Elvis Dahl: Team Mistake

14/02/2025 8 min Temporada 3 Episodio 7
Elvis Dahl: Team Mistake

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"There’s NO Drama in Dental Labs… Right?"  In this episode of Dental Fuel, lab expert Elvis Dahl opens up about the wild world of dental labs—where putting out fires 🔥 isn’t just part of the job, it’s part of the fun. Whether it’s navigating team dynamics or solving last-minute challenges, Elvis reflects on what he misses most about the chaos of everyday lab life.  Don’t miss this!Episode Summary:Join us for an engaging discussion with Elvis Dahl and Tanya Sue Maestas as we dive into the intricacies of teamwork and dynamics within dental labs and clinical settings. Elvis shares his humorous yet insightful perspective on the challenges and joys experienced in a lab environment, while Tanya contrasts these with her clinical experiences, providing a holistic view of the dental industry.In this episode, you'll discover how both realms, despite their differences, share common struggles such as team dynamics, personal drama, and the constant endeavor to provide quality work. Elvis elaborates on the "putting out fires" culture in labs, while both guests discuss the elements that make labs either functional or dysfunctional. The conversation also touches upon financial considerations when choosing a lab and the importance of human connections in maintaining consistent and reliable service.Key Takeaways: Team dynamics in dental labs and clinics are filled with similar challenges, including personal dramas and differing professional opinions. Each technician in a lab desires to contribute uniquely to the work, leading to variations in approaches and results. Financial constraints and rural settings influence the choice of dental labs, impacting the consistency and quality of dental work. There is often a resistance from clinicians to seek assistance from lab technicians, possibly due to ego or self-reliance. Effective communication and establishing strong relationships with lab technicians can enhance creativity, efficiency, and problem-solving in clinical settings.Connect with Elvis Dahl: @voices_from_the_benchConnect with Ignitedds and Dr. David Rice: @ignitedds  Free Intro CallConnect with Tanya Sue Maestas: @tsmaestas.ddsLearn more about Ignite Coaching : https://ignitedds.com