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Voices from The Bench

Elvis Dahl & Barb Warner
Dental Technology
Digital Dentistry
Dentistry
Dental Laboratories
3D Printing
Ivoclar
Exocad
Dental Laboratory
Dental Education
Prosthodontics
Zirconia
Education
Digital Dentures
Surgical Guides
Lab Day Chicago
AI In Dentistry
Aidite North America
Dental Labs
Lab Day Chicago 2024
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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 from the bench community, John Wilson here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, Ivoclar’s new PrograMill 7. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill re... more

Hello voices from the bench community, John Wilson here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, Ivoclar’s new PrograMill 7. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill re... more

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Hello voices from the bench community, John Wilson here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, Ivoclar’s new PrograMill 7. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill re... more

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Hello voices from the bench community, John Wilson here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, Ivoclar’s new PrograMill 7. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill re... more

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Recent Guests

Marjorie de Andrade
Lab technician from Brazil, remote Exocad trainer and past guest (episode 300)
Exocad trainer / Institute of Digital Dentistry (context from conversation)
Episode: 427: exocad Insights 2026 Part 1: Marjorie de Andrade, Dr. Dwight Pate, & Dr. Eimear O'Connell
Dwight Pate
Dentist using Exocad to manage cases from diagnosis to provisional restoration
Independent clinician / Exocad user
Episode: 427: exocad Insights 2026 Part 1: Marjorie de Andrade, Dr. Dwight Pate, & Dr. Eimear O'Connell
Eimear O'Connell
Clinician, collaborates with Exocat and speakers about digital dentures and hub
Clinician, Exocat hub advocate
Episode: 427: exocad Insights 2026 Part 1: Marjorie de Andrade, Dr. Dwight Pate, & Dr. Eimear O'Connell
Tiffany Prater
Past guest, Destination Orthodontic Lab
Destination Orthodontic Lab
Episode: 426: DLAT 2026 Part 3 with Tiffany Prater, Sydney Ribera, Marlin Gohn
Sydney Ribera
Destination Orthodontic Lab, new entrant in ortho
Destination Orthodontic Lab
Episode: 426: DLAT 2026 Part 3 with Tiffany Prater, Sydney Ribera, Marlin Gohn
Marlin Gohn
Executive at Argen (zirconia and dental materials)
Argen
Episode: 426: DLAT 2026 Part 3 with Tiffany Prater, Sydney Ribera, Marlin Gohn
Jason Dyas
Ortho Outlaw founder, proponent of social media and content-driven marketing for orthodontic technology
Ortho Outlaw
Episode: 424: DLAT 2026 Part 1: Ortho Outlaws and Vulcanite Veterans with Jason Dyas & Jim Collis
Jim Collis
CDT with 45-year career in dental lab, author and educator
Independent/collaborator
Episode: 424: DLAT 2026 Part 1: Ortho Outlaws and Vulcanite Veterans with Jason Dyas & Jim Collis
Kent Kohli
Director of Technical and Digital Services, Ivoclar
Ivoclar
Episode: 423: Kent Kohli is Always in Pursuit of a More Excellent Way

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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
423: Kent Kohli is Always in Pursuit of a More Excellent Way
Q: Kent Kohli got into dentistry because he married the daughter of an orthodontist; can you summarize how that path evolved into your lab career?
Kent explains that he initially joined the field through family ties, then discovered a passion for the lab environment, where he could blend technology, engineering, and art. He emphasizes that his path was shaped by mentors, practical hands-on experiences, and opportunities to learn from giants in the industry, ultimately leading to his role at Ivoclar and a lifelong commitment to education.
420: Seth Potter: Insight Into exocad Without Borders
Q: What sparked your transition from working in a lab to running a remote design business?
A combination of creative impulse and the pandemic gave him time to reflect; he pursued brainstorming in the mountains and identified a path to remote design that leveraged his existing experience and the demand for flexible staffing.
410: Helen Tanaka: From a Driver to the Bench and Knowing the Why
Q: How did you find out about teeth?
Helen shares her unexpected entry into the dental field starting as a driver and her journey to becoming a technician.

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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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Recent guests on Voices from The Bench include:

1. Marjorie de Andrade
2. Dwight Pate
3. Eimear O'Connell
4. Tiffany Prater
5. Sydney Ribera
6. Marlin Gohn
7. Jason Dyas
8. Jim Collis

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