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327: Dr. Sable on Orthodontics, Student Loans, Social Media & Building a Career in NYC

July 13, 2026

A-Dec Specialty Chair**: https://bit.ly/4eZbT4Z Dr. Sable has become one of the most recognizable orthodontists on TikTok, but her journey started in a small town in Indiana with a dream of becoming an orthodontist and eventually moving to New York City. In this episode of The Dental Download Podcast, Dr. Haley sits down with Dr. Sable...

168: Don’t Make These Personal Statement Mistakes!

July 13, 2026

What makes one dental hygiene school or scholarship application stand out while another gets overlooked? In this episode, Dana shares the most common personal statement mistakes she sees after reviewing hundreds of dental hygiene school and scholarship applications. You’ll learn how to move beyond generic answers, tell a story that reflects who you are, and...

Why two surgeons are going to law school

July 12, 2026

Join Bobby and Steph as they discuss their why and how two dentists, who are happy being surgeons, would go to law school. They chat LSAT, applications, workload, and all the things in between. Have you thought about going to law school as a non-traditional applicant? If so, this motorcycle diary is for you

E320: The USMNT is out plus DSO stats

July 12, 2026

Join dental entrepreneurs George Hariri, Matt Guarino, and Matt Ford as they break down the realities of running their national DSO, Shared Practices Group. They tackle the triumphs and tribulations of scaling a business, answer your burning questions (submit yours at bdppod.com), and delve into life’s other adventures – from health and parenting to sports...

Transforming Associate Development and Retention Through Structured Education

July 11, 2026

Dr. Vishal Sharma, VP of Clinical Education & Operations at Spear Education shares his thoughts on: DSOs failing at clinical education Education as a performance & retention lever $3,500 per day associate production To learn more about Spear Education visit: https://www.speareducation.com/ You can also contact Dr. Sharma via email: vs*****@************on.com or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-vishal-sharma-78527543/

AG2026: Tahlor DiCicco, Chief Commercial Officer at Oryx Dental Software, Shares Details on All-in-One Dental Software

July 10, 2026

AG2026: Tahlor DiCicco, Chief Commercial Officer at Oryx Dental Software, joined Dr. George Schmidt to discuss the benefits of Oryx, AGD’s latest Exclusive Benefit provider. She explains how this Oryx cloud-based dental practice management solution is built for modern dental practices that want a better patient flow, real-time insights, and a team that supports them...

AGD2026: Sam Asthana, DDS, FAGD, On His Passion for AGD, Practice Ownership, and AGD Communications.

July 10, 2026

AGD Communication Chair and Houston General Dentist Sam Asthana, DDS, FAGD, shares his perspectives on what makes AGD such a great resource for general dentists, his work on the AGD Communications Council, and the ups and downs of dental practice ownership.

AGD2026: Greg Grobmyer, DDS, Talks Coding, Comedy and His Dental Career Trajectory

July 10, 2026

Greg Grobmyer, DDS, joins Dr. George Schmidt at AGD2026 to discuss his dental career, coding and comedy.

AGD2026: Interview with Victoria Delaney of Dentist’s Advantage

July 10, 2026

Victoria Delaney of Dentist’s Advantage sits down for an interview at AGD2026 and discusses the many ways Dentist’s Advantage support AGD members with a range of programs and services. As an Exclusive Benefit providers for AGD, Dentist’s Advantage offer special promotions for members.

AGD2026: Interview with Dan Buksa, JD, CAE

July 10, 2026

During AGD2026, AGD Podcast Series host Dr. George Schmidt sits down with AGD Executive Director Daniel Buksa, JD, CAE, to learn more about some highlights of his 29-year career with AGD, and what excites him about the future of the organiztion.