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In this episode of Scoliosis Treatment with Dr. Tony Nalda, we explore the different types of scoliosis braces and their effectiveness in treatment. Many patients wonder which brace is easiest to wear under clothing, but the real question is: Which brace actually works to correct scoliosis? Dr. Nalda explains the differences between traditional bracing (Boston brace, Providence brace) and corrective bracing (ScoliBrace), and why modern bracing methods not only slow down scoliosis progression but actually reduce the curve. If you or a loved one is considering bracing as part of scoliosis treatment, this episode will help you make an informed decision. Key Topics Covered: ✅ Two Approaches to Scoliosis Treatment: Traditional Treatment (Reactive) – Focuses on preventing further progression but does not reduce the curve. Conservative Treatment (Proactive) – Works to actively reduce the curve and prevent future complications. ✅ Traditional Braces (Boston & Providence Brace): Designed to hold the curve in place rather than improve it. Uses two-dimensional compression, which can worsen rib deformities and be uncomfortable. Compliance issues due to discomfort and lack of visible results. ✅ Corrective Bracing (ScoliBrace): Uses three-dimensional correction, reducing the scoliosis curve instead of just stabilizing it. Custom-designed for each patient using 3D scanning and CAD-CAM technology. Easier to wear, more comfortable, and fits better under clothing. 95% compliance rate because patients see visible improvements, making them more likely to wear the brace. ✅ Why Compliance is Crucial for Bracing Success: Braces must be worn 18+ hours per day for maximum effectiveness. If a brace is uncomfortable or ineffective, patients are less likely to wear it. Corrective braces make compliance easier because they reduce the curve over time, making them more comfortable as treatment progresses. Key Takeaways: ➡️ Traditional braces (Boston, Providence) aim to hold the curve in place, but they do not correct scoliosis.➡️ Corrective braces (ScoliBrace) actively work to reduce the scoliosis curve while improving posture and comfort.➡️ A properly designed, custom brace is easier to wear, fits better under clothing, and encourages better compliance.➡️ The best brace is the one that patients will actually wear—and ScoliBrace achieves that by delivering real results. Resources & Links:

This week Russ and Clint talk with Wayne Glassoff who is a dental technology consultant and runs Dental Print Solutions where he sells and supports multiple CAD/CAM systems.  Wayne was one of Sprintray's original employees and has more or less seen it all in the 3d printing space.  We talk about the current technology coming out from IDS in Cologne, Germany and stuff that has just been released.  We talk about the pros and cons of all the stuff coming out and what is exciting and less exciting.

Welkom bij deze speciale aflevering van de Tandartspodcast! Vandaag neem ik, Ron Steenkist, jullie mee op een unieke reis: niet alleen duiken we in de wereld van indirecte restauraties, zoals inlays, onlays, kronen en bruggen, maar we doen dat vanaf een zeilboot op de adembenemende Britse Maagdeneilanden. We zijn met 6 collegae die nog even uithijgen na een intensieve week met veel cursus uren. Tijdens de laatste dagen genieten we van de zon, de zee en de wind in de zeilen, bespreken we ook de rol van directe composieten en wanneer welke techniek de voorkeur verdient. Indirecte restauraties: Duurzaamheid en precisie Deze restauraties worden vervaardigd in een tandtechnisch laboratorium of met CAD/CAM-technologie in de praktijk. Ze staan bekend om hun: Hoge duurzaamheid – Ideaal voor patiënten met zware belasting op het gebit. Nauwkeurige pasvorm – Dankzij digitale scan- en freesmethoden. Esthetische kwaliteit – Materialen zoals lithiumdisilicaat en zirkonium bieden een natuurlijke uitstraling. Directe composieten: Minimaal invasief en snel Daartegenover staan de directe composieten, met andere voordelen: Behandelen in één zitting – Geen noodrestauratie of extra afspraak nodig. Minimaal invasief – Meer behoud van tandweefsel. Kostenbesparend – Vaak voordeliger voor de patiënt dan indirecte alternatieven. Wetenschappelijke discussie tussen universiteiten Interessant is dat er tussen de universiteiten van Amsterdam, Groningen en Nijmegen verschillende inzichten bestaan over de indicatie voor indirecte versus directe restauraties. Hoe kies je nu de juiste restauratie voor je patiënt? En hoe zien we deze discussie in de praktijk? Dat bespreken we hier, op een zeilboot in het blauwe water van de Caraïben, onder het genot van een lichte bries en het klotsen van de golven tegen de romp. Luister mee en ontdek welke aanpak het beste past bij jouw tandheelkundige werkwijze!

In the aerospace industry, compliance is not just a requirement, but a culture. Senior Aerospace Weston places significant importance on workplace standards—which is why it has installed more than 50 Filtermist oil mist filters. Working primarily with OEMs like Rolls-Royce, Airbus, MTU Engines, Spirit Aerosystems, and many other prestigious clients, Senior Aerospace Weston manufactures a variety of aerofoil and aerostructure components for various platforms in the commercial aviation market. Founded in 1937 and acquired by Senior plc in 2011, the Earby-based manufacturer is now part of an FTSE 250-listed group with over 6,800 employees in 12 countries. As part of a global group in the top echelons of aerospace manufacturing with 3 to 5-axis machining and grinding, CAD/CAM, assembly, NDT, surface treatment, robotic polishing, and much more – achieving standards is critical. Gary Bell from Senior Aerospace Weston says: “Here at Senior Airspace Weston, we believe in maintaining good, orderly, clean standards, housekeeping, and a good working environment. A clean working environment is essential to ensure that we produce our high-specification components.” Providing more detail on the machine shop, Gary adds, “We make a variety of aerospace components for different aircraft programmes and work with a range of materials. This is predominantly aluminium, but we also work with titanium, bronze, nimonic, inconel and steel. We have lots of different types of CNC machining centres with 3, 4, and 5-axis machines. Each machine is specified to manufacture certain types of components, and this is why we have such a wide variety.” With Filtermist extraction units, including the FX6002 and FX7002 on 58 of the company's machine tools, it is imperative that oil mist is extracted from the machines. As Gary adds: “The type of high-speed machining that we undertake produces oil mist that needs removing from the working environment. Our first thought was to look at the industry-leading standards, and Filtermist was the name that first came up. We engaged with them straight away, and they were extremely helpful in giving us some advice and support. They were able to come on-site and carry out a free survey so that they were able to specify exactly what equipment would be available to support our needs.” With machine tools from leading manufacturers such as Matsuura, DN Solutions via Mills CNC, Grob and Hermle among others on-site, Gary continues: “In total, we have 58 Filtermist extraction units. Some machines require multiple Filtermist units to be installed to ensure the volume is extracted quickly and efficiently. We have a huge variety of machines, and the Filtermist units are flexible enough to accommodate the different types, sizes and requirements of those machines. We have machines that are large in scale, so we needed something that was able to extract from all those different types of scenarios effectively.” Discussing the maintenance requirements and the ongoing relationship with Filtermist, Gary says: “The beauty of the Filtermist system is it's easily serviceable, so we can specify whether the Filtermist units are standalone or mounted to the equipment. They are easily accessible for the service engineers to come in and replace any components effectively and quickly. The Filtermist units are fitted with F monitors, which are a really easy-to-use system. The operators can see at a glance using the traffic light system whether there are any issues with the effectiveness of the extraction.” Using the globally recognised ‘traffic light' system of coloured warning lights to alert machine operators when the unit needs servicing, the F Monitor measures velocity pressure to check the airflow through the Filtermist oil mist collector is correct. The Bluetooth-enabled F Monitor 2 measures airflow and time, and the F Monitor 2+ also monitors vibration and motor temperature - making it even easier to identify when the Filtermist unit needs servicing. For existing customers, the F Monitors

In this episode of Clinical Unfiltered, Sausha and Kricket explore MiYO, a groundbreaking liquid ceramic used in CAD CAM dentistry. Kricket shares her insights on how MiYO elevates the aesthetic quality of dental restorations, focusing on achieving lifelike results. They discuss key topics like shade selection, the painting process, and the application of MiYO in hybrid prosthetics, highlighting the techniques and resources needed to master this invaluable tool for dental professionals.

Milling originated in the late 18th century and quickly became one of the primary machining technologies. Nowadays, it is easier to imagine any machine shop with milling operations on the shop floor; it's an essential process in manufacturing. The increasing demands of manufacturing drive this integral part of machining technology. However, there are specific aspects that uniquely impact the advancement of milling. We are witnessing significant changes in manufacturing that will have profound consequences on the development of milling directions. These changes are driven by various factors, such as the increasing accuracy of metal forming through precision investment cutting and precision forging, the widespread adoption of 3D printing, and the growing usage of new composite and sintered materials. Furthermore, there is a need to enhance productivity in machining hard-to-cut superalloys and titanium grades, and the strong focus on electric and hybrid cars in the automotive industry contributes to these changes. In addition, advancements in multi-axis machine tools have opened new possibilities for the precise machining of complex parts and enabled the implementation of new cutting strategies to improve productivity. In modern technological processes, there is a tendency to significantly reduce the machining stock intended for milling operations while simultaneously increasing the requirements for surface finish. Therefore, the advancement in milling is driven by the need for higher productivity, precision and sustainability in milling operations. Consequently, the main developments can be characterised as follows: Fast metal removal focuses on boosting the metal removal rate (MRR) to achieve higher productivity by significantly increasing cutting speed or feed per tooth. This is achieved through techniques such as high-speed milling (HSM) and, in rough operations, high-feed milling (HFM).   Precision milling provides higher accuracy in milling operations.   The utilisation of multi-axis machining centres characterises multi-axis milling to enable complex milling operations.   Adaptive milling aims to develop intelligent systems that can adapt to changing conditions during machining.   Sustainable milling strives to reduce the environmental impact of milling operations. It involves developing eco-friendly cutting fluids, recycling and reusing materials, and using energy-efficient machine tools and milling cutters. Success in these areas relies on the synergy of several key components: machine tools, cutting tools, and CAM systems. High-speed milling necessitates machine tool technologies capable of handling exceptionally high rotational velocities and advanced cutting materials and coatings for milling tools. Simultaneously, enhancing the precision of milling operations requires milling cutters with tighter tolerances and improved control systems and linear motor drives. In the case of multi-axis milling, the breakthrough lies in effectively controlled axes movement, along with the application of appropriate cutting geometries for milling tools. On the other hand, adaptive milling incorporates innovations such as using state-of-the-art monitoring systems, high-sensitive sensors, and efficient algorithms to optimise cutting data and tool paths in real-time. Moreover, sustainability advancements require energy-efficient milling strategies that employ suitable machine tools, cutting tools, and eco-friendly coolant techniques. Indexable milling reflects the advancements that feature exchangeable cutting inserts in machining operations. a) Advanced insert materials are an ongoing process to improve the cutting materials for indexable milling inserts, including the development of advanced carbide grades, ceramics, and ultra-hard cutting materials. b) Coating technologies with continuous R&D focus on new coatings to improve wear and heat resistance while enhancing lubricity. c) Progressive cutting geometry optimises cutting geometry and chip forming topology of inserts to improve cutting action and diminish cutting forces and chip flow in milling operations. d) Effective cutting material uses an intelligent insert design to provide maximum indexable cutting edges without reducing cutting capabilities. In addition, the distinct course on smart manufacturing requires the integration of digitisation into milling operations and tools. Regarding tools, digital twins and software applications have already become a ‘must' feature of a comprehensive tool range. How can cutting tool producers rise to the challenge? Which milling tool solutions will provide the right answer to the emerging trends? Is the field of cutting tool manufacturing, often considered conservative in metalworking, capable of delivering a timely response to current demands? The recent advancements from ISCAR provide greater insights into these subjects. High-speed trochoidal milling involves following a curvilinear tool path to maintain a constant load on the cutting edge to eliminate spikes in load during material entry. This strategy is efficient for milling deep slots, pockets, and cavities. Additionally, trochoidal milling has shown excellent results when working with challenging materials such as high-temperature superalloys. The CHATTERFREE EC-E7/H7-CF is a new family of multi-flute endmills for trochoidal milling techniques. The family's geometric design includes different helix angles and variable angular pitches to improve dynamic behaviour. These endmills are available in a range of length-to-diameter ratios (Fig. 1). Machine tools allow highly productive milling of aluminium alloys at extreme spindle speeds, reaching up to 33,000rpm. To meet this challenge, ISCAR has developed 90° indexable milling cutters that accommodate large inserts for a depths of cut up to 22mm (Fig. 2). The cutters have been designed to eliminate insert radial displacement, which may occur due to the high centrifugal forces generated during very high rotational speeds. High-feed milling (HFM) has become a widely adopted method for efficiently rough machining complex and flat surfaces. ISCAR offers a comprehensive range of HFM products to meet the demands of various industrial applications. Recently, the range has been expanded with new additions. The LOGIQ-4-FEED family of HFM tools, featuring specific bone-shaped inserts (Fig. 3), now includes tools with larger inserts. These new products significantly broaden the application range, particularly in the mould and die industry's high-feed milling of large-sized cavities. Another addition is NEOFEED, a family of HFM tools with double-sided inserts, providing eight cutting edges for improved cost-effectiveness. Advancements in multi-axis machine tools and CAD/CAM systems have given rise to precise milling of complex shapes with minimal machining stock, using segment or barrel-shaped endmills. ISCAR's program for these endmills encompasses three design concepts: a solid carbide design, an exchangeable MULTI-MASTER head, and a one-insert approach (Fig. 4). When milling high-temperature superalloys, cutting ceramics can substantially increase cutting speeds, reaching 1000m/min. ISCAR's latest ceramic tools include ceramic solid endmills and indexable milling cutters with double-sided round ceramic inserts. The double-sided design aims to maximise the utilisation of ceramic material grades, such as ‘black' ceramic, whisker-reinforced ceramic, and SiAlON (a silicon-nitride-based ceramic). These selected examples serve as good illustrations of the main directions of advancement in milling tools. As new demands arise, new solutions are required, and these new challenges will fuel the search for innovative tool designs.

