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Lifestyle-related illnesses, an ageing population and personalised health are some of the medical industry's growth drivers. Manufacturers are using digital technology, from digital dental labs to polymorphic moulds, to win orders and battle tough trading conditions. Will Stirling reports. Over 5.8 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, the highest number on record. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes has nearly doubled in the last 15 years, linked to lifestyle factors such as obesity and high-sugar diets. People are living longer and require mobility and care technology for extended periods. This exemplifies a growing and concerning burden on the NHS, while also presenting a significant business opportunity. The manufacture of hard medical products – surgical instruments, tooling, prosthetics, orthotics, and devices like wheelchairs and beds – encompasses a broad range, particularly when including consumable devices such as single-use plastics. ‘MedTech' typically refers to medical products with embedded digital technology, which includes diagnostic and monitoring devices. However, as more smart medical technology is developed, the division between machined or moulded parts and ‘digital tech' is becoming increasingly blurred. The UK MedTech industry has an annual turnover of £27.6 billion, placing it just behind the aerospace sector (about £30bn). The UK exports £10.1 billion worth of MedTech products annually (2023), but it still faces a trade deficit of £5.4 billion as imports exceed exports. High tariffs on UK-manufactured goods traded with the US increase pressure on this deficit, but there may be a twist. UK medical devices are subject to a flat 10% tariff, which is significantly lower than the high tariffs imposed on Chinese, Asian, Canadian, and Mexican imports, potentially benefiting some UK device exports. The NHS spends up to £18bn annually on medical equipment, consumables, and MedTech—everything from syringes to MRI scanners, a vast domestic market for UK designers and manufacturers to access. So, it's little surprise that it's rich with engineering and business innovation. MedTech is being affected by the same trends as other manufacturing segments: digital technology, sustainability, cost reduction pressure, new materials, and new or fast-developing manufacturing technologies. 3D printing and polymorphic moulding are used increasingly in device manufacturing, such as in Prosthetics and Orthotics, aka ‘PO', and specialist CAD/CAM software is utilised for digital dental manufacturing. The PO industry is worth £274m in 2024. Growth in prosthetics is fueled partly by amputations related to type 2 diabetes, and in orthotics by child mobility and disability needs. About 260 businesses operate in the PO sector, which surprisingly has 24% higher productivity compared to the entire healthcare sector (Source: BHTA, Healthtech's economic impact in the UK). Light the Fyous Orthotics are externally applied devices used to influence the body's function. They can be applied across the body but are most used to support the feet and lower legs. Foot orthotics are custom-made supports for the patient. Here, conventional mould tools used to make a plastic mould are uneconomic—short-run batches don't cover the tool cost. Fyous, the Sheffield-based polymorphic moulding technology provider, uses a proprietary pin tool with 28,000 pins to create a customised, ‘shapeshifting' mould in around 20 minutes. It recently partnered with Peacocks Medical Group, the UK's largest independent orthotics company, to use the polymorphic technology for its products. “This collaboration shows how polymorphic moulding can help the production of lasts (foot orthotics), cutting waste and costs, and improving efficiency,” said Joshua Shires, CEO and Co-Founder of Fyous. “Early adopters like Peacocks will gain a competitive edge as the industry moves towards more sustainable, digital-first manufacturing.” Fyous is now developing its pin technology to address the diabetic foot care market, where the NHS spends nearly £1bn a year on diabetic care. Several British MedTech companies are attracting big investments. In April, Cambridge-based robotics company CMR Surgical closed a US$200m funding round with a mix of equity and debt capital from investors Trinity Capital. The funds will be used to expand CMR's flagship Versius Surgical Robotic System to more hospitals globally, with a focus on the US market, and to support the launch of the enhanced Versius Plus. In 2021, CMR's private funding pushed above £1bn, valuing the company at $3bn. “We are now at a pivotal stage, poised to capitalise on significant opportunities for market expansion, including in the U.S, while penetrating deeper into expanding markets,” says CEO Massimiliano Colella. Cutting into the booming digital dental market Digital technology has allowed the production of dental implants and restorations to change rapidly. Today, many digital manufacturing labs can provide uber-accurate dental implants, crowns, and tooth sets in multiple materials in quick delivery times from 3D models of teeth supplied by dentists. These labs need the best milling tools to machine these implants accurately. Nine months ago, dental lab Optadent contacted high-precision tooling company Quickgrind to supply a two-flute, ball nose tool with 5mm extra reach. Optadent was compromising its CNC machining strategies; Managing Director Anthony Wainwright felt this could be improved by moving from standard tools from dental consumable distributors, to using a bespoke manufactured tool. Quickgrind's Total Solutions Engineering Strategy, a custom-made tooling service, was a perfect match. Material versatility is key in dental implants, and these tools are designed to machine the main specialist dental materials – chrome cobalt, titanium, zirconium oxide, PMMA, PEEK and wax. This engagement showed Quickgrind a relatively new and booming global, digital business – an industry within an industry. “Since spotting the opportunity we have worked closely with digital machining dental lab owners & technicians, machine tool manufacturers, machine tool distributors, CAD/CAM developers, CAD/CAM resellers, CNC application engineers and academics, to build our knowledge and understand how the market is growing and what may limit the speed of growth,” says Technical Support Manager Mark Aspinall. You can read the full story on page 52 and 53. Hold your nerve and keep innovating Amies is a 96-year-old, family-owned injection moulded component and assembly manufacturer. Over the last 20 years, the company has steadily built its medical business so that it now exceeds 50% of turnover across a diverse customer base in medical devices and IVD products. “Over our long history, we have learned that the best strategy is to maintain a solid and reliable technical base, such as the fleet of modern Arburg IMM machines we operate, while keeping fully aware of new technologies and materials as they develop, with a view to early adoption,” says Managing Director Simon Stewart-Smith. As regards innovation trends, Amies is increasing its use of in-house additive manufacturing in the development phases of medical projects and even most recently, some early pre-series production runs of complete assemblies. There is a lot of interest in eco-materials, too. “We are delighted to be engaged in some exciting, top-secret projects around a promising bioplastic that are progressing well,” Simon adds. “We are all operating in a challenging environment now, with many challenges coming from changes imposed by governments both home and abroad, but there is every reason to be optimistic that by remaining agile and focused, we can remain strong and continue to steadily grow.” Tariffs and turbulence put the brakes on medical's potential Like other sectors, medical devices face troubling conditions, not only US tariffs causing mayhem in supply chains. “The MedTech and HealthTech sectors currently face an unprecedented array of challenges; employers' NI increases, trade tariffs, regulatory uncertainty, post-Brexit trading status with the EU, NHS reform, the need for social care reform, the list goes on!” says David Stockdale, CEO of the British Healthcare Trades Association. “With so many moving parts and burdens placed on these sectors, it is an incredibly challenging market to be in. That said, there are opportunities, as innovations come into the market, coupled with an ageing population, there is growth potential here – it is just hard to see amid all the turmoil. It is important that the government better understands the sectors, who to support and to work with them at this time to help them flourish.”

Neste episódio do podcast do Fantástico, Renata Capucci e Maria Scodeler recebem a cirurgiã plástica e conselheira federal por Santa Catarina Graziela Bonin e a influenciadora Mariana Michelini, que perdeu o lábio em uma harmonização com PMMA – sem que ela soubesse que o produto estava sendo usado.

A Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária, a Anvisa, avalia a retirada do polimetilmetacrilato, o PMMA, após solicitação do Conselho Federal de Medicina (CFM), para proibir o uso desta substância para fins estéticos. O requerimento foi entregue na última terça (21) durante reunião na sede do órgão regulador, e pede o banimento e suspensão da produção e da comercialização de preenchedores à base do produto no Brasil. Mas o que é o PMMA? Quais os riscos e consequências do uso desta substância? Em quais procedimentos ele é utilizado? Para quem ele é indicado? E quais profissionais podem realizar as aplicações? Luiz Fara Monteiro e a repórter Caterina Achutti conversam com André Perez Pontes, cirurgião plástico do Hospital Moriah.

Justiça dos Estados Unidos bloqueou o decreto de Donald Trump que negava cidadania a filhos de imigrantes ilegais ou com visto temporário, mas deputados aumentam os poderes de autoridades para prender imigrantes sem documentos que sejam acusados de crimes. Trump desafiou a independência histórica do banco central americano e disse que vai exigir a redução imediata dos juros. O Conselho Federal de Medicina pediu que a Anvisa proíba a venda de PMMA. O produto usado em procedimentos estéticos já causou mortes quando usado indevidamente. A polícia investiga o destino final da carne estragada nas enchentes do Rio Grande do Sul. O cinema brasileiro conquista um marco histórico. O filme "ainda estou aqui" recebeu três indicações ao Oscar: melhor filme, melhor filme internacional e melhor atriz, para Fernanda Torres.

Confira nesta edição do JR 24 Horas: A Defesa Civil colocou a cidade de São Paulo em estado de atenção devido às altas temperaturas. A sensação de calor é grande no município. A umidade relativa do ar está em quase 50%, o que ainda é considerado normal. E ainda: Conselho Federal de Medicina vai pedir à Anvisa que o PMMA seja banido no Brasil.

In the ever-evolving world of dental technology, staying ahead of the curve is essential for both practitioners and patients. This week we talk with Dr. Nilo Hernandez and Johnny O., who are making waves in the industry with their groundbreaking SiOS system (https://siosdental.com/). This innovative approach promises to revolutionize the way full arch dentistry is performed, offering a more efficient and precise method that benefits both dental professionals and their patients. Dr. Nilo Hernandez, a seasoned implantologist with over 35 years of experience, and Johnny O., a dental technician with a wealth of digital expertise, have joined forces to address the challenges faced in full arch dentistry. Their collaboration led to the development of the SiOS system, a digital workflow designed to streamline the process and eliminate common issues encountered during implant procedures. The SiOS system stands out for its ability to adapt to any implant system and surgical workflow, thanks to its unique use of beacons or matchmakers. These elements allow for precise placement and alignment, ensuring a better than printed full arch in just a few hours. This means that dental professionals can now offer their patients a more predictable and less invasive experience, with reduced chair time and improved outcomes. Dr. Hernandez and Johnny O. shared their journey from the initial concept to the fully realized SiOS system. They discussed the challenges they faced, such as the need for a digital solution that could work in both guided and non-guided environments. Their perseverance and dedication to problem-solving led to a system that not only meets these needs but also elevates the standard of care in implant dentistry. Join them for the January 15th webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I6hPu7hSRxW3cZBD95qleg#/registration Make sure you visit Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us) at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025 (https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday). Ivoclar will be in their usual spot at Grand Ballroom A&B in the East Tower, on the Gold Level. Right across from the registration desk. They have a killer line up of speakers including: Mariano Maurizi Lee Culp Dr. Shashikant Singhal Don Yancey Jed Archibald Benjamin Gebhardt Tanya Little Aaron Johnson Jenelle Tabaković Patrick Coon John Wilson Luke LaRocque-Walker Paul Imperius Jonny "exocad" Jakson Yuki Momma Dr. Ken Malament Stephenie Goddard Jessica Love Dr. George Tysowsky Michael Roberts Barbara Warner! Register today! (https://lmtmag.com/ivoclar) Make sure you come see VOICES FROM THE BENCH recording from the Ballroom all weekend! Special Guests: Dr. Nilo Hernandez and John Orfanidis CDT.

Practicing with Integrity: How It All Began and How It Has Evolved E1 In this episode of “Practicing with Integrity,” host Dr. Daniel Galindo kicks off the podcast by welcoming Rob Dinker, the founder and CEO of Integrity Dental Services. Rob takes us through the fascinating journey of his company, which started in 2019 just […] The post Practicing with Integrity: How It All Began and How It Has Evolved E1 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Practicing with Integrity: How It All Began and How It Has Evolved E1 In this episode of “Practicing with Integrity,” host Dr. Daniel Galindo kicks off the podcast by welcoming Rob Dinker, the founder and CEO of Integrity Dental Services. Rob takes us through the fascinating journey of his company, which started in 2019 just […] The post Practicing with Integrity: How It All Began and How It Has Evolved E1 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Entrevista com o cirurgião plástico, doutor Thyago Lemos, falando sobre os possíveis riscos na realização de procedimentos estéticos e os recentes casos mal sucedidos com o uso de PMMA.

In the episode 10 of fire fundamentals together with David Morrisset, a nearly graduated PhD student from the University of Edinburgh, we explore the intricate dynamics of flame spread and its crucial role in fire safety engineering. David helps us differentiate between the two primary modes of flame spread, concurrent (imagine upward spread) and opposed (imagine downward spread), and explains how understanding these mechanisms can significantly enhance building safety and fire risk mitigation.In this episode, we take a closer look at various materials like PMMA and timber and their unique fire behaviors. We also examine the complexities of flame spread on charring solids such as timber, discussing how pyrolysis and the resulting char layer influence heat transfer and flame behavior.Lastly, we dissect the heat transfer mechanisms in various materials, from foams to solid slabs, and how factors like orientation and material properties affect flame spread rates. David highlights the balance between gas phase and solid phase heat transfer and the importance of precise modeling to predict flame behaviors accurately. Phemonena discussed here:flame spread definitionconcurrent vs opposed flame spreadregimes of flame spreaddriving mechanisms of flame spreadFurther reading: Quantifying the controlling mechanisms of opposed flow flame spread: Influence of orientation, material, and external heating Characterization of Flame Spread Over PMMA Using a Temperature Reconstruction MethodThe relative position of pyrolysis onset and flame front location for downward flame spreadAnd even though we did not have time to discuss diagnostics in the episode, you can check this crazy paper of David:Assessment and application of phosphor thermometry for spatially resolved surface temperature measurements during downward flame spreadCover image: edited from Figure 1 in https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2023.104048----The Fire Science Show is produced by the Fire Science Media in collaboration with OFR Consultants. Thank you to the podcast sponsor for their continuous support towards our mission.

Special Guest: Dr. Terry Bacontebacon@buffalo.eduHosts:Eric Rasmussen, PhD in Music Education, Temple University. Three-year student of Dr. Edwin Gordon. Chair, Early Childhood Music, Peabody Preparatory, Johns Hopkins University Author of Harmonic Learning Sequence curriculum: Dr. Eric's Book of Songs and Chants including Harmonic Learning Sequence. Teachmusictokids@gmail.comBeau Taillefer - Guitarist (jazz and classical), music educator, intellectual https://www.beautaillefer.cainfo@beautaillefer.ca

Host: Jennifer Warmann-BlossGuest: Tabitha Braun, Nurse Practitioner and Expert in Cosmetic ServicesEpisode Overview: In this episode of "Beyond the Mirror," we dive deep into the topic of fillers, a subject that raises many questions and concerns in the aesthetics industry. With over 22 years of experience, our host shares insights alongside guest expert Tabitha Braun. They discuss the types of fillers, where and why certain areas should or shouldn't be filled, the importance of dissolvable fillers, and share some horror stories to underline the importance of choosing the right products and injectors.Key Points Discussed:Types of Fillers: The safety and versatility of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) fillers due to their dissolvable nature. Risks associated with non-dissolvable fillers like Collagen and PMMA, highlighting horror stories from real experiences. The distinction between safe fillers and those posing potential risks due to their permanent nature. Areas of Caution for Filler Injection: Under-eye, temple, and between the eyebrows are highlighted as high-risk areas due to potential complications, including vascular occlusion and necrosis. The importance of correct product placement and the role of the injector's expertise in achieving natural-looking results. The debate around filling the nasal labial folds and the potential for unnatural outcomes. Horror Stories and Lessons Learned: Real-life incidents underscoring the gravity of choosing experienced professionals and the right type of filler. Stories include severe reactions to permanent fillers leading to surgical interventions and lifelong disfigurement. Advice for Potential Patients: The significance of conducting thorough research, asking for before-and-after photos, and understanding the injector's aesthetic style. The importance of using dissolvable fillers for safety and reversibility. Recommendations for starting with less invasive areas and considering the long-term effects of aging on filler placement. Closing Thoughts: A reminder of the inherent risks in cosmetic procedures, balanced by the potential for beautiful results when performed correctly. An invitation for listeners to suggest topics or questions for future episodes, emphasizing the podcast's commitment to education and dialogue in wellness and aesthetics.Disclaimer: Information provided in this episode is for general knowledge and not a substitute for professional medical advice.Hosts Contact Information: Website: www.elementalwellnessandlongevity.com www.elementalesthetics.com Social Media: www.instagram.com/ElementalWellnessandLongevity www.instagram.com/ElementalEsthetics www.facebook.com/ElementalWellnessandLongevity www.facebook.com/ElementalEsthetics

If the word 'uncertainty' sounds extremely boring to you, this episode will prove you wrong. I have invited David Morrisset from the University of Edinburgh to discuss his research on the subject. Whereas in fact David is establishing standard deviations, means and other statistical means of quantifying uncertainty in core fire measurements, the really impactful and important part of his research is on explaining WHY those uncertainties are there. Through physical explanation of processes happening in fire we may grasp a really good understanding why two HRR-time curves of the same object burned in the same lab, in the same way may be so vastly different.These findings are fundamental for practical fire engineering. The establishment of design fires and their relation to the experiments is discussed in depth. We also talk about how we could establish better design fires for future engineering practice.Some excellent further reading:Repeat Fire Tests of Upholstered Furniture: Variability and Experimental Observations - the upholstered chair paperStatistical uncertainty in bench-scale flammability tests - the PMMA paper 

In this BackTable MSK episode, host Dr. Jacob Fleming interviews Dr. Alan Sag about techniques and advancements in bone cryoablation. Dr. Sag is an interventional radiologist at Duke University Medical Center. To start, Dr. Sag discusses his current practice and collaboration with orthopedic surgeons. He highlights IlluminOss, a new photodynamic bone stabilization system that uses similar concepts to endovascular balloons. Then, the doctors move onto discussing cryoablation, which was recently cleared by the FDA for use in pain palliation in bone metastases. Dr. Sag describes the procedural steps of cryoablation, pneumodissection with carbon dioxide, when to use polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) augmentation, the value of same session biopsy, and education for referrers and patients. Cryoneurolysis and intrathecal pain pumps are also discussed, as they can offer additional pain relief for patients and reduce opioid dependence. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Stryker Interventional Spine https://www.strykerivs.com --- SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Introduction 03:20 - Collaboration with Orthopedic Surgery 08:57 - FDA Clearance for Cryoablation 14:47 - Cement Augmentation after Cryoablation 19:22 - Approach to the Cryoablation Procedure 26:57 - The Value of Same Session Biopsy 29:11 - Coordinating Cross-Specialty Oncologic Care 33:30 - Side Effects of Cryoablation 38:03 - Cryoneurolysis for Pain Reduction 45:40 - Skin Safety During Cryoablation 50:58 - Preferred Imaging Modalities 57:28 - Neuromodulation with Intrathecal Pain Pumps --- RESOURCES Symposium on Clinical Interventional Oncology (CIO): https://www.hmpglobalevents.com/cio BackTable VI Ep. 221- Building a Musculoskeletal Oncology Service Line with Dr. Alan Sag: https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/221/building-a-musculoskeletal-interventional-oncology-service IlluminOss Photodynamic Bone Stabilization System: https://www.illuminoss.com/eu BackTable VI Ep. 401- The MOTION Study: Cryoablation for Painful Bony Metastases with Dr. Jack Jennings: https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/401/the-motion-study-cryoablation-for-painful-bone-metastases BackTable VI Ep. 284- Ortho/IR Collaboration in Private Practice with Dr. Tony Brown & Dr. Daniel Lerman: https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/284/ortho-ir-collaboration-in-private-practice BackTable MSK Ep. 25- Advanced Minimally Invasive Pain Interventions with Dr. David Prologo: https://www.backtable.com/shows/msk/podcasts/25/advanced-minimally-invasive-pain-interventions Pneumodissection for Skin Protection in Image-Guided Cryoablation of Superficial Musculoskeletal Tumors: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5499669/ BackTable MSK 40- Innovating Pain Management: The Role of Spinal Cord Stimulators in Outpatient Care with Dr. Doug Beall https://www.backtable.com/shows/msk/podcasts/40/innovating-pain-management-the-role-of-spinal-cord-stimulators-in-outpatient-care

