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Voices from The Bench

Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner
Dental Technology
Digital Dentistry
Dentistry
Exocad
Ivoclar
Dental Laboratories
3D Printing
Dental Laboratory
Dental Education
Prosthodontics
Zirconia
Education
Digital Dentures
Surgical Guides
Lab Day Chicago
Dental Laboratory Industry
AI In Dentistry
Aidite North America
Dental Labs
Photogrammetry

A 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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Hello, Voices of the Bench community. This is Casey Baldwin with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with... more

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Hey there Voices of the Bench community, this is Trish Jones with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect wit... more

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Hello, Voices of the Bench community. This is Casey Baldwin with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with... more

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Hey there Voices of the Bench community, this is Trish Jones with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect wit... more

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Recent Guests

Alyse Hifko
Ivoclar instructor, Ivoclar Academy
Ivoclar
Episode: 436: Alyse Hifko & Martin Schmid Take Us Inside the Ivoclar Academy
Martin Schmid
Ivoclar instructor, Ivoclar Academy
Ivoclar
Episode: 436: Alyse Hifko & Martin Schmid Take Us Inside the Ivoclar Academy
Matt Everatt
Author of The Invisible Profession; former dental lab co-founder and sleep apnea lab innovator
Solutions for Snoring (S4S)
Episode: Episode 435: Matt Everatt is Making the Invisible Profession Visible
Dawn Roniger
Representative for GC America, works with Creation porcelain
GC America
Episode: Episode 434: From FDLA 2026: Chris Bradley, Richard Wodzinski, Dawn Roniger, & Kaveh Shams
Chris Bradley
From SmileLine USA, involved with OptiShade and Matisse software
SmileLine USA
Episode: Episode 434: From FDLA 2026: Chris Bradley, Richard Wodzinski, Dawn Roniger, & Kaveh Shams
Richard Wodzinski
Representative with extensive background in dental labs
SmileLine USA / GC (contextual mentions)
Episode: Episode 434: From FDLA 2026: Chris Bradley, Richard Wodzinski, Dawn Roniger, & Kaveh Shams
Kaveh Shams
Canada branch manager for Zirkonzahn, advocate of digital milling and education
Zirkonzahn
Episode: Episode 434: From FDLA 2026: Chris Bradley, Richard Wodzinski, Dawn Roniger, & Kaveh Shams
Morris Fucarino
Longtime CDT-certified technician and FDLA honoree
FDLA member, CDT
Episode: Episode 433: From FDLA 2026: Morris Fucarino, Enja Dorjchuluun, Joseph Núñez Reyes
Enja Dorjchuluun
Executive board member, FDLA secretary candidate
Sakr Dental Arts
Episode: Episode 433: From FDLA 2026: Morris Fucarino, Enja Dorjchuluun, Joseph Núñez Reyes

Hosts

Elvis
Host of Voices from the Bench in multiple instances; long-standing presence in the dental lab community.
Barbara Wilcox
Co-host with deep ties to the dental lab community; frequently interviews and collaborates with guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • Just what a dental lab industry needs

    So thankful for this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goodluckfinally
    United States2 years ago
  • Dental labs get a voice

    "Voices from the Bench" is an absolute must-listen for anyone in the dental lab industry. Barb and Elvis bring not only a wealth of knowledge but also an infectious energy that makes every episode a joy. Their chemistry is unmatched, and the way they tackle the industry's challenges, trends, and triumphs is both insightful and entertaining. Whether you're a seasoned lab owner or just starting out, you'll find yourself looking forward to each new episode. As friends and colleagues, I can attest t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dent-Ally
    United States2 years ago
  • The go to Podcasts for everything dental lab

    I've been a long time listener of Elvis and Barb and truly appreciate what they've done for the industry. I listen to them weekly to learn who's who and what's going on in the dental world. because of their podcast I have learned so many things and have been able to help so many other lab owners with referrals and references I learned from their podcast, keep it up into many more years.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lweisscpa
    United States2 years ago
  • The Voices and Heroes of DLT!!

