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: Clinical Pearls in Bone Grafting with Dr. Charles D. Schlesinger
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 ideal foundation for implant placement, reviews the advantages and limitations of various grafting materials, and shares practical insights on treatment planning, healing timelines, and radiographic evaluation.
The conversation also explores the science behind alloplastic grafting materials, including OsteoGen® crystals, and discusses applications such as socket preservation, sinus augmentation, and immediate implant placement. Drawing on decades of clinical and educational experience, Dr. Schlesinger offers valuable guidance for clinicians seeking to improve implant outcomes while highlighting emerging innovations and future directions in regenerative dentistry.
Dr. Schlesinger graduated with honors from The Ohio State College of Dentistry and completed a General Practice Residency at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Diego, later serving as Chief Resident at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in West Los Angeles, where he received extensive training in oral surgery, implantology, and advanced restorative care.
Owning the Journey: Leadership Lessons from Dr. ArNell Wright
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 building support systems, particularly highlighting her husband's role in helping her balance family and career responsibilities. She discussed her involvement in various dental organizations and her new "The Dental Podcast.” The conversation emphasized her approach to mentorship, leadership development, and the importance of maintaining strong core values and a clear "why" to guide one's dental career journey.
Dr. Wright, a graduate of the University of Florida, is a wife, mom, and the owner of Oral Health & Wellness of Oviedo. In addition to practicing as a general dentist, she is also heavily involved in organized dentistry at each of the three levels. She has received several awards for her leadership, contributions to the dental profession, and as co-host of the Dental Sound Bites podcast. Outside of dentistry Dr. Wright can be found lecturing and facilitating discussions on the significance of culture-driven leadership in the workplace.
The Growing Role of Holistic Health in Dentistry with Dr. Emma Guzman
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 discusses how therapy, stronger boundaries, and intentional lifestyle changes transformed both her mental and physical well-being.
Advocacy Matters: AGD's Voice in Legislative Matters with Dr. Darren Greenwell
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 pressures, workforce shortages, and evolving regulations. Advocacy ensures those challenges are understood. They explain that advocacy is also a long-term commitment.
Greenwell is a general dentist from Kentucky and the chair of the AGD Legislative and Government Affairs Council. He served twice in the military, including the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman, and later in the U.S. Air Force, where he completed an Advanced General Dentistry residency. Between both of those posts, he completed my undergraduate degree and then went on to graduate from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Following his second stint in the military, he returned home to Kentucky and started a private practice.
Greenwell is past president of the Kentucky Academy of General Dentistry, past president of the Louisville Dental Society, and past president of the Kentucky Dental Association. Also, Dr. Greenwell is Chair of the Donated Dental Services of Kentucky.
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