AGD is excited to introduce George Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, as our new AGD Podcast Series Host. Dr. Schmidt is a New Jersey dentist and chair of the AGD Scientific Meetings Council.
Dr.
Schmidt is passionate about dental education and is active with AGD. He has served on the Dental Education Council and 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: Full Arch Restoration
with Frank Lamar, DDS
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.
Dr. LaMar specializes in prosthodontics and dental restoration. He trained in prosthetic dentistry at the Eastman Dental Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
As a Prosthodontist, Dr. LaMar limits his practice to the replacement of missing teeth, and the restoration of severely compromised teeth. He has developed the Hybridge Implant Protocols, which have significantly reduced the time and expense of dental implant treatment.
He is an Assistant Professor at the Eastman Dental Center's Department of Prosthodontics and a member of the American College of Prosthodontists, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). He lectures nationally on the topics
of Implant Dentistry and Prosthodontics. Dr. LaMar is the prosthodontic education director of the LaMar Training Center and the Rochester Dental Implant Network.
Understanding Dental Lasers
with Bruce L. Cassis, DDS, MAGD
The next podcast features a deep look at dental lasers. 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 addition to his private practice, Cassis has lectured extensively on the development and clinical applications for laser dentistry both internationally and at nationally recognized dental conferences. Cassis has a passion for education and for supporting general dentists. He has served AGD at the state and national levels, most recently as chair of the Membership Committee. He previously served on the PACE and Communications councils. Cassis has received the AGD Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition.
Legislative and Practice Management Leadership
Joseph A. Battaglia, DMD, MS, FAGD
Dr. Schmidt talks with Joseph A. Battaglia, DMD, MS, FAGD, on AGD’s legislative and practice management priorities and some of the challenges general dentists will face in the coming years. They highlight AGD’s accomplishments
in recent years in protecting dental practices by addressing regulatory changes and working with governmental agencies and allied dental groups. They also address some of the changes affecting general dentistry and share the tools and
resources that AGD members have available to become effective advocates for the AGD at the federal level and the state level.
Listen now.
Joseph A. Battaglia, DMD, MS, FAGD, is in private practice in Wayne, New Jersey, and an associate clinical professor in the department of restorative dentistry at the Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine, where he has maintained an advancing faculty appointment for over 30 years. He is currently responsible for the clinical and preclinical instruction of sophomore, junior and senior dental students. In addition to his faculty appointment, he previously held an administrative position in the department of continuing education at the New Jersey Dental School — the predecessor of Rutgers School of Dental Medicine — at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ).
Dr. Battaglia currently serves on the AGD Board and he was previously chair of the AGD Dental Practice Council and the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) East Caucus; vice-chair of the AADB Nominating Committee; commissioner of the American Dental Association (ADA) National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards; member of the ADA workgroup on elder care; representative delegate to the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA) House of Delegates of the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry; and member of the CDCA Endodontic Subcommittee. He is past chair of the AGD Legislative & Governmental Affairs Council and past president of the New Jersey AGD (2002–2003). He holds an MS in biochemistry from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dental Medicine and a DMD from UMDNJ. He completed a general practice residency at Hackensack University Medical Center and has earned fellowships from AGD, the Academy of Dentistry International, the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. Prior to entering dentistry, Battaglia worked as a research biologist at Merck.
Preview Podcasts:
Explore the Latest in Oral Pathology
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 cancer prevention.
Dr. Ashley Clark is a board-certified oral pathologist currently serving as the Vice President of CAMP Laboratory in Indianapolis, Indiana after a nearly decade-long career in academia. She is on the Professional Board for Oral Cancer Cause and Digital Dental Notes. Dr. Clark has won several teaching awards, has provided over 100 continuing education courses, and has authored more than 40 publications and book chapters. For a free biopsy kit, please email her at ashleyclarkdds@gmail.com.
Coding: Updates, Information and Important Considerations
AGD Podcast Series Host Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, talks with dental coding expert Greg Grobmyer, DDS, discuss coding strategies, updates for 2022 and 2022, 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 contributing editor to the Dental Administration with Confidence, Dental Technology with Confidence, and Dental Documentation with Confidence books, a course creator and lecturer for DentalZing.com, a Revenue Enhancement Program Specialist, and host of The Dental Code Advisor Podcast.
Color Selection Perspectives for Increased Productivity
This month, Dr. Blakeslee talks with Robert Ingrassio, CDT, on the color selection process during prosthetic restoration. 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 to be well trained in identifying bias, body language and how the words they use and hear may be perceived. Equally important is the ability to listen and communicate effectively, to establish a realistic expectation or outcome.
Robert Ingrassio, CDT, founder of Design for Perfection, a collaboration in dental artistry, provides an overview of his philosophy within the color selection arena, acquired over
decades of hands-on experience with color and the selection process.
Robert spends most of his time training and coaching new dental professionals in technical procedures, not often taught in dental schools.
Color Selection Perspectives for Increased Productivity
Online Marketing That Moves the Needle
AGD Podcast Series host Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, talks with dental marketing expert Scott Spencer ways to move the needle with online 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 Growth Solutions. With more than a decade of experience in the dental industry and an abundance of knowledge regarding online marketing resources for dentists, Spencer has assisted all types of dental professionals with growing their dental practices using customized marketing strategies. Scott looks forward to continuing to work with dental consultants and dental practices around the country in a consultative manner to ensure they have all the tools necessary to increase their customer base.
An Oral Cancer Journey: Patient Perspective
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 successfully treated. A former janitorial services company owner
and nurse, she is now retired.
Listen to the full episode.
The Benefits of Stem Cell in Dentistry
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. Tilley is a general dentist in Pensacola, Florida.
Dumb Things That Smart Dentists Do
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. Madow is the co-founder of The Madow Center for Dental Practice Success, and has been helping dentists and team members for over thirty years. As a well-known key opinion leader in dentistry, he's been named a "Leader in Dental Education" by Dentistry Today journal for over ten years running.
The Rise of Sleep Disorders and Breathing and the Dentist's Role
The October podcast features Ben Miraglia, DDS. He and AGD Podcast series host Wes Blakeslee, DDS, 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.