Alan interviews Dr. Thom Caspers, a former Seattle-area dentist who now teaches at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Arizona. They discuss the early days of Dentaltown, the transition from private practice to academia, and the unique aspects of Midwestern's dental program, including its focus on the private practice model and comprehensive patient care. They also delve into the challenges and opportunities facing dental students today, including the impact of social media, rising tuition costs, and the evolving landscape of dental technology. Key Takeaways: Dentaltown's Influence: Dentaltown played a crucial role in shaping Thom and Alan's careers and connecting them with other dentists.  Midwestern's Unique Model: Midwestern's dental program stands out for its private practice model, where students work in suites with experienced faculty, providing comprehensive care to patients. This approach fosters continuity of care, mentorship, and real-world experience. Competency-Based Education: Midwestern emphasizes competency-based education. This contrasts with traditional dental schools that often rely on a set number of procedures. Financial Realities: Dental students today face significant financial burdens due to rising tuition costs. While Midwestern offers some opportunities for loan forgiveness, many students are drawn to DSOs for their financial incentives. Social Media's Impact: Social media presents both challenges and opportunities for dental students. While it can provide valuable information and connections, it can also contribute to anxiety and unrealistic expectations. Technology in Dental Education: Midwestern embraces technology, offering students access to CAD/CAM systems for same-day dentistry, but significantly less emphasis on traditional lab work. The Changing Student: Thom observes that today's dental students are different from previous generations, with higher levels of anxiety and a preference for technology-driven learning. Some links from the show: Zirc Dental Products Color Method Midwestern University School of Dentistry Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you'll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! -- Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! -- CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!      

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Russ talks with Dr. Andrew Ip from Sydney, Australia.  Andrew is a second generation dentist who works in both his mom's practice and his dad's practice and teaches CAD-CAM dentistry as well.  We talk for the hour about what it is like to practice in a former British colony as well where the technology is taking us.  It is a cool discussion. Links: https://ai3dprinting.com.au/ for his website and reviews of printers https://youtube.com/@ai3d676?si=KBbX64SSTvrRvdgU for his videos #ai_ortho_implant for his Instagram

In the 79th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown takes listeners to the Penland School of Craft, where she's participating in their Winter Residency. During the two-week residency, Sarah never missed an opportunity to enjoy a meal in the dining hall. The Pines, the Penland dining hall, has large, round tables perfect for gathering and enabling conversations over meals. Each meal is an opportunity to sit next to a stranger and potentially meet a new friend - or podcast guest.After enjoying a few meals and conversations, Sarah asked Zahra Almajidi if she would be willing to come on the podcast. The two metalsmiths sat down to discuss Zahra's upbringing and why her family immigrated to the United States, the benefits of living with your parents while going to college, and if it's possible to appropriate a culture that is your own while living in the diaspora.Speaking of Penland….Western North Carolina was devastated by Hurricane Helene. This area is home to the Penland School of Craft and many artists and craftspersons. If you are able, please consider donating to one of the following organizations or platforms providing aid and relief in the area. TREATS STUDIOS: This network aims to connect affected artists and arts organizations with individuals who want to support them.Beloved Asheville: Backed by your support, BeLoved Asheville is dedicating every resource to those most affected by this disaster. Our immediate focus has been on critical necessities like food, water, and healthcare for survival and stability. As winter looms, we are securing warm and safe housing for the displaced. Looking further ahead, recovery from the vast destruction will be a large-scale investment over several years. We believe that we can unite to rebuild a community that embodies home, health, equity, and opportunity for all. OUR GUESTZahra Almajidi is a visual artist and metalsmith raised and based in Detroit, MI. Utilizing both traditional metalsmithing techniques and CAD/CAM processes, her work explores the ways in which objects and adornment allow displaced people to continue to uphold and practice their craft traditions while living in the diaspora.She has worked at several art fabrication spaces in Metro Detroit including Wayne State University where she received her BFA in Metalsmithing, Lawrence Technological University where she briefly served as shop co-manager, and Cranbrook Academy of Art where she received her MFA in Metalsmithing and was awarded the Cranbrook Art Director's fellowship and the Director's Award.She has taken part in the 2021 Incubator Residency program at Talking Dolls Detroit, the Artist + Residents Program at the Arab American National Museum in 2021, and the Winter Residency program at Penland School of Craft in 2024. She's also dedicated to maintaining an active studio practice, and regularly exhibits work. She is currently the Central Materials Lab Coordinator at Cranbrook Academy of Art as well as anadjunct instructor at Wayne State University.Follow: @z.alm.aRATE AND REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS OR WHEREVER YOU LISTEN!SUPPORT PERCEIVED VALUE!www.patreon.com/perceivedvaluewww.perceivedvaluepodcast.com/how-to-support-donate/FOLLOW:Instagram + Facebook: @perceivedvalueInstagram: @sarahrachelbrownThe music you hear on Perceived Value is by the Seattle group Song Sparrow Research.All You Need to Know off of their album Sympathetic Buzz.Find them on Spotify!

In this episode, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Joe Fairley, CP, Business Development Manager of Digital Services for Proteor. They explore the evolution of CAD CAM technology in orthotics and prosthetics, focusing on the transition from traditional carvable files to 3D printable designs and the significant advancements in scanning technology. Joe shares insights on overcoming challenges such as the learning curve for clinicians and emphasizes the critical role of training and education. He also advocates for using consultants to ease the adoption of digital tools and forecasts continued growth in digital workflows, with exciting potential for future innovations in scanning technology and AI integration.   O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.

Send us a textLuc Boronat, head of the digital division at the Eqwal Group and CEO of Qwadra, discusses his journey and insights on the meticulous balance between clinician responsibility and design automation in the prosthetic and orthotic industry.Join us as we explore the story of a visionary who has reshaped the Orthotics and Prosthetics industry through innovative CAD/CAM solutions. From humble beginnings with a ZX80 computer to creating digital tools that replaced outdated plaster models, this journey showcases the power of blending engineering with clinical expertise. Discover how these tools evolved from internal innovations to marketable solutions, addressing real-world clinician challenges and ultimately shaping a company that supports Certified Prosthetist-Orthotists globally.In the realm of advanced 3D printing in orthotics, we delve into the use of foaming TPU material for custom insoles. Learn about the clever solutions developed to maintain printer functionality in continuous operations and the strategic positioning of soft insoles in the European market versus global preferences. Special thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.Support the show

Princeton Wong of Prince Customs joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 539 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/539).Princeton owns and operates Prince Customs, a design, engineering, and custom fabrication business with small and large clients across industries. Prince Customs' capabilities include Laser Engraving, Graphic & Environmental Design, CNC Machining, CAD/CAM and other more traditional modes of fabrication.In 2021, Princeton won Best New Knifemaker at Blade Show for his custom Fion, a beautifully machined folder with a hidden corkscrew/wine key. At Blade Show 2024, Princeton's winning design from 2021 was recast as the CRKT Fial, which won Most Innovative Imported Design. Prince Customs was also the winner of the Blade Show Texas Best Custom M.A.C.K. for his Orochi model.CRKT released another Princeton Wong design in 2024, this time a sculptural and modern Italian production called Nucleus.Princeton's custom knives are known for their complex and detailed machining and span the design spectrum from simple and sleek EDC to extravagant "art" folders.Find Prince Customs online at https://www.princecustoms.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/princecustoms,Be sure to support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details. You can also support The Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives.Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. You can also call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email theknifejunkie@gmail.com with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen. And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost.

As one of the world's leading manufacturers of model railways, PECO is a forward-looking family business that started trading back in 1946. Initially concentrating its manufacturing skills on the production of trackwork for model railway enthusiasts, the company has grown exponentially. To support its expansion, the Devon company relies on VISI CAD/CAM/CAE software from Hexagon in its design and manufacturing facility. Located on the idyllic South Devon coast, PECO is a company that has expanded from its humble beginnings of manufacturing individual components to producing HO/OO ready-made track and then on to all things ‘model railway'. This includes ‘Pecorama' one of Devon's leading tourist attractions that has a model railway exhibition and model shop, a ride-on miniature steam railway, a gallery and award-winning gardens as well as industry-leading model railway publications. As a company with a ‘fan base' as well as a customer base, PECO is a world-renowned brand in the model rail industry. From the foundations that stem from manufacturing a simple coupling, PECO now runs a facility that makes over 3,000 product lines. Discussing this, Simon Cockerham from PECO says: “We make everything that is part of the hobby building model railway industry. We have been in business since the 1940s and we started as a company making very small couplings that hook two pieces of rolling stock together. It has expanded from there to a business that makes everything from concepts right through to the final product.” With a manufacturing site that hosts state-of-the-art technology, PECO relies on VISI CAD/CAM/CAE software for its workflows. As Simon continues: “We use VISI throughout our manufacturing facility, from concept through to the final press or mould tool being created. We have numerous licences of VISI throughout our many departments and we also use VISI to generate laser-cut wooden kits for customers with textures upon them. It is also used to create the instructions that will guide enthusiasts and users on how to assemble the equipment.” “VISI has always been very good for our business as it focuses on just what you need to do the job. Some other software packages that we had before VISI had caused issues due to the high tolerancing of our components and the very deep nature of the machining processes that we have to undertake to achieve the geometries that we require in our press and mould tools.” As one of the world's leading PC-based CAD/CAE/CAM software solutions, VISI incorporates modules such as Modelling, Analysis, Mould Design, Flow, Electrode Design, Die Tool Design, 2.5, 3 and 5-axis Toolpaths, Blanks and Reverse. This provides PECO with the facility to create solid models; design, analyse, validate and prepare mould tool geometries as well as the pre and post-production analysis of plastic parts. With dedicated modules for creating electrodes, designing dedicated progressive die design and press tools, comprehensive machining strategies and even reverse engineering of editable solid models from scanned data – VISI provides the complete package for the company. As Simon adds: “One of the key reasons that we have VISI in our environment and we have been customers for almost 17 years – is because it is very reliable and comprehensive. We have an intimate knowledge of the VISI environment and systems throughout our experienced generations of designers and toolmakers who are here. This means we have the experience to support more junior members of the team here - but even we need assistance now and again because every engineer looks at things differently from time to time.” “Another key reason why we use VISI is down to the complexity of our products. We need jobs to be correct the first time. We also use very expensive machine tools from Roders, Sodick and Hurco as well as high-end peripheral equipment and cutting tools, and VISI has always kept us safe throughout the entire process of generating these tools.” The holistic Hexagon mould and die workflow removes blockers so the team can try new ideas. Simon explained: “We use VISI throughout most of our departments, especially within the wider ‘innovations department'. This means we use VISI for everything from design to producing wooden laser-cut kits for the factory to producing custom machinery for our production facilities. We also use VISI for all of our press and mould tooling too. The benefits of having VISI in the workplace are the integration between plot view, CAD/CAM, and the ability to create surface translations for mould flow analysis and laser ablation files. It streamlines integration between departments.” Many other features the business needs are all connected within a single environment, which makes PECO's training and application of VISI a lot easier for everybody concerned. Over the 17 years PECO has standardised its workflows on Hexagon's mould and die software its had a positive impact on its business. Simon concludes: “We know we have saved a lot of time and money with VISI. The savings are down to the VISI software having all of the components and modules that we require to take our products from concept through to production and export all around the world – all from under one roof.”  

