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In this insightful episode, AGD Podcast Series host Dr. George Schmidt talks with David Harris, founder and CEO of Prosperident, the leading dental embezzlement investigation firm in the United States. Embezzlement impacts over half of all dental practitioners at some point in their careers, often with devastating financial consequences. Harris has dedicated his career to uncovering theft and empowering practice owners to protect their businesses.
Harris talks through the warning signs of employee theft, the importance of balancing trust with accountability, and strategies for implementing robust systems to safeguard your practice. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to managing a dental office, this episode includes actionable advice to help you prevent financial losses and ensure the long-term success of your practice. -
Our latest podcast features Kevin Kwiecien, DMD, MS, who joins AGD Podcast host and vice president George Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, to address opportunities to create systems that build strong teams and enhance dental practice performance. Dr. Kwiecien has more than 25 years of private practice experience, most of which overlapped in academia. He shares tips he teaches on connecting clinical and practice management systems to ensure dental offices are performing optimally and creating growth opportunities.
Dr. Kwiecien graduated from Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry and holds a master’s degree in health care administration. He is the owner of K Squared Facilitation and the founder/coach at The CCO Solution. He was an assistant professor of restorative dentistry at the OHSU School of Dentistry and also had faculty roles at Spear Education and L. D. Pankey Institute, where he provided education to AGD constituents across the U.S.
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In this podcast, Dr. Schmidt talks with Warren Jesek, DDS, MAGD, about diagnosing and treating temporomandibular joint (TMJ) conditions related to occlusion. They discuss the struggles with unpredictable results in splint therapy, and Dr. Jesek shares valuable insights on non-directive splint design, delivery, and adjustment, along with key principles of occlusion and equilibration. With over 40 years of experience and credentials from the Pankey and Dawson Institutes, as well as being a past president of the American Equilibration Society, Dr. Jesek is uniquely positioned to help you enhance your practice. Don't miss this opportunity to learn effective delivery and adjustment protocols for conservative TMD treatment.
If this topic interests you, consider registering for an exclusive hands-on course at the AGD headquarters in Chicago titled "Conservative Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders." This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills, but space is limited to just 25 attendees, and seats are filling up quickly. Don’t miss your chance to earn 6 hours of hands-on CE credits while gaining invaluable insights. Register now to secure your spot!
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The latest episode features Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC. Hill, is an enthusiastic speaker, innovative consultant, and award-winning author who brings more than 25 years of clinical dental hygiene and education to dentistry. She is known as the Waterline Warrior for her dedication to advocating for ensure waterlines are safe and sanitary. In this episode, she discusses what every general dentist should know about testing waterlines and incorporating waterline maintenance into office operations.
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This episode features an interview with Brett Kessler, DDS, ADA president-elect, with Hans Guter, DDS, FAGD, AGD past president, about the important of mental health and finding support and outlets for help during times of struggle. Kessler talks openly about this battle with substance abuse and what he does each day to use the strength and resiliency he found in recovery to support others. He uses his platform as a leader in dentistry to help others understand that they aren’t alone and promote substance abuse advocacy and wellbeing. As friends and colleagues, Guter and Kessler acknowledge challenges facing dentistry and how vital it is to the profession to be there for each other. In addition to his work as a general dentist in Colorado and with the ADA, Kessler is a national wellness and leadership speaker, and a five-time Ironman triathlete, ultra-marathoner and avid trail runner.
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In this episode, Dr. Schmidt talks with JoAn Majors, CSP, CVP, RDA, on leadership and communicate skills. She is the author of several books, including "Permission to be Honest: Tough Talk on Soft Skills for Providers of Care and Their Teams." She shares ways to approach patients and have conversations about care needs, emphasizing the importance of asking the right questions and promoting a posture of curiosity.
JoAn is the co-founder and content creationspecialist of The Soft Skills Institute, an AGDPACE National CE provider. She and her husband, Dr. Chuck Majors, a second-generation dentist, provide online content that is scalable, affordable, and predictable for maximum implementation and after-care.
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AGD2024: Soham Apte, DMD, and Juili Shivde, DMD by Academy of General Dentistry
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AGD2024: Maggie Augustyn, DDS by Academy of General Dentistry
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AGD2024: Sean Shekib, DMD, JD by Academy of General Dentistry
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AGD2024: James Keenan, DDS, MAGD, AGD Foundation President by Academy of General Dentistry
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AGD2024: Len Tau, DDS, Birdseye by Academy of General Dentistry
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AGD2024: John Graeber, DDS by Academy of General Dentistry
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AGD2024: Sweta Shah, DDS, FAGD by Academy of General Dentistry
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AGD2024: Thomas Viola, R.Ph. by Academy of General Dentistry
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AGD2024: Jeffrey Gurian, DDS, Dentist, Comedian and Keynote by Academy of General Dentistry
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AGD2024: Timothy Kosinski, DDS, MAGD, AGD Editor by Academy of General Dentistry
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AGD2024: Emily Bujnoski, DMD, and Mackenzie Schneider, DMD by Academy of General Dentistry
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AGD2024: Mai-Ly Duong, DMD, MAGD by Academy of General Dentistry
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AGD2024: Robert Peskin, DDS, FAGD, AGD Speaker of the House by Academy of General Dentistry
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AGD2024: John Nosti, DMD by Academy of General Dentistry
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