When someone in the industry seems to spend more time teaching others than working on their own work, we want to learn more. Elvis had the opportunity to take a 2 day hands-on course about pink layering on full arch zirconia and PMMA. The teacher was the wonderful Marina Caponigro (https://www.facebook.com/marina.ya.7). Of course, we had to have her on the podcast to learn about the technician behind the "fire in the belly". Marina talks about coming to America from the Ukraine to marry and work with a Prosthodontist, learning to do full arch restorations and perfecting the pink layering of composites and stains. It wasn't long before she was encouraged to teach others and travels the country teaching both technicians and clinical staff. Wanting to do more for others, Marina and her daughter opened the Smileology Group Dental Lab specializing in helping other labs create beautiful full arch restorations. Are you in the market for top-notch digital equipment, such as mills, scanners, or furnaces? Well, the time to act is NOW! Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_li), has introduced unbeatable rates exclusively for customers in North America. Ivoclar has made it easier for you to invest in cutting-edge digital equipment with lower-than-prime interest rates. Whether you're looking to upgrade your milling capabilities (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_li/products/digital-equipment/programill-dry), enhance your scanning technology (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_li/products/digital-equipment/prograscan-ps7-lab-scanner), or optimize your furnace performance (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_li/products/equipment/programat-ceramic-furnaces), Ivoclar Digital has you covered. To take advantage of this offer, the dedicated Digital Specialists at Ivoclar are ready to assist you. For details on how to get in touch, visit Voicesfromthebench.com and the Ivoclar tab to find all the information you need to get started. 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. GC Initial® LiSi Press (https://www.gc.dental/america/products/laboratory/porcelain-systems/gc-initial-lisi-press) is the first lithium disilicate ceramic ingot with High Density Micronization (HDM), a technology unique to GC that provides exceptional physical properties and the most natural, life-like aesthetics. HDM uses equally dispersed lithium disilicate micro-crystals to fill the entire glass matrix rather than using traditional larger size crystals that do not take full advantage of the matrix structure. The result is the ultimate combination of strength and aesthetics, making GC Initial® LiSi Press perfectly suitable for all types of restorations through all levels of transparency. Most importantly, HDM technology helps ensure the product remains extremely stable, without distortion or drop in value, even after multiple firings. For more information call GC America (https://www.gc.dental/america/) at 800-323-0763 or visit gcamerica.com Have you ever wanted to learn exocad? Do you find learning new design software overwhelming or just too costly because you have to go to a weekend course. Even if you have never used design any software before, we have the perfect solution for you to begin your exocad journey. Head over to the Institute of Digital Dentistry (https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/) and select the “Mastering Exocad Course (https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/live-courses/mastering-exocad-online-course-training/)”. Broken down to three segments, the amazing Marjorie will take you through Fundamentals, Intermediate, and Advanced courses leaving you with the confidence to tackle most cases coming into your lab. I personally am going through all 70 lessons and find it one of the most thorough courses you can take at your own pace. And for being a listener of the podcast, if you enter code VOICES when checking out they will take an additional 10% off any course they offer…. And they offer a ton of content for labs and clinics. Special Guest: Marina Caponigro.

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If someone ever tells you they have modelled fire spread for a commercial project, with 20 cm grids and using generic materials from (old) FDS database, please do me a favour and redirect them to this episode. Because modelling fire is a seriously challenging thing. And by modelling, I really mean it.  Not to apply a surrogate source based on a statistical overview of how fires looked like in the past for fuels of this kind. Not to omit half of the phenomena because they are too hard and in cone they did not matter anyway... To really model the fire.I have invited prof. Lukas Arnold from Bergishe University Wuppertal and Juelich Forszungszentrum to tap into how challenging modelling even simple materials may be. What are the feedback loops and phenomena one must account for, and how do different scales give us different parts of the answer we need? If you would like to know more about Lukas efforts in modelling, please check two recent papers:- Paper on cone calorimetry of different types of PMMA (the material we have discussed in the podcast episode) - Paper on inverse modelling the pyrolysis kinetics - giving insight into how one obtains the material data you may need for modelling. 

In this episode of The Making Of... Dr. Ashley welcomes Dr. Rob Ritter!Dr. Ashley has not stopped talking about Dr. Ritter, Dr. Chris Ramsey and The Protocol since she took their course this past winter, so of course she had to have them on the show!In this episode, listen for an amazing discussion on:MindsetBranding MarketingClosing bigger cases!and making NO COMPROMISES!!Follow along here on YouTube, on the Facebook page, or on the podcast… and please feel free to leave us a review on each platform!

Back in late February, Elvis and Barb set up their gear in the Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us) Ballroom during LMT (https://lmtmag.com/) Lab Day Chicago 2023 to record all the great people attending that amazing event. This week we bring you three of the conversations from that wonderful weekend. First up is the Chief Marketing Officer for Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us), Patric Frank. Patric comes all the way from the Headquarters in Liechtenstein chin to celebrate their 100 year anniversary. Patric talks about why he works for Ivoclar, attending Chicago, getting ready for IDS, and some exciting new Ivoclar products coming out. Then we chat with Jess Mashewske, who started in a "big box" dental office. Once she learned to become a technician, she soon realized that her talents were being wasted and wanted to go somewhere she can excel. Now she is running Finger Lakes Dental Lab (https://fingerlakesdental.com/finger-lakes-dental-lab-team/) that services a 7-office DSO and looking to grow. And then we wrap up the episode continuing the yearly tradition of talking to Randi and Scott James from Renstrom Dental Studio (https://www.renstrom.com/). Randi and Scott are almost done building out their new dream lab. They talk about all the "fun" it is that go through the process, the changes along the way, and how they are going to handle of moving 50+ employees 15 minutes down the road. If efficiency and performance are what you are looking for in a compact milling system, then the PrograMill DRY (https://www.ivoclar.com/enus/products/digital-equipment/programill-dry) from Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/enus) is the right choice for you. Produce precise zirconium oxide crowns and bridges plus a range of PMMA materials including the innovative IVOTION (https://www.ivoclar.com/enca/products/digital-processes/ivotion) material for the digital production of complete dentures. Ivoclar provides white glove delivery service, training, choice of service contracts and their outstanding after sales service and support. Contact your friendly Ivoclar sales representative today for lucrative promotions and to create a digital solution that's right for you! _ Candulor (https://www.candulor.com/en-us) a dental supply company from Switzerland has been making teeth from 1936. Check out their Physioselect TCR (https://www.candulor.com/en-us/product-portfolio/tooth-lines/physioselect-tcr) tooth line now with new 18 anterior molds specifically made for the US market. Discover all the solutions for Removables at Candulor.com. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner Edmonds Dental Supply (https://edmondsdentalsupply.com/) Candulor, High End Only Special Guests: Jess Mashewske, Patric Frank, and Scott & Randi James.

Every time you blink, technology and materials change in dentistry. One man who seems to keep up on a lot of it is Brian Binnie. Brian grew up in his father's lab but never really had the hands to do the work. Moving over to a supply vendor sent him on a journey to be a part of many big releases in dental laboratory history. Brian talks about the introduction of Empress to North America, the early days of Cerec, the formation of the Leixir Group (https://leixir.com/), and his current role at Pac-Dent (https://pac-dent.com/). It is a wonderful look at where the industry has been and where it is going. If efficiency and performance are what you are looking for in a compact milling system, then the PrograMill DRY (https://www.ivoclar.com/enus/products/digital-equipment/programill-dry) from Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/enus) is the right choice for you. Produce precise zirconium oxide crowns and bridges plus a range of PMMA materials including the innovative IVOTION (https://www.ivoclar.com/enca/products/digital-processes/ivotion) material for the digital production of complete dentures. Ivoclar provides white glove delivery service, training, choice of service contracts and their outstanding after sales service and support. Contact your friendly Ivoclar sales representative today for lucrative promotions and to create a digital solution that's right for you! _ Candulor (https://www.candulor.com/en-us) a dental supply company from Switzerland has been making teeth from 1936. Check out their Physioselect TCR (https://www.candulor.com/en-us/product-portfolio/tooth-lines/physioselect-tcr) tooth line now with new 18 anterior molds specifically made for the US market. Discover all the solutions for Removables at Candulor.com. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner Edmonds Dental Supply (https://edmondsdentalsupply.com/) Candulor, High End Only Special Guest: Brian Binnie.

We can hardly believe that for the last 260 straight weeks, we have been able to talk to so many amazing people in and around the dental laboratory industry. Early on we thought we would struggle to find guests, but as it turns out, our industry is even more amazing than we thought. Every year on our anniversary we catch up with the first guest who took a chance on us, Renata Budny. Renata is a professor at the New York City College of Technology Restorative Dentistry program (https://www.citytech.cuny.edu/restorativedentistry/). She again updates us on the school but brings along some amazing past students and now adjunct instructors who just happen to be married, Oscar and Natalie Galvis. Oscar and Natalie talk about attending the school, going back to teach, what they are seeing in new students, and balancing all that with their own lab and family. Cheers to another 5 years! If efficiency and performance are what you are looking for in a compact milling system, then the PrograMill DRY (https://www.ivoclar.com/enus/products/digital-equipment/programill-dry) from Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/enus) is the right choice for you. Produce precise zirconium oxide crowns and bridges plus a range of PMMA materials including the innovative IVOTION (https://www.ivoclar.com/enca/products/digital-processes/ivotion) material for the digital production of complete dentures. Ivoclar provides white glove delivery service, training, choice of service contracts and their outstanding after sales service and support. Contact your friendly Ivoclar sales representative today for lucrative promotions and to create a digital solution that's right for you! _ Candulor (https://www.candulor.com/en-us) a dental supply company from Switzerland has been making teeth from 1936. Check out their Physioselect TCR (https://www.candulor.com/en-us/product-portfolio/tooth-lines/physioselect-tcr) tooth line now with new 18 anterior molds specifically made for the US market. Discover all the solutions for Removables at Candulor.com. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner Edmonds Dental Supply (https://edmondsdentalsupply.com/) Candulor, High End Only Special Guests: Natalie Galvis, Oscar Galvis, and Renata Budny, CDT, TE.

We are always fascinated by technicians that are married and work together. Successfully. This week we talk to Lola and Mark Welch. Both technicians from the UK who worked in the same area. After finally running into each other, Mark and Lola dated and eventually got married. Still working together, their careers grew and soon went different but similar paths. They talk about their journey in dental technology, the journey together, and what they are doing now. Mark is with Nexa3D (https://nexa3d.com/), helping to bring a new printer to the industry and Lola is growing on Instagram, teaching courses, and now a proud member of the DTG (https://www.dentaltechniciansguild.com/) family. Lola's upcoming courses: The power of conversion- All on X full arch immediate load at the North of England Dentistry Show (https://dentistry.co.uk/shows/north-of-england-dentistry-show-2023/) Staining and Characterizing of 3D printed and milled teeth (https://www.the-dts.co.uk/stand-education?utm_campaign=1234919_Healthcare++DTS23++Visprom++27.2.23++Feb+Ebulletin&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Healthcare++Dentistry++UK&dm_i=6TGR%2CQGVB%2C3Y77RV%2C3ABF9%2C1&fbclid=IwAR1rhBHnrePE-Srse8v5Bulj50d3GqAE4BUbsWg0rhXjhYxzYjzXaAMyS7s) Dental Technology Showcase - May (https://www.the-dts.co.uk/) If efficiency and performance are what you are looking for in a compact milling system, then the PrograMill DRY (https://www.ivoclar.com/enus/products/digital-equipment/programill-dry) from Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/enus) is the right choice for you. Produce precise zirconium oxide crowns and bridges plus a range of PMMA materials including the innovative IVOTION (https://www.ivoclar.com/enca/products/digital-processes/ivotion) material for the digital production of complete dentures. Ivoclar provides white glove delivery service, training, choice of service contracts and their outstanding after sales service and support. Contact your friendly Ivoclar sales representative today for lucrative promotions and to create a digital solution that's right for you! _ Candulor (https://www.candulor.com/en-us) a dental supply company from Switzerland has been making teeth from 1936. Check out their Physioselect TCR (https://www.candulor.com/en-us/product-portfolio/tooth-lines/physioselect-tcr) tooth line now with new 18 anterior molds specifically made for the US market. Discover all the solutions for Removables at Candulor.com. America with get supported and supplied by the only authorized partner Edmonds Dental Supply (https://edmondsdentalsupply.com/) Candulor, High End Only Special Guests: Lola Welch and Mark Welch.

Dr. Planes and Jeremy discuss opportunities for dental providers to build and develop their teams and practice through the I4A 3-Day hands-on training and coaching program. This single procedure can increase your practice's annual revenue to over 1.2 Million.I4A 3-Day hands-on full arch training is specifically designed to teach dental practitioners how to successfully complete 4-7 arches, arch preparation for LAB processing of PMMA, and 4-8 PMMA Deliveries.For more information about this program: https://www.dralexplanes.com/3day-implant-training

Today's guest, Larry Pollock, has a 40-year history in the bodybuilding industry that includes some experiences that you are more likely to hear in a movie. His no-holds-bar attitude and honesty is what piqued my interest to come on the show today to have the conversation in and around the subject of site enhancement injections like synthol and their prevalence and use in bodybuilding across the men and women's divisions today.  Come join the Facebook group called “The ‘Everything Else' in Bodybuilding Podcast Insiders!” and let me know your thoughts and key takeaways! Find Larry at undergroundperformancegym.com and Larry Pollock on Facebook and Instagram Additional Resources -Want your posing skills to go from “meh” to awesome? Learn more at: http://www.weeklyposing.com -Want to learn how to pose for your show? Learn Here: http://www.learntopose.com/virtualclinic -Want to WIN your next competition? Learn more at: http://www.posingwinsshows.com -1 on 1 Training and Nutrition at http://www.killitwithdrive.com -FREE posing tutorials for Wellness, Figure, Bikini, and Men's Physique competitors at http://www.learntopose.com -FREE ebook “5 Things Every Bodybuilding and Fitness Competitor Needs To Know Before Preparing For A Show” at http://www.eeinbb.com -FREE posing assessment and road mapping call at http://www.learntopose.com -Grab your “My Own Motivation” tank top at https://shop.killitwithdrive.com/ Key Takeaways: Meet Larry Pollock (3:10) Anabolics in the 1980s and its evolution to becoming illegal (7:32) Misconceptions regarding anabolics (15:32) Site enhancement of muscles with substances like synthol appears on the scene (19:00) What is Synthol, the goal of its use, and does it hurt (23:31) Larry trains for the Mr USA with Nasser Sonbaty and fist uses Synthol (25:30) How does synthol affect performance at the gym (29:30) Water based site enhancement versus oil based (33:40) What percentage of the top competitors does Larry think use site enhancement products (35:50) Site enhancement products in the muscles in women's divisions including PMMA plastic (38:12) Rich Piana and PMMA (40:20) Side effects of site enhancement products and synthol (42:15) How do bodybuilding judges score when site enhancement is evident (45:53) What is the distinct difference in the look of the muscles after use of synthol/site enhancement (47:05) Do synthol and site enhancement products have an anabolic affect on muscle growth (49:00) Who is administering these site injections and are they legal (50:30) Larry's personal thoughts on synthol/site enhancement (56:17) Muscle implants versus synthol (58:35) Larry's life story becomes a movie script (1:04:00) Mentions: Mike Sable, Mike Mentzer, Nasser Sonbaty, Shawn Ray, Arnold schwarzenegger, Boston Loyd, Milos Sarcev

All good things must come to an end. Unfortunately. This episode is finishing the conversations we got while at the Whip Mix (https://www.whipmix.com/) Digital Forum back in October. We start with the famous Step Toothmaster Bay. Step talks about his name, his start in the industry, the DTG, and what he is up to now. Then we talk to the man who is putting the priority of training at the top of our industry, James Mahan with PTC (https://ptc-dental.com/). James talks about the history of PTC, all the levels and type of education they provide, and how they are keeping relevant in today's digital workflow. A BIG thanks to Whip Mix for putting on such an amazing event! Whip Mix (https://www.whipmix.com/) is thrilled to announce their most recent addition to their milling product line. Introducing the DWX-53DC (https://www.whipmix.com/products/roland-dgshape-dwx-53dc-dental-mill/) from DGSHAPE. This powerful mill satisfies your 'NEED FOR SPEED'. Three reasons to consider this mill: 1. It has 3 times the gripping power for PMMA. 2. It mills 30% faster. 3. The integrated webcam allows you to monitor a milling project from anywhere, on any device. Go to tinyurl.com/WhipMixRolandMill to learn how you can take your milling to the next level. Special Guests: James Mahan CDT and Step Toothmaster Bae .

This week we start our conversation we got while attending the Whip Mix (https://www.whipmix.com/) Digital Forum (https://www.whipmix.com/special-events/2022-digital-forum/) back in October. This amazing yearly event brought so many great speakers and attendees that gave us an opportunity to talk to so many wonderful people in our industry. There is nothing like good ol' face-to-face recording. First up is the Vice President of Zubler USA (https://zublerusa.com/), Chris Wilson. Chris talks about a lot of the items that Zubler sells, but really educates us all the different ovens in a lab and what makes a good oven good. Chiming in is Blake Barksdale from Barksdale Dental Lab (https://barksdaledentallab.com/) (who was on episode 204) (https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/204) to give the perspective of actual real life lab use of a lot of the Zubler USA equipment. Then we are joined by two amazing small lab owners that found friendship within their successes. Sandra Ramsey, owner of Great Crowns and Smiles (https://www.gcsdentallab.com/), talks about her path to owning a lab in Louisville and Bob Iuliano, owner of Adirondack Dental Ceramics in upstate New York, talks about his own path. Together the talk about running a lab in today's market and how having each other to talk to has made them both better. Whip Mix (https://www.whipmix.com/) is thrilled to announce their most recent addition to their milling product line. Introducing the DWX-53DC (https://www.whipmix.com/products/roland-dgshape-dwx-53dc-dental-mill/) from DGSHAPE. This powerful mill satisfies your 'NEED FOR SPEED'. Three reasons to consider this mill: 1. It has 3 times the gripping power for PMMA. 2. It mills 30% faster. 3. The integrated webcam allows you to monitor a milling project from anywhere, on any device. Go to tinyurl.com/WhipMixRolandMill to learn how you can take your milling to the next level. Have you seen the high prices of precious metal these days? Kulzer Refining (https://www.kulzerus.com/en_us/en_us/heraeuspreciousmetalsrefining/scraprefining.aspx) knows that you are using less Precious metal in your lab these days, but if you send in half of what you sent in 5 years ago ,your scrap return will be higher than it was 5 years ago! You won't believe how much money your scrap is worth right now! Kulzer Refining reimbursement to you is after their 10% refining fee. They have zero additional fees! If you need any free shipping containers, which contain a UPS prepaid, full insured label, please visit mydental360.com/refining or call the Director of Precious Metal Refining, Tony Circelli, directly at (914) 906-1843. Mention the Voices From the Bench podcast and Kulzer Refining will add an extra 5% to your scrap! Kulzer Refining. Tested, Trusted, and Honest. Special Guests: Blake Barksdale, Bob Iuliano, Chris Wilson, and Sandra Ramsey.