For those of us who are doing chairside milling we have a lot more choices in materials than we did several years ago. In fact, there is now a CAD CAM block that actually does not require sintering. Why is this significant? Because it shaves off as much as 25 minutes from the in-office manufacturing process. Today we'll be talking to Dr. Jennifer Bell, a full-time dentist in NC, who is all about high quality dentistry with an emphasis on efficiency. She is big into digital dentistry and has had great success with her now favorite milling block. Today she will be offering all sorts of recommendations that focus on efficient same day dentistry, including 3D Printing.

In the 77th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown is at the Penland School of Craft during their Winter Residency this past January. Sarah was awarded the Andrew Glasgow Residency, which provides emerging and established writers, scholars, curators, and storytellers in all mediums with the freedom to write stories and conduct research and interviews on topics designed to advance the field of craft. Sarah took advantage of being surrounded by artists from all over the country and recorded 13 interviews in total. Sarah was delighted to learn that her friend Adam Grinovich had been awarded a winter residency so the two made a plan to connect while their paths crossed at Penland. At the time of this recording, Adam and his wife, Annika Pettersson, who is also a jeweler, were preparing to move to Penland in a few months to begin a one-year residency. The two jewelers sat down to discuss why Adam chose to transition out of his full-time teaching position at SCAD Savannah, how he navigated the logistics of living and studying abroad, and what he hopes his time as a Penland Resident Artist will bring.OUR GUESTAdam Grinovich was born in Boston Massachusetts USA and received his BFA from Massachusetts College of Art in the Jewelry and Metalsmithing program. After working in the CAD/CAM industry for 2 years he continued his studies, receiving an MFA in jewelry from Konstfack University in Stockholm Sweden studying under professors Ruudt Peters and Karen Pontoppidan.Grinovich's career in jewelry is punctuated by travel and exchange. He has assisted in the studios of prominent artists and designers such as Christoph Zellwegger in Zurich, Switzerland and Ted Noten in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He has an extensive list of international exhibitions and inclusion in private and public collections.In addition to his independent studio career Grinovich is a founding member of the experimental jewelry collective A5 , a member of the design collective Critical +.The work of Adam Grinovich deals with the themes of glamour, worth, value, technology, and adornment. His work crystalizes moments into microcosms, investigates the sublime qualities of craft, and collects simple gestures into complex expressions.In addition to craft, art, and design, Grinovich is an educator, working for 5 years as a Professor of Jewelry at Savannah College of Art and Design. Currently he is a resident artist at the Penland School of Crafts in NC, USA.IG: @adamgrinovichhttp://www.adamgrinovich.com/YOUR HOST@sarahrachelbrown@perceivedvalueDon't forget to Rate AND Review us on iTunes!SUPPORT PERCEIVED VALUE!www.patreon.com/perceivedvaluewww.perceivedvaluepodcast.com/how-to-support-donate/Want a chance on the mic? Visit our events page at www.perceivevaluepodcast.com/events to find out when Perceive Value Podcast will be in your area! Instagram + Facebook: @perceivedvalueFind your Host:sarahrachelbrown.comInstagram: @sarahrachelbrownThe music you hear on Perceived Value is by the Seattle group Song Sparrow Research.All You Need to Know off of their album Sympathetic Buzz.Find them on Spotify!

Send me a messageIn this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lenny Marano, President of the Americas for Lectra, a leading technology solutions provider for industries working with flexible materials. We delved into Lectra's journey from its origins in CAD CAM to becoming an integrated solutions provider for apparel, furniture, automotive, and more.Lenny shed light on how Lectra's technology helps customers optimise their processes from planning through production. He highlighted the pivotal moments in the industry's shift from analogue to digital, explaining how innovations like AI-driven predictive maintenance and on-demand production reduce waste and improve efficiency.We also discussed the profound impact of sustainability on Lectra's offerings, from competitive benchmarking tools that prevent overproduction to material optimisation technologies that minimise waste. Lenny's insights into customer-centric innovation and the importance of managing the digital thread through the value stream were particularly enlightening.For those interested in how technology can drive both sustainability and profitability in supply chains, this episode is a must-listen.Elevate your brand with the ‘Sustainable Supply Chain' podcast, the voice of supply chain sustainability.Last year, this podcast's episodes were downloaded over 113,000 times by senior supply chain executives around the world.Become a sponsor. Lead the conversation.Contact me for sponsorship opportunities and turn downloads into dialogues.Act today. Influence the future.Support the Show.Podcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Olivier Brusle Alicia Farag And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.

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Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin  DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Dr. Lotardo has earned Accredited status in the AACD—an accomplishment completed by only 405 dental professionals in the history of the association, showcasing his commitment to excellence in the dental profession. He reached this achievement after completing a rigorous credentialing process including a written examination, the submission of clinical cases for examination and an oral examination. The success of Dr. Lotardo's practice has afforded him the opportunity to delve into the type of dentistry he enjoys the most. He considers himself fortunate to be able to spend some time away from his practice improving his knowledge base and skill set. Dr. Lotardo has taken numerous continuous hours in implant, orthodontic and cosmetic dentistry. And today most of his time is spent only treating cases that combine these facets of care. The AACD Accreditation process serves to set the standard for excellence in cosmetic dentistry. The process encourages further education, interaction with like-minded colleagues, and the opportunity for professional growth. Accreditation requires dedication to continuing education and responsible patient care. Dr. LeSage practices in Beverly Hills, CA and is the founder and director of UCLA Aesthetic Continuum as well as the founder and director of the Beverly Hills Institute of Dental Esthetics. He is an Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and presided as the AACD Fellowship Chair from 2004-2013. Dr. LeSage is also a Fellow Member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and the Pre-Clinical Director of CAD/CAM at the UCLA School of Dentistry. Since graduating, Céline has continued to excel in her field, having completed extensive post-graduate training in various restorative and cosmetic disciplines including Invisalign and Facial Aesthetics. She is an artist at heart and has an exceptional eye for detail and drive for quality; attributes which perfectly align with her absolute passion for restorative cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Bill Strupp was the inaugural speaker at the AACD founding meeting in 1984. Dr. Strupp is an Accredited Fellow with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry®, one of only 88 people with an AACD fellowship in the world. Fellowship is the highest level of achievement recognized by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. The status of accredited fellow of the AACD is granted after completion of all requirements. This office is one of only two dental offices in the world that has two fellowship members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry®.

On this episode of BUZZ, we are joined by special guest Dr. Michael Lowe, general dentist and inventor of the Tefball.  We explore the moment of inspiration as well as the entrepreneurial process, from design to manufacturing to distribution and marketing, as well as the challenges of bringing a product to market while running three thriving dental practices. Dr. Michael Lowe, a general dentist and the founder of Tefball, relocated to Victoria from Kentville, Nova Scotia in 2014. He holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Dalhousie University and an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University. Dr. Lowe is committed to continuous education, having completed advanced courses in soft tissue surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, and implant dentistry. He is currently studying at the Kois Center in Seattle, focusing on Aesthetic, Occlusion, and Restorative Dentistry. A CEREC Doctor Mentor, Dr. Lowe trains other dentists in CAD/CAM technology. His accolades include the Canadian Dental Association President's Award and the American College of Dentist's Award. He is an active member of various dental associations in both Canada and Oregon. Beyond his dental practice, Dr. Lowe enjoys golfing, hockey, hiking, and skiing. He also practices at Hillside Dental Centre in Victoria two days a week. For more information on Tefball, visit tefball.com.   Show Produced by Dentainment 
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In the latest episode, AGD podcaster Dr. George Schmidt talks with James Klim, DDS, about ways to incorporate cosmetic and restorative dentistry into their practices. Dr. Klim shares strategies for managing complex cases and utilizing advanced dental technologies to enhance smile outcomes and improve patient outcomes. Dr. Klim is an internationally recognized speaker, author, manufacturing consultant, beta tester, and biofunctional and aesthetic CAD/CAM dentistry teacher. He discusses the techniques and life lessons that help him find meaning in his work, shares his knowledge about the field, and ensures that he delivers the care his patients deserve. Dr. Klim is the founder and director of the Klim Institute/ CADStar CAD/CAM Learning Center.  His practice facilitates post-graduate education for dentists worldwide, emphasizing 3D/CAD/CAM digital dentistry and 3D x-ray Cone Beam diagnostics.

Launch Digital Dentistry is your gateway to the future of dental care, a podcast dedicated to uncovering the latest in dental technology. Hosted by Dr. Shea M. Tolbert, this show is a platform for the voices shaping the future of dentistry. From pioneers in CAD/CAM digital dentistry to innovators in surgical implantology, we're bringing together the brightest minds and the most passionate professionals in the field.Whether you're a dentist looking to stay ahead of the curve, a student eager to learn, or just curious about how technology is transforming healthcare, there's something here for you. Join us as we explore the incredible world of dental technology, meet the people shaping its future, and discover together how innovation is changing the landscape of dentistry.Connect with Dr. Shea Tolbert here:https://www.fdhonline.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shea-tolbert-dmd-fagd-23584a28/https://www.instagram.com/launchdigitaldentistry/https://www.instagram.com/shea.tolbert/

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 (https://exocad.com/) event of the year, exocad Insights 2024 (https://exocad.com/insights2024). Christine McClymont is the Global Head of Marketing and Communication for exocad and comes on to tell us all about the speakers, topics, the expert's corner, and parties that are happening May 9 and 10 in Mallorca, Spain. Also joining her is Dr. August de Oliveria who is a speaker at Insights, but also talks about his journey in digital, some of the lessons he has learned, and what he's doing now with virtual reality and augmented reality in dentistry. The Vectra Face Scanner Dr. de Oliveria talked about: https://www.canfieldsci.com/imaging-systems/vectra-m3-3d-imaging-system/ Want to go on the ULTIMATE exocad (https://exocad.com/) 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 (https://www.spain.info/en/region/mallorca-island/). It's called exocad Insights 2024 and it's full of amazing speakers, great breakout sessions, evening events, and attendees from all over the world. Don't wait, register today at exocad.com/insights2024 and use the code VFTB15 to save 15% off the fee. We will see you there! Wanting to take your knowledge and skills to the next level? If you are looking for the best education dedicated to dentistry in both the labs and clinics, check out Ivoclar Academy. (https://resources.ivoclar.com/lab/en/academy) From on-demand webinars to in-person training, Ivoclar Academy has a program to meet your busy schedule. Check out all they have to offer HERE! (https://resources.ivoclar.com/lab/en/academy) Whether you are looking to elevate your craftsmanship or looking to cut back costs, look no further – VITA MFT Teeth (https://vitanorthamerica.com/en-US/VITA-MFT-Anterior-369,273,126133.html) are the ultimate solution for creating lifelike and stunning smiles. Crafted with precision and backed by cutting-edge technology, VITA MFT Teeth offers unparalleled esthetics and durability. And since VITA (https://vitanorthamerica.com/) believes in the power of experiencing excellence firsthand, for a limited time only, they're offering you the chance to get a complimentary case sample. That's right, a full case, absolutely free. Just visit vitanorthamerica.com/freemft (https://www2.vitanorthamerica.com/mft/) Don't wait any longer to start providing your customers with a premium tooth at an economy price. Redeem your free case sample and if you're ready to buy, VITA will even give you an extra 10% discount by shopping online on their newly launched online store. Join the VITA family today. Special Guests: Christine McClymont and Dr. August de Oliveira.

