New Jersey dentist and AGD Scientific Meeting Council Chair George J. Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, has been named the new AGD Podcast Series host. He replaces Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, who retired from this role earlier this year.

Undeniably, electronic devices have completely changed our lives. AGD Impact columnists Eric S. Studley, DDS, and Ivy D. Peltz, DDS, MSEd, PhD, MAGD, talk about why we should take our eyes off our devices as they share some benefits of decreasing screen time.

AGD recently welcomed a new lobbyist to support the organization’s legislative efforts. James “J.P.” Paluskiewicz, MA, with the Washington, D.C.-based law firm Alston & Bird, has been retained on behalf of AGD.

With over 82 courses (33 of which are hands-on), AGD2023 offers some of the finest dental CE in the world. Premium Plus members receive FREE registration, and Premium members receive discounted pricing before May 1, so you can save money while attending the premier meeting for general dentistry.

General Dentistry’s latest Pharmacology column refreshes readers on the concept of synergism — the effect of two or more agents working in combination being greater than the additive effect of either drug alone — as a tactic for curtailing opioid prescription and utilizing effective combinations of NSAIDs where applicable.

Are you a student nearing the end of your dental school career and feeling overwhelmed by the number of decisions you need to make before you leave? Student Perspectives columnist Clayton Sorrells shares how he uses checklists to help break tasks into manageable chunks and offers one to help you organize the massive task of planning your future after graduation.