In episode 66 of Cracking Addiction we discuss MDMA or ecstacy and discuss its analogues PMA and PMMA and discuss the pharmacokinetics of these drugs, the unique properties of MDMA as both an atypical amphetamine-type substance and its effects as an empathogen. We also discuss the usage as both a recreational drug but also the new and emerging evidence of the clinical effects and benefits of MDMA and its increased usage in medical practice. MDMA has many effects on the body and we discuss the effects of MDMA on the brain, heart and liver in particular as well as some of the side effects of MDMA.Latest Blogshttps://www.meducate.com.au/blogAbout Meducate ®Meducate provides online education for doctors, clinicians, health professionals and the public.See the website to browse the many different talks and courses available https://www.meducate.com.au

When given an opportunity to learn how another lab is run, one should always listen because you never know what you might pick up. Cirenia Tobon learned the trade from her uncles in Mexico. After moving to the US and running her own lab, she now runs the removable department at Pro-Craft Dental Laboratory (https://www.pro-craft.com/) in California. Dylan Schubert grew up in his father's lab and after realizing how much he loves it, became the classic 2nd generation lab owner. Together they talk about all the great things they are doing in their lab like hiring, training, workflows, and the move from analog to digital. Have you seen the high prices of precious metal these days? Kulzer Refining (https://www.kulzerus.com/en_us/en_us/heraeuspreciousmetalsrefining/scraprefining.aspx) knows that you are using less Precious metal in your lab these days, but if you send in half of what you sent in 5 years ago ,your scrap return will be higher than it was 5 years ago! You won't believe how much money your scrap is worth right now! Kulzer Refining reimbursement to you is after their 10% refining fee. They have zero additional fees! If you need any free shipping containers, which contain a UPS prepaid, full insured label, please visit mydental360.com/refining or call the Director of Precious Metal Refining, Tony Circelli, directly at (914) 906-1843. Mention the Voices From the Bench podcast and Kulzer Refining will add an extra 5% to your scrap! Kulzer Refining. Tested, Trusted, and Honest. Whip Mix (https://www.whipmix.com/) is thrilled to announce their most recent addition to their milling product line. Introducing the DWX-53DC (https://www.whipmix.com/products/roland-dgshape-dwx-53dc-dental-mill/) from DGSHAPE. This powerful mill satisfies your 'NEED FOR SPEED'. Three reasons to consider this mill: 1. It has 3 times the gripping power for PMMA. 2. It mills 30% faster. 3. The integrated webcam allows you to monitor a milling project from anywhere, on any device. Go to tinyurl.com/WhipMixRolandMill to learn how you can take your milling to the next level. Special Guests: Cirenia Tobon and Dylan Schubert.

Comes see Elvis and Barb at the Whip Mix Digital Forum October 28th and 29th in Louisville, Kentucky (https://www.whipmix.com/special-events/2022-digital-forum/) Great show, fantastic speaks, unbelievable content, and a Halloween costume party! We know the big players in digital dentures. AvaDent (https://www.avadent.com/), Carbon (https://www.carbon3d.com/materials/lucitone-digital-print) and Asiga (https://www.aegisdentalnetwork.com/news/2021/09/23/dentsply-sirona-extends-the-lucitone-digital-print-denture-system-with-new-material-indications-and-planned-print-platform-validations-for-asiga-and-sprintray) printed Lucitone 199, Ivoclar Ivotion (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ivotion) on the PM7 mill (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7), Arfona (https://arfonaprinting.com/), and the list goes on. But behind the scenes and an amazing technician doing some amazing things with all removables in the digital space. John Madden started in a dental school's lab. Working with the faculty and students, John saw the need to take removables digital and not just dentures. John talks about the early days with the struggles and successes, all the different materials, printing vs milling, opening his own lab, and what's next for the digital removable prosthetic. Have you seen the high prices of precious metal these days? Kulzer Refining (https://www.kulzerus.com/en_us/en_us/heraeuspreciousmetalsrefining/scraprefining.aspx) knows that you are using less Precious metal in your lab these days, but if you send in half of what you sent in 5 years ago ,your scrap return will be higher than it was 5 years ago! You won't believe how much money your scrap is worth right now! Kulzer Refining reimbursement to you is after their 10% refining fee. They have zero additional fees! If you need any free shipping containers, which contain a UPS prepaid, full insured label, please visit mydental360.com/refining or call the Director of Precious Metal Refining, Tony Circelli, directly at (914) 906-1843. Mention the Voices From the Bench podcast and Kulzer Refining will add an extra 5% to your scrap! Kulzer Refining. Tested, Trusted, and Honest. Whip Mix (https://www.whipmix.com/) is thrilled to announce their most recent addition to their milling product line. Introducing the DWX-53DC (https://www.whipmix.com/products/roland-dgshape-dwx-53dc-dental-mill/) from DGSHAPE. This powerful mill satisfies your 'NEED FOR SPEED'. Three reasons to consider this mill: 1. It has 3 times the gripping power for PMMA. 2. It mills 30% faster. 3. The integrated webcam allows you to monitor a milling project from anywhere, on any device. Go to tinyurl.com/WhipMixRolandMill to learn how you can take your milling to the next level. Special Guest: John Madden CDT.

Comes see Elvis and Barb at the Whip Mix Digital Forum October 28th and 29th in Louisville, Kentucky (https://www.whipmix.com/special-events/2022-digital-forum/) Great show, fantastic speaks, unbelievable content, and a Halloween costume party! Usually when a dentist starts making their own restorations, they are Cerec crowns. But with all the advances in milling, printing, and now Artificial Intelligence it's becoming easier for clinics to have a in-office lab. Dr. Austin Vetter from Vetter Dental (https://vetterdentalfargo.com/) in Fargo North Dakota sees a lot of potential in employing and training an assistant to do the duties of a dental technician. Being a fan of technology and utilizing it for a streamlined workflow, Dr. Vetter comes on the podcast to talk about the equipment he uses, the software that makes it possible, the importance of the craft after the machine, and more importantly, as a clinician, where he sees dental laboratories place in a industry that is becoming more and more automated. Whip Mix (https://www.whipmix.com/) is thrilled to announce their most recent addition to their milling product line. Introducing the DWX-53DC (https://www.whipmix.com/products/roland-dgshape-dwx-53dc-dental-mill/) from DGSHAPE. This powerful mill satisfies your 'NEED FOR SPEED'. Three reasons to consider this mill: 1. It has 3 times the gripping power for PMMA. 2. It mills 30% faster. 3. The integrated webcam allows you to monitor a milling project from anywhere, on any device. Go to tinyurl.com/WhipMixRolandMill to learn how you can take your milling to the next level. Special Guest: Dr. Austin Vetter.

Come see ELVIS live at LMT Lab Day East - October 1st in Tarrytown, NY (https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabdayeast) Sign up for his presentation "A Couple of Studs at the Bar" (https://lmtmag.com/seminars/a-couple-of-studs-at-the-bar) Zirconia. Every lab that does fixed restorations uses it. And why not, it's a great material that comes in different strengths and translucencies. But how much do you really know about zirconia? Get ready to learn a lot more! This week we talk to Dr. Rella Christensen who has been studying zirconia in the mouth since the early days and has some fascinating results to share with us. She is also joined by Jay Emirzian from Galaxy Dental Lab (https://galaxydentallaboratory.com/) who has found a way to eliminate post sinter staining by doing some pre sinter polishing. A great conversations for all the dental nerds our there! B&D Dental Technologies: Origin® Live™ Zirconia (https://www.bnddental.com/origin-live.html) Jay's Greenstate Pre-Polishing Tool Kits from Zubler USA (https://zublerusa.com/gs-tool-kit/?fbclid=IwAR27phFhQJDoQOWQQ079xHtPStHRO_RXLEQmBBSbg32ZnbO3qQz8n0Hlc_A) Did you know Asiga (https://www.asiga.com/) has over 500 validated materials on their open material system. And it's growing every day? By harnessing Asiga's proprietary layer monitoring technology with its smart positioning system and integrated internal radiometer, as a laboratory, you will be able to produce any indication you desire. Whether models, splints, temporaries, or even permanent crowns. Your investment will be future proofed by Asiga's rugged engineering. Providing you with a fast, accurate, and repeatable machine, with a reputation that is time tested in the laboratory industry. If you would like to learn about Asiga's machine or material offerings, please visit the website at asiga.com or contact your favorite dental reseller. Whip Mix (https://www.whipmix.com/) is thrilled to announce their most recent addition to their milling product line. Introducing the DWX-53DC (https://www.whipmix.com/products/roland-dgshape-dwx-53dc-dental-mill/) from DGSHAPE. This powerful mill satisfies your 'NEED FOR SPEED'. Three reasons to consider this mill: 1. It has 3 times the gripping power for PMMA. 2. It mills 30% faster. 3. The integrated webcam allows you to monitor a milling project from anywhere, on any device. Go to tinyurl.com/WhipMixRolandMill to learn how you can take your milling to the next level. Special Guests: Dr. Rella Christensen and Jay Emirzian CDT.

Come see ELVIS live at LMT Lab Day East - October 1st in Tarrytown, NY (https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabdayeast) Sign up for his presentation "A Couple of Studs at the Bar" (https://lmtmag.com/seminars/a-couple-of-studs-at-the-bar) This week we decided to go outside of the dental laboratory industry to talk about another industry that also makes a replacement body part that both has function and esthetics. Zach Hetzler is a Board Certified Ocularist with Hetzler Ocular Prosthetics (https://hetzlerocular.com/) in Fishers, Indiana. Zach comes on to talk about of teeth nerds about the Ocular industry. He talks about getting into the field, the certification process, and walks us through the process from taking an impression to fabricating the prosthesis to final seat. The similarities with our industry (and denturist) are amazing. Did you know Asiga (https://www.asiga.com/) has over 500 validated materials on their open material system. And it's growing every day? By harnessing Asiga's proprietary layer monitoring technology with its smart positioning system and integrated internal radiometer, as a laboratory, you will be able to produce any indication you desire. Whether models, splints, temporaries, or even permanent crowns. Your investment will be future proofed by Asiga's rugged engineering. Providing you with a fast, accurate, and repeatable machine, with a reputation that is time tested in the laboratory industry. If you would like to learn about Asiga's machine or material offerings, please visit the website at asiga.com or contact your favorite dental reseller. Whip Mix (https://www.whipmix.com/) is thrilled to announce their most recent addition to their milling product line. Introducing the DWX-53DC (https://www.whipmix.com/products/roland-dgshape-dwx-53dc-dental-mill/) from DGSHAPE. This powerful mill satisfies your 'NEED FOR SPEED'. Three reasons to consider this mill: 1. It has 3 times the gripping power for PMMA. 2. It mills 30% faster. 3. The integrated webcam allows you to monitor a milling project from anywhere, on any device. Go to tinyurl.com/WhipMixRolandMill to learn how you can take your milling to the next level. Special Guest: Zach Hetzler B.C.O., B.A.D.O..

Check out https://www.thepartyenamel.com/ for some amazing courses and to maybe teach one of your own! In 1999, Dr. Jiro Abe revolutionized denture technology with his lower suction denture technique. Now only a handful of technicians and clinicians are trained to teach the technique. One that can teach both the clinical and technical side of suction dentures is Paul McNally, a denturist out of Ireland and owner of McNally Denture Clinic (https://www.mcnallydentureclinic.ie/). Paul comes on to talk about becoming a Denturist, opening his practice, learning and teaching suction dentures, and how exactly the technique is achieved to make the most retentive mandibular denture. Whip Mix (https://www.whipmix.com/) is thrilled to announce their most recent addition to their milling product line. Introducing the DWX-53DC (https://www.whipmix.com/products/roland-dgshape-dwx-53dc-dental-mill/) from DGSHAPE. This powerful mill satisfies your 'NEED FOR SPEED'. Three reasons to consider this mill: 1. It has 3 times the gripping power for PMMA. 2. It mills 30% faster. 3. The integrated webcam allows you to monitor a milling project from anywhere, on any device. Go to tinyurl.com/WhipMixRolandMill to learn how you can take your milling to the next level. Did you know Asiga (https://www.asiga.com/) has over 500 validated materials on their open material system. And it's growing every day? By harnessing Asiga's proprietary layer monitoring technology with its smart positioning system and integrated internal radiometer, as a laboratory, you will be able to produce any indication you desire. Whether models, splints, temporaries, or even permanent crowns. Your investment will be future proofed by Asiga's rugged engineering. Providing you with a fast, accurate, and repeatable machine, with a reputation that is time tested in the laboratory industry. If you would like to learn about Asiga's machine or material offerings, please visit the website at asiga.com or contact your favorite dental reseller. Special Guest: Paul McNally.

In this ICIS podcast, Mathew-Jolin-Beech, the European markets reports, and Li Li Chng, the Asian markets reporter, discuss the European and Asian MMA and PMMA markets.We discuss how the high energy costs in Europe, coupled with the soft global demand picture and reduced running rates in Asia are affecting the international picture.

Meet the doctor that crosses the busiest border in the world everyday for work! Dr Casavantes, Dermatologist and Medical Director of Avanti Derma, is well known worldwide as one of the pioneers in injectable phalloplasty. Dr Oates and Dr Casavantes discuss the evolution of injectable phalloplasty, types of filler - including Dr C's experience with PMMA, patient selection criteria, retraction and much more. We haven't seen Dr Oates this excited to welcome a guest to the podcast, we may have also picked up a hint of envy as Dr C announced his retirement plans in the beautiful part of the world that he calls home!   Thank you to: Dr Casavantes Dermatologist and Medical Director at Avanti Derma   All links below: YouTube iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts

What is the real reason someone needs a gold nib? Tom and I talk about steel nibbed pens that are just as good (if not better) than gold nibs. We also take a look at the Penlux Masterpiece Delgato "Betta" fountain pen (with its high-quality PMMA resin) and invent a new "fish tank" pen in the process. At the end of the episode, I have a very special question that needs to be answered. Be sure to e-mail us at pentertainmentpodcast@gmail.com and we will announce the winner during next week's podcast.   If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens at goldspot.com Use promo code ROY to get an additional 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc, Visconti, Esterbrook, Edison Pen Co., Narwhal, and TWSBI products.* Also, be sure to put #firetom in the order comments and you might get a special Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.   From our friends at Luxury Brands of America, Platinum Japan announced the new #3776 Century Shape of Heart limited edition fountain pen! As you may or may not know, the Platinum nib's breather hole is a heart shape. Instead of melting down the heart-shaped pieces, Platinum placed these at the top of the cap finial surrounded by crystals! It's a very cool pen, unlike anything you've seen before! Some retailers are taking pre-orders with an arrival date of May 2022.   In 2022, Tom resolves to get rid of every last PenBoyRoy t-shirt in his home office. You can help. Click the link below and take one (or five) off his hands.   https://www.inkjournal.com/collections/stickers/products/penboyroy-official-t-shirt-black  

When we discovered a Instagram account by a "gentleman" named @mrawwesome (https://www.instagram.com/mrawwesome/), we knew that he would be a interesting guest. Justin Gerard is a removable technician that tells it like it is. Entertaining and slightly offensive, Justin comes on the podcast to talk about getting into the industry, characters that help shape him in the profession, opening his own lab (Colonial Dental Lab (https://colonialdentallaboratories.com/)) with a partner, and starting his Instagram account to share his unique take on dental lab technology. 2022 NADL Vision 21 meeting: Las Vegas January 20 - 22 (https://nadl.org/events/v21/2022/) Whip Mix (https://www.whipmix.com/) is very excited to announce the new PRO 4K large format 3D printer from Asiga (https://www.whipmix.com/products/asiga-pro-4k/). The open-material printer for 385nm and 405nm resins features renowned Asiga reliability, and super-fast print mode for large batch printing of virtually all print resins. It's ideal for printing any kind of model, dentures, splints, surgical guides, impression trays and more. The Asiga Pro 4K DLP printer is affordable so you can own it for under $25,000. It has a large build plate and is available in both 65 micron and 46 micron resolution versions. For information about the Asiga Pro 4K, visit whipmix.com or call Chris Frye at (513) 680-1512. Gro3X (https://www.gro3x.com/) is a dental supply, service, and marketing company. It is to help dental labs, and especially small labs to lower their cost for supplies, provide business opportunities, and generate growth. They carry amazing zirconia burs and their “rainbow burs” for PMMA and TriLor are top-notch. They also carry zirconia from Aidite, a wide range of Harvest Dental products, and different 3D print resins. What's really cool about Gro3X (https://www.gro3x.com/) is, that you can join their Gro3X Family program (https://www.gro3x.com/collections/family/products/gro3x-family) for only 99 cents. This will then give you an additional 10% discount on all of their supplies and even their CAD/CAM design and fabrication services. Get a 3-months trial membership with Gro3X Family now for only $0.99 and receive 3 Shade Peg Shots - free of charge (https://www.gro3x.com/products/shade-peg-refills?variant=39371434524715). Just go to www.gro3x.com and add Gro3X Family to your cart, then add 3- Shade Peg Shots of 3cc each to your cart and go to check out, enter discount code VFTB for Voices From The Bench and check out. Have you seen the high prices of precious metal these days? They are close to record highs on gold and palladium. With those high precious metal prices, you are paying a high cost for your alloys. We know that you are using less Precious metal in your lab these days, but if you send in half of what you sent in 5 years ago ,your scrap return will be higher than it was 5 years ago ,because of the high PM prices . You owe it to yourself to find a trusted, reputable refining company. Look no further! Kulzer refining (https://www.kulzerus.com/en_us/en_us/heraeuspreciousmetalsrefining/scraprefining.aspx) has been tested, trusted and reputable for over 100 years. They burn, melt and assay all under one roof at their state-of-the-art refining facility in Wartburg Tennessee. They have doubled their production capacity to ensure your scrap return within 2 weeks. With all the non-precious material that has become present in today's restorations it is important that we ensure the assay sample is homogenous. At Kulzer (https://www.kulzerus.com/en_us/en_us/home_9/home.aspx), they take the extra step to X-ray the top and bottom after they melt the bar to make sure the precious metal percentages--- are the same. If not, copper is added until they are positive the bar is homogeneous. We know this step is very important to get a precise assay result. Their reimbursement to the customer is after our 10% refining fee. They have zero additional fees. If you need any free shipping containers, which contain a UPS prepaid, full insured label, please visit mydental360.com/refining or call the Director of Precious Metal Refining, Tony Circelli, directly at (914) 906-1843. Special Guest: Justin Gerard.