In this episode I talk to Kat Frey about emotional intelligence being the gateway to leadership success. Introduction Kat Frey is the owner and founder of Oxygen Coaching Group and The Thalassa Group, speaker, author, and coach. ​ What started as Oxygen Equestrian, her brainchild of helping business professionals learn more about their body language and relationship styles through hands-on work with horses has turned into an elite training and coaching company where her experience in the intermodal transportation industry (BNSF & UP Railroads), industrial manufacturing industry, and wireless communication industry (Verizon Wireless) allows owners, managers, and business professions to learn more about how their actions affect every part of their results and how they contribute to their lives.   OCG has built programs such as the Tie Game Theory, Conflict to Growth, and the online calculator to determine the optimal rate of pay, B.L.I.S.S. ©™   Brought up in a family-owned business, the best lesson Kat learned was to stretch and risk which led to her being co-owner of multiple companies before developing OCG. This diverse background helps business owners and their teams see outside the box when looking to take their business and personal relationships to the next level. She is a Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt. She has post-secondary education in engineering, human resources, manufacturing engineering, and project management along with CAD/CAM.   Kat is an advocate of the American Lung Association, and a frequent volunteer with the young people in her community through programs like Sources of Strength, Girls on the Run, Just Keep Living Foundation, and High School Swim and Dive at her Alma Mater.   Her passions include her two adult children, reining horses, rescuing Great Danes, gardening, and running. Resources mentioned in this episode Follow Kat: LinkedIn: HERE Facebook: HERE Instagram: HERE Website: HERE   Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. Leave comment on what you enjoyed from the episode and if you have any suggestions for future episodes, I'd love to hear from you. Even better, share it with a friend or colleague and turn on the notifications so that you never miss an episode. It really helps the podcast gain more listeners so that we can grow our Lead From Within community. Thanks everyone! Keep reaching for your highest branch!   Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca      Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab.  It is greatly appreciated!  

Alan was joined at the Chicago Midwinter by Dr. David Juliani and Heather Garner of Ivoclar to talk about a big roll out of a huge innovation in chairside CAD-CAM Zirconia! Ivoclar introduced Zircad Prime blocks at Midwinter this year and it turns out Dave is one of the beta testers who has used them most extensively! According to Heather the whole roll out was "low key amazing!" It also turns out that Al and Dave have some pretty interesting connections as they grew up in the same home town (Midland, MI) and graduated from the same high school (H.H. Dow High!). Dave and Heather explain how this next generation of chairside CAD-CAM delivers strength and esthetics that matches lithium disilicate!  Some links from the show: Zircad Prime blocks Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you'll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! -- Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! -- CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!

  Transcript: Auctions, appraisals, and the professionals who perform them are some of the most misunderstood elements of the jewelry industry. That's exactly why Gina D'Onofrio, independent appraiser and Co-Director of Fine Jewelry at Heritage Auctions, joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast. She discussed what a consigner can expect when selling jewelry with an auction house; how appraisers come up with values (and why they might change); and how consumers can protect themselves by asking their appraiser the right questions. Read the episode transcript here. What you'll learn in this episode: What questions to ask appraisers and auction houses before selling your jewelry. What education and networking opportunities an aspiring appraiser should seek out. Why an appraisal includes multiple values, and why those values will change depending on the reason for the appraisal. What the process of selling jewelry with an auction house is like, and why you might choose an auction house over selling online or to a store. What a qualified appraiser will look for while inspecting a piece of jewelry.   About Gina D'Onofrio With work in the retail, auction and manufacturing sectors of the jewelry industry since 1989, Gina D'Onofrio's experience encompasses jewelry design and production, appraisals, buying and selling of contemporary, antique and period jewelry, sales and management. Gina operates an independent gemological laboratory, appraisal service and consulting firm and has been catering to private individuals, banks, trusts, non-profit organizations, insurance companies, legal firms and the jewelry trade in the greater Los Angeles area. Gina received her Master Gemologist Appraiser® designation, upon completion of appraisal studies, written and practical examinations and peer appraisal report review with the American Society of Appraisers. In addition, she was awarded the Certified Master Appraiser designation with the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. In 2013 Gina received Los Angeles Magazine's coveted "Best in LA" award for her Jewelry Appraisal Services. She conducts presentations and entertaining speeches about appraisal and jewelry related topics to private and corporate groups in Los Angeles and throughout the USA.   Photos Available on TheJewelryJourney.com Additional Resources: Website Instagram Facebook Email   Transcript: Auctions, appraisals, and the professionals who perform them are some of the most misunderstood elements of the jewelry industry. That's exactly why Gina D'Onofrio, independent appraiser and Co-Director of Fine Jewelry at Heritage Auctions, joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast. She discussed what a consigner can expect when selling jewelry with an auction house; how appraisers come up with values (and why they might change); and how consumers can protect themselves by asking their appraiser the right questions. Read the episode transcript here. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey, exploring the hidden world of art around you. Because every piece of art has a story, and jewelry is no exception.   Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the second part of a two-part episode. If you haven't heard part one, please head to TheJewelryJourney.com.    Today, I am glad to welcome back Gina D'Onofrio, an appraiser who just returned from being an independent appraiser. She returned to the auction house Heritage as co-director of jewelry. She was also on the podcast in the very beginning, and it's good to have her on again. Welcome back.   If you become a certain kind of appraiser, let's say real estate or antique jewelry or I'll call it regular jewelry, how do you continue your education in those areas? What do you do if you're a real estate appraiser and you want to be an expert, or an antique expert? What would you do to continue education in that area?   Gina: You mentioned real estate. So, you mean you're appraising houses and all of a sudden you want to appraise antique jewelry?   Sharon: No, if you're in a particular area, is what I mean. You work in jewelry. What do you do to further your education besides going to the conferences, handling the jewelry? Are there other things you can do to further your education in those areas? In that area, I should say.   Gina: If you're working in jewelry, you're basically filling all the educational holes that you might have. When you say you work in jewelry, if you work for a contemporary jeweler, then you need to have more exposure to vintage jewelry. If it's vice versa, maybe you're working with antique and estate jewelry and you're not as exposed to what present day Tiffany and Company and Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels are doing, then you have to self-educate and gain more exposure to that kind of jewelry. As a jewelry appraiser, anything can cross your desk. Quite often, I might receive a collection that belongs to somebody, and she may have something that she bought last week and she may have something that her great-grandmother owned and she has inherited. You need to be able to recognize and evaluate and appraise both pieces. So, you do need a very well-rounded education.   Sharon: You raised the point of Cartier and David Webb and the high-end pieces that designers make, but not everything you see is going to be that. As you said, there's the piece that the grandmother passes down. Heritage, I presume, isn't all Cartier. What do you do then? What do you do if a piece comes across your desk and it's not a Cartier or it's not a David Webb? Do you look at a David Webb as the benchmark and then go from there?   Gina: No, you don't, because a piece that has no stamp or signature doesn't necessarily mean that it's not a fine piece. That's where having an understanding of jewelry manufacturing is critical. You do need to gain an education on how a piece of jewelry is made. GIA is teaching a class called jewelry forensics. In that class, they teach appraisers and other members of the industry how to look at a piece and recognize how it was fabricated. Was it made entirely by hand? Was it made by carving a wax and casting it? Was it made via CAD/CAM design and 3D printing? Was made by using a die struck method? These are all different methods of producing a piece of jewelry, and as an appraiser you need to have an education in that so when you're holding that piece of jewelry in your hand, A) you recognize how it was made, and B) you recognize the quality of the workmanship. That plays into the value of the piece.    For example, you might have a piece of jewelry, and you recognize that it was made entirely by hand. A great deal of time and effort has gone into making it, and the workmanship is excellent. Flawless, in fact. That is going to inform you as to what it would cost to replace that piece if your client wants to insure it for another piece that has been made entirely by hand.    Or, you might look at a piece that is mass produced using CAD/CAM and 3D printing, but it's a piece that's not finished very well. It's poorly made, and the setting work is very poor, too. In fact, some of the stones are a little bit loose because they weren't set properly, or perhaps they're not straight in the piece. That's going to tell you that it's a mass-produced piece. If it's not signed, you're going to be looking at other mass-produced pieces of the same type of lower quality in order to determine what it would cost to replace that piece. Understanding production is really important.   Sharon: Can you be an appraiser without having this background of manufacturing and that sort of thing? Could you be an appraiser?   Gina: You can. I'm really sad to say that there is no licensing of jewelry appraisers. There is no regulation, no government regulation. We self-regulate. That's why if you want to become a professional appraiser and you want to be the best appraiser you can be, you should join an organization that gives you excellent education and network with other very experienced appraisers who can help guide you in the right direction to get the education that you need.    Unfortunately, anybody can appraise jewelry and nobody can stop you. As a consumer, it's best to look for an appraiser that has reached the highest level they can possibly attain within an appraisal organization that requires their members to requalify every five years. The International Society of Appraisers has a requalification program. So does the American Society of Appraisers. They do require their members to requalify every five years. Then you have the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers that have different strata of membership, different tiers of membership, so look for an appraiser within that organization that has successfully completed the Certified Master Appraiser program, the CMA, and at the very least is a certified appraiser. Someone who has sat for the exams.   Sharon: What is requalification? Is that a test on paper or a computer, or is it just that you came to class?   Gina: It varies. It depends on which organization. I failed to mention the American Gem Society, I apologize. They also have an Independent Gemologist Appraiser program. For requalification, you have to attend a minimum amount of education every year. You have to prove you have done that. There is also an exam you have to take as well.   Sharon: You answered one of the questions I had, which is what you would ask somebody you want to be an appraiser for you. What would you ask them to know if they're good or not? What should I ask? What would somebody in the public ask if they're looking for an appraiser?   Gina: Yes. Everything that I just told you. Make sure that they have reached the highest designation they can within those appraisal organizations.   Sharon: I took some antique jewelry to an appraiser not knowing that they did all kinds of jewelry, but they weren't an expert in antiques. Was there any way to suss that out in advance?   Gina: That's a great question, Sharon. That's tricky. As I mentioned earlier, I feel that it's difficult to get a formal education in jewelry history today, so you are getting it piecemeal from wherever you can, which is why I developed my courses. There is no way to look at an appraiser and have them prove to you that they are a specialist in antique and period jewelry. Unfortunately, that's something that comes by way of reputation. You may have to ask, "How did you become proficient?" You may have to just ask them to explain that to you. It's a tricky one. As a consumer, I'm not quite sure how that could be proven.   Sharon: What would you suggest the public ask if you want to know if an appraiser is credentialed, a credible appraiser?   Gina: You ask them what level of certification, what designation, they have achieved within their appraisal organization. Are they a member of the ASA, the NAJA, the ISA, the AGS? If they are a member—you could be a member and not attain any education. You could be a candidate member, or you could just simply be a member. Ask them, "What education have you completed with these organizations? Are you designated? What is your designation? What is your experience with antique and period jewelry? Are you proficient with that type of jewelry?" Just outright ask them to show you what their education and designation is.    Most appraisers who have achieved this level of education and designation have spent a great deal of time attaining it and are proud of what they've achieved, and they usually put up on their website for everybody to see. But if they haven't done that, you can ask them for their professional profiles so you can read through what they've achieved, and you can even check it. You can call those appraisal organizations to see if the information you've been provided is true and accurate.   Sharon: I'm thinking about something you said earlier. If somebody says to me, "I don't have a formal education in this, but I've handled a million and one pieces in this era, and I can tell right away if it's fake or not and who made it," what do you say to that?   Gina: That's quite possible. Absolutely. Then that makes them a connoisseur and a specialist in antique and period jewelry. But are they an appraiser? Do they have an education in appraisal report writing? Can they write that appraisal report for you? That's the other part. That's the other side of the coin. That's the other thing they have to have to be an appraiser. Otherwise, they're an expert in that period of jewelry, but they're not necessarily an appraiser.   Sharon: That's interesting. When I thought about being an appraiser myself, it was the report writing that scared me off. That's very detailed and very scientific in a way. Very precise.   Gina: Yes, and that education is something that you can study.   Sharon: Okay. I think I'll pass.   Gina: You almost looked like you were considering it, Sharon.   Sharon: No, I think I've heard too much about the classes for the report writing and how they're pretty onerous, in a in a good way.   Gina: They're fascinating. I highly recommend it. Anyone out there who is writing appraisal reports and doesn't have a foundation in appraisal report writing from one of the major organizations, I really suggest that you go out and get that education. You'll be amazed at what you'll learn. It's going to make you even better at what you do.   Sharon: Why would you say it makes you better at what you do?   Gina: This education is written by appraisers, not just one appraiser, but collaborative groups of appraisers who have been immersed in that profession for many, many years. They have learned the best approaches and the pitfalls. They have studied the government requirements. They may have had a lot of experience in appraising for litigation, and this collective information has been formally put into a course. It's only going to help you as an appraiser. It's going to help you avoid ending up in court or possibly being disqualified as an appraiser for the IRS because you did not follow the proper procedures. If you know what pitfalls to avoid and how to arrive at a more informed opinion of value, it's only going to make your appraisal a better product for the person that's using it.   Sharon: That makes a lot of sense. I keep going back to Antiques Roadshow. They talk about the auction value and the retail value and the insurance value. It drives me crazy because you see the glassy-eyed look in somebody's eyes. I want to say, "Didn't you hear what they said?"   Gina: As an appraiser and as a specialist for an auction house, this is the biggest problem. This is the biggest obstacle for a private individual, understanding that there is not just one value. There are multiple values for the same piece of jewelry. It just depends on the market. It depends on whether it's the auction market, whether it is the liquidation market, or whether it is the retail market or whether it is the antique and estate jewelry market. Is it being sold as a brand-new piece? Is it being sold as a pre-owned piece in a retail scenario? Is it a custom-made designer piece? The same piece of jewelry could have various values depending on what you need that information for.   Sharon: I wonder, you talked about this handmade piece. Is there a replacement? Yes, there's an insurance value, but could you find a replacement somewhere in the market?   Gina: That's a great question. You know what? Appraisal organizations, we all have forums, email chat groups where we ask each other questions and use the collaborative brain trust of your peers to help you solve a problem, and a problem came up today. There was a photograph of a bracelet that was posted by a professional appraiser. This appraiser recognized the designer. The designer and the manufacturer—they are one in the same—was a French designer called Georges Lenfant. He was a manufacturer of chains, particularly beautifully constructed chains and bracelets, and he manufactured for all the major jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, goodness me, so many of them. He was very active in the 50s and the 60s and the 70s. He had his own trademark that he would put inside a piece, but he didn't sign it. The piece was often signed with the jewelry house, Cartier, and then it had the Georges Lenfant stamp inside the piece. He was a French maker.  I tell you all of this to explain that today, when pieces of jewelry come to market made by this particular maker, there is an extra layer of interest and value because these pieces are so beautifully made. This appraiser posted a piece of jewelry by this maker. This is one of those pieces that wasn't signed by a major jewelry house, but the appraiser was very good and was able to recognize that it was the Georges Lenfant trademark and posed the question, "Can anybody tell me where I can find examples of this piece so I can arrive at an opinion of replacement value?" It was a 1970s bracelet made by this French maker. Where would you replace a 1970s piece made by this maker? It would be with somebody who typically sells vintage jewelry, high-end vintage jewelry. That should have been the answer to this question.    Unfortunately, one of the answers provided was, "Contact the manufacturer and ask them what they would charge you to make it today." It's not being made today, not that particular piece. It's a vintage piece by a collectible maker. I guess that's a very long example to your question. You need to determine, is this a piece that's typically being made today, or is this a vintage piece that has collectible value? Do you recognize who the maker is? Is there a stamp inside there? Is there some way you can look this up? If you can't look it up, who do you go to? How do you find out? You need to know to ask all these questions. All this happens by networking with your peers, by attending appraisal conferences, by self-educating, and by handling a lot of this jewelry.   Sharon: Do you have a favorite period that you like to appraise, or a favorite stone that you are more partial to?   Gina: Oh, boy. Gosh. Well, my focus is 20th century jewelry. I have no favorites. I love all periods of jewelry, but because I am very much immersed these days in jewelry from 1930 to 2000, which I feel is an area of education that is not being covered enough, I tend to focus on 20th century jewelry and preferably the latter half.   Sharon: I can understand. How do you bring the jewelry in, and what do you do with it once you have it?   Gina: A typical day as a consignment director at Heritage Auctions. Well, that varies from day to day, but if you're talking about the consignment process, I could be going to visit with a client. It could be in his or her home. I could be looking at the jewelry and studying the jewelry and learning about the history behind the piece from the owner. Based on that information and based on the collection, I could be coming up with estimate ranges of what the piece of jewelry may sell for at auction. At that point, the owner of the jewelry may consign it to the auction house, at which point I take the jewelry with me and it goes through the auction process.    It gets shipped to headquarters, where it is professionally photographed. If there are any repairs that need to be done, it's done at that point. If lab reports need to be obtained, they are submitted to the labs for grading reports or gem origin identification reports. Then they go through the cataloging process, where the pieces are tested, gemstones are measured, and weight estimates are provided and entered into the system. Then all this information is compiled into the digital online catalog. If it's a signature sale, it also goes into the printed catalog and it goes to print. Those catalogs are distributed to all the bidders.    Then the marketing begins. Biographies are written and researched. Anything that will assist in helping to provide more information to a potential bidder is entered. Then the publicity begins and the public previews begin. The pieces are shipped and sent off to our major satellite offices where they are set up in jewelry showcases, and they are available for public preview. Sometimes special events are planned around these previews, and the planning behind those special events takes place as well. Once all of that is complete, then the pieces are offered up on auction day. When the pieces have successfully sold at auction, then they are packaged up again, money is collected, and the pieces are shipped to the new owners.   Sharon: Do you ever have repeat clients or repeat people who call you and say, "Gina, I have something I want to show you," because you've developed a relationship?   Gina: Yes, definitely. I have regular consignors and I have regular buyers, and sometimes they are one in the same. There are people that are constantly refining their jewelry collections, so sometimes they'll sell a piece that they no longer need, but they're also collecting pieces that are more to their evolving tastes. We have collectors. Then we also have repeat consignors. I have many clients who have accumulated lovely jewelry collections over the years, and they're very slowly thinning the collection or letting each piece go once they're ready to sell it.   Sharon: Is that because they're aging out, let's say, or they get tired of a piece?   Gina: It could be either. If you're a collector and you're refining your collection, then yes, you're refining it and you're selling pieces that no longer fit in with your style that is evolving. If you're downsizing, you could be downsizing everything in your life, including your home, your clothes and your jewelry collection. Sometimes lifestyle. Especially today, lifestyles change. We no longer wear the jewelry we used to wear, and it's just sitting around. Maybe it's time to sell those pieces to put it into something else. Maybe you want to start a college fund for your child, and that jewelry you're no longer wearing anymore is going to go into that fund. There are all kinds of reasons why people sell their jewelry. Sometimes it's a divorce settlement. Sometimes it's by court order. We've had many sales that have been by court order. The government wants to collect their taxes and it's a liquidation. Jewelry is going up for sale because it's by court order.   Sharon: It's certainly true that lifestyles change very fast and what you wore. I think, "Well, you're a middle-aged woman now. Am I going to wear what I wore when I was 20?" It's very different.   Gina, thank you very much for being here. I learned a lot. It was great to talk with you and I hope you will come back soon.   Gina: Thank you so much, Sharon. It was such a pleasure to talk to you as well.   We will have photos posted on the website. Please head to TheJewelryJourney.com to check them out.   Thank you again for listening. Please leave us a rating and review so we can help others start their own jewelry journey.    

