Voices from The Bench

Come join us at the Jensen Dental booth during the FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo - June 13-14 at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL Register today at: FDLA.NET Is the debate still going on for digital dentures? It is here and there is no going back. So as we move forward, how are we going to make sure that they are still done correctly? This is exactly what a dental t...

Come join us at the Jensen Dental booth during the FDLA Southern States Symposium & Expo - June 13-14 at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL Register today at: FDLA.NET This week we wrap up the episodes that we got while in the Ivoclar Ballroom at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025. First up is Federico Manes from MODJAW . Federico talks about discovering the world of dental, using his...

This week we bring 3 great conversation from the great Cal-Lab Association meeting that happened in February during Lab Day Chicago. First up is someone that has to put up with Elvis on a regular basis at Derby Dental Lab , Liam Johns . Liam talks about growing up with a technician father, becoming the removable manager at a young age, and how digital excites him for the future of dental technolog...

The amazing people we talked to in the Ivoclar Ballroom during the 40th anniversary of LMT Lab Day Chicago just keep coming and this week we have a stellar line up. First up is Eric Kukucka . Eric came on the podcast years ago to talk about his multiple denturist practices in Canada. But he has since sold them and has joined the Aspen Dental group as their Vice President of Clinical Removable Pros...

Way back in February, thousands of dental technicians gathered in Chicago for the 40th anniversary of LMT Lab Day Chicago. While stationed in the Ivoclar Ballroom, we got to talk to many wonderful people that make up our industry. We start this episode with a technician that followed his dentist uncle in Mexico and went to dental technician school. Christopher Hernandez soon found himself making s...

We are back from IDS in Cologne, Germany. THANK YOU exocad for hosting us and everyone, be prepared for some amazing new features coming to you soon! Along with a TON of crazy good conversations. So when we got an email from the creators of a device that Elvis uses all the time asking to be on the podcast, we jumped at the opportunity. Luckly we were all going to be at the Cal-Lab Association meet...

Thanks to the AMAZING people at exocad , Elvis and Barb THIS WEEK will be recording for the first time at IDS in Cologne, Germany . March 25 - 28 in Hall 1, booth A040/C041. Come see us, be on the podcast, and see all the amazing things exocad is doing for your lab! Already we are missing everyone at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025. Luckily, we talked to a lot of people that weekend and can still highlig...

Thanks to the AMAZING people at exocad , Elvis and Barb will be recording for the first time at IDS in Cologne, Germany . March 25 - 28 in Hall 1, booth A040/C041. Come see us, be on the podcast, and see all the amazing things exocad is doing for your lab! This year, we are thrilled to welcome back Renata Budny, our very first guest, alongside two inspiring students from the New York City College...

Thanks to the AMAZING people at exocad , Elvis and Barb will be recording for the first time at IDS in Cologne, Germany . March 25 - 28 in Hall 1, booth A040/C041. Come see us, be on the podcast, and see all the amazing things exocad is doing for your lab! Has it been a year already?!!? Just a few weeks ago Elvis (sadly without Barb) set up in the Ivoclar Ballroom at the 40th LMT Lab Day Chicago ....

Thanks to the AMAZING people at exocad , Elvis and Barb will be recording for the first time at IDS in Cologne, Germany . March 25 - 28 in Hall 1, booth A040/C041. Come see us, be on the podcast, and see all the amazing things exocad is doing for your lab! This week we had the pleasure of welcoming Josie Schmitz-Burchartz, a denturist from British Columbia, who shared her inspiring journey and ins...

Latest episode of Elvis on the Dental Fuel Podcast. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elvis-dahl-expert-advice/id1683707577?i=1000694735080 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NlBYj36UshcFJveOezQkt?si=ZHAOnrZHTmeyEJcHiwCq5Q Thanks to the AMAZING people at exocad , Elvis and Barb will be recording for the first time at IDS in Cologne, Germany . March 25 - 28 in Hall 1, bo...

Latest episode of Elvis on the Dental Fuel Podcast. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elvis-dahl-team-mistake/id1683707577?i=1000692238626 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dy9BPPvTJAp3sP5xg2Wha?si=cVafy05lTqK3R-ybFHD3Rw Make sure you visit Ivoclar at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025 . Ivoclar will be in their usual spot at Grand Ballroom A&B in the East Tower, on the Gold...