When has anyone ever said life in a dental lab is easy? It's not. There are many struggles and challenges every day. Todd Blankenbecler and Andy Stark from EasyRX (https://easyrxcloud.com/) have a solution for a few of the issues. Easy Rx is a software that can run production in the lab, but it also has a clinician aspect that allows the two to communicate efficiently. Oh, did we mention that it can also prep your digital scans for model printing? They talk about how two different software companies combined, how they deal with the different business models, and what makes EasyRx stand out over the other production software. Denture Babes website (https://www.denturebabes.com/) The first 500 orders placed between November 1st and November 14th will all get a FREE LIMITED EDITION Metallic Voices From the Bench sticker! Swiss School of Prosthetics 2022 course dates! (https://www.ssop.swiss/en-us/all-dates-venues) Gro3X (https://www.gro3x.com/) is a dental supply, service, and marketing company. It is to help dental labs, and especially small labs to lower their cost for supplies, provide business opportunities, and generate growth. They carry amazing zirconia burs and their “rainbow burs” for PMMA and TriLor are top-notch. They also carry zirconia from Aidite, a wide range of Harvest Dental products, and different 3D print resins. What's really cool about Gro3X (https://www.gro3x.com/) is, that you can join their Gro3X Family program (https://www.gro3x.com/collections/family/products/gro3x-family) for only 99 cents. This will then give you an additional 10% discount on all of their supplies and even their CAD/CAM design and fabrication services. Get a 3-months trial membership with Gro3X Family now for only $0.99 and receive 3 Shade Peg Shots - free of charge (https://www.gro3x.com/products/shade-peg-refills?variant=39371434524715). Just go to www.gro3x.com and add Gro3X Family to your cart, then add 3- Shade Peg Shots of 3cc each to your cart and go to check out, enter discount code VFTB for Voices From The Bench and check out. There are 3D Print resins for models that do a decent job, then there is Whip Mix (https://www.whipmix.com/) VeriModel OS. Dr. Michael Scherer, a prosthodontist from Sonora, CA says “Whip Mix VeriModel OS is one of the finest model resins I have ever worked with. It's amazing”. The popular resins offer the dental laboratory a high quality, smooth surface finish, extreme precision, reliable accuracy, and fine detail. They can be used in 385 and 405 nanometer printers, and are compatible with silicone-base separators. VeriModel OS print resins are available in Ivory (https://www.whipmix.com/products/verimodel-os-ivory-dental-resin/), Golden Brown (https://www.whipmix.com/products/verimodel-os-golden-brown-dental-resin/), Grey (https://www.whipmix.com/products/verimodel-os-grey-dental-resin/), and White (https://www.whipmix.com/products/verimodel-os-white-dental-resin/) colors for any model application. For more information, call (800) 626-5651, or visit www.whipmix.com. Have you seen the high prices of precious metal these days? They are close to record highs on gold and palladium. With those high precious metal prices, you are paying a high cost for your alloys. We know that you are using less Precious metal in your lab these days, but if you send in half of what you sent in 5 years ago ,your scrap return will be higher than it was 5 years ago ,because of the high PM prices . You owe it to yourself to find a trusted, reputable refining company. Look no further! Kulzer refining (https://www.kulzerus.com/en_us/en_us/heraeuspreciousmetalsrefining/scraprefining.aspx) has been tested, trusted and reputable for over 100 years. They burn, melt and assay all under one roof at their state-of-the-art refining facility in Wartburg Tennessee. They have doubled their production capacity to ensure your scrap return within 2 weeks. With all the non-precious material that has become present in today's restorations it is important that we ensure the assay sample is homogenous. At Kulzer (https://www.kulzerus.com/en_us/en_us/home_9/home.aspx), they take the extra step to X-ray the top and bottom after they melt the bar to make sure the precious metal percentages--- are the same. If not, copper is added until they are positive the bar is homogeneous. We know this step is very important to get a precise assay result. Their reimbursement to the customer is after our 10% refining fee. They have zero additional fees. If you need any free shipping containers, which contain a UPS prepaid, full insured label, please visit mydental360.com/refining or call the Director of Precious Metal Refining, Tony Circelli, directly at (914) 906-1843. Special Guests: Andy Stark and Todd Blankenbecler.

Siliconpolitik: Where Do We Go Now?— Pranay KotasthaneI have a follow-up paper for NUS-ISAS discussing the next steps for the Quad Semiconductor Supply Chain initiative. I argue that the Quad Principles Document on Technology Design, Development, Governance and Use is a good reference point for the collaboration on semiconductors.An initiative to map capacity and identify vulnerabilities is a welcome first step. However, a lot more needs to be done to create a secure, resilient semiconductor supply chain. Another vital document released on 24th September — the Quad Principles on Technology Design, Development, Governance, and Use document — serves as a helpful guide for realising the ultimate goal. This section maps key principles in the document to potential initiatives in the semiconductor domain.One, the document on principles argues that resilient, diverse, and secure technology supply chains are vital to the shared national interests of the Quad countries. To achieve this goal, the document advocates "close cooperation on supply chains with allies and partners who share our values” since this “will enhance our security and prosperity, and strengthen our capacity to respond to international disasters and emergencies."A way to map this principle to the semiconductor domain would be to form a Quad semiconductor consortium that manages a jointly held Quad Supply Chain Resilience Fund. This consortium can then create a roadmap for new semiconductor manufacturing facilities across the Quad countries. The goal should be to ensure redundancy in the ecosystem such that this supply chain is not susceptible to geopolitical or geographic risks. For instance, while the US focuses on restarting manufacturing at leading-edge nodes (5 nanometres and below), the consortium could work together to build specialised analog, memory foundries operating at trailing-edge nodes (45nm and above) in India, Japan, or Australia.Another way to realise this principle is for the consortium to create one centre for excellence (CoE) in each Quad country in an area of its immediate interest. For example, Australia could host the CoE for new materials in electronics, Japan could host the CoE for silicon manufacturing equipment, while the US and India could host CoEs on fabless design architectures.Two, the principles document recognises the importance of "international standards development that foster interoperability, compatibility, and inclusiveness." This principle can translate into cooperation on developing new standards for open-standard instruction set architectures such as RISC-V and for manufacturing on semiconductor composites such as Gallium Nitride.Three, the principles document underscores that the Quad countries are "committed to facilitating the exchange of researchers and movement of highly skilled personnel to enhance science and technology collaboration". This applies well to semiconductor R&D cooperation, where governments can do a lot to foster technology exchange, visitation and research participation, and joint development between companies in the Quad countries. For instance, lowering employment barriers for semiconductor professionals in the Quad countries could facilitate more joint development. Beyond skilled personnel movement, lowering investment barriers and export controls within the Quad bubble can facilitate more cross-licensing arrangements.Further, I identify three key factors that could determine how far this initiative goes:One, the US needs to review its approach to technology protection in the semiconductor domain. Given that US-headquartered companies alone account for 62 per cent of global fabless firm revenues and 51 per cent of global integrated design manufacturers (IDM) revenues, the US role in creating a resilient supply chain is critical.In the past, the US government adopted strict trade and regulatory mechanisms restricting technology transfer. This restrictive approach needs to give way to a collaborative mode in the Quad. In a paper titled "An Allied Approach to Semiconductor Leadership", Stephen Ezell lists some measures that the US could take. These include enrolling partner countries in trusted foundries programmes, co-investing in semiconductor moonshots, reducing export controls, lowering foreign investment screening barriers with like-minded countries, and sharing information on intellectual property theft. Just as the US is now willing to share critical technologies with partners through the AUKUS defence arrangement, an allied approach should be adopted in the semiconductor domain.Two, all four Quad countries need to work to increase trust in each other's legal enforcement mechanisms. The four members need to harmonise their contract enforcement, regulatory practices, and patent protection mechanisms. Such measures will encourage companies to collaborate across borders.Three, the Semiconductor Supply Chain Initiative should become a platform that coalesces other powers in this domain, such as Taiwan, South Korea, Israel, Singapore, and the European Union (EU). The larger the grouping of like-minded countries, the more resilient and secure the semiconductor supply chain is likely to be. What do you think?Antriksh Matters #1:Lab On A Chip for Space Missions— Ruturaj GowaikarIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have jointly prepared a device to conduct cell biology-based experiments in space. The device, called MANAS, Sanskrit for Mind  stands for Microbial Analysis in Space. It  is a technology demonstrator and uses the lab-on-a-chip (LOC) concept. The details of this device were published in the Journal Acta Astronautica.Cell-biology experiments in spaceMicrogravity, as experienced in space, be it in low earth orbit (LEO) or outer space, can affect various cell processes at the cellular and subcellular level. These effects can vary from alteration to the cytoskeleton and shape of a cell, to alteration in the metabolism of cells. The effect of this is that pathogenic microbes might behave differently in space and insight into their growth dynamics can have a bearing on the health of personnel involved in manned-space missions. Altered growth rates  also affect microbial output of space bioreactors being developed for manned missions. The aim of these bioreactors is to produce protein-based medicines, help in recycling water on-board etc.  in order to reduce frequency of re-supply missions. India’s manned space mission- Gaganyaan – is underway and platforms like MANAS are useful to conduct preparatory experiments for future missioClonger durations.Design of MANASMANAS is a milli-fluidic device that was fabricated using 3D printing while some components were CNC machined. It consists of a cylindrical cavity in an aluminum block called the bacterial chamber and some smaller antechambers. It is surrounded by optically transparent material (PMMA) plates. This allows the LED and photo-diode sensors to measure optical cell density-the standard way to count cells using principles of spectroscopy. It has a modular design so multiple such chambers can be housed together to form cassettes designed specifically to conduct one experiment. Such multiple cassettes can also be loaded as cartridges to perform different experiments. The device has a microcontroller to initiate the experiment remotely, measure the optical density (OD), and store data on-board.MANAS was tested using the spore forming bacteria Sporosarcina pasteurii. The bacteria were deactivated metabolically by converting them into spores. Spores were then lyophilized and suspended in a sucrose solution and loaded into MANAS, while the nutrient media was kept in a different chamber separated by a NC solenoid. The OD scores were a readout for the growth and were used to prepare growth curves. The growth curves were cross-validated using electron-microscopy. MANAS was tested under vacuum conditions and altered atmospheric conditions as well.The bacteria chosen is also significant because it is an ureolytic bacteria and thus can prepare calcium carbonate crystals. ISRO research on this bacterium has made it a contender to form space bricks for lunar habitation.Thus, this self-contained, leak proof, orientation-agnostic, remotely operable LOC platform is one small step in the right direction  for India’s space research programme. The next step is to test it in flight mode and design more complex experiments.Antriksh Matters #2: Lessons from UK’s National Space Strategy— Aditya PareekThe UK has come out with its first ever national space strategy document. The document builds on the UK’s Integrated Review and Defence Command Paper that came out earlier this year and featured space prominently.The strategy document has several aspects which any similar strategic publication on space by India could also take inspiration from and integrate:1. A focus on “Whole Ecosystem Approach” for the advancement of the Indian space sector.2. Focus on procurement of dual-use space technologies and platforms for the fulfilment of national space goals - without compromising on the deliverable specs.3. Focus on making space sustainable by actively contributing to space debris removal, and explore technologies and services that may extend the service life of satellites and other space objects while in orbit.4. Earmarking a venture capital fund for private finance access to New Space sector companies - along the lines of UK’s Seraphim Space Investment Trust.5. Acknowledge the operating environment vis a vis adversarial counterspace capabilities and include a back-of-the-envelope estimate for potential damage they can inflict on Indian economy.Check out the All Things Policy Podcast featuring our take on the UK’s national space strategy here.If the content in this newsletter interests you, consider taking up Takshashila’s short course on Evidence-based policy-making for responding to COVID-19. The course introduces participants to the various public policy aspects of managing recurring COVID-19 waves. Topics will include the role of the government, tackling misinformation, ethical decision-making during a pandemic, and the adoption of emerging technologies to fight the pandemic. You can register yourself for this course on or before 21st October 2021. To know more, click here.Yogakshema: An US-EU Tech Partnership in the Making— Arjun GargeyasOfficials from both the European Union (EU) and United States (US) met in Pittsburgh a couple of weeks back for the first-ever meeting of the “EU-US Trade and Technology Council” (TTC). This comes on the back of the Quad summit, where technology played an important role in the discussions, especially in outlining the main objectives of the ‘Critical and Emerging Technologies Working Group’ by the alliance. It is also following the declaration of the AUKUS pact, with the US and UK signing agreements to transfer nuclear submarine technology to Australia. The rise of China and its influence on the global technology ecosystem through its tech giants have made the West, and especially the United States, take a fresh look at mechanisms for regulating and using critical technologies. Despite sharing concerns with regard to China’s technological growth and the global semiconductor chip shortage, the US and EU have very differing views on how to regulate the use of technology. The new EU-US technology council will have a hard time navigating the partnership as it looks to counter China’s tech dominance. Trying to Find a Middle GroundThe European Union’s approach to regulating and governing technology has evolved from an individual-centric approach keeping in mind the rights of its citizens. Fundamental rights like privacy have been accorded the greatest importance when it comes to framing laws related to technology. This can be seen from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Act, which addresses data protection and privacy in the European Union along with protecting personal data from being shared outside the EU area. The EU has been willing to intervene when it feels that the rights of European citizens have been infringed upon by any public or private entity. The United States, on the other hand, has always followed a minimal regulatory framework on technology. It has stressed how multiple rules and regulations might hamper the growth of emerging technologies. Following a market-driven and hands-off approach to governing technology, the United States has let the private sector and institutions take the lead while providing just minimal responsibilities to the state. This makes it necessary for both the actors to arrive at a compromise. But this kind of differential pattern also allows for both to complement each other’s strengths. The partnership can eventually help the EU obtain the geopolitical relevance that the US owns in the field while the US can obtain the rights and freedoms relevance that the EU policies champion. However, this requires political alignment which is yet to be seen between the two. Time will tell whether both will compromise on the principles they follow while regulating technology.The French Reservation While the first summit of the US-EU TTC focused on the ongoing semiconductor shortages, regulation of artificial intelligence technology, and the upholding of competition in tech, reports said that there were some grumblings from a certain EU member regarding the discussions which took place at the summit. French diplomats specifically asked to remove certain clauses and language which referred to a proposed semiconductor supply chain that mentioned the mutual dependency between the US and EU.France also has differing opinions when it comes to the security of supply aspects with it looking beyond just semiconductor chips as a potential shortage of supply. This has made the French stress on a rather cautious approach towards a potential US-EU partnership, with it emphasising the need to rebuild transatlantic trust.The French anger over the AUKUS deal seems to have subsided but the overall reservation they hold can put the brakes on the working of the TTC, which looks to take off soon.What will the focus be on?The EU comprises over 25 different countries with contrasting views and interests. Other than the China-centric focus, the EU partnership with the US should be driven by easier access to and dissemination of technology. Foreign investments in each other’s regions and reducing dependencies on global supply chains of critical technologies should be the focus of the TTC. Better collaboration in the research and development field of emerging technologies between technically advanced blocs like the US and EU can eventually act as a counterbalancing measure against the increasing Chinese influence.The question which remains is, will the US and EU’s common anxieties and fears help to forge a credible working partnership or will the dream of a transatlantic technology group remain just a dream? George W. Bush and Barack Obama, during their time in office, tried bringing the EU to the table for better cooperation on technology but eventually failed. Will the rapid rise of China in the technology space during the past decade possibly provide a new impetus to the partnership?CyberPolitik : DCNs are trying Regulatory Fixes (Again, and again)— Sapni G KOver the past few editions, we have presented our working idea of what a Digital Communications Network is. Commentators across the globe have identified the difficulty in finding adequate regulatory responses to the fissures that appear in our lives that are intertwined with DCNs. We have also warned that regulatory fixes for the troubles of (some may say troubles caused by) DCNs are not easy to find. While policymakers across the globe scratch their heads looking for solutions, these DCNs have suggestions to offer. It is not the first time suggestions come from the very platforms that are due for regulation. Such overtures into policymaking have been attempted by every industry that attracted global attention, from telecom to tobacco. The technology industry itself has ventured into designing regulatory solutions. As governments are evidently not keen on this sort of self-regulation to continue, new tactics emerge from the playbooks of tech giants. Twitter released a position paper titled “Protecting the open Internet” on 13 October 2021. It outlines five broad guiding principles for the regulation of the internet. In short, it calls for the adoption of universal standards for the internet and its regulation, while adhering to established norms of human rights. It recasts the decades-old vision of a cyber utopia, which has sadly come crumbling down. Trust, competition, and transparency are central to Twitter’s recommendations. It proclaims that this vision would help big and small players alike, and honour the vision of the internet. Such documents or recommendations, called by their myriad titles, have been produced by every tech company and the multitude of people who helm them.However, things are different in practice. In response to regulatory warnings in Australia, a misinformation oversight committee was created within the Digital Industry Group Inc. (DIGI), an industry body publicly backed by Facebook, Google, and Twitter. This contradicts Twitter’s proclamations for open standards and giving space to smaller players. As India moves ahead in regulating DCNs, this experience gives us two valuable lessons. Firstly, taking the proclamations they make at face value might not be in the best interest of our society or the regulatory regime that we intend to create. Secondly, DCNs should have access to the policymakers’ tables, but it must be as limited as any other stakeholder group such as civil society or law enforcement agencies. Devoting more attention, time and regard may give way to them usurping the process to the possible loss of other stakeholders and industry players. Antriksh Matters #3: ISpA a new beginning? — Aditya RamanathanOn 11 October, India’s Prime Minister made a clear indication of the importance the government attaches to India’s commercial space sector. Launching the industry body, the Indian Space Association, the Prime Minister identified four “pillars” of space reform: freedom of innovation for the private sector, the role of the government as an enabler, preparing India’s young workforce for the future, and to see the space sector as a resource for the development of the wider populace. The founding members of the Indian Space Association are largely established vendors for ISRO. For instance, last year, Larson & Toubro provided a booster segment for ISRO’s Gaganyaan Launch Vehicle, that is key to India’s human spaceflight programme. Another long-time ISRO vendor is Walchandnagar Industries, which is presently helping to develop solid propellant boosters for the GSLV Mk III launchers. One of the newer companies on the list of founding members is OneWeb, the satellite internet company backed by a consortium of investors led by Bharti Enterprises. During the launch of the Indian Space Association, Bharti Enterprises chairman Sunil Mittal announced that OneWeb would soon become ISRO’s first private Indian customer for satellite launches. Other core members of the association include Hughes India, Centum Electronics, state-owned BEL, and Maxar India. That the Indian Space Association is dominated by ISRO’s vendors (barring exceptions like OneWeb), is a natural result of the way India’s space sector has evolved for decades, with private players simply acting as suppliers. The Indian Space Association will also presumably complement and compete with existing representative bodies like the Satcom Industry Association and Association of Geospatial Industries. Given the Indian Space Association’s backing from industry and the government (it will be headed by Lt. General A.K. Bhat, a decorated officer who retired from service last year), it will not be surprising if it supersedes the existing organisations.While the Indian Space Association will provide commercial space players a mechanism to both consult each other and approach the government, its success will ultimately depend on the receptiveness of the government. If India is to achieve the vision laid out by the Prime Minister, it will need to move faster. In 2020, it set up the regulatory body INSPACe under the Department of Space. However, it took until September this year to appoint Pawan Goenka, the former managing director of Mahindra & Mahindra as its chairperson. While the appointment of an auto industry stalwart (rather than a government official) was widely welcomed, it took too long, suggesting resistance from within the system. The government must now work to staff up INSPACe and respond quickly to what is reportedly a growing pile of pending applications from private players. More broadly, it provide a fresh set of regulations and policies that will allow India’s space industry to grow from vendors into world-class spacefarers. Our Reading Menu[Opinion] Robert Reich characterises the Supreme court of USA, Facebook, and the Fed as the horsemen of democracy’s apocalypse drawing a thread of unaccountability from them as wielders of great power. [Book] “On Operations” by Capt. B. A. Friedman USMC Reserve.[Book] Klimat: Russia in the Age of Climate Change by Thane Gustafson.[Policy Communique] detailing the EU’s Arctic Strategy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hightechir.substack.com

Simple, Predictable, Digital Denture Workflows (With or Without a Scanner) Episode #345 with Dr. Wendy AuClair Clark (Covid Conference) Dr. Wendy AuClair Clark loves digital dentures. And according to pilot studies, patients do too! Going digital speeds up fabrication, cuts down chair time, and can be less expensive. It's not just the dentist's workflow that improves, but also access to care for the denture population. What's not to love? If you're still not convinced, Dr. Clark demonstrates how the digital denture workflow is easy, predictable, and very low stakes. For more reasons to try digital today, listen to Episode 345 of The Best Practices Show! Main Takeaways: There is no longer just one workflow. Any step can now be digitized. Every single stage of your diagnostics is preserved with digital. Printing is generally a faster, less expensive way to digitally fabricate. Milling is usually stronger and more aesthetic. Milled PMMA will minimize staining, porosity, and fracture risk. You can reline, rebase, and repair milled PMMA dentures the same as conventional ones. The average digital denture workflow is about 2.65 visits versus 5 for conventional. With milled, there are fewer postoperative adjustments with digital versus conventional. In pilot studies, patients preferred every aspect of digital dentures over conventional. Digital can help close the access-to-care gap for older, edentulous patients. One downside is there are only short-term studies on first-generation printing. Quotes: “I heard a lab tech, Josh Jakson from Evolve, who really laid it out as simply as I've ever seen. And it's so true, that every aspect of digital dentistry can be put in one of three buckets: data acquisition, design, or fabrication. So, digital dentistry really is an easy thing. And you could take any aspect, so whether it's making a CEREC crown, you scan for the acquisition, you design it, and you mill it. And it's the same for digital dentures.” (03:44—04:09) “The other thing that I like people to be aware of is that there's not one workflow anymore, that truly any step can be digitized. And so, if you want to do a whole analog workflow and digitize one step, that's fine. If you want to do digital start to finish, that's fine too. So, it shouldn't be as exclusive, I think, as we tend to make it sometimes.” (04:20—04:40) “Printing, in general, is a faster, less expensive way to digitally fabricate, so the CAM portion of CAD/CAM. And milling is usually stronger and usually more aesthetic. But there are exceptions to every rule. So, this is just the basic blocks that they would fall into. Printing is going to be additive, so you're building it up. You have uncured resin that you're building in layers to create something. Milling is subtractive. I would say it's like when Michelangelo had a block of marble and he chiseled out David. That's what we're doing with our dentures. We're chiseling out these PMMA works of art.” (05:06—05:41) “For a milled denture, you can have a monolithic option. And they have a block from AvaDent, Ivoclar has a block as well, where basically the white and the pink are housed in the same puck of acrylic. So, it's kind of like an Oreo, is how it was described to me by the rep, where they have the pink on both sides, and the white in the middle. And the mill is aware of where the pink and white sit within that puck. And so, it's built in in the software to mill it out precisely. So, the teeth are white, the base is pink, but it's all monolithic. There's nothing bonded, nothing individual. It's a block of a denture. So, this is going to be your strongest and maximized tensile forces and functional forces. You could also have a bonded denture where you're going to have the bases milled, and then the teeth are bonded into the sockets.” (06:11—07:00) “Alternatively, if you don't want to work through a specific company, you can design and rig up your own monolithic denture. And this is what I've...