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcastWelcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight!   “Axel Fernandes of CAD/CAM Consulting Services: 3D Printing”WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured on the podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/feature-your-la-startup/Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here http://wearelatech.com/communityHost, Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevorahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/espreeGuest, Axel Fernandes https://www.linkedin.com/in/axelfernandes/For a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comTo further immerse yourself into the LA Tech community go to http://wearelatech.com/vipLinks Mentioned:CAD/CAM Consulting, https://www.cad-cam.com/LA Tech Week, https://www.tech-week.comEcho Mountain, https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/echo-mountain-via-sam-merrill-trail--4Griffith Park, https://www.laparks.org/griffithpark/Hugging Face, https://huggingface.co/Credits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Team support by Janice GeronimoMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Axel FernandesStep into the vibrant heart of Los Angeles's tech community with WeAreLATech 'Experience' Club, crafted by Espree Devora, an "artist of human connection."Since 2012 this connective club has united the brightest in tech—from engineers to investors, product people to designers to founders— for extraordinary in-person activities. Move beyond standard mixers to connect through unique experiences such as horseback riding, clay pigeon shooting, rooftop cocktails, and luxury beach picnics. The Club prioritizes deep, quality connections within a strong, curated culture, offering dynamic settings to expand your professional network. Embrace the opportunity to forge lasting memories and invaluable partnerships within LA's tech ecosystem. Discover more and join our journey at www.wearelatech.club, and gain further insights on the WeAreLATech Podcast.

Wondering about digital workflows with removable applications?  This is definitely the episode for you!  Dr. Johnson is a master of the digital workflow for removable cases and gives fantastic tips on integrating this into your practice!Dr. Andrew C. Johnson completed his general dental (2010) and prosthodontic training (2013) at the University of Memphis and now practices in Northwest, AR. Along with his specialist certificate, Dr. Johnson earned a post-doctoral master's degree in dental science researching CAD/CAM restorative techniques and emerging digital dental materials.He maintains certifications by both the American Board of Prosthodontics and the National Board for Dental Laboratory Technology and remains active in dental academics as an adjunct professor with the UTHSC Advanced Prosthodontics Program. Dr. Johnson has been published in multiple scientific dental journals and lectures internationally on a variety of technological developments in dentistry. He consults for a wide range of dental clinicians, suppliers, manufacturers, and developers as a thought leader in surgical and prosthetic technology integrations.As a board-certified surgical prosthodontist and digital laboratory technician, hisexpertise centers around complex dental implant and prosthetic reconstruction, start to finish—from three-dimensional imaging, virtual treatment planning and computer-guided and robotic surgery, to digital prosthesis design, production workflow and long-term complication management. However, now that he devotes equal time utilizing, teaching and directly developing dental technologies, his broader professional interests include clinical process scaling, provider calibration, and dental mindset disruption.Learn more at: @drandrewcjohnson● @omnismiledds● @alphabytedental● Sprintray● Carestream● 3DISC

In the past, we didn't have many choices when it came to CAD CAM blocks. But today we do. In this episode, we'll be talking to a dentist who is well aware that Zr wins the strength contest but he has plenty of reasons to stay the course with LiSi. He specifically prefers a specific Lithium Disilicate bloc that saves him the step of firing after chairside milling. To tell us all about it is Dr. Yao-Lin Tang, who has over twenty years of practical knowledge in cosmetic and general dentistry. He is a CEREC user since 2005, a certified CEREC trainer, and a Visiting Faculty at CDOCS.com.

Oxygen Unleashed: Navigating Success with Kat Frey – From Equestrian Insights to Business Brilliance Kat Frey is the owner and founder of Oxygen Coaching Group and The Thalassa Group, speaker, author, and coach. What started as Oxygen Equestrian, her brainchild of helping business professionals learn more about their body language and relationship styles through hands-on work with horses has turned into an elite training and coaching company where her experience in the intermodal transportation industry (BNSF & UP Railroads), industrial manufacturing industry, and wireless communication industry (Verizon Wireless) allows owners, managers, and business professions to learn more about how their actions affect every part of their results and how they contribute to their lives. OCG has built programs such as the Tie Game Theory, Conflict to Growth, and the online calculator to determine the optimal rate of pay, B.L.I.S.S. ©™ Brought up in a family-owned business, the best lesson Kat learned was to stretch and risk which led to her being co-owner of multiple companies before developing OCG. This diverse background helps business owners and their teams see outside the box when looking to take their business and personal relationships to the next level. She is a Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt. She has post-secondary education in engineering, human resources, manufacturing engineering, and project management along with CAD/CAM. Kat is an advocate of the American Lung Association, and a frequent volunteer with the young people in her community through programs like Sources of Strength, Girls on the Run, Just Keep Living Foundation, and High School Swim and Dive at her Alma Mater. Her passions include her two adult children, reining horses, rescuing Great Danes, gardening, and running. Kat's daily goal is to take on life's experiences, good and bad, and all that they teach you.

