The award-winning AGD Podcast Series recently released two new podcasts. Host and AGD Vice President George Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, regularly welcomes leaders in dentistry to discuss a range of topics important to the profession.

The first episode, “Owning the Journey: Leadership Lessons,” from ArNelle Wright, DDS, a general dentist and practice owner, discusses her journey in dentistry. She shares her transition from 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 discusses her involvement in various dental organizations and her new "The Dental Podcast.” The conversation emphasizes 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.

The second episode, “Clinical Pearls in Bone Grafting,” sees Charles D. Schlesinger, DDS, FICOI, vice president of Clinical Development at Impladent LTD, discussing the critical role of bone grafting in successful dental implant therapy. He 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.

For more information or to listen to the episode, visit the AGD Podcast.