The AGD Podcast Series is hosted by George Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, podcast host and AGD vice president. Dr. Schmidt is a New Jersey dentist.
Dr. Schmidt is passionate about dental education and is active with AGD. He was elected vice president of AGD in 2024. He previously served as chair of the Scientific Meetings Council and the Dental Education Council. He also lectures nationally on dental implants, restorative dentistry and practice management. He also is an adjunct clinical assistant professor in the CDE Implant Department at the New York University College of Dentistry and in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Schmidt received his dental degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Dental Implant Association.
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Featured Podcast: Engage, Lead, Belong: AGD’s Vision for General Dentists with Dr. Marc Worob
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 designed to strengthen local chapters and deepen member engagement. He also previews AGD’s new strategic plan, built around five priority areas: stronger advocacy, elevated continuing education, increased organizational effectiveness, enhanced constituent support, and leadership development. The conversation closes with a call to action, inviting members to step into leadership at the Leadership Development Symposium in Chicago and to secure early-registration incentives for AGD2026 in Las Vegas this June.
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