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Autodesk Fusion 360 is still a 'new player' comparatively in the CAD/CAM software world, yet it is already more popular than man options that have been around for decades. Use ‘PODCAST75' for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inDuring SEMA, Josh Reader of Autodesk gave us a quick run-through on some of the features that have helped Fusion 360 become so popular so quickly and helped us understand what some of the terms and workflows for CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) and CAD (computer-aided design) projects.Some great key points for you here include clearing up misunderstandings on generative design and manufacturing, why simulation is used before running a project on a machine and the advantage of having software that is almost 'all in one' when it comes to iterative changes between you and your chosen machinist.What is Fusion 360? Briefly, Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D CAD/CAM solution for product (in our case, race car parts) development. It combines industrial and mechanical design, simulation, collaboration, and machining in a single package. It's an excellent option for makers who want to create their own designs or prototype parts with greater speed and efficiency. Although it may seem intimidating when people like Josh emphasize the importance of knowing what you're doing, remember that everyone starts from scratch. Even learning just one thing about CAD/CAM today is a valuable addition to your knowledge, which can be further expanded upon tomorrow. Over time, these incremental learnings accumulate to form a vast breadth of knowledge and experience. Remember, it all begins somewhere (and for 3D modelling that somewhere might be the HPA CAD course

In this podcast episode, Dayna and Kevin Henry discuss the top worries for dental practices in 2024, including team retention, insurance challenges, and concerns about the economy. They emphasize the importance of proper onboarding for new team members and the need for ongoing training and development. They also highlight the role of technology, particularly AI, in improving practice efficiency and profitability. The episode concludes with a discussion about future plans for the podcast and the Hank podcast network. Takeaways: Proper onboarding and ongoing training are essential for retaining team members and ensuring their success in the dental practice. Dental practices should carefully evaluate their participation in insurance plans and consider the impact on their business and patients. The economy and the upcoming election year are factors that may influence dental practices' financial decisions and spending. AI and technology, such as CAD/CAM and lasers, are expected to be major trends in the dental industry in 2024, improving practice efficiency and patient care. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:12 Kevin's Influence in the Dental Industry 02:28 Top Worries for Dental Practices in 2024 06:23 Importance of Proper Onboarding for New Team Members 09:08 Building and Retaining a Strong Dental Team 12:33 Challenges with Insurance and Business Models 16:45 Concerns about the Economy and Election Year 23:25 The Buzz around AI and Technology in 2024 28:06 Conclusion and Future Plans Contact Kevin Henry at: kevin@kevinspeaksdental.com or at Dr. Bicuspid at: https://www.drbicuspid.com/

Get ready to embark on an audio journey that promises to leave you informed and inspired about one of the names that has been around digital workflow since nearly the beginning. We're joined by Chris Handford, Chief Product Officer at Vorum, who shares his fascinating transition from the telecommunications industry to the front lines of O&P innovation, giving us a personal glimpse into the power of technology to revolutionize patient care.As temperatures drop and the holiday season approaches, we unwrap the narrative of Vorum's impressive 30-year history, detailing how they've navigated the fluid medical tech landscape. We'll tackle the tangible benefits of dedicated CAD/CAM solutions, the reasons carving still dominates  in our field, and the must-know factors for clinics considering in-house manufacturing versus collaboration with central fabricators. This episode isn't just about the cold hard facts—it's a testament to the warmth and dedication found within the O&P community.Finally, we take you through the ins and outs of the Luma 3D scanner,  which is a tool that is redefining how we capture the human form for custom devices. We'll explore the cost-effective strategies for integrating digital tools into your practice, even for the smallest clinics aiming to punch above their weight. And for those new to the digital dance, we stress the importance of education in making the transition as smooth as the glide of a well-fitted prosthesis or orthosis. So, whether you're prepping for a feast of knowledge or just curious about the future of O&P, this episode serves up a hearty helping of insight.Check Vorum out on the web!

Hello, And Welcome to the 94th Tech@Lunch Full Episode. The full-length episodes are around 30 minutes long or longer (This one is longer) and span the duration of a lunch break. This week's lunch topic focused on Rapid Prototyping and STEM / STEAM Education. We look at Rapid Prototyping ideas, techniques, technology, and training and education opportunities required. We also discuss how Rapid Prototyping supports and requires using STEM/STEAM and how companies can support that mission.  So join us as we Dive into Rapid Prototyping and STEM / STEAM Education. So join us on the Vulcanara Technology Solutions YouTube Channel for new videos on Youtube. Subscribe to the YouTube channel to get updates on giveaways and other community events we may be doing. Stay tuned for the Details regarding the Giveaway we are going to do. Leave a comment on this video on YouTube saying vacuum if you want to see us test a 3D printer in a vacuum chamber. Please take a look at the Tech@Lunch Merch by going to www.apparel.vulcanara3d.comtake a look at our Lithophnes or other products at www.PrintedHeritage.com 

F1 in Schools, have you heard of F1's efforts to promote STEM among school students? Yes, it is like F1 Academy but for engineers, project managers, marketing and sponsorship managers and so on. It is a unique global platform for the promotion of Formula 1 and partners to a youth market. F1 in Schools is not-for-profit and the only global multi-disciplinary challenge in which teams of students deploy CAD/CAM software to collaborate, design, analyse, manufacture, test, and then race miniature compressed air powered cars made from F1 model block.   EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/insideline.Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! In the first off-season episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora speaks to Andrew Denford, the Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools about the program that has been operational for over 20 years.  F1 in Schools is present in over 60 countries and sees over 20,000 schools participating. The engineering challenge, which schools students from age 6 to 19 can participate, involves designing and building a model race car that is made from a block of wood and propelled by compressed air.  The challenge inspires students to use IT to learn about physics, aerodynamics, design, manufacture, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership/teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative, competitive and exciting way.  Teams must raise sponsorship and manage budgets to fund research, travel and accommodation. This episode will shed light on how youngster can pursue a career in Formula 1...outside of the cockpit. Tune in! (Season 2023, Episode 64) Follow our host on Twitter: Soumil Arora Image courtesy: F1 in Schools

What is so fake about a man-made diamond? They are more real than what you may think. In this podcast, I have a conversation with my guest about his rise from migrating and picking cotton with his family, to becoming a custom fashion jewelry designer. Halfway through our conversation we talk about the interesting twist of man-made diamonds vs. real diamonds, and what its value is. www.AmazingPeopleAmazingThings.com Sonny Blaze® is a progressive, award winning designer specializing in bespoke fine jewelry.  Sonny Blaze® joins his artistic vision and gemological skills to create heirloom quality luxury pieces by utilizing state-of-the-art CAD/CAM technology combined with old world artisan skilled manufacturing."The Ring" is a profound statement in the declaration of love and therefore should be respected and held in high esteem. It's not just a rock, it's your foundation.® --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chucktuck/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chucktuck/support

Software has become crucial to successful woodworking businesses, but some shops might not recognize the name of Hexagon the software leader in the woodworking industry. More familiar are the company's two woodworking CAD/CAM brands, Cabinet Vision and Alphacam. CABINET VISION simplifies the process for all furniture, woodworking, or casegood manufacturers by using a single, fully modular software package to go from design to manufacture. ALPHACAM is intelligent and intuitive CAD/CAM Software for Woodworking, Metal & Stone Cutting. Learn more at hexagon.com/products.Woodworking Network is a home for professional woodworkers, presenting technology, supplies, education, inspiration, and community, from small business entrepreneurs to corporate managers at large automated plants.You can find all of our podcasts at WoodworkingNetwork.com/podcasts and in popular podcast channels. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Thanks again to today's sponsor, Hexagon. If you have a comment or topic you'd like us to explore, contact me at will.sampson@woodworkingnetwork.com. And we would really appreciate it if you fill out the survey at woodworking network.com/podcast-survey. Thanks for listening.Intro music courtesy of Anthony Monson.

Software has become crucial to successful woodworking businesses, but some shops might not recognize the name of Hexagon the software leader in the woodworking industry. More familiar are the company's two woodworking CAD/CAM brands, Cabinet Vision and Alphacam. CABINET VISION simplifies the process for all furniture, woodworking, or casegood manufacturers by using a single, fully modular software package to go from design to manufacture. ALPHACAM is intelligent and intuitive CAD/CAM Software for Woodworking, Metal & Stone Cutting. Learn more at hexagon.com/products.Woodworking Network is a home for professional woodworkers, presenting technology, supplies, education, inspiration, and community, from small business entrepreneurs to corporate managers at large automated plants.You can find all of our podcasts at WoodworkingNetwork.com/podcasts and in popular podcast channels. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Thanks again to today's sponsor, Hexagon. If you have a comment or topic you'd like us to explore, contact me at will.sampson@woodworkingnetwork.com. And we would really appreciate it if you fill out the survey at woodworking network.com/podcast-survey. Thanks for listening.Intro music courtesy of Anthony Monson.