No Podcast Câmera Record desta semana, a jornalista Renata Garofano conversa com o cirurgião plástico Alexandre Sanfurgo, que fala dos perigosos do uso incorreto do famoso PMMA – polimetilmetacrilato, muito usado em procedimentos estéticos, principalmente em preenchimento facial.

We are sad that this week ends the conversations we got while at the Ladies of the Mill Summit (https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/). While a great show, we now must wait almost a whole year before it happens again! But we are going to end the whole collection with two great conversations. First up is super step-mom Kelly Fincher who married into a lab, gave up nursing, and helped raise Hannah Fincher to grow up in the industry and make it a career. It's important to note (and say thanks) that when the pandemic hit, Kelly decided to go back to nursing and help the ones that needed it the most. We apologize to Hannah for the mess up during recording. Then we are joined once again by Tay Harvey, the fearless leader of Anaxdent USA (https://anaxdentusa.com/). We talk to Tay back on episode 151, but she sits down with Elvis during the summit and they talk about almost everything from why she came to the summit to adding outside sales to her team to why a vision board isn't for everyone. All that, more, and a bunch of laughs along the way. Portatour - sales-route planner (https://www.portatour.com/en) Creative Marketing in a Creative Industry: Tay Harvey and anaxdent North America (https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/151) Ladies Of The Mill: Jill Swafford and Christina Heaslip (https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/167) Gro3X (https://www.gro3x.com/) is a dental supply, service, and marketing company. It is to help dental labs, and especially small labs to lower their cost for supplies, provide business opportunities, and generate growth. They carry amazing zirconia burs and their “rainbow burs” for PMMA and TriLor are top-notch. They also carry zirconia from Aidite, a wide range of Harvest Dental products, and different 3D print resins. What's really cool about Gro3X (https://www.gro3x.com/) is, that you can join their Gro3X Family program (https://www.gro3x.com/collections/family/products/gro3x-family) for only 99 cents. This will then give you an additional 10% discount on all of their supplies and even their CAD/CAM design and fabrication services. Get a 3-months trial membership with Gro3X Family now for only $0.99 and receive 3 Shade Peg Shots - free of charge (https://www.gro3x.com/products/shade-peg-refills?variant=39371434524715). Just go to www.gro3x.com and add Gro3X Family to your cart, then add 3- Shade Peg Shots of 3cc each to your cart and go to check out, enter discount code VFTB for Voices From The Bench and check out. Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) is pleased to add VeriCast OS (https://whipmix.com/products/vericast-generative-resin/), a burnout pattern print resin, to Whip Mix's growing Veri Brand Resin offering. VeriCast OS works with LCD and DLP printers in both 385 and 405 nanometer wavelengths. It prints accurate and detailed crowns, bridges, substructures, and RPD frameworks, is durable, and leaves no ash or residue. Since it burns out cleanly, VeriCast OS is ideal for investment casting and ceramic pressing. For optimal results, we recommend Whip Mix ResinVest (https://whipmix.com/products/resinvest-investment/), which is a phosphate investment made specifically for burning out printed or milled resin patterns. Visit whipmix.com to learn more about VeriCast OS or any of Whip Mix's other 3D Print Resins. Special Guests: Hannah Fincher, Kelly Fincher, and Tay Harvey.

We are excited to bring more conversations that we got at the Preat booth while at the Ladies of the Mill summit. This week has us talking with Mary Valentine who has an amazing background with Nobel Procera and her daughter, Emily Valentine, who is making sure the lab carries on to the next generation. Then we are pleased to chat with two ladies of Whip Mix. Sherri Weatherby and Cassandra Dombrowski are two sales reps covering most of the east side of the US and talk about their Asiga printer and why they made sure Whip Mix was a part of LOTM. And we end the episode with Mary Nosal from DIL Dental Lab. Mary is a dental assistant turned lab manager and has to combine both skills to run it all successfully. Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) is now providing its milling customers with Prima Milling Tools (https://whipmix.com/products/prima-milling-tools/), the high performance milling tools engineered specifically for Roland mills. This new tool range outperforms the competition. The results show not only that the tools last 29% longer than most others, their precision creates pin-point accuracy, ensuring a perfect fit for the patient. VISIT WHIPMIX.COM OR CALL (800) 626-5651 Gro3X (https://www.gro3x.com/) is a dental supply, service, and marketing company. It is to help dental labs, and especially small labs to lower their cost for supplies, provide business opportunities, and generate growth. They carry amazing zirconia burs and their “rainbow burs” for PMMA and TriLor are top-notch. They also carry zirconia from Aidite, a wide range of Harvest Dental products, and different 3D print resins. What's really cool about Gro3X (https://www.gro3x.com/) is, that you can join their Gro3X Family program (https://www.gro3x.com/collections/family/products/gro3x-family) for only 99 cents. This will then give you an additional 10% discount on all of their supplies and even their CAD/CAM design and fabrication services. Get a 3-months trial membership with Gro3X Family now for only $0.99 and receive 3 Shade Peg Shots - free of charge (https://www.gro3x.com/products/shade-peg-refills?variant=39371434524715). Just go to www.gro3x.com and add Gro3X Family to your cart, then add 3- Shade Peg Shots of 3cc each to your cart and go to check out, enter discount code VFTB for Voices From The Bench and check out. Special Guests: Cassandra Dombrowski, Emily Valentine, Mary Nosal, Mary Valentine, and Sherri Weatherby.

Remember when we kept talking about the Ladies of the Mill Summit (https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/)? Well it's time to start releasing some of the amazing converstions we got while at the Preat (https://preat.com/) booth. First, we want to thank Jill Swafford and Christina Heaslip for making sure that the podcast got to be a part of such a fantastic event. This week we talk to two sisters who were also on stage talking about communication. Anne Kersenbrock Koelzer is a technician from AMK Dental Lab (https://www.facebook.com/people/AMK-Dental-Lab/100028120884702/) who has her sister as a client, Dr. Mary Kersenbrock. Then we chat with two ladies from Desktop Health (https://www.desktophealth.com/), the ones that bring us the EnvisionTec printer (https://dental.desktophealth.com/), Denisse Padilla and Casey Steale talk about new resins and why they participated in the LOTM summit. Then we wrap up the episode with a conversation with Sarah Williamson, who is a in-office technician at Denver Restorative Dentistry (https://www.denverrestorativedentistry.com/), about her journey in the industry. Episode 167: Ladies Of The Mill: Jill Swafford and Christina Heaslip (https://www.voicesfromthebench.com/167) Gro3X (https://www.gro3x.com/) is a dental supply, service, and marketing company. It is to help dental labs, and especially small labs to lower their cost for supplies, provide business opportunities, and generate growth. They carry amazing zirconia burs and their “rainbow burs” for PMMA and TriLor are top-notch. They also carry zirconia from Aidite, a wide range of Harvest Dental products, and different 3D print resins. What's really cool about Gro3X (https://www.gro3x.com/) is, that you can join their Gro3X Family program (https://www.gro3x.com/collections/family/products/gro3x-family) for only 99 cents. This will then give you an additional 10% discount on all of their supplies and even their CAD/CAM design and fabrication services. Get a 3-months trial membership with Gro3X Family now for only $0.99 and receive 3 Shade Peg Shots - free of charge (https://www.gro3x.com/products/shade-peg-refills?variant=39371434524715). Just go to www.gro3x.com and add Gro3X Family to your cart, then add 3- Shade Peg Shots of 3cc each to your cart and go to check out, enter discount code VFTB for Voices From The Bench and check out. Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) introduces the Bellus3D Dental Pro Face Scanning Solution. This new, practical addition to dentistry provides the dentist with a fast, easy, and affordable way to capture a detailed 3D facial scan and the laboratory an intelligent way to create the smile design. With this app, a complete 3D facial (and even whole head) scan can even be captured for virtual model and articulator alignment. You can now put a face to your digital workflow with the Bellus3D Dental Pro. Learn more about this sought-after product by calling Lorena Lighthart at 970-218-9101 or emailing her at llighthart@whipmix.com. And be sure to watch Lee Culp presenting a Whip Mix webinar entitled “Bellus3D Dental Pro – Creating the Virtual Patient” at http://www.whipmix.com/webinars. Special Guests: Anne Koelzer and Dr. Mary Kersenbrock Losing, Casey Seale, Denisse Lasso-Padilla, and Sarah Williamson CDT.

Many of us spend hours a week or even a day on social media. Checking up on friends and family, news, watching videos, looking at dental lab memes on the Voices From the Bench pages, or trying to grow our labs. Have you tried to grow your lab on social media? Have you tried Instagram? This week Elvis and Barb talk to a lab owner that has successfully turned his Instagram page into an epic 60,000 followers (at the time of this episode) media sensation. Gil Villavecer from Frontier Dental Lab (https://frontierdentallab.com/) took it upon himself to grow the lab with this free service. Gill talks about what and when to post, the importance of creating a brand that goes beyond the dentist, and why with all this attention he finds it important to share the information with other labs to strengthen the industry. The Asiga MAX (https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-max/), the world's most advanced lab 3D printer, offers exceptional productivity. Well over 300 labs in the U.S. can attest to its accuracy, speed and precision. With 62 micron Print Precision, the Max is optimized for both dental lab or clinic environments. Its exclusive SPS™ Smart-Positioning-System Technology guarantees every layer is formed accurately, resulting in consistent results in any environment, and its single Point Calibration makes calibration extremely accurate and fast. As an Open Material System, you can print any suitable resin from any material manufacturer. Your choice, no strings. The Max also features the Fastest Material Changeover of any 3D printer. Labs LOVE this! Change completely from one print resin to another in under 30 seconds. All this and the finest, most dependable technical support staff in the dental lab industry. Call Whip Mix today or visit whipmix.com (https://whipmix.com/) to find out more about the Asiga Max! Gro3X (https://www.gro3x.com/) is a dental supply, service, and marketing company. It is to help dental labs, and especially small labs to lower their cost for supplies, provide business opportunities, and generate growth. They carry amazing zirconia burs and their “rainbow burs” for PMMA and TriLor are top-notch. They also carry zirconia from Aidite, a wide range of Harvest Dental products, and different 3D print resins. What's really cool about Gro3X (https://www.gro3x.com/) is, that you can join their Gro3X Family program (https://www.gro3x.com/collections/family/products/gro3x-family) for only 99 cents. This will then give you an additional 10% discount on all of their supplies and even their CAD/CAM design and fabrication services. Get a 3-months trial membership with Gro3X Family now for only $0.99 and receive 3 Shade Peg Shots - free of charge (https://www.gro3x.com/products/shade-peg-refills?variant=39371434524715). Just go to www.gro3x.com and add Gro3X Family to your cart, then add 3- Shade Peg Shots of 3cc each to your cart and go to check out, enter discount code VFTB for Voices From The Bench and check out. Special Guest: Gil Villavecer.

Here is a June focus podcast on the European Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) market. As June draws to a close, the final Q3 contract negotiations are underway, with discussions driven by the issues and tightness upstream in key feedstock methyl methacrylate (MMA). For more info on MMA click here.The third quarter demand looks strong, with order books full, while the supply situation is not expected to ease.

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Sumeet Jain is the Senior Director of 3D Printing Worldwide for Arkema. Previously Sumeet headed up Sartomer, the company's DLP and SLA resin brand, for seven years. Sumeet discusses with us how they make custom resins for applications and customers. Now, he's also responsible for their sintering powders, including the bio-based Rilsan polyamide 11, Kepstan PEKK, and Kynar PVDF, among other materials. We discuss Arkema's approach to the industry, its go-to-market strategy, and how 3D printing fits into the overall Arkema picture. We also talk about the materials themselves, such as PEKK and PVDF, as well as the company's PMMA for FDM, which us initially perplexing for us. We really loved having Sumeet on the 3DPOD and enjoyed his clear explanations and open approach to 3D printing. We hope you do to.

One would think that to bring a line of dental products geared towards full arch restorations to America you would have to know how to use it. Defying all odds, Tay Harvey took a degree in Journalism, a love for the mini implants, and a passion for the dental laboratory industry to bring anaxdent (https://www.anaxdentusa.com/) to North America. Tay talks about how she took a chance on a "little known" product line out of Germany mixed it with AMAZING marketing and turned it into a great company offering "hella" customer service. Aurident (https://www.aurident.com/) offers so much more than just the P5 michine (https://www.aurident.com/p5/). They offer all the needed accessories like Nabertherm furnaces (https://www.aurident.com/furnaces/) and vacuums by Renfert. And all the consumables can be got in one place! Aurident has Delta Zirconia (https://www.aurident.com/delta-zirconia/), Aurident Zr (https://www.aurident.com/aurident-zr-zirconia/), Aurident cutting tools, and Quest pmma (https://www.aurident.com/quest-pmma-shaded/) ! Aurident definitely is a One Stop Shop for any dental laboratory's needs! Call our friends, Aurident, at 800-422-7373 or visit their website at aurident.com! Few things create more interest today than the Digital Denture. Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) has developed a processing system for printed dentures, which uses Dentca (https://whipmix.com/products/dentca/), the first 3D-printed denture and denture teeth resins to receive FDA clearance. Their physical properties and biocompatibility pass FDA requirements and enable the printed denture properties to be very similar to conventional dentures. The material, coupled with fast and easy 3D-printing with Asiga printers (https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-max/) and the convenience of curing with a Uvitron UV light (https://whipmix.com/products/uvitron-uv-sunray-400-curing-unit/), results in fewer dentist visits, predictable fit, re-printable data files, lower costs and excellent intraoral denture performance. To learn how to create your own Digital Denture, check the Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) website for their Digital Denture courses and for more information about the system. Special Guest: Tay Harvey.

We all know how hard it is to find good, talented, and knowledgeable removable technicians. Even when good candidates get into the field, it's not an easy skill to train. Enter the Swiss School of Prosthetics (https://www.ssop.swiss/en). Steffen Rohrbach came to America with a German degree in dental technology and after a time in the Army, Steffen connected with Edmonds Dental Prosthetics (http://www.edmondsdentalprosthetics.com/) in Springfield, Missouri. With a passion and desire to train their technicians, they decided they also wanted to "raise the bar" in the whole industry on removable prosthetics. Connecting with Candulor (https://www.candulor.com/en-us), Steffen and Edmonds built a facility for the first Swiss School of Prosthetics in the US. Steffen talks about the journey becoming a teacher and what the courses have to offer to fellow labs and technicians. The UP 3D P5 milling maching (https://www.aurident.com/p5/) from Aurident (https://www.aurident.com/)is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com. Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) adds VeriCast OS Burnout Resin (https://whipmix.com/products/vericast-generative-resin/) to its growing family of Print Resins. VeriCast OS prints detailed crowns, bridges, substructures, and RPD frameworks accurately, smoothly, is durable, and burns out cleanly. Margins fit precisely for easy finishing after casting or pressing, and its red color makes it easy to see detail. Not sure it’ll work with your printer? Don’t worry. VeriCast OS Resin is versatile. It works with LCD and DLP printers in both 385nm and 405nm wavelengths. For optimal results, use Whip Mix ResinVest (https://whipmix.com/products/resinvest-investment/), which is a phosphate investment made specifically for burning out printed or milled resin patterns. For more information, visit whipmix.com. Special Guest: Steffen Rohrbach ZT.

Most of us think we have a pretty good team in our lab. But sometimes you run in to a couple of technicians that, when together, create great work and even better experiences. Conrad Rensburg came to this country as a trained dental technician and over the years eventually purchased Absolute Dental Services (https://www.absolutedentalservices.com/). Starting as a smaller lab and then growing to 6 locations, Conrad needed to improve and increase their product line. That's when Jack Marrano, the Director of their Signature Prosthetics Division, came in to train the technicians, improve their scalability, and bring in new technology. Conrad and Jack come on the podcast to talk about all that, plus getting into the Lucitone Carbon printed denture (https://www.carbon3d.com/materials/lucitone-digital-print/), strengthening their brand through social media, and participating in the dental laboratory industry. The UP 3D P5 milling maching (https://www.aurident.com/p5/) from Aurident (https://www.aurident.com/)is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com. The Asiga MAX (https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-max/), the world’s most advanced lab 3D printer, offers exceptional productivity. Well over 300 labs in the U.S. can attest to its accuracy, speed and precision. With 62 micron Print Precision, the Max is optimized for both dental lab or clinic environments. Its exclusive SPS™ Smart-Positioning-System Technology guarantees every layer is formed accurately, resulting in consistent results in any environment, and its single Point Calibration makes calibration extremely accurate and fast. As an Open Material System, you can print any suitable resin from any material manufacturer. Your choice, no strings. The Max also features the Fastest Material Changeover of any 3D printer. Labs LOVE this! Change completely from one print resin to another in under 30 seconds. All this and the finest, most dependable technical support staff in the dental lab industry. Call Whip Mix today or visit whipmix.com (https://whipmix.com/) to find out more about the Asiga Max! Special Guests: Conrad Rensburg and Jack Marrano CDT.

