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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
AI In Dentistry
Aidite North America
Dental Labs
Photogrammetry
Lab Day Chicago 2024

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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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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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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Recent Guests

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
Joseph Núñez Reyes
CAM supervisor, GPS Digital RPD lab cohort, Puerto Rico origin
GPS Digital RPD
Episode: Episode 433: From FDLA 2026: Morris Fucarino, Enja Dorjchuluun, Joseph Núñez Reyes
Felix Chung
Founder/CEO of Imagine Milling Technologies (iMilling), now Imagine USA
Imagine Milling Technologies / Imagine USA
Episode: 432: Felix Chung: Imagine That an Aerospace Engineer Turned into a Dental Nerd
Joshua Jakson
Executive/Leader at Evolve Dentistry (lab owner); Exocad educator
Evolve Dentistry
Episode: Episode 431: exocad Insights 2026 Part 5: Beth Collington, Josh Jakson, & Robert Norton
Robert Norton
Trainer/educator at Exomed 3D; part of Evolve Dentistry
Exomed 3D / Evolve Dentistry
Episode: Episode 431: exocad Insights 2026 Part 5: Beth Collington, Josh Jakson, & Robert Norton
Zhiqiang Luo
Clinical faculty member at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: 430: exocad Insights 2026 Part 4: Dr. Zhiqiang Luo, Alyson Bravo, & Tobias Specht
Alyson Bravo
Dental lab professional from Brazil with a passion for Exocad and remote design
Independent designer / Exocad advocate
Episode: 430: exocad Insights 2026 Part 4: Dr. Zhiqiang Luo, Alyson Bravo, & Tobias Specht
Tobias Specht
Executive at Ivoclar, discusses product innovations and integration with Exocad
Ivoclar
Episode: 430: exocad Insights 2026 Part 4: Dr. Zhiqiang Luo, Alyson Bravo, & Tobias Specht

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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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.
423: Kent Kohli is Always in Pursuit of a More Excellent Way
Q: What is your role at Ivoclar North America, and how do you see educators and material partners shaping the next generation of technicians?
Kent outlines his role as North American Technical Director and a bridge between education and product development. He highlights building curricula across multiple facilities, fostering partnerships with key brands, and promoting hands-on courses and events to cultivate a new generation of capable technicans who can leverage advanced materials and digital workflows.
423: Kent Kohli is Always in Pursuit of a More Excellent Way
Q: What does the European philosophy of dental education mean to you, and how has it influenced your approach at Ivoclar?
He describes the European approach as highly hands-on and practically oriented, with extended time in lab school and apprenticeship-style training. This influenced his belief in practical, mentor-driven education and collaboration with suppliers to create curriculums that emphasize mastery through doing, rather than theory alone.

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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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1. Morris Fucarino
2. Enja Dorjchuluun
3. Joseph Núñez Reyes
4. Felix Chung
5. Joshua Jakson
6. Robert Norton
7. Zhiqiang Luo
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