Today I want to tell you about our sponsor for this episode,  Olsen  Dental  Chairs!‍‍Imagine you're a dentist and you spend your whole day around the chair...   Well, Olsen has over  40 years of experience in making those long hours as comfortable as possible for both the dentist  and the patient! ‍If you're a dental professional looking for high quality, cost effective, dental equipment, check out Olson dental chairs!Click this link and mention this episode for a limited time FREE installation with your purchase!‍‍Guest: Damien BonnerBusiness Name: CAD-RayCheck out Damien's Media:Website: www.cad-ray.com Cloud-based Dentist CAD Software: https://www.clinux.pro/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cadraydentalDamien's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayorofkp/Email: damien@cad-ray.com‍Other Mentions and Links:PattersonCERECAlign TechnologyMedit Scanner3Shape TRIOSSpear EducationZoomTeamViewer‍Host: Michael Arias‍Website: The Dental Marketer Join my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍‍My Key Takeaways:Be careful with tech companies that sell products without healthy support. At CAD-Ray, they walk through it with you step by step, even offering assistance in the clinical realm.Patients want to see your cool new tech. Be sure to proudly display it in the office and give patients a chance to share on their social platforms!If you make the patient part of the process with your technology, they will love to share with their friends.Change is good, but too much change at once in your office can be tough on your team.If the team isn't 100% on board with the tech changes, the switch will go poorly. Be sure to show them the value of your new tech!‍Please don't forget to share with us on Instagram when you are listening to the podcast AND if you are really wanting to show us love, then please leave a 5 star review on iTunes! [Click here to leave a review on iTunes]‍p.s. Some links are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please understand that we have experience with these products/ company, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money unless you feel you need them or that they will help you with your goals.‍Episode Transcript (Auto-Generated - Please Excuse Errors)Michael: All right. It's time to talk with our featured guest, Damien Bonner. Damien, how's it going? Damien: Good. Good. How are you? Michael: Doing pretty good, man. If you don't mind me asking, where are you Damien: located right now? well Actually right this second, I'm in New York, I'm a longtime native of New York, but moved to Florida market about 18 months ago, just up here visiting some family this week.Michael: Oh, okay. Moved to Florida just for funsies or like it was. Damien: I don't know if I want to get into all that too much politics, too much taxes, too much things in New York that uh, after 43 years of living here, I've had enough and uh, took the family and moved to what we thought was gonna be greener pastures.And, so far has been everything we thought it would be especially with the, uh, no state income tax on my, uh, salary. So very important for us. Nice, Michael: man. Awesome. So then, Damien, talk to us a little bit about your area of expertise. What Damien: specifically do you do? so I'm a believer in in your why and what your why is, Not so much what I do, it's why I do what I do. So my goal is to help every dentist become digital so that they can offer a higher level of, Thank you. Patient care and patient satisfaction for their patients. So what does that mean that I actually do? I sell digital technology in the dental space.I've been doing so since 2008. What Michael: type of digital technology do Damien: you sell? In 2008, I started with Patterson Dental as a CEREC specialist, so in office manufacturing, CAD CAM systems digital technology back in the day. Sarah was one of the only players, if not the only player in the marketplace.When I first started today that's obviously grown to many other technologies that offer digital scanning. Intraorally 3D comb beam technology practice management software, CAD software in office manufacturing. And now the big thing is that 3D printing. I went from being a specific CEREC specialist to now selling all the products I just mentioned.Yeah. Michael: Man, that's really good. So then how'd you get into this? Damien: by accident I was in the mortgage industry back in the early 2000. So if you've ever seen the movie the big uh, now I can't remember the name was the movie was but It was a movie about the mortgage industry and subprime lending.I was right in the middle of that noticed things pretty early on that I was making way too much money for doing way too little work and something wasn't right. lo and behold, the market crashed and. I went from a decent salary and commission to making 25, 000 a year.And I didn't want to go back to that part of my life where it was very based on the market, I wanted to do something that I felt was going to change people's lives for the better. And I think everybody needs. Dentistry in their lives. They should. And I had a friend who worked for a line technology and said, Hey, there's this product called Eric and uh, there's an opening.I think you should apply for it. So sort of how I got into it and no idea what I was doing and how I got into it, but haven't looked back one day. Man, Michael: so rewind a little bit. Talk to me about how you felt when you were at that oh man stuff is racking up as far as like bills and stuff like that.Damien: Yeah It's very demoralizing Hard on relationships Having to borrow money from my then girlfriend now wife to make ends meet but she stuck with me through everything realizing that you're at the highs, there's absolute highs and then there's the absolute lows. And I was definitely in a low and while starting in dentistry at 25, 000 a year and slowly building my gradual climb to a normal lifestyle.Was a slow and steady pace, but again, I haven't looked back since my mentor once told me that, you can be up here and down here and up down here and never have a steady aspect of life, but you can maintain the course and just gradually increase what you do. and that's where um, you know, I'm at today and that's how I try to live life is, not go for the gusto and, take life gradually and build upon that every day. I Michael: like that, man. That's really, really good. Really smart. So then the selling part of the digital technology. Do you feel like now there's less selling to do and more people are reaching out and like, hey, we need this, but there's more options?Or do you feel like now we still got to like teach show them like you need technology? Damien: Well, There's a lot of different technologies out there, and they're all great. There's, probably 30 different inter role scanners which needs to be the hot topic for most offices.Getting into digital technology is where they start that aspect. If you look at a practice in general, digital starts with the practice management. So you have your practice management. Which is full digital, at least, hopefully, at least, 95 percent or so have digital and they're not paper files anymore.And then it goes digital x ray, It's no more film turning that corner. From there, intral scanning seems to be the next logical step where panoramic x ray, 3D comb beam, something of that nature. And then comes in office manufacturing. So, We used to call it when I was at Patterson Dental, the digital waterfall of where you have your, 90 percent market share of doctors who are doing practice management digitally, then you have the next level, which was falling over from there.It would be your, digital x ray. And now that market is complete. So now we're back up here. And now we're still at that intro scanner market, which is probably in my estimation, 45 to 50 percent penetration into marketplace. So there's still a lot of dentists who don't have digital technology in their office in some format.We're starting to see that it's going to start shooting a lot higher, a lot more people adding the technology to their practice quicker but adding the right technology is the important aspect. And that's sort of where I come in. Again, when I worked for Patterson, I was selling 1 product.We were selling CEREC. And it was pretty much the only product available at the time, and it was 120, for a full system set up. Not something a lot of people wanted to partake in or invest in as time has gone on. There's been, internal scanners and some people. Who don't want to do in office manufacturing, so they send the files off to a laboratory digitally.The market was dictating that people didn't want to pay extra fees or high prices for these items. And so we at Cadre discovered Medit early on. Medit is an internal scanner that has no fees involved with price point when we first started selling was at 18, 000. So a price point that was unmatched in the industry for the most part without additional fees. that sort of broke down that barrier for a lot of people to start looking seriously at digital technology. and today we're the number one dealer of Medit in the world. We also have Trios. We have Shining 3D. I mean, it's not just, all our eggs in a basket of Medit, but the idea was that We could overcome the obstacle the barrier of many offices, which is cost with the product, as long as the product works and more importantly, we were able to support the product people would adopt to it pretty quickly.And so that it had grown to a point where they have a new system out. The I 700 came out a couple of years ago at an even better price point and even easier to use. And I think that sort of put the industry on notice to re look at their pricing and their fee structures. So a lot of the companies like 3Shape Trios uh, lowered their price, what cost you 41, only a year and a half ago, now cost you 21, 900 with no additional fees.If it has done anything for the industry, it's break down that barrier and also force other companies to look inward and redesign what they're doing. And so I know it's around about answer there, but to answer your question, there's still a lot of selling to do to doctors to make sure they make the right choice.I think they all know they need digital technology in their office at this point. I think, that they're all going to adopt to it, but making sure they adopt to the right one is where our job comes in. Michael: that's interesting. So then, if we rewind a little bit, you said Meta broke down big barriers, right?Big barriers and people were able to adopt it better. To you, what would be the biggest barrier then? Would it be the price point? Damien: Price is always the biggest barrier. again, I can bring it back to my CEREC days at 120, 000. Price is always going to play a factor in any decision anybody makes, whether it's buying a car, buying a house buying anything.Now I choke at spending 3 more for For avocado Chipotle. So price is an important factor for most people, but once you break that price barrier down, I feel it becomes about a mental state of, can I do this? Is it easy to use? And then it comes to, will I be supported? So not just for the sale, but after the sale and beyond the sale.And that's where we at Cadre sort of take over. To give you a little background on Cadre, if I can for a second. we're a distribution company now, since 2018. Again, Medit was our first product. But prior to that Cadre was started by our CEO and clinical advisor, Dr.Armin from Los Angeles. he's a one of the founders of sericdoctors. com. Which is now part of spear education. When he sold his aspect of that sericdoctors. com, he still wanted to maintain educating doctors and bring in technology to these doctors to... Show them what helps him in his practice and educate others, spread his love for technology his geekiness for the digital technology aspect.But one thing he always maintained was Cadre. Cadre was a digital implant planning company. So back when comb beams were 200, 000 and more he had the idea to start these scan centers where. Doctors would be in a metropolis area, like Chicago or la and they can send their patients in to get scanned.He would then take the file, planning the implant and send a surgical stent so that they can do digital implant planning without having to invest in a cone beam. Technology. Obviously, prices on cone beam have come down now. You can get into a cone beam for as low as $40,000. and do the planning yourself.So the scan aspect went away, but the digital planning was still a big part of the business, but education was always his biggest thing and trying to find a product that made sense to expand and educate doctors on was something that he was continuing to look for.So my former colleagues. Rich and John both worked with me at Patterson as CEREC specialists joined forces with Armin and created Cadre Distribution with the idea that we know what it takes to support a doctor. Again, education from Armin on the clinical side of, CEREC dentistry has always been his background.Rich, John, myself, a CEREC specialist for Patterson Dental for over 12 years. we know what it takes to support a doctor to make them successful. and we sort of felt that was where other companies fail. Anybody can sell the product, but supporting the product is the most important aspect. So when we started this venture, it was about the customer first, not about us, not about the product. In many ways, I feel like we're a education and support company first and a sales company second. And doctors noticed that. And we are very, very organic. Company in that we do no outbound marketing at all.Everything we've grown to become has been through social media and through referrals from doctors and you don't get referrals unless you do something really good. and our support with medit has allowed us to grow to where we are today to bring in other products and support our doctors.After so if you were to Google Cadre we have hundreds of five star reviews.Some people talk about the products we sell, but every single person talks about the service, support, and education they receive from us. And that's our calling card. So support is by far the most important aspect of what we do on a daily basis. Nice. Okay. Michael: So then some of the biggest barriers we talked about was like money.But then at the same time, I guess a great point is the support that's how referrals happen. Right. Like you said, Oh my God, they're fantastic. Not so much like, Oh yeah, they're cheap, but they suck. Right It's more like the referrals, their support is really, really great. So then you mentioned something about, Okay. you guys know what it takes to make a doctor successful. what does it take to support a doctor to be successful? Damien: Knowledge, obviously, right? So from a technical standpoint, be able to make sure their technology is working.So if they have an issue, they have one phone over to call. More importantly, they get a live human every single time. There's no numbers to press. Hey, enter your phone number. Let me put you on hold when you call our number. You're going to get a live human anytime between the hours of 8 a. m. and 8 p.m. East Coast time Monday through Friday. From there, that's the technical aspect. More importantly is the clinical aspect. we were virtual before virtual was cool during coven. So we started basically very slow as a virtual company where the beginning we were. Two sales reps and a CEO that was educating people.And we were able to reach anywhere in the country through zoom, like we're doing right now. So the idea of selling technology over zoom, instead of a knee to knee aspect or a clinical demo in an office was something sort of new at the time obviously it's changed now where it's a very um, status quo for most companies, it was, new at the time.so being able to utilize the tools like zoom and team viewer to support the doctors was very important. So one zoom to educate them and train them and then to the team viewer aspect. So we have all sat chair side digitally. In a dental office even our support team. Now, as we've grown, we've brought them in.They have all been dental assistants who have sat chair side. So we speak the lingo. We know the procedures. So at any time the doctor is doing, let's say the 1st implant scan and they need help. not just going to offer them technical help. We're going to log in with them and sit virtually chair side with them and support them to that case.Hey, this is where you need to go next. Okay. You need a better scan of that area. And make them feel comfortable in doing those cases. And we can do that anywhere in the world, at any time, between the hours of 8 and 8, of course. but that's the important factors. Yes, companies can offer technical support, but where they fall, sometimes it's in that clinical aspect.And that's where we take over. Gotcha. Michael: So it kind of leads to my next question. What can a practice owner, a dentist, do today in your opinion, to improve their marketing or their business? Damien: I've always been a believer that if you build it, they will come digital technology in general has been ingrained in me and I've been great at my doctors and I've seen practices grow by adding digital technology.not for just from an overhead perspective. Hey, we're going to cut costs here, or we're going to be able to mail in office and cut down our procedures. But. Referral word of mouth from digital technology, the patient base, I believe, is getting younger and smarter. They know technology, they want to see technology for me growing up I'm 46, my 1st dentist, it was a rotary instrument dentist with you know, big octopus looking thing coming at me.Those things are ingrained in my memory and my kids. Today they go to the dentist with no issues because they like to see the technology and they're not afraid of what's going to happen to them. I fully believe that adding digital technology, no matter how little or how big is definitely helpful to help build that patient base and garner more attention to your practice.Gotcha. Michael: Have you seen any of all the practices you work with, any of the practices where they market the technology in like a unique or smart way or, Damien: or what do you think? well, I mean, social media obviously is a big thing and, you know, especially with tick tock videos and instagram. There's a lot of great information out there now. But back when I first started, there wasn't social media aspect and everyone's doing social media now for the most part.But, displaying your technology, being proud of the technology, bringing patients through 1 thing that I've learned. Walking into thousands of dental offices is that not every single dental office is the same. There's offices that have wood paneling on the walls. They're very old. Nothing wrong with them.Not, knocking the dentistry that's done in those offices, but are they pleasing to the eye? No. And then I've seen offices that are absolutely gorgeous and have no patients. where's the difference there? Where does it lie? And totally always believe it lies in the doctor and the bedside manner of that doctor.And their staff more importantly but I'll ask meeting a new friend or whatever. Ask who their dentist is. And they tell me and I go, oh, okay why do you choose them? I know the office and I've seen the office and I've seen the dentistry that comes out of the office sometimes.And I'm like, all right, I probably wouldn't send my friends and family there, but I'm interested to know why you go there. And, they say it's I've been going there for years, or I just doctors so nice and doesn't oversell me on things. And, it's important to them, but they've also never stepped into another dental office.I'm sure if they walked into a beautiful boutique dental office, they might change their mind of who they see just based on looks. Doesn't necessarily mean they're pumping out great dentistry. But displaying the technology getting people to know that technology exists through marketing digital social media, not so much paid ads.again, personally speaking from my point of view, I think, Facebook ads and social media ads are a waste of money. I think there's a lot of clickbait and a lot of farmers out there that just take your money and people that you want to see really aren't seeing it you think they are.but just through organic social posts and shares I always love the viral videos but, to go back to your original question.Yeah, just marketing technology putting it on display. If you have 3D printer, it's really cool technology. Why not put it where patients can see it and see what's happening or a milling unit in the office, putting it somewhere on display behind a glass case. Patients can see their tooth being made they'll take their phone out.They'll go right up to it. They'll take a video, put it on their social media. And then share it to their friends and family. It's a really cool experience when you see that happen. it happens time and time again when you actually make the patient part of the process. They're always going to pull their phone out and video it.Michael: Yeah, I like that, make the patient part of their process. It's really interesting. now these next questions are just to get into the head of someone who isn't totally involved on the clinical side of dentistry, Working in their mouth every single day. What would you, Damien, like to see more from a Damien: dentist?not to be afraid of adding technology come to courses and learn. I think we fell out of the realm during covid of people attending trade shows and courses and starting to come back a little bit at the trade shows doing lately, seeing more people out there, but definitely not where it was.7 years ago I think that doctors, there's only so much you can learn online and that you need to get out there and learn things in person especially with the C courses, they take the required courses. They take some ancillary courses that you may want to take, but I think anything that you get hands on with.We'll change how they feel about certain things. So if you're curious about digital technologies, definitely take a hands on type course. So you can involve yourself in the dentistry that you want to do. Or thinking about doing not just learning online because it's a big difference when you get to see it, feel it, touch it.Then when you are just, reading something online or reading a Facebook post as many people do. Michael: Yeah. You mentioned afraid, like have you noticed that like a lot of people are afraid to add technology their practice? So why? Damien: Again, it's, it comes down to their mindset. the barrier of prices, I don't think any longer there because it makes more sense to invest in technology than it is to continue to do the analog processes just from a financial aspect.That makes sense. I think from a team perspective is where most people have a hiccup. Whether they don't want to make changes on their team or the team is resistant to change. What I found time and time again is if your team is not on board, you're going to fail with the technology. So having the proper mindset going in with your team is of utmost importance in my opinion.Michael: Okay. And then right now, what do you dislike or Damien: hate about dentistry? There's nothing I really dislike about dentistry. In general, from my perspective, from a patient perspective I hate dental insurance. I see so many people letting dental insurance dictate their all care not doing certain procedures because the dental insurance is not paying for it's not health insurance and while it's nice to have a little discount with your insurance. I would never let that dictate my oral care. If I need something done, I want to get it done, but many patients don't understand that. And, I think it's an education aspect of the patient to let them understand what insurance actually is in the dental world and what it covers and what it doesn't cover.But I see it time and time again where, patients go to get their teeth pulled versus getting an implant because that's what the insurance is paying for. And they don't realize how important their teeth are. So I think education for the patient is the most important aspect of that. Michael: Yeah.No, a hundred percent. Yeah. I agree. And then what needs to change? In your opinion, for people to be more open to dentistry. Damien: I think it's starting to change now just because the population is getting younger and more aware. There's a lot more research going on with overall body health leading from the oral cavity. And, you know, there's a lot of airway issues going on and breathing issues that lead to high blood pressure and other health factors. and they're starting to. Realize that and put a positive spin on dentistry. I think there's a lot of negativity towards dentistry, especially from the patient population when it comes to cost. but I think as the patient population gets younger, starting to realize how important things are that go on inside the mouth and we're starting to see a change there, at least in my opinion.Michael: No, yeah, I agree. I agree 100%. We're starting to see that pivot. Right now, any final pieces of advice or suggestions you'd like to give to our listeners, specifically like startups, people who are practice owners. Damien: So for us, especially with startups and, younger dentists we believe, or I believe especially that we need to meet the doctor where they are today.It's nice to sell about the future. But I don't want to oversell a doctor on an idea or a promise that I can't manufacture for them. What I mean by that is if you're starting practice and you want to add technology, you may think you need a milling unit. You may think you need a printer and a scanner, All at once start with one. technology is still going to be there when you're ready to buy the rest of it. But especially from the team perspective. Change is always good in my opinion, but too much change at once could have a negative impact on a practice. And so if you're getting into digital technology, start with the scanner, start with a comb beam and then go from there.Once you master those things and realize the investment on those products, then you can add the other products. we're all sales reps at the end of the day at Cadre. But it's not about us. It's about the doctor at the end of the day and what's right for them. So don't overbuy buy what you feel comfortable with and get into that mindset of you can always add things on later on.Nice. I like Michael: that. Damien, I appreciate your time. And if anyone has further questions or they want to reach out to you, where can they find Damien: you? You can go to cadray. com. You can reach me personally at Damien, D A M I E N at cad ray. com. And I'm sure you can find me in any social media group involving, dental. I'll be, uh, commenting typically in any digital technology group. So if you haven't heard of me stay out of the group. So you'll, get annoyed by me. Michael: No, they haven't. Now they have, man. Now they have heard of you. So awesome, Damian. We appreciate your time, man. It's been a pleasure and we'll hear from you Damien: soon.Sounds great. Thank you so much for the time.‍

