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In the latest podcast, host George Schmidt, DMD, FAGD interviews Brett Gilbert, DDS, FICD, Dip ABE, professor of endodontics at the University of Illinois Chicago and a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, about best practices for endodontic treatment. Dr. Gilbert, who will be teaching Endo Unlocked…
On the latest episode of the AGD Podcast Series, George Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, interviews Robert C. Vogel, DDS, immediate past president of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) and a nationally and internationally recognized leader in implant and reconstructive dentistry. Drawing on more than 40 years of clinical…
AGD Podcast host Dr. George Schmidt sits down with Dr. Alexander Bendayan, professor and chair of Prosthodontics and a nationally and internationally recognized leader in digital dentistry and educational technology. A prosthodontist with extensive experience in CAD/CAM, 3D printing, digital workflows, robotic and…
Join us for a conversation with Jon Dossett, DMD, FACD, FICD, MAGD, ABGD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry and a nationally recognized educator, speaker, and leader in general dentistry. The discussion focuses on…
AG2026: Tahlor DiCicco, Chief Commercial Officer at Oryx Dental Software, joined Dr. George Schmidt to discuss the benefits of Oryx, AGD's latest Exclusive Benefit provider. She explains how this Oryx cloud-based dental practice management solution is built for modern dental practices that want a better patient flow…
AGD Communication Chair and Houston General Dentist Sam Asthana, DDS, FAGD, shares his perspectives on what makes AGD such a great resource for general dentists, his work on the AGD Communications Council, and the ups and downs of dental practice ownership.
Greg Grobmyer, DDS, joins Dr. George Schmidt at AGD2026 to discuss his dental career, coding and comedy.
Victoria Delaney of Dentist's Advantage sits down for an interview at AGD2026 and discusses the many ways Dentist's Advantage support AGD members with a range of programs and services. As an Exclusive Benefit providers for AGD, Dentist's Advantage offer special promotions for members.
During AGD2026, AGD Podcast Series host Dr. George Schmidt sits down with AGD Executive Director Daniel Buksa, JD, CAE, to learn more about some highlights of his 29-year career with AGD, and what excites him about the future of the organiztion.
Dr. Schmidt sat down with AGD2026 E-Poster Winner Farhad Kevin Baghaie, DDS, and Farzad Baghaie, DDS Candidate, during the meeting. Listen to their career journeys and how they focus on ways to improve dentistry.
Listen to an interview with Cheryl Mora, DDS, MAGD, of the Chicago Dental Society, during AGD2026 in Las Vegas.
In this episode, Dr. George Schmidt sits down with American Dental Hygienist Association President Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, to discuss the evolving role of dental hygienists in improving oral and overall health. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience—including leading an independent mobile dental hygiene…
In a special AGD2026 episode, the tables are turned as AGD Podcast host Dr. George Schmidt takes the guest seat. Interviewed by AGD Associate Editor and Past President Dr. Bruce Cassis, Dr. Schmidt shares stories from his personal and professional journey, reflects on the experiences that have shaped his career, and…
In this episode of the AGD Podcast Series, host George Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, speaks with Charles D. Schlesinger, DDS, FICOI, VP of Clinical Development at Impladent LTD, about the critical role of bone grafting in successful dental implant therapy. Dr. Schlesinger explains why grafting is often necessary to create an…
In this AGD Podcast Series interview, host George Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, interviews ArNelle Wright, DDS, a general dentist and practice owner, where they discuss her journey in dentistry. Dr. Wright shared her transition from being an associate to owning her own practice, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and…
In the latest podcast, AGD Podcast Series host talks with Emma Guzman, DDS, shares her personal journey from practicing dentistry in New York City to embracing a more holistic approach to health and wellness after experiencing burnout, chronic pain, and a lack of fulfillment in her career. In this conversation, she…
In the latest episode of the AGD Podcast Series, Darren Greenwell, DMD, MAGD, and AGD Podcast Series host George Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, talk about AGD legislative priorities and role in advocacy and share details about AGD's upcoming Hill Day. Each day, dentists navigate complex challenges—rising student debt, insurance…
AGD Podcast host Dr. George Schmidt recently talked with David Hornbrook, DDS, FAACD, FACE, FASDA, AGD2026 featured speaker and one of the one of the most respected names in esthetic and restorative dentistry. They discuss the evolution of dental materials, particularly ceramics, over his 36-year career in private…
In the latest episode, George J. Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, spoke with Maria Smith, DMD, MAGD, AGD Foundation president and AGD past president, on the recent programming and grant opportunities available through the AGD Foundation. Smith explained the Foundation's grant program, which provides $5,000 grants to organizations…
In the most recent podcast, AGD Podcast host George Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, talks with John A. Molinari, PhD, a renowned infection control authority and professor emeritus at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. In this episode, Molinari discusses the latest developments shaping infection control in dental…
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Joseph J. Massad, an internationally recognized educator, clinician and innovator in prosthodontics and implant dentistry, who practices in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Massad is speaking at AGD2026 alongside Dr. Michael Scherer, presenting an engaging two-day program designed to bridge…
In the latest podcast, AGD Podcast Series host and AGD President-elect George Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, recently talked with Fesaha Gebrehiwot, DDS, a general dentist from Wylie (Dallas) Texas and the Member Spotlight in AGD Impact this month. Coming from humble beginnings, Gebrehiwot left his hometown of Eritrea in East…
In the latest episode of the AGD podcast, Dr. George Schmidt sits down with AGD President Marc Worob, DDS, FAGD, for a wide-ranging conversation about where the organization is headed—and how members can be part of it. Dr. Worob shares how AGD is energizing general dentists nationwide through grassroots initiatives…
In this episode, Dr. Schmidt talks with Dr. Amrita Patel, an award-winning author and national educator, who shared her journey in dentistry and discussed her contributions to the profession through writing and leadership roles. Dr. Patel explained the importance of effective communication, team buy-in, and credible…
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