Academy of General Dentistry

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. Watch for information about additional information in our Online Learning Center.

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. Listen now.

AGD2024: Soham Apte, DMD, and Juili Shivde, DMD by Academy of General Dentistry

AGD2024: Maggie Augustyn, DDS by Academy of General Dentistry

AGD2024: Sean Shekib, DMD, JD by Academy of General Dentistry

AGD2024: James Keenan, DDS, MAGD, AGD Foundation President by Academy of General Dentistry

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AGD2024: John Graeber, DDS by Academy of General Dentistry

AGD2024: Sweta Shah, DDS, FAGD by Academy of General Dentistry

AGD2024: Thomas Viola, R.Ph. by Academy of General Dentistry