Latest episode of Elvis on the Dental Fuel Podcast. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elvis-dahl-financial-mistake/id1683707577?i=1000689968481 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GyFDOvuGLdAp2Xkmulip8?si=N5DXdWrGT7-5xvwzAdYqIA Make sure you visit Ivoclar at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025 . Ivoclar will be in their usual spot at Grand Ballroom A&B in the East Tower, on the...

Elvis on the Dental Fuel Podcast. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elvis-dahl-clinical-mistake/id1683707577?i=1000687490332 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7keenDcAESL0ManM1AHFcO?si=aX9OO4HCR72UYSaRb8gFZg Make sure you visit Ivoclar at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025 . Ivoclar will be in their usual spot at Grand Ballroom A&B in the East Tower, on the Gold Level. Right...

Make sure you visit Ivoclar at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025 . Ivoclar will be in their usual spot at Grand Ballroom A&B in the East Tower, on the Gold Level. Right across from the registration desk. Register today! Make sure you come see VOICES FROM THE BENCH recording from the Ballroom all weekend! Attend the 99th Annual Cal-Lab Meeting Feb 20 & 21 at the Swissôtel in Chicago. (Connected to t...

Attend the 99th Annual Cal-Lab Meeting Feb 20 & 21 at the Swissôtel in Chicago. (Connected to the Hyatt and Lab Day) Elvis & Barb will be *recording there Thursday night during the "Cocktail Hour" from 4:00 to 6:30 * Register today: https://cal-lab.org/annual-meeting Make sure you visit Ivoclar at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025 . Ivoclar will be in their usual spot at Grand Ballroom A&B in t...

Attend the 99th Annual Cal-Lab Meeting Feb 20 & 21 at the Swissôtel in Chicago. (Connected to the Hyatt and Lab Day) Elvis & Barb will be *recording there Thursday night during the "Cocktail Hour" from 4:00 to 6:30 * Register today: https://cal-lab.org/annual-meeting Make sure you visit Ivoclar at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025 . Ivoclar will be in their usual spot at Grand Ballroom A&B in t...

In the ever-evolving world of dental technology, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for professionals looking to provide the best care for their patients. That's why we're excited to bring you an insightful conversation from our latest podcast episode featuring two industry leaders from Ivoclar, John Isherwood and Pat Coon. As we gear up for the highly anticipated LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025 , thi...

In the ever-evolving world of dental technology, staying ahead of the curve is essential for both practitioners and patients. This week we talk with Dr. Nilo Hernandez and Johnny O., who are making waves in the industry with their groundbreaking SiOS system . This innovative approach promises to revolutionize the way full arch dentistry is performed, offering a more efficient and precise method th...

The end of the year is almost here! The holiday rush is almost over. HANG IN THERE! The journey to finding one's true calling can be as intricate as the work itself. For Carmel Vickers-Wall, a clinical dental technician from the UK, this journey began at the tender age of 16. Initially stepping into the dental field as a nurse, Carmel's path has been marked by a series of pivotal decisions that ha...

Usually, dental technicians frown upon dentists that do their own work. I mean, we get it, but we still want to do the work for you. But some dentists go as far as turning it into a 15 person lab doing work for other dentists. That we can get behind, because at that point they are creating careers for dental technicians. Dr. Donny Domingue followed an uncle to become a dentist. Wanting to do more...

Come find Elvis and Barb in 2025! Vision 21 at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas - January 16-18 Cal Lab Meeting at the Swissôtel in Chicago February 20-21 LMT Lab Day Chicago in the IVOCLAR BALLROOM - February 20-22 IDS 2025 in the EXOCAD booth in Cologne, Germany - March 25-29 When choosing implant components, there are a lot of options out there. You COULD go OEM, but there is a lot to be said about...

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Come find Elvis and Barb in 2025! Vision 21 at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas - January 16-18 Cal Lab Meeting at the Swissôtel in Chicago February 20-21 LMT Lab Day Chicago in the IVOCLAR BALLROOM - February 20-22 IDS 2025 in the EXOCAD booth in Cologne, Germany - March 25-29 So it's probably safe to say that more labs have 3D printers than don't. And more and more dental offices are getting them to...

Back By Popular DEMAND, Elvis & Barbara are excited to re-release two shirts (along with long sleeves and hoodies) to hopefully fulfill your holiday shopping. “Just say no to brushing”- idea and the denture is from Brittany Mitchell: https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-removable-techs/ “Don’t pull out” features art work from Charlie Barbour at CIMBdesign: . https://www.bonfire.com/shirt-for-fixe...