Academy of General Dentistry

Bruce Cassis, AGD Past President and Associate Editor, DDS, MAGD, shares techniques for optimizing team performance in dentistry practice, emphasizing aligning team goals, roles, and targets. The podcast explores strategies for running a successful practice, investing in team success, coaching benefits, financial planning, and leadership development in dentistry.

Dr. Bergman discusses the value of residency programs for new dentists, emphasizing hands-on experiences and mentorship. He shares insights on choosing the right program, professional conduct in interviews, and securing job opportunities. The podcast highlights the transformative impact of General Practice Residency programs and offers guidance on authentic communication during interviews.

Discover the importance of data management and breach assessments for dental practices. Learn about establishing compliance programs to avoid data breaches and how to handle a ransomware attack. Hear personal experiences with identity theft and the lack of assistance from authorities. Explore educational opportunities and awards in the dental field.

Dr. Martin Mendelssohn, founder of Metamorphosis Coaching, discusses building stronger teams through purposeful communications and optimism. He emphasizes the power of effective communication, including open-ended questions and intuitive listening. Mendelssohn also highlights the significance of habits in business success and the impact of optimism on diagnosis, treatment planning, and financial success in dentistry.

Check out the latest podcast where Dr. Schmidt interviews Anissa Holmes, DDS. She is a dentist in Florida who is also a professional business coach. Dr. Holmes, of Delivering WOW in Dental Education, helps dentist entrepreneurs build successful businesses, providing them with the knowledge and business training to run, grow and scale their practices. In this podcast, she describes how she uses social media and other tools to grow her business. She also outlines the tools and training she provides to empower other dentists to succeed, meet their goals, find the time to grow their businesses, and enjoy time with the people and projects that matter most to them. She discusses strategies to use for clinical and communications to help provide quality care and also manage business goals. Don't miss these important tips.

AGD President Merlin Ohmer, DDS, MAGD, discusses his background and military service. He shares insights on transitioning from the Army to Navy and challenges in dental care. The podcast also covers his previous role and the upcoming Aplus AGD 2024 meeting in Minneapolis. Ohmer explores the vibrant restaurant scene and highlights opportunities for younger dentists in the AGD. The value of AGD, including continuing education, advocacy, camaraderie, and mentorship, is emphasized.

Kevin Henry, former editor of Dental Assisting Digest, shares his journey from the sports industry to dentistry and his passion for publishing. He discusses effective communication for article submission, understanding different personalities, and the importance of the Dental Assistant Nation podcast for dental assistants. The podcast also provides tips for overcoming the fear of writing and creating engaging content.

Melissa Turner, a dynamic speaker and high-powered brand strategist, shares how she grew a massive online audience and her strategic approach with dental clients. Topics covered include inclusion, practitioner well-being, innovative technology, passion for event planning, advancing dentistry, growing an online audience through authenticity and diversification, the future of teledentistry, content creation, and the Denobi Awards in dentistry.

Entrepreneur Ryan Vet talks with Dr. George Schmidt about opportunities to grow dental practices through simple tactic to improve the patient experiences.

Named New Jersey Top Choice Dentists by his peers, Robert Bagoff, DMD, MAGD, is an expert in Dental Liability and Malpractice. A dentist for almost 40 years, Bagoff has an established background in not only practicing but also lecturing and mentoring in the field of dentistry. He presently holds the position of Co-Director of the Department of Dentistry at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Director Emeritus of the Division of Restorative Dentistry. During his segment with AGD’s podcast host, George Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, Bagoff discusses the importance of charting and managing patient information efficiently to avoid malpractice claims. Whether charting patients electronically or manually, Bagoff cautions dentists to cover all the details in documentation from proper diagnosis, prescriptions, routine screenings, surgical procedures, pre and post patient communications. Tune in to hear Bagoff discuss two areas where the biggest issues occur in malpractice claims for dentists.