Academy of General Dentistry

Don’t miss the interview with Michael Abernathy, DDS, who talks about the importance of data and benchmarks to ensure practices are running smoothly. He emphasizes the importance of measurements to ensure general dentists set realistic goals and keep their focus on achieving them. Listen now.

Tarun Agarwal, DDS, understand the challenges solo practices face based on dental insurance fees, competition for large dental groups, and internal struggles. But, he still believe that dentistry is the best profession in the world, with more opportunity than ever. He uses a commonsense approach to sustainable practice growth. He focuses on clinical excellence, patient-centric business management,...

AGD Foundation President Mark Malterud, DDS, MAGD, provides important updates on the AGD Foundation and its mission to fight oral cancer. He talks about its new website, toolkit and grants program. Don’t miss this informative conversation with AGD Podcast Series host George Schmidt and Dr. Malterud as they talk about their passion projects.

May is Stop The Bleed awareness month, and an opportunity for general dentists to learn more about this important initiative. Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign that trains the public to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. In this podcast episode, Dr. Schmidt talks with Dr. Eric Wong, who has been instrumental in bringing this training to general dentists to...

Are you interested in learning more about the therapeutic uses for facial neuromodulators along with injection techniques? Take a listen to this month’s featured podcast with Gigi Meinecke, DMD, FAGD, and find out about differentiating toxins — dosage strength, review of reconstitution, review of complications and management of patient expectations.

AGD is more than just great continuing education. It is a dynamic organization focusing on supporting general dentists and the profession through education, advocacy and networks that help our members personally and professionally. Don’t miss the latest AGD Podcast featuring AGD President Hans Guter, DDS, FAGD, talking about the range of initiatives AGD is focusing on. Listen now.

Are you curious about full-arch dental implant solutions? If you are tired or zirconia and looking for a better way, listen to the AGD Podcast Series today. Our host George Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, talks with Frank Lamar, DDS, who shares how you can complete these cases in just four to five hours.

AGD Past President and Associate Editor Bruce Cassis, DDS, MAGD, describes options for adopting laser technology and how it will help to improve patient outcomes and de-stress your workday. Laser technology will enable you to provide dentistry with better clinical results, more comfort and faster recovery. Bruce Cassis, DDS, MAGD, is a graduate of West Virginia University School of Dentistry. In a...

Legislative and Practice Management Leadership with AGD featuring Dr. Joseph Battaglia by Academy of General Dentistry

Check out the latest podcast with Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, as he explores oral pathology with Ashley Clark, DDS. Dr. Clark discusses the importance of early diagnosis as well as leukoplakia and squamous cell carcinoma. Drs Blakeslee and Clark also discuss why the HPV vaccine is so important and why general dentists should discuss these important topics with their patients with a focus on oral can...

AGD Podcast Series Host Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, talks with dental coding expert Greg Grobmyer, DDS, discuss coding strategies, updates for 2022 and 2023, documentation practices, and opportunities for managing insufficient documentation. Dr. Grobmyer is currently the Chief Editor of Dr. Charles Blair’s Dental Coding with Confidence book and Practice Booster’s Insurance Solutions Newsletter, a co...

Most patients trust that their dentist is competent in the prosthetic restoration of their teeth, but also believe they have less concern relating to the final color match. Understanding the various aspects often overlooked in the process of color selection, is a critical factor for case acceptance. Beyond the fundamental photographic and color-shade selection skills needed, color-selectors need t...

AGD Podcast Series host Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, talks with dental marketing expert Scott Spencer ways to move the needle in the digital marketing effort. He describes specific opportunities to boost your online presence and be more responsive to current and potential patients. Spencer is a website marketing expert. In 2015, he established his own boutique dental marketing agency called Dental Gr...

The April podcast features oral cancer survivor Gloria Cancellieri, a patient of AGD Podcast Series host Dr. Wes Blakeslee. In 2020, Cancellieri was diagnosed with oral cancer during a regular screening in Dr. Blakeslee’s office. She describes the benefits of working closely with her dental care team to ensure her cancer was treated quickly. As a result of early diagnosis, her cancer has been succ...

AGD Podcast host Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, talks with Stephanie Tilley, DMD, about the opportunities available through stem cells to improve a patient’s overall oral health. During the podcast, she explains the process she uses in her clinic.

AGD Podcast host Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, talks with Richard Madow, DDS, this month about important considerations for moving your practice forward. Madow outlines smart steps members should take to improve the experience for current patients and help recruit new patients.

The October podcast features Ben Miraglia, DDS. He and AGD Podcast series host Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, discuss sleep disorders and breathing and how general dentist ca n address these issues. In the podcast they discuss why so many children present with malocclusion and adults suffering from sleep apnea. Miraglia provides tips to help general dentists support their patients with these issues.

This month's podcast features John Molinari, PhD., professor emeritus at the University of Detroit Mercy and an expert on infection control in dentistry. Molinari and AGD Podcast Series host Wes Blakeslee, DDS, FAGD, discuss vaccine properties, required standards for testing and follow-up, COVID-19 vaccinations, booster shots and more. John A. Molinari, Ph. D. earned a Ph. D. in Microbiology from...

AGD Podcast host Dr. Blakeslee interviews Charles Whitney, MD, a national leader in the concierge/DPC movement since 2007 and founder of Revolutionary Health services. Dr. Whitney talks about transformation patients experience when a medical team integrates improve oral care as part of their overall care. Dr. Whitney is double board certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. He served 7 yea...

AGD Podcast Series host Wes Blakelee, DMD, MAGD, talks with Setareh Lavasani, DDS, MS, FGDIA, a Board-certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist. During the podcast, they discuss 3-D imaging and what general dentists need to know. Dr. Lavasani is a Board-certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist. She is a full time associate professor and director of Oral Radiology and Advanced Imaging at Wes...

In the May podcast, AGD Podcast host Wes Blakelee, DDS, FAGD, talks with Sarah Humphrey, DDS, about her decision to start a limited practice in dental sleep medicine and TMJ. They discuss the model Dr. Humphrey uses for the practice, how she is helps her balance work and family, and the skills critical to building her business now and in the future. Dr. Humphreys is a graduate of the University of...

This month AGD Podcaster Wes Blakeslee, DDS, FAGD, talks with one of his patients, Tom Zarra, an oral cancer patient. They discuss how a lesion identified during a routine dental appointment was later confirm to be oral cancer, and other details about this diagnosis and treatment. Tom talks about what keeps him going through challenging medical treatments as well as the importance of his family an...

The February AGD Podcast Series features Timothy Donley DDS MSD, a specialist in private practice in periodontics and implantology from Bowling Green, KY. He joined AGD Podcast Host Dr. Blakeslee to discuss the oral-overall health connection, and emerging evidence about this link. During this podcast, the discussion revolves around the evidence linking oral inflammation and cardiovascular disease...

AGD Podcast host Wes Blakeslee, DDS, MAGD, talks with Christopher Phelps, DMD, CMCT, a general dentist, entrepreneur and best-selling author about applying principles of influence and persuasion to use to grow practice review. He talks about the importance of relationships and trust and how he works with dental practices to help them overcome obstacles that are keeping them from building strong de...

AGD Podcast host Dr. Wes Blakeslee talks with Jackie Ulasewich Cullen, co-founder of My Dental Agency, a marketing company specializing in dental practice. They discuss the importance of understanding the processes dental practices use for managing online systems to ensure patient referrals don't fall through the cracks. Cullen provides statistics on the need for quick responses and consistent and...