One of the most common restorations for labs to "outsource" is metal frameworks and flexible partials. The training, personal, and equipment is a huge hurdle to overcome and Bertram Dental Lab can be your partner. All made in the US and decades of experience. Growing up in a lab that almost 100% made metal frames for other labs, Tim Bertram started at an early age. Now he owns Bertram Dental Lab (https://www.bertramdental.com/) that still makes metal frames for other labs, but now does it with an impressive digital workflow. He talks about printing SLM frames, milling flexibles, and printing surgical guides. With a move to a new facility, Bertram is setting up to be partner for you lab for a long time. The UP 3D P5 milling maching (https://www.aurident.com/p5/) from Aurident (https://www.aurident.com/)is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com. Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) is pleased to add VeriCast OS (https://whipmix.com/products/vericast-generative-resin/), a burnout pattern print resin, to Whip Mix’s growing Veri Brand Resin offering. VeriCast OS works with LCD and DLP printers in both 385 and 405 nanometer wavelengths. It prints accurate and detailed crowns, bridges, substructures, and RPD frameworks, is durable, and leaves no ash or residue. Since it burns out cleanly, VeriCast OS is ideal for investment casting and ceramic pressing. For optimal results, we recommend Whip Mix ResinVest (https://whipmix.com/products/resinvest-investment/), which is a phosphate investment made specifically for burning out printed or milled resin patterns. Visit whipmix.com to learn more about VeriCast OS or any of Whip Mix’s other 3D Print Resins. Special Guest: Tim Bertram.

Imagine taking your skill and talents working on the bench everyday and becoming known as the "best-of-the-best" in overdentures. You can! For the last 4 years Panthera Dental (https://pantheradental.com/) has put on the Panther Master Cup (https://pantheradental.com/master-cup/), a contest featuring the best technicians from around the world competing in making the best double overdenture case. The co-founder of Panthera and past podcast guest Béatrice Robichaud comes on the show to talk about the history of the cup and the process of making the top 10. We are also joined by the 2020 second place winner Jeffrey Luk from the Shaw Lab Group (https://shawlabgroup.com/) in Canada. Jeffrey talks about the experience of submitting his initial photos, getting the models for the contest and having to learn new skills, and making the top 3 in this amazing yearly event. Pre-register for the 2021 Pathera Master Cup or suggest a colleague or friend (https://pantheradental.com/master-cup/) The UP 3D P5 milling maching (https://www.aurident.com/p5/) from Aurident (https://www.aurident.com/)is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com. Using 3D printed Dentca Temporary Resin is the easy, fast, clean and accurate way of creating natural-looking temporary restorations using Dentca Temporary C&B 3D Print Resin (https://whipmix.com/products/dentca-temporary-crown-bridge-resin/) from Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/). The new temporary material is FDA cleared, biocompatible, photocurable, and can be printed fast. That patient can be temporized with the highest quality temporary crowns that last a minimum of one full year in the mouth. Dentca C&B Temporary features excellent life-like esthetics and shade-matching capability with Vita shades A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1, B2, and BL (Bleach). Dentca Temporary C&B resin is validated for use with the Asiga Max (https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-max/), Asiga Pro 2, Asiga Pro 4K (https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-pro-4k/), and the Whip Mix Veribuild printers (https://whipmix.com/products/veribuild-lcd/), and with the following curing units: Uvitron (SunRay 400 (https://whipmix.com/products/uvitron-uv-sunray-400-curing-unit/) and IntelliRay 600 (https://whipmix.com/products/uvitron-uv-curing-unit/)), and the CUREbox Plus (https://whipmix.com/products/curebox-plus/). For more information, visit www.whipmix.com. Special Guests: Béatrice Robichaud and Jeffrey Luk.

It all started with a meme we made on Facebook August 25th, 2020. Check it out (https://www.facebook.com/Voicesfromthebench/photos/3316421435103695). Dentsply Sirona (https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us) reached out to us wanting to have someone one the podcast to talk about what they are doing. Lucky for us, we got to talk to Jimmy Stegall. Jimmy is a true laboratory technician who has a loud voice within Dentsply Sirona. He talks about his early days and his decision to leave the lab and work for a manufacturer. Now he spends his time traveling the country training labs on the Lucitone Digital Printed Denture (https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us/categories/lab/3d-printed-dentures.html) using the Carbon printer (https://www.carbon3d.com/). He also answers questions on why Dentsply Sirona recently got rid of some analog materials and how they are structuring the company to support the labs. The UP 3D P5 milling maching (https://www.aurident.com/p5/) from Aurident (https://www.aurident.com/)is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com. The Asiga MAX (https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-max/), the world’s most advanced lab 3D printer, offers exceptional productivity in a small footprint and Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) has plenty in stock. So anyone interested in owning this proven 3D printer and savings lots of money with a Section 179 deduction, order now so it can be up and running in your lab or dental office before the end of the year! As an Open Material System, you can print any suitable resin from any material manufacturer. Your choice, no strings. The Max also features the Fastest Material Changeover of any 3D printer. Labs LOVE this! Change completely from one print resin to another in under 30 seconds. Call Whip Mix today (800-626-5651) to enjoy lots of holiday savings and tax credits with the finest printer available! Special Guest: Jimmy Stegall .

Regardless of size, dental laboratories need to be productive, efficient, and to deliver products on time. Imagine a software that can help you do all those things so you can free up time to concentrate on the quality and consistency. Richard Pickard came to the US with a concept of helping dental labs with their production. He started Inventrix (http://inventrix.us.com/homePage.html), a company that makes the LabTrac Enterprise software (http://inventrix.us.com/product.html) that will allow labs to schedule cases and track them in real-time. Richard talks about the history of LabTrac, how LabTrac works (when you let it work), why it's a good fit for most labs but not all, and what amazing advancements and partnerships they are creating to bring you a better LabTrac in the future. The UP 3D P5 milling maching (https://www.aurident.com/p5/) from Aurident (https://www.aurident.com/)is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com. Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) is now providing its milling customers with Prima Milling Tools (https://whipmix.com/products/prima-milling-tools/), the high performance milling tools engineered specifically for Roland mills. This new tool range outperforms the competition. The results show not only that the tools last 29% longer than most others, their precision creates pin-point accuracy, ensuring a perfect fit for the patient. The uncoated tools save up to 40% per restoration over the market leaders, but you can save 20% on these great tools through January 10, 2021! To take advantage of this offer, VISIT WHIPMIX.COM OR CALL (800) 626-5651 Special Guest: Richard Pickard.

**Vote for Voices From the Bench for best dental podcast of 2020!!! (https://dentalpodcast.org/vote-for-your-favorite-dental-podcast-2020/?fbclid=IwAR2MgKcWLw7_L5M1Sbgjtxqq4XJSebIB2EcY5Be9DGGsTEhEdmN164ylAfI) This podcast is all about featuring people from and associated with our industry. But it's not very often that we get to talk with someone that 100% of the people in dentistry have heard of. Jim Glidwell from Glidewell Laboratories (https://glidewelldental.com/), comes on the podcast to talk about how he accidently and without a plan grew to be one of the largest and most successful dental laboratories in the world with multiple locations worldwide. Jim is a technician at heart that explains that you have to "constantly mess up" to deal with the "Constant Change". From his kitchen table to 5,000+ employees, there is sure to be something learned from him. Jim talks about the importance of advertising, popularizing monolithic zirconia, how COVID affected him personally and the lab, and his new book coming out December 8th "Constant Change" Order the book "Constant Change: Adventures in business and life – my journey from start-up to 5,000 employees" today! (https://www.amazon.com/Constant-Change-Adventures-business-employees/dp/0857198971/ref=sr_1_1?crid=288IR7AW6HEKX&dchild=1&keywords=constant+change+jim+glidewell&qid=1607184647&sprefix=constant+chan%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1) The UP 3D P5 milling maching (https://www.aurident.com/p5/) from Aurident (https://www.aurident.com/)is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com. Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) has developed VeriSplint OS (https://whipmix.com/products/verisplint-os-3d-print-resin/), a popular 3D printed resin that is rigid, durable and affordable. This popular resin was the first 510K accepted splint material that is transparent, biocompatible and polishes to a high, clear shine. All of this, and a low cost, averaging between $5.00 - $6.00 per splint. If you’d like more information about VeriSplint OS, visit Whip Mix’s website at whipmix.com or call the 800-626-5651. Special Guest: Jim Glidewell CDT.

Don Bell, the Vice President of Product Marketing in North America for Ivoclar Vivadent (https://www.ivoclarvivadent.us/), has seen a lot of products come and go. He has seen a lot of technology come and go. As labs and manufacturers enter this new era of dentistry, Don and Ivoclar has had to adapt. But in a good way. Don talks about what happened at Ivoclar during the shutdown and how they are coming back, their one-puck denture milling system called Ivotion, the e.max ZirCAD Prime, and what's next for Ivoclar. The UP 3D P5 milling maching (https://www.aurident.com/p5/) from Aurident (https://www.aurident.com/)is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com. Have you seen the CUREBox Plus (https://whipmix.com/products/curebox-plus/) from Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) yet? This highly effective yet affordable light-curing unit is ideal for most printed resins on the market. The economically priced curing box uses a specific wavelength and intensity light source, time control, and temperature control to polymerize (cure) dental resin materials. The unit’s glasswork surface features diffuse reflectors, which improve light transmission uniformity to the bottom of the model, and its maximum temperature of 80˚C provides increased compatibility with medical device 3D print resins. It also provides faster heating. The glove-friendly, easy-to-use touchscreen includes status indicators for heat, lamps, and the door to the large capacity chamber and it features One-touch presets, customizable settings, a timer (5 Minutes - 12 Hours), a temperature controller (30 - 80˚C), and an auto-start and shut down mode. For more information about Whip Mix’s CUREBox, visit whipmix.com. Special Guest: Don Bell.

When you can't be somewhere, the next best thing is to talk to the people who could. That is what Elvis and Barb did in early October. Argen (https://argen.com/#/) partnered up with VFTB to set up a computer and a microphone at the DLAT (Dental Laboratory Association of Texas) (https://members.dlat.org/membership/) conference and talk to many of the attendees. This week wraps up all of the fantastic conversations from wonderful people who were brave enough to attend the first in-person meeting since the beginning of the pandemic. First up is Jason Stubbs, who is amazing at getting the word out on social media about all the amazing things the DLAT is doing and also speaking at the event about using Texas Dental Lab law to get new clients. Then sitting down is a one-woman lab owner, Bianka Nathery, who talks about the pros and cons of working by yourself and learning the craft in Germany where she grew up. Then we wrap up the whole conference with Mel Thorp, who 50 years ago was in a horrible accident that led him on a career where he earned 3 CDTs and still enjoys working on the bench. Great fun from the "DEE-LAT"! The UP 3D P5 milling maching (https://www.aurident.com/p5/) from Aurident (https://www.aurident.com/)is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com. Using 3D printed Dentca Temporary Resin is the easy, fast, clean and accurate way of creating natural-looking temporary restorations using Dentca Temporary C&B 3D Print Resin (https://whipmix.com/products/dentca-temporary-crown-bridge-resin/) from Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/). The new temporary material is FDA cleared, biocompatible, photocurable, and can be printed fast. That patient can be temporized with the highest quality temporary crowns that last a minimum of one full year in the mouth. Dentca C&B Temporary features excellent life-like esthetics and shade-matching capability with Vita shades A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1, B2, and BL (Bleach). Dentca Temporary C&B resin is validated for use with the Asiga Max (https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-max/), Asiga Pro 2, Asiga Pro 4K (https://whipmix.com/products/asiga-pro-4k/), and the Whip Mix Veribuild printers (https://whipmix.com/products/veribuild-lcd/), and with the following curing units: Uvitron (SunRay 400 (https://whipmix.com/products/uvitron-uv-sunray-400-curing-unit/) and IntelliRay 600 (https://whipmix.com/products/uvitron-uv-curing-unit/)), and the CUREbox Plus (https://whipmix.com/products/curebox-plus/). For more information, visit www.whipmix.com. Special Guests: Bianka Nethery CDT, Jason Stubbs, and Mel Thorp CDT.

What do you do when you can't travel to see friends? You do the next best thing. The Dental Laboratory Association of Texas (https://members.dlat.org/membership/) held their annual conference in October this year. While Elvis and Barb wanted to be there, they couldn't. So the good people at Argen (https://argen.com/#/) set up a computer and microphone at their booth and got people from the event to sit down and do the next best thing we are calling "Live, Not Live" from the Argen booth at the DLAT. Up first we talk with Larry Mercadel CDT. He's retired from the Air Force and he's retired from the bench and loving every minute of it. Still passionate for the industry and the DLAT, Larry is there to learn, mingle, and help the show run. Next up is Scott McGaha, owner of Precision Ortho (http://precisionortho.biz/), who comes on to talk about his lab, how he got started, what they do, and adapting with new technology. Great times from the Argen booth at the DLAT. The UP 3D P5 milling maching (https://www.aurident.com/p5/) from Aurident (https://www.aurident.com/)is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com. Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) introduces the Bellus3D Dental Pro Face Scanning Solution. This new, practical addition to dentistry provides the dentist with a fast, easy, and affordable way to capture a detailed 3D facial scan and the laboratory an intelligent way to create the smile design. With this app, a complete 3D facial (and even whole head) scan can even be captured for virtual model and articulator alignment. You can now put a face to your digital workflow with the Bellus3D Dental Pro. Learn more about this sought-after product by calling Lorena Lighthart at 970-218-9101 or emailing her at llighthart@whipmix.com. And be sure to watch Lee Culp presenting a Whip Mix webinar entitled “Bellus3D Dental Pro – Creating the Virtual Patient” at http://www.whipmix.com/webinars. Special Guests: Larry Mercadel CDT and Scott D. McGaha.

Remember Lab Day Chicago? When dental technicians from around the world could get together with our worry or concern. When the pandemic hit every show, event, conference, and symposium got pushed to a later date or canceled. Most moved until 2021. But not Texas! Texas pulled off a successful IN-PERSON conference in early October. Unfortunately Voices From the Bench could not attend... physically. But our good friends at Argen, set up a booth with a computer and microphone, and got a ton of attendees and speakers to sit down and chat with us. It was fantastic talking to people again with the feel of being in person. This week kicks of a series of conversations we are calling "Live, Not Live From Argen (https://argen.com/#/) booth at the DLAT (https://members.dlat.org/membership/)". First up we chat with Matthew Douglas, the president of the DLAT. Then long-time fan of the podcast, Lauren Blanton, who actually moved far away and flew back to attend the conference talks with us about multiple CDTs and the grants that helped her get there. And we wrap it up with Dr. John Buie, who was "forced" to learn dental lab work in school, still does it in practice, and likes to share it with dental technicians. So sit back and imagine yourself in an in-person dental meeting and remember someday, soon, we will ALL be able to do this. The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology: Scholarships and Grants (http://dentallabfoundation.org/scholarshipsgrants/) The UP 3D P5 milling maching (https://www.aurident.com/p5/) from Aurident (https://www.aurident.com/)is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com. The Form 3BL is the large format dental 3D printer that raises the bar for dependable high-production dental 3D printing, designed to work day and night with minimal intervention. A build volume of 33.5 × 20 × 30 cm (13.2 × 7.9 × 11.8 in) maximizes throughput for every print job. Print 48 models in a day, with only two printer interactions. Head over to formlabs.com/VFTB (http://formlabs.com/VFTB/) and they can send you something printed on a Form 3B printer. This way you can hold the proof in your hand. Special Guests: Dr. John Buie, Lauren Blanton CDT, and Matthew Douglas CDT.

It's amazing how far zirconia has come in our industry. There are monolithic crown that have such good translucency that they rival lithium disilicate. But so many labs still layer them to get the desired results. Enter MIYO (https://jensendental.com/miyo/). the liquid ceramic that is taking the lab industry by storm (a name of one of their translucent colors). Don Cornell saw a need to improve the monolithic zirconia crown. To make it better. To make it look more like a natural tooth. With the resources of Jensen Dental (https://jensendental.com/) (already an expert in Zirconia and ceramics), Don was able to create a layering ceramic that gives the qualities of a natural tooth with less sacrifice of the crown material. Don talks about his early days, teaming up with Jensen, and how he and his team created MIYO. Pre-order: Constant Change: Adventures in business and life – my journey from start-up to 5,000 employees by Jim Glidewell (https://www.amazon.com/Constant-Change-Adventures-business-employees/dp/0857198971/ref=pd_ybh_a_6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JQTA78NGKRT7Q9RYEBNK) Get started with MIYO today! (Barb approved) (https://jensendental.com/miyo/) The UP 3D P5 milling maching (https://www.aurident.com/p5/) from Aurident (https://www.aurident.com/)is a 5 axis, efficient, dry mill. Great for milling zirconia, PMMA and wax. It boasts software that produces high precision and fast milling. It can mill a crown in 14 minutes and the tool life yields about 60-80 hours of quality restorations. A game changer for labs of all sizes, big and small. For under $20K, a small lab can now do their own milling instead of outsourcing and reducing their profits. Quite impressive! Give Aurident a call at 800-422-7373 or you can visit their website at aurident.com. The Form 3BL is the large format dental 3D printer that raises the bar for dependable high-production dental 3D printing, designed to work day and night with minimal intervention. A build volume of 33.5 × 20 × 30 cm (13.2 × 7.9 × 11.8 in) maximizes throughput for every print job. Print 48 models in a day, with only two printer interactions. Head over to formlabs.com/VFTB (http://formlabs.com/VFTB/) and they can send you something printed on a Form 3B printer. This way you can hold the proof in your hand. Special Guest: Don Cornell.

Nel calore di questa settimana, Silvia Kuna e Giuliana cercano per lo meno di rinfrescarvi le idee portandovi le novità del mondo della scienza.Iniziamo raccontandovi brevemente dei risultati di Xenon1T, uno degli esperimenti di punta nella ricerca diretta della materia oscura che si trova nei Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso. L’esperimento ha trovato un possibile segnale che potrebbe essere dovuto a una fluttuazione statistica o avere spiegazioni più intriganti. Vedremo insieme quali.Per saperne di più: https://home.infn.it/it/comunicazione/comunicati-stampa/4045-laboratori-del-gran-sasso-xenon1t-osserva-un-inatteso-eccesso-di-eventi-trizio-assioni-solari-o-momento-magnetico-del-neutrinoOgni sette anni il CERN riunisce la comunità dei fisici delle particelle elementari per discutere le strategie del futuro a medio e lungo termine. Le imprese proposte sono titaniche e hanno suscitato anche qualche polemica.Per saperne di più:https://indico.cern.ch/event/924500/contributions/3884837/subcontributions/308162/attachments/2060472/3456104/Strategy-Statements-Open-Session.pdfhttps://indico.cern.ch/event/924500/contributions/3884837/subcontributions/308163/attachments/2060582/3456338/CERN-ESU-014.pdfhttps://www.primapagina.sif.it/article/1017/il-futuro-del-cern-lontano-ma-non-troppohttp://backreaction.blogspot.com/2018/12/cern-produces-marketing-video-for-new.htmlTorna Paolo con la sua rubrica sui materiali e facciamo un nuovo tuffo nella chimica industriale e nei materiali di tutti i giorni. Paolo ci parla di PMMA o Plexiglas oltre che delle svariate applicazioni di altri polimeri derivanti dall’MMA.Vi rimandiamo, per ulteriori curiosità, a questo recente articolo de Il Post: https://www.ilpost.it/2020/06/22/plexiglas-coronavirus/Kuna ci racconta dell’impresa di Kathryn Sullivan, geologa e astronauta della NASA nonché prima donna americana a effettuare un’attività extraveicolare a bordo dello Space Shuttle nel 1984, che lo scorso 7 giugno ha raggiunto a bordo di un batiscafo il punto più profondo degli oceani, l’Abisso Challenger. È stata finora l’unica persona a compiere entrambe le imprese. Ne approfitteremo per gettare uno sguardo sull’esplorazione degli abissi oceanici, un mondo misterioso e oscuro con i suoi ragguardevoli rischi.Per saperne di più: https://www.media.inaf.it/2020/06/09/kathy-sullivan-dallo-spazio-allabisso-challenger/Mi raccomando, ascoltateci perché c’è anche la barza!!