In episode 8, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), sits down with Brian Emling, MSPO, CPO, LPO, a prosthetist orthotist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and chair of The Academy's CAD/CAM Society. The two talk about Emling's journey in O&P, getting young people interested in the profession, the importance of mentorship, his interest in CAD/CAM and the scanners, printers and software involved, and his involvement with The Academy's CAD/CAM Society.

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast, Joining us today is Prabhu Patil, Prabhu is founder & CEO of PROLIM. Prabhu has over 30 years of PLM and IoT Experience. Prabhu has started his career as Space Scientist building Missiles. He applied CAD/CAM technology and built missiles. Later he worked at PTC, IBM from software developer to Project Manager. Later he worked for 18 years at SDRC, UGS, Siemens PLM and worked in Automotive, Aerospace, Medical Devices and Industry Machinery. Prabhu has built PROLIM with 9 global offices with over 500 employees. Tune in to learn more!

Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin https://www.omnismile.com/about Dr. Andrew C. Johnson completed his general dental and prosthodontic training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and has been practicing in Northwest Arkansas since 2013.  Along with his specialist certificate, Dr. Johnson earned a master's degree in dental science researching CAD/CAM restorative techniques and emerging digital dental materials. He maintains certifications by both the American Board of Prosthodontics and the National Board for Dental Laboratory Technology, and serves as adjunct faculty with the UTHSC Advanced Prosthodontics Program.  Dr. Johnson has been published in multiple dental journals and lectures internationally on a variety of technological developments in dentistry.   He consults for a wide range of dental clinicians, suppliers, manufacturers, and developers on topics ranging from three-dimensional imaging and virtual treatment planning to computer-guided and robotic surgery as well as digital prosthesis design, production and long-term complication management.  However, his broader professional interests include process scaling, provider calibration, and workflow disruption.

Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn give our listeners a peek into at what to expect on PMPA's upcoming Mastery Program including five PMPA member shops, four machine tool/equipment builders, two toolmakers, one steel mill, one bar grinder, one machine monitoring company, one CAD CAM company, one industry media company, one electroplater and one metalworking fluid compounder. Registration is currently open and seating is limited! To learn more visit pmpa.org/mastery-program

Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin https://www.omnismile.com/about Dr. Andrew C. Johnson completed his general dental and prosthodontic training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and has been practicing in Northwest Arkansas since 2013.  Along with his specialist certificate, Dr. Johnson earned a master's degree in dental science researching CAD/CAM restorative techniques and emerging digital dental materials. He maintains certifications by both the American Board of Prosthodontics and the National Board for Dental Laboratory Technology, and serves as adjunct faculty with the UTHSC Advanced Prosthodontics Program.  Dr. Johnson has been published in multiple dental journals and lectures internationally on a variety of technological developments in dentistry.   He consults for a wide range of dental clinicians, suppliers, manufacturers, and developers on topics ranging from three-dimensional imaging and virtual treatment planning to computer-guided and robotic surgery as well as digital prosthesis design, production and long-term complication management.  However, his broader professional interests include process scaling, provider calibration, and workflow disruption.        

Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dr. Fasbinder is focused on applications of digital technology in dentistry and CAD/CAM systems for the fabrication of esthetic restorations. The Computerized Dentistry Unit (CompuDent) provides education and conducts research based on 30 years of experience with technology applications for restorative dentistry. Currently underway clinical research projects involve chair-side application of ceramic onlays and crowns with innovative ceramic and zirconia materials using conventional and adhesive cements. His private practice in Dental Faculty Associates (DFA) is focused on rehabilitative dentistry through the application of CAD/CAM technology for both dental implants and natural teeth.

Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dr. Fasbinder is focused on applications of digital technology in dentistry and CAD/CAM systems for the fabrication of esthetic restorations. The Computerized Dentistry Unit (CompuDent) provides education and conducts research based on 30 years of experience with technology applications for restorative dentistry. Currently underway clinical research projects involve chair-side application of ceramic onlays and crowns with innovative ceramic and zirconia materials using conventional and adhesive cements. His private practice in Dental Faculty Associates (DFA) is focused on rehabilitative dentistry through the application of CAD/CAM technology for both dental implants and natural teeth.

On this week's episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we introduce a truly unique product in the USA called SmileFast.  This patented technique is a system specifically designed for direct composite smile makeovers, involving the elements of smile design, CAD/CAM, and individual artistry.  Visit www.smilefastusa.com for more details on hands-on courses and to become a SmileFast authorized provider.  

Podcast Website Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dental Digest Podcast Facebook Dr. McLaren is a Prosthodontist and Master Dental Ceramist. Dr. McLaren currently is the CEO of ArtOral America, which is a specialized high end private teaching institute based, in Park City Utah. He also maintains a private practice limited to prosthodontics and esthetic dentistry in which he did all of his own ceramics. Originally, Dr. Mclaren attended the University of Redlands where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude. He received his D.D.S. from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, where he graduated Omicron Kappa Upsilon. After several years of general practice, he received his specialty certificate in Prosthodontics from UCLA School of Dentistry. Dr. McLaren is a member of the American College of Prosthodontists, Pacific Coast Society of Prosthodontists, International College of Prosthodontists, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, International Society of Dental Ceramics, International Association of Dental Research, American Association of Dental Research, American Dental Association, and the California Dental Association. Dr. McLaren is still actively involved in many areas of prosthodontic and materials research. He also has authored and/or co-authored over 90 articles. He is performing ongoing clinical research on various restorative systems. He has presented numerous lectures, hands-on clinics and postgraduate courses on ceramics and esthetics across the nation and internationally. He published a book on his ceramic techniques and features dental photographic art, entitled “The Art of Passion: Ceramics, Teeth, Faces, and Places”. Dr. McLaren retired from Professorship from both UCLA and UAB School of Dentistry. He was the director of the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry, a full time didactic and clinical program for graduate dentists. He was also the founder and director of the UCLA/LACC Master Dental Ceramist program. The post-graduate program is a full-time master ceramist program for dental technicians featuring extensive experience with the newest esthetic restorative systems. At UAB he was founder and first director of the Advanced Dental Esthetics, founder director of the Advanced Dental Esthetics, Restorative & Biomaterials Program, founder and director 3-year advanced ceramics and digital technology for technicians program, founder and director one-year esthetic and restorative fellowship Restorative & Biomaterials Program, founder and director 3-year advanced ceramics and digital technology for technicians program, founder and director one-year esthetic and restorative fellowship. Dr Mclaren was also an Adjunct Assistant Professor for the University of Oregon Dental School.  

Click here for Spear Live December 2-3 2022. Podcast Website Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dental Digest Podcast Facebook   Dr. Adamo Notarantonio is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine (2002), where he received honors in both removable and fixed prosthodontics.  He completed his residency in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program at Stony Brook in 2003, and was chosen by faculty to complete a second year as Chief Resident. Dr. Adamo was accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in 2011, and recently received his Fellowship in the AACD. He is the only Accredited Fellow in New York State, and the 80th person worldwide to achieve this honor. He was further honored by the Academy when asked to serve as a consultant and examiner for the Accreditation and Fellowship processes. In 2016, Dr. Adamo was awarded the AACD's Rising Star Award. Dr. Adamo has been re-elected to serve on the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry®, is the most recent past chairman of the ABCD, and has recently been appointed the Accreditation Chairman of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Adamo is a graduate of the Kois Center, where he studied under Dr. John Kois. He also has completed The Dawson Academy Core Curriculum. Dr. Adamo has received his fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He has been published in multiple dental journals and lectures nationally and internationally on such topics as CAD/CAM dentistry, implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, composite dentistry and dental photography. Dr. Adamo also volunteers his time at the NYU College of Dentistry where he is a Clinical Instructor in the Honors Aesthetics Program.