    "Voices from the Bench" is an outstanding podcast dedicated to the dental laboratory community, offering a unique blend of expert insights, industry news, and personal stories. Hosted by experienced dental technicians, Barbara and Elvis, the show provides a platform for lab technicians, owners, and other dental professionals to share their experiences and expertise. Each episode is engaging and informative, covering a wide range of topics from the latest technologies to business management tips.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bluesteel612
    United States2 years ago
  • Best dental podcast!

    If you’re not listening this, you’re listening wrong podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zalbesiael
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate community-building and candid dialogues with industry leaders.
Hosts combine expertise with approachable style, making complex topics accessible.
The show is viewed as a go-to resource for staying current in dental lab trends and technologies.
Guests provide practical, industry-specific insights valuable for lab owners and technicians.
Sponsorships and vendor discussions are seen as authentic and useful for labs seeking partnerships.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

436: Alyse Hifko & Martin Schmid Take Us Inside the Ivoclar Academy
Q: What type of classes does Ivoclar Academy offer and how are they structured?
The Academy offers mostly in-person hands-on courses, some online options, and a strong emphasis on practical, workshop-style learning. They cover SRAM Art, the new Zirconia, ProgramMill CAM, and specialized modules like Unleashing the Power, with two-tier tracks for basic and advanced CAM training. Courses are designed to be interactive, combining lecture and hands-on practice, with an emphasis on immediate lab application.
436: Alyse Hifko & Martin Schmid Take Us Inside the Ivoclar Academy
Q: Tell us your story.
Martin describes starting in Germany in the 80s with a three-year apprenticeship and CDT testing, moving to the U.S. with Ivoclar after a year of travel, and eventually joining Ivoclar to focus on troubleshooting, teaching, and R&D. Alyse shares her path from falling into dentistry during high school, embracing software like ThreeShape, joining Ivoclar via Veland, and ultimately becoming involved with the Ivoclar Academy.
432: Felix Chung: Imagine That an Aerospace Engineer Turned into a Dental Nerd
Q: Tell us your story. How did you get into the dental industry after dreaming of being an astronaut?
Felix recounts studying aerospace engineering at Georgia Tech, interning at NASA, and then returning to dental work through his uncle's lab, where a chance to work with new scanning and milling technologies sparked his pivot into iMilling and later Imagine, focusing on custom abutments, bars, and eventually OEM implant components.
425: DLAT 2026 Part 2 with Tony Aliatim, Rebekah Serrago, Chris Wilson, Antoine Coppens, & Christian Saurman
Q: What makes Relu AI different in how labs work with LMS and prescriptions?
Relu AI automates the intake and processing of prescriptions by scraping Doctor Portals, validating cases, and generating print-ready workflows with barcoded tickets and invoices, reducing manual handling and enabling a single pane of glass for labs to manage design-to-print workflows while preserving clinician control.
425: DLAT 2026 Part 2 with Tony Aliatim, Rebekah Serrago, Chris Wilson, Antoine Coppens, & Christian Saurman
Q: How did Axis start and what role did engineering play in its evolution?
Axis began as an industrial software and milling company in Michigan, originally focused on automation and nesting for various manufacturing sectors, and later expanded into dental milling with a mindset of durability and support. The interview emphasizes a gradual pivot into dental, then leveraging AI and advanced engineering to create robust, long-lasting mills.

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What is Voices from The Bench about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly show focused on the dental laboratory world, spotlighting lab owners, technicians, educators, and industry leaders from around the globe. Episodes emphasize entrepreneurship, transformation to digital workflows, and the evolving role of education, mentorship, and community in labs. Guests range from software and materials leaders to hands-on practitioners, with a strong emphasis on practical workflows, leadership, and business strategy for labs large and small. Noteworthy is the host duo's long-standing involvement in the field, their emphasis on practical knowledge-sharing, and the show's community-building tone which often features live-event discussions and vendor ecosystem context that can aid listeners in identifying collabora... more

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3. Matt Everatt
4. Dawn Roniger
5. Chris Bradley
6. Richard Wodzinski
7. Kaveh Shams
8. Morris Fucarino

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