Its time! This week on Xtreme Lyfe, Chris "Menace" Stringer Pro MMA Lightweight fighter working with Team Kaobon Liverpool. Fighting out of: Northern Ireland. You don't want to miss this one. You can follow Chris @MenaceStringer

Hopes of a recovery in demand in June and July may not be realistic and the chemical industry should focus on steps to retool for different future market needs, senior chemicals commentators said on Monday.Expectations for June/July and rest of 2020Economy could be permanently at 70-90% of previous levelsEU's €750bn rescue package and what that could mean for chemicalsHow a move to local supply chains could transform the chemical industryRevolution in Europe's PMMA sheet market - from doldrums to new investmentsFears about increasing social unrest in the US and globallyListen to this podcast interview with Paul Hodges, chairman at consultancy International eChem, ICIS Insight Editor Nigel Davis and Katherine Sale, senior editor in Europe for acrylates, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and methyl methacrylate (MMA).Podcast interview by Will Beacham

Davantage de matériel médical, de masques et de visières, plus d’emballages dans l’agroalimentaire. L’épidémie de Covid-19 semble avoir favorisé le retour en vogue du plastique. Mais ce n'est qu'une apparence. La crise sanitaire aura redonné une certaine noblesse au plastique. Ses applications biomédicales sont devenues évidentes pendant l’épidémie de Covid-19, face à laquelle les soignants ont été en quête de respirateurs, de surblouses, et bien sûr de masques chirurgicaux et FFP2. Pour ces derniers on s’est arraché la matière première, le non tissé en fibres de polypropylène, spunbond et surtout meltblown, aux propriétés filtrantes incomparables. L’Europe en fabrique mais avant tout pour les produits d’hygiène, comme les couches culottes, ce ne sont pas du tout les mêmes machines, explique un professeur de l’ENSAIT, l’école d’ingénieurs textiles de Roubaix. Les prix du meltblown ont donc plus que décuplé. Course au meltblown pour les masques, tension sur le plexiglass Le contexte épidémique a également favorisé la production d’emballages alimentaires. Les consommateurs confinés ont fait plus de courses dans les supermarchés, et par prudence ils sont allés vers les denrées emballées, même les fruits, ce qui a favorisé la production de films alimentaires en PELD, de barquettes en PEHD, de bouteille en PET. Du PET également pour les visières que se sont mis à porter les salariés pour se protéger, en plus des masques. Les parois de plexiglass, le PMMA, ont aussi fait leur apparition devant les caisses. Enfin partout sur la planète, on s’est mis à se laver davantage les mains, or les canalisations, les citernes et baquets, sont en polypropylène ou en PET. Plus 30% dans l’emballage, moins 90% dans la construction et le bâtiment Mais ces nouveaux usages du plastique n’ont pas compensé l’effondrement d’autres débouchés. « Pour une croissance de 30% dans l’emballage et avant tout dans l’emballage alimentaire, on a vu les débouchés se réduire de 90% dans la construction et l’automobile », qui étaient à l’arrêt, rappelle Jean-Martin, le directeur général de la Fédération de la plasturgie. « Dire que le plastique a profité de la crise sanitaire n’est pas exact », juge-t-il. Défis pour le recyclage La filière du recyclage plastique a de son côté triplement souffert, de la baisse de 40% des volumes collectés, du plongeon des volumes écoulés et de la concurrence de la matière vierge. Depuis que le prix du pétrole s’est effondré, le PET vierge vaut moins cher que le PET recyclé (700 euros contre 1 150 la tonne). « Certains industriels de l’agroalimentaire ont quand même joué le jeu de l'emballage recyclé », se félicite Jean-Luc Petithuguenin, le président de FEDEREC. La Fédération des entreprises du recyclage promet qu’au démontage des parois de plexiglass, ses adhérents proposeront une collecte. Recycler les masques n'est en revanche pas encore envisagé, ils sont voués à l'incinération, s'ils ne sont pas jetés n'importe où mais dans les poubelles.

Cementing is an art.  The cement can be affected by the room temperature, humidity or how it is mixed.  When you apply PMMA you want to be sure that the bone surface is dry.  As you apply your implants you want to be sure not to alter the bone preparation or alignment, especially in osteoporotic bone.https://twitter.com/dradamrosenhttps://WWW.DRADAMROSEN.COMSupport the show (https://www.patreon/TotalKneeTips)

Introducing GuidedSMILE CHROME - DIGITAL, FULL-ARCH GUIDED RECONSTRUCTION GuidedSMILE was developed for dentists who desire a preplanned, predictable guided All-On-X style surgery. This amazing service delivers anchored bite verification, anchored bone reduction, anchored site drilling, accurate anchored provisionalization, and a method of transferring all surgical and restorative information for the final restorative conversion phase. Most cases simply require a CT scan and traditional records. Call to discuss your case. The process, the product, the surgery is straightforward! GuidedSMILE CHROME is a 4-Guide System 1 Pin guide - Utilizes teeth or tissue to deliver the Fixation Base (CR/CO SLM) Dentate Pin Guide is fully seated on the patient's existing dentition. Once verified via the two occlusal windows, the horizontal sites are drilled and anchored. Anchor pins are fully seated, verified and the guide is removed. Edentulous Pin Guide is a digital duplicate of the patient's existing denture. This tissue-supported guide is inserted, patient closes, and the anchor sites are drilled, anchored, verified, and the guide is removed. 2 Fixation Base - Use for bone reduction, anchoring the osteotomy guide and prosthetic Once teeth are removed and tissue is flapped, the Bone Reduction Guide is inserted, anchored, and bone is levelled to the meet the labial and lingual frame of the guide. This guide floats above the bone, and therefore should not be impinged by undercut. 3 Osteotomy Guide This guide is rigidly fixed with the pins, yet floats around the bone. Standard protocols are followed to drill sites and place implants. 4 PMMA Superior to conventional denture pick-up systems, this anchored GuidedSMILE nano-ceramic provisional transfers the CO/CR as determined by pre-surgical records. Implant abutment positions, anchor sites, tooth position, smile, and tissue space are all pre-set. 5 RAPID Appliance - The method of communicating GuidedSMILE to the articulator for the Final RAPID Appliance is ROE's special pick-up device, a clear duplicate of the PMMA. This allows the doctor to capture a second record to hold until final conversion. Once the patient is ready for the final, perform a pick-up impression, with tray adhesive on the tissue side, using medium PVS. Send this pick-up to ROE and we will GuidedSMILE Osteotomy Preparation Options Option 1 - GuidedSMILE-FG - All GuidedSMILE cases are utilize a Fully Guided Kit (as seen above) - ROE works with nearly all systems available today. Option 2 - GuidedSMILE-FH - Free-Hand - includes a location reference on the bone reduction frame to optimize implant location for PMMA pick-up, and a removeable reference inset to provide a maximum range for site preparation. Left image: notice the round divot references indicating implant general location. Right image: boundary insert used to ensure location of implants is within PMMA parameters. GuidedSMILE Work-Up Protocol Step 1: Complete our on-line Rx to provide ROE with complete case information: upload DICOM / Photograph (full face, full natural smile) as 'Documents' through this Rx web page: LINK web site portal Send master casts, bite registration (CO and/or CR), and/or digital impressions, study casts – print UPS label here. Send MSGA - Master Surgical Guide Agreement with first case (required to begin) - Required - GuidedSMILE Work Authorization required for all cases (on line or White Paper) - Optional - Esthetic & Funct'l Checklist include please if ROE is significantly changing tooth arrangement, or a new denture set-up is needed. Step 2: Meet ROE on line for implant and guide planning (allow 5 days after receiving all materials) Link Step 3: Sign and return the TPA Treatment Plan Report – via fax or scan and email Step 4: Receive the GSI Surgical Information Form to order parts and review surgery – via email Step 5: Receive guide (ROE will ship within 10 days of the signed TPA Treatment Plan Report) Notes on preparring for and capturing the CT Scan If your patient is dentate, follow the above steps, and capture a CT scan with the patient opened biting on cotton rolls. If patient is edentulous, and the existing denture fits well and the tooth arrangement is accepted, convert into a scan appliance (instructions page 6). Perform a dual scan using the protocol in our manual. If edentulous patients needs to establish tooth position and vertical, begin conventional denture steps to create a scan appliance. We are always available to discuss your case. Call 800 228 6663 and ask for the CT Department and reference GuidedSMILE. Digital Impression: ROE accepts all digital impressions. Here are your options: 3Shape - must use 3Shape Communicate - ROE's email is trios@roedentallab.com to open a connection Cadent iTero - must use Cadent's portal, just search for ROE to add connection E4D - either use the Model Export function in Romexis to export files to the desktop and upload through our portal along with your DICOM, or use DDX (not dependable) Sirona - either export a DXD file to your desktop and upload through our portal for ROE to convert, or us Cerec Connect to upload to ROE 3M TDS - must us 3M's portal Carestream 3500, 3600 - export .stl to desktop and upload to our portal, or use DDX (not dependable)

Rundt 30 mennesker døde her i landet i 2010 og de nærmeste årene etter av overdoser knyttet til det syntetiske narkotiske stoffet PMMA. For godt over to år siden kom det første dokumenterte dødsfallet i Norge etter bruk av et syntetisk stoff som skal etterligne effekten av hasj og marihuana. Tidligere tolldirektør Bjørn Røse uttalte da at de nye syntetiske narkotiske stoffene er den største narkotrusselen vi står overfor. Hvor er vi nå? Programleder: Vidar Sem

Dr. Paresh Patel is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and the Medical College of Georgia/AAID MaxiCourse. He is a clinical instructor at the Reconstructive Dentistry Institute. Dr. Patel has placed more than 5,000 implants, has published numerous articles in leading dental journals, and has worked as a lecturer and clinical consultant on dental implants and prosthetics for several leading companies A Diplomate of the ICOI, Dr. Patel maintains private practices in Lenoir and Mooresville, North Carolina. Contact him at pareshpateldds2@gmail.com or implantsbyparesh.com. During this Podcast, you will hear: The pros and cons of removable vs. fixed implant restorations Provisionalizing fully edentulous implant cases Converting overdentures to fixed restorations The advantages of newly developed implant designs in full-arch indications Digital treatment planning and when to consider guided surgery Immediate extraction and implant placement for full-arch restorations The use and clinical benefits of PMMA temporaries Immediate conversion of the patient’s denture at the time of implant placement Why the BruxZir Full-Arch Implant Prosthesis?

Problemstellung: Aufgrund der hohen Umwandlung von CAD/CAM-Hochleistungskunststoffen während der Polymerisation gestaltet sich die Befestigung der Restauration am Zahn äußerst schwierig. Der Restmonomergehalt ist zu gering, um mit den Monomeren des Befestigungskunststoffes eine ausreichende Bindung einzugehen. Untersuchungsziel: In dieser Studie wurde untersucht, ob gezielte Konditionierungsmethoden zu einer Verbesserung des Haftverbundes zwischen CAD/CAM-Hochleistungskunststoffen und Befestigungskunststoffen führen können. Zur Bewertung der Haftqualität wurden nach Trennung des Verbunds eine Bruchbildanalyse durchgeführt und die Fehlertypen bestimmt. Material und Methode: Es wurden zwei verschiedene CAD/CAM-Kunststoffe (auf PMMA- und Komposit-Basis) untersucht (N = 600, n = 15 pro Versuchsgruppe). Die 300 Prüfkörper pro CAD/CAM-Kunststoff wurden in 20 Versuchsgruppen zu je 15 Versuchskörpern aufgeteilt. Vor dem Kleben wurden die Prüfkörper mit Aluminiumoxidpulver korundgestrahlt und anschließend konditioniert. Folgende Adhäsive wurden dafür verwendet: Monobond Plus/ Heliobond (MH), visio.link (VL), Ambarino P60 (AM), VP connect (VP), keine Konditionierung der Kontrollgruppen (KG). Befestigt wurde mit konventionellem (Variolink II) oder selbstadhäsivem Befestigungskunststoff (Clearfil SA Cement). Nach ihrer Fertigstellung wurden die angefertigten Versuchskörper für 24 Stunden in 37 °C warmem Wasser gelagert. Danach wurde die Hälfte der Prüfkörper zusätzlich einer thermischen Wechselbelastung mit 5000 Zyklen (5 °C und 55 °C) unterzogen. Anschließend wurde mit einer Universalprüfmaschine die Zugverbundfestigkeit gemessen und eine Bruchbildanalyse durchgeführt. Ergebnisse: Die Daten wurden mit Four- und One-way-ANOVA mit anschließendem Scheffé-post-hoc-Test, mit ungepaartem Zweistichproben-T-Test und Chi²-Test analysiert. P-Werte kleiner als 0,05 wurden als statistisch signifikant in allen verwendeten Tests angesehen. Kein oder nur ein geringer Verbund konnte bei beiden CAD/CAM-Kunststoffen für die unbehandelten Kontroll- und AM-Gruppen unabhängig vom verwendeten Befestigungskunststoff beobachtet werden. Dagegen führte die Konditionierung mit MH, VL und VP zu einer signifikanten Zunahme der Zugverbundfestigkeit. Grundsätzlich erwies sich der Haftverbund zu dem experimentellen CAD/CAM-Nanohybridkomposit als signifikant höher als der zu PMMA-basiertem artBloc Temp. Variolink II konnte jedoch in Verbindung mit artBloc Temp einen stärkeren Verbund erzielen. Bei Analyse der Fehlertypen zeigte sich, dass die Konditionierungen mit MH und VL überwiegend Kohäsionsbrüche mit Bruch im Befestigungskunststoff ergaben. Alle anderen Gruppen zeigten Klebeversagen. Die zusätzlich durchgeführte künstliche Alterung durch thermische Wechselbelastung wirkte sich nicht auf die Zugverbundfestigkeit aus. Im direkten Vergleich zeigte der Komposit-basierte CAD/CAM-Kunststoff eine höhere Verbundfestigkeit zu den untersuchten Befestigungskunststoffen als der PMMA-basierte CAD/CAMKunststoff. Schlussfolgerung: Die zu testende Hypothese dieser Studie wurde bestätigt. Durch gezielt ausgewählte Konditionierungsmethoden lässt sich die Verbundfestigkeit zwischen CAD/CAM-Hochleistungskunststoffen und Befestigungskunststoffen deutlich erhöhen.

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 12:00:00 +0100 https://edoc.ub.uni-muenchen.de/18156/ https://edoc.ub.uni-muenchen.de/18156/1/Kohen_Daliah.pdf Kohen, Daliah

Thu, 23 Oct 2014 12:00:00 +0100 https://edoc.ub.uni-muenchen.de/17590/ https://edoc.ub.uni-muenchen.de/17590/1/Krauss_Anna_Theresia.pdf Krauß, Anna Theresia

The focus of this thesis concerns the morphology control of ordered mesoporous carbon (OMC) materials. Ordered mesoporous carbons with diverse morphologies, that are thin films, fibers – embedded in anodic alumina membranes and free-standing – or spherical nanoparticles, have been successfully prepared by soft-templating procedures. The mechanisms of structure formation and processing were investigated with in-situ SAXS measurements and their application in high capacity lithium-sulfur batteries was successfully tested in cooperation with Guang He and Linda Nazar from the University of Waterloo in Canada. The Li-S batteries receive increasing attention due to their high theoretical energy density which is 3 to 5 times higher than from lithium-ion batteries. For this type of battery the specific pore volume is crucial for the content of the active component (sulfur) in the cathode and therefore correlates with the capacity and gravimetric energy density of the battery. At first, mesoporous thin films with 2D-hexagonal structure were obtained through organic-organic self-assembly of a preformed oligomeric resol precursor and the triblock copolymer template Pluronic P123. The formation of a condensed-wall material through thermopolymerization of the precursor oligomers resulted in mesostructured phenolic resin films. Subsequent decomposition of the surfactant and partial carbonization were achieved through thermal treatment in inert atmosphere. The films were crack-free with tunable homogenous thicknesses, and showed either 2D-hexagonal or lamellar mesostructure. An additional, yet unknown 3D-mesostructure was also found. In the second part, cubic and circular hexagonal mesoporous carbon phases in the confined environment of tubular anodic alumina membrane (AAM) pores were obtained by self-assembly of the mentioned resol precursor and the triblock copolymer templates Pluronic F127 or P123, respectively. Casting and solvent-evaporation were also followed by thermopolymerization, thermal decomposition of the surfactant and carbonization through thermal treatment at temperatures up to 1000 °C in an inert atmosphere. For both structures the AAM pores were completely filled and no shrinkage was observed, due to strong adhesion of the carbon wall material to the AAM pore walls. As a consequence of this restricted shrinkage effect, the mesophase system stayed almost constant even after thermal treatment at 1000 °C, and pore sizes of up to 20 nm were obtained. In the third part, the aforementioned mesoporous films and embedded fibers in AAMs were further investigated concerning structure formation and carbonization in an in-situ SAXS study. The in-situ measurements revealed that for both systems the structure formation occurs during the thermopolymerization step. Therefore the process of structure formation differs significantly from the known evaporation-induced self-assembly (EISA) and may rather be viewed as thermally-induced self-assembly. As a result, the structural evolution strongly depends on the chosen temperature, which controls both the rate of the mesostructure formation and the spatial dimensions of the resulting mesophase. In the fourth part the syntheses recipes for AAMs were applied on a presynthesized silica template for synthesis of freestanding mesoporous carbon nanofibers. The syntheses start with casting of carbon nanofibers with a silica precursor solution leading to a porous silica template after calcination with tubular pores mimicking the initial carbon nanofibers. A synthesis concept using triconstituent coassembly of resol, tetraethylorthosilicate as additional silica precursor and Pluronic F127 was applied here. The silica from the additional precursor was found to be beneficial, due to reduced shrinkage and created additional porosity after etching it. Those OMC nanofibers therefore exhibited a very large surface area and a high pore volume of 2486 m2/g and 2.06 cm3/g, respectively. Due to their extremely high porosity values, those fibers were successfully applied as sulfur host and electrode material in lithium-sulfur batteries. The fifth and last part focuses on the synthesis of spherical mesoporous carbon nanoparticles. Therefore the triconstituent coassembly was applied on a silica template with spherical pores, which was derived from the opal structure of colloidal crystals made from 400 nm PMMA spheres. The spherical ordered mesoporous carbon nanoparticles feature extremely high inner porosity of 2.32 cm3/g and 2445 m2/g, respectively They were successfully applied as cathode material in Li-S batteries, where they showed high reversible capacity up to 1200 mAh/g and good cycle efficiency. The final product consists of spherical mesoporous carbon particles with a diameter of around 300 nm and 2D-hexagonal porosity. The particles could be completely separated by sonification to form stable colloidal suspensions. This could be the base for further applications such drug delivery.

