at 7:00 pm Eastern. Register and bring your questions! It's amazing how many people traveled from all over the world to go to the GC America facility in …

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292: DTG Symposium 2023 Part 2 with Shelia Raquel & Quint Whipple 1:01:48

8M ago1:01:48

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Back in September, a group called the DTG gathered for the first time in a while at the GC America facility in Alsip, Illinois. Luckily, we were honored to be a part of this amazing show. There was so many talented technicians in one room, our biggest regret is not getting to talk to all of them. BUT we did get two reluctant people to sit down and …

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291: DTG Symposium 2023 with Erika Ramirez, Marjola Paloka, and Beatrice Robichaud 1:05:36

8M ago1:05:36

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Back in September, Elvis and Barb attended the DTG Symposium that was held in the GC America facility in Alsip, Illinois. Such an amazing meeting filled with fantastic people. This week we start the collection of wonderful conversations. First up we talk to two talented technicians that are killing it in a in-office lab and they only graduated from…

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290: Destined to Design Digitally with Kristina Vaitelyte 1:05:26

9M ago1:05:26

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Kristina Vaitelyte was born in Lithuania the day it gained its independence to a family were every member ended up in dental. Even after trying not to have a career in teeth, Kristina couldn't fight her destiny when she saw digital dental design at IDS one year. While getting her Bachelor degree at Utena College, Kristina traveled the world to lear…

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289: From Vision Board to Lab Ownership with Todd Reid 1:00:25

9M ago1:00:25

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Looking to learn exocad? Check out the Institute of Digital Dentistry for a great online training program. Elvis approved! Join Elvis and Barb in Mallorca, Spain in May 2024 for exocad Insights. Make plans today and more details to follow! We love stories of success in the dental lab industry. One such story is the career of Todd Reid. Todd learned…

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