Bone integration and biocompatibility of a new bioresorbable polymer for screw augmentation in the osteosynthesis of osteoporotic cancellous bone: The surgical treatment of an osteoporosis-associated fracture is a clinically relevant problem, which yet has no satisfactory solution. The fixation of conventional implants is limited because of the reduced bone density in osteoporotic bones. To ensure stable fixation compound osteosynthesis has been used since the 1950s. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is the most commonly used bone cement in reconstructive medicine because of its excellent mechanical properties. However, compound osteosynthesis also has some disadvantages. The local exothermic polymerization as well as the release of toxic residual monomers can cause damage to the surrounding tissue. PMMA is also not resorbable, and therefore surgeries using PMMA are irreversible. An ideal absorbable bone cement must meet many biochemical requirements and also provide sufficient mechanical stability. Two critical requirements are long-term biocompatibility, and an absorption rate that corresponds with the reestablishment of the physiologic bone stability. The aim of this study was to investigate different variations of a new resorbable bone cement developed on an alkylene bis(dilactoyl)-methacrylate basis in terms of long-term biocompatibility, degradation and mechanical reinforcement in a sheep model. Further, the suitability of ovarectomized sheep as osteoporotic large animal model was verified for investigation of biomaterial. In this study osteoporosis was generated in sheep by an ovarectomy followed by 6 months of glucocorticoid injections. The control group received no treatment. Two screws were implanted in the cancellous bone in the distal femur and proximal tibia in both groups. The screws were fixed in the bones with variations of the new bone cement. In each group, three screw fixation techniques were investigated: augmented with the new polymers, augmented with PMMA, or not augmented. The ovarectomized sheep were sacrificed after eight weeks (short-term group). The control sheep (long-term group) were sacrificed after six months. Histology results confirmed the biocompatibility of the non-augmented screws as well as the screws augmented with PMMA in both the short- and long-term group. Histology of the cancellous bone showed physiologic remodeling zones. The new polymers were homogenous after eight weeks, with no signs of degradation. The polymer was well distributed in the cancellous bone, but there were no signs of osseous integration of the cement. Only a small number of inflammatory cells were present. However, a significant inflammatory response with macrophages, giant cells and erythrocytes was observed six months after implantation. Massive osteolysis was seen and in some cases so severe that the screw was loose. The degradation kinetics of the new polymers were unsatifactory, because there was no decrease in the volume of the applied bone cement after six months. There is no definitive answer as to what caused the foreign body reaction. Most likely several factors played a role, such as cytotoxicity of the degradation products, particles were broken off and the increased osmotic pressure within the implantation site. The inflammatory reaction and the degree of osteolysis depended without a doubt on the concentration of the polymer. The macroscopic and histologic changes in the osseous implantation site were consistent with the biomechanical results. The mechanical strength of the screws fixation of the new polymers measured by pullout force was significantly less at both eight weeks and six months compared to the screws in the control group. The screws fixed with the new polymer lacked osseous integration and also had poor biocompatibility. Therefore, the new polymers do not meet the requirements for clinical use. The use of ovarectomized sheep treated with glucocorticoids proved to be a suitable animal model for investigating biomaterials in osteoporosic bone. The density of the cancellous bone in the extremities was significantly decreased, compared to the control animals.

Die Anwendung der Einzelmolekülspektroskopie auf poröse Festkörper wird erstmals in dieser Arbeit beschrieben. Um diese relativ neue Methode auf die Untersuchung von Farbstoffen in porösen Festkörpern anzuwenden, wurde ein konfokales Mikroskop so umgebaut, daß es zur Detektion und Spektroskopie einzelner Moleküle einsatzfähig ist. Dafür wurden verschiedene optische Detektionssysteme aufgebaut, um alle im Fluoreszenzlicht enthaltenen Informationen zu erhalten. Mit einer Avalanche Photodiode wurde die Empfindlichkeit des Mikroskops auf die Detektion einzelner Lichtquanten gesteigert. Mit einem gepulsten Laser wurde der ZeitbereichObwohl die Einzelmolekülspektroskopie im Vordergrund der Arbeit steht, sind auch einige interessante Beobachtungen an porösen Materialien mit vielen Farbstoffmolekülen (Ensemblemessungen) durchgeführt worden. Aufgrund des hohen dreidimensionalen Auflösungsvermögen des konfokalen Mikroskopes war es möglich, auch an nur wenige Mikrometer großen Kristallen ortsaufgelöste Untersuchungen durchzuführen. Bisher war es oft nicht möglich, zwischen Oberflächeneffekten und Eigenschaften, die in der Porenstruktur hervorgerufen werden, zu unterscheiden. Untersuchungen mit vielen Farbstoffmolekülen (Ensemblemessungen) zeigten, daß auch scheinbar perfekte Kristalle im Inneren oft unregelmäßig aufgebaut sind. So wurde eine Methode entwickelt, um Defektstrukturen in Kristallen mit Fluoreszenzfarbstoff anzufärben und dreidimensional mit dem konfokalen Mikroskop darzustellen. Große kalzinierte MFI Kristalle besitzen Defektstrukturen, die sich im Inneren entlang der langen Kristallachse ausbreiten. Darüber hinaus konnte gezeigt werden, daß scheinbar homogen mit Farbstoff beladene Kristalle oft eine sehr ungleichmäßige Farbstoffverteilung besitzen. Auch Kristalle, die schon während der Synthese mit Farbstoff beladen werden, sind oft nicht gleichmäßig beladen. Dreidimensionale Fluoreszenzbilder von großen und regelmäßig aufgebauten AlPO4-5 Kristallen, die mit dem Farbstoff DCM beladen wurden, zeigten verschiedene geordnete und ungeordnete Strukturen. Durch die Analyse der Polarisation kann die Orientierung der Farbstoffmoleküle untersucht werden. Untersuchungen an verschieden großen Oxazin Farbstoffen, die während der Synthese in AlPO4-5 eingebaut wurden, zeigten, daß die Ausrichtung entlang der Porenrichtung mit steigender Molekülgröße abnimmt. Das kleine Oxazin 1 ist noch relativ gut orientiert, während das große Oxazin 750 ohne Vorzugsrichtung eingebaut wird. In verschiedenen M41S Materialien wurde die Diffusion von Farbstoff untersucht. Fluoreszenzbilder von M41S Monolithen zeigten das Eindiffundieren verschiedener Farbstoffe in den Festkörper. Über die zeitabhängige Analyse der Eindringtiefe konnten dadurch die Diffusionskonstanten ermittelt werden. Es zeigte sich, daß die Diffusion jeweils bei geladenen Molekülen, größeren Molekülen und bei kalziniertem Monolithen verlangsamt wird. Die Untersuchung des Diffusionsverhaltens in einer M41S Nadel zeigte eine etwa doppelt so schnelle Diffusion quer zur Nadel. Dies steht in Übereinstimmung zu elektronenmikroskopischen Bildern, die zeigen, daß die Nadeln aus zirkularen Poren besteht, die quer zur Nadelrichtung orientiert sind. Im Verlauf dieser Arbeit wurden erstmals einzelne Farbstoffmoleküle innerhalb von porösen Festkörpern detektiert. Im Vergleich zu Referenzproben, bei denen der Farbstoff in einer dünnen Polymerschicht eingebettet wird, ist das Signal zu Untergrund Verhältnis der Einzelmoleküluntersuchungen in den porösen Festkörpern etwas geringer. Auch an der Photostabilität der Fluoreszenzfarbstoffe konnte durch die Einlagerung in die Porenstrukturen keine Verbesserung beobachtet werden. Die Moleküle können nicht nur detektiert, sondern auch spektroskopiert werden. Dabei konnten durch die Analyse der Fluoreszenz verschiedene Parameter bestimmt werden, wie folgende Tabelle zeigt: der Detektion bis hinab in den Nanosekundenbereich erweitert. Durch den Einbau einer Lambda-Halbe Platte wurde die Polarisation des Laserlichtes beeinflußt, um die Orientierung eines einzelnen Moleküls zu bestimmen. Schließlich wurde durch den Einsatz eines Prismas und einer empfindlichen CCD-Kamera die spektrale Aufspaltung ermöglicht, um damit die Fluoreszenzspektren zu bestimmen. Mit allen Experimenten war es nicht nur möglich statische Eigenschaften der einzelnen Fluoreszenzfarbstoffe zu bestimmen, sondern auch deren dynamische Veränderungen. Eine der wichtigsten Anforderungen an organische Farbstoffmoleküle für Einzelmolekülspektroskopie ist die Photostabilität. Um geeignete Farbstoff für den Einbau in die Porenstrukturen zu erhalten, wurden die Photostabilitäten verschiedener Farbstoffe untersucht. Dazu wurden von einigen ausgewählten Farbstoffen die detektierbaren Fluoreszenzphotonen gezählt. Es stellte sich heraus, daß das Farbstoffmolekül TDI in einer dünnern PMMA Schicht eine außergewöhnlich hohe Photostabilität besitzt. Einige TDI-Molekülen emittieren sogar 10 11 Fluoreszenzphotonen bis zum irreversiblen Photobleichen. Zum anderen wurde für sehr instabile Farbstoffmoleküle eine Methode entwickelt, um durch Bleichexperimente an einem Ensemble von Molekülen mit dem konfokalen Mikroskop die Anzahl der emittierten Fluoreszenzphotonen zu ermitteln. Für den Einbau in poröse Festkörper wurden daraufhin einige Oxazinfarbstoffe und das in biologischen Untersuchungen häufig verwendete Cy5 ausgewählt. Diese Farbstoffe können im roten Spektralbereich anreget werden und besitzen mit etwa 10 7 emittierten Fluoreszenzphotonen eine relativ gute Photostabilität. Als Porenstruktur wurden besonders zwei Materialien untersucht. Die Porenstruktur AFI, die im Material AlPO4-5 vorkommt, besitzt eindimensionale Kanäle, die hexagonal wie in einer Bienenwabe angeordnet sind. Von diesem Material können auch regelmäßige Kristalle hergestellt werden, die bis zu einem Millimeter lang sind. Leider sind die Poren des AlPO4-5 mit 0,73 nm Innendurchmesser sehr eng. Alle geeigneten Fluoreszenzfarbstoffe sind etwas größer und werden daher in mehr oder weniger großen Deformationen in dem Kristall eingelagert. Größere Poren besitzen die mesoporösen M41S Materialien. In diese passen alle Farbstoffe ohne Deformation hinein. Jedoch ist die Kristallgröße der M41S Materialien auf wenige µm beschränkt. Mit der Methode der homogenen Fällung können die bisher größten hexagonal geordneten MCM-41 Kristalle hergestellt werden. Zentimeter große hexagonale M41S Festkörper (Monolithe), die durch eine Synthese mit einem Flüssigkristall hergestellt werden, verlieren, wie hier gezeigt wird, während der Synthese ihre eindimensionale Ausrichtung der Poren.Beobachtete Eigenschaft des Lichtes Information aus statischen Bestimmungen Information aus zeitabhängigen Bestimmungen Intensität immer Notwendig Raten (Singulett, Triplett, etc.) Ort Position Diffusion, Transport Polarisation Orientierung Drehung, Rotation Energie Fluoreszenzspektren spektrale Diffusion Diese verschiedenen Untersuchungsmöglichkeiten wurden aufgebaut und an einer Referenzprobe (TDI in PMMA) getestet. Für die Datenanalyse konnte zum Teil auf Methoden in der Literatur zurückgegriffen werden. Es wurde darauf geachtet, daß immer eine Fehlerabschätzung oder eine Simulation durchgeführt wurde, damit die Ergebnisse sinnvoll interpretiert werden konnten. Oft konnten schon an der Referenzprobe (TDI in PMMA) sehr interessante Ergebnisse erhalten werden. So wurden z.B. neben der extrem hohen Photostabilität zwei verschiedene Populationen der Triplettlebensdauer gemessen. Die Position eines einzelnen TDI Moleküls konnte durch die Detektion vieler Photonen auf besser als 1 nm bestimmt werden. Die Analyse von zeitabhängigen Orientierungswinkeln deutet darauf hin, daß ein TDI Molekül in PMMA noch eine sehr geringe Wackelbewegung (~1°) ausführen kann. Bei der Analyse mehrerer 10000 Fluoreszenzspektren von einem TDI Molekül konnten spontane Änderungen der Fluoreszenzwellenlänge und der Schwingungskopplung beobachtet werden. Obwohl die Messungen in den Porenstrukturen aufgrund der geringeren Photostabilität nicht so präzise Ergebnisse liefern, konnten auch hier interessante Beobachtungen gemacht werden. Durch die Analyse der Orientierungswinkel vieler individueller Farbstoffmoleküle konnte gezeigt werden, daß die einzelnen Oxazinfarbstoffe in AlPO4-5 eine gaußförmige Verteilungsfunktion bezüglich ihres Tiltwinkels zur Porenrichtung aufweisen. Die zuvor erwähnten Messungen an einem Ensemble von Molekülen können die Form der Verteilungsfunktion nicht bestimmen. Aufgrund der Kenntnis einer gaußförmige Verteilungsfunktion kann auf ein statistisches Einbauverhalten der Farbstoffmoleküle in Defektstrukturen während der Synthese geschlossen werden. Auch in einem MCM-41 Kristall, dessen große Poren jeden beliebigen Einbauwinkel des Farbstoffes Cy5 erlauben würden, wird eine bevorzugte Orientierung beobachtet. Der Orientierungswinkel zur Porenrichtung zeigt auch hier eine gaußförmige Verteilungsfunktion. Interessanterweise wird bei der frontalen Ansicht auf die hexagonale Struktur (entlang der Bienenwabenstruktur) eine bevorzugte Orientierung auf die Flächen des Sechsecks beobachtet. Eine Ensemblemessung kann unmöglich diese bevorzugte Orientierung detektieren. Neben diesem statischen Verhalten zeigen einige wenige Moleküle auch eine Änderung der Molekülorientierung. Zwei individuelle Oxazin 1 Moleküle änderten ihre Orientierung in AlPO4-5 während der Messung spontan. Im Vergleich zu den anderen Oxazin 1 Molekülen besaßen diese beiden einen ungewöhnlich großen Orientierungswinkel gegen die Porenrichtung. Vermutlich wird die Bewegung durch einen größeren Defekt der Porenstruktur ermöglicht. Ein TDI Molekül im Inneren eines M41S Monolithen zeigte sogar eine mehrfache Drehung zwischen 3 verschiedenen Orientierungen.Eine Dynamik bezüglich des Ortes zeigten einzelne TDI Moleküle im M41S Monolith. Aufgrund der starken hydrophoben Eigenschaften des TDI kann davon ausgegangen werden, daß sich der Farbstoff immer noch im Inneren der Mizelle des Flüssigkristalls befindet, aus dem der Festkörper synthetisiert wurde. Die Diffusionsbewegung kann durch eine Serie von Fluoreszenzbilden mit dem konfokalen Mikroskop direkt verfolgt werden. Entgegen der erwarteten eindimensionalen Diffusion, die die hexagonale Struktur des Monolithen eigentlich erwarten läßt, wird eine isotrope Diffusion ohne Vorzugsrichtung beobachtet (D ~ 0,04 µm 2 /s). Im reinen Flüssigkristall dagegen ist die eindimensionale Diffusion vorhanden. Vermutlich werden die eindimensionalen Poren bei der Synthese der festen Silikatwand so stark verknäult, daß auf der beobachteten Längenskala ein Festkörper ohne Vorzugsrichtung entsteht. Auch die viel langsamere Diffusion im Vergleich zum reinen Flüssigkristall (D ~ 2 µm 2 /s) kann über diese Verknäulung der Poren erklärt werden. Schließlich wurden noch Messungen durchgeführt, um simultane Änderungen der Orientierung, Fluoreszenzspektren oder Triplettraten an einem einzelnen Farbstoffmolekül zu beobachten. Besonders die gleichzeitige Detektion von Fluoreszenzspektren und der Orientierung lassen sich experimentell gut durchführen. Zur Interpretation der Ergebnisse muß hier zwischen einer starken und einer schwachen Kopplung zwischen Gast und Wirt unterschieden werden. Bei einer polaren Probe wird eine starke Wechselwirkung zwischen Gast und Wirt erwartet. Diese müßte dazu führen, daß sich Änderungen in der Orientierung auch in geänderten Fluoreszenzspektren und umgekehrt bemerkbar machen. Bei einem geladenen Molekül wie Oxazin 1 wird solch eine starke Kopplung des elektronischen Systems an die polare AlPO4-5 Umgebung erwartet. Eine starke Änderung des Fluoreszenzspektrums könnte daher von einer Umorientierung des Farbstoffes herrühren. Bei den durchgeführten gleichzeitigen Messungen konnte aber nur spektrale Diffusion (±1-20 nm), aber keine gleichzeitige signifikante Umorientierung (>3°) beobachtet werden. Eine Erklärung für dieses Verhalten könnte die Bewegung des Gegenions des Farbstoffmoleküls sein, dessen Lage einen großen Einfluß auf die Fluoreszenzeichenschaften hat. Eine Umorientierung mit gleichzeitiger Detektion der Fluoreszenzspektren konnte jedoch nicht gemessen werden. Beide Ereignisse, Umorientierungen und spektrale Änderungen, konnten an TDI im M41S Monolith detektiert werden. Dabei zeigte sich aber, daß es sich hier um zwei unabhängige Prozesse handelt. Deutliche spektrale Sprünge (> 3 nm) korrelieren nicht mit deutlichen Umorientierungen (~60°). Eine geometrische Änderung des Farbstoffmoleküls oder der näheren Umgebung scheidet daher als Ursache für die spektrale Diffusion aus. Da hier aber eine schwache Wechselwirkung zwischen dem unpolaren TDI und der unpolaren Tensidumgebung vorliegt, werden auch keine starke Änderungen der Fluoreszenzspektren während der Umorientierung erwartet. Die spektrale Diffusion wird hier vermutlich von kleinen diffundierenden Teilchen (z.B. O2 oder Ionen) verursacht, die sich unabhängig von den Farbstoffmolekül bewegen können. Die Methode der Einzelmolekülspektroskopie liefert neue Einblicke in poröse Festkörper. Besonders durch die zeitabhängigen Untersuchungen können Informationen erhalten werden, die zuvor unter dem Mittelwert verborgen blieben. Ein kleiner Teil der Arbeit beschäftigt sich mit der Tieftemperaturfluoreszenz-spektroskopie an dem grün fluoreszierendem Protein (GFP). Dafür wurden der Wildtyp und verschiedene Varianten mit Mutationen in der Umgebung des zentralen Chromophors bei 2 K untersucht. Im Vergleich zur Raumtemperatur zeigten die Spektren bei tiefen Temperaturen deutlich mehr Struktur. Dadurch konnten verschiedene Sub-Zustände in den Varianten identifiziert werden. Bei fast allen Varianten konnten durch intensive Bestrahlung langwellig absorbierende Photoprodukte erzeugt werden, die erst bei etwa 50 bis 100 K wieder zerfallen. Obwohl eine relativ starke Elektron-Phonon-Kopplung beobachtet wird, ist an einigen ausgewählten Stellen auch hochaufgelöste Tieftemperaturspektroskopie wie spektrales Lochbrennen und Fluoreszenzlinienverschmälerung möglich. Durch Temperatur-Ableitungs-Spektroskopie werden an Wildtyp-GFP die Energien und Verteilungsfunktionen der Zerfallsbarrieren der metastabilen Photoprodukte bestimmt. Schließlich wurde durch temperaturabhängige Kurzzeitspektroskopie an Wildtyp-GFP der 'Excited state proton transfer' (ESPT) charakterisiert. Für diesen wird bis etwa 50 K eine thermische Barriere nach Arrhenius mit einer Aktivierungsenergie von ~2,3 kJ/mol gefunden. Unterhalb von etwa 50 K dominiert vermutlich ein Tunnelprozeß.