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The new issue of AGD Impact is live! This month’s issue features five practical paths for dentists who want to add supplemental income sources. Other features cover microplastics in dentistry, a sneak peek at AGD2026, and ways to make spring a season of growth and renewal for yourself and your practice.

The March/April isue of General Dentistry is live!

Happy World Oral Health Day! 🌍🦷 A healthy smile is more than just bright teeth—it’s a gateway to overall wellness. Today we’re encouraging everyone to brush, floss, and schedule that checkup. Small daily habits lead to lifelong healthy smiles!

Feeling lucky this St. Patrick’s Day? 🍀 Don’t rely on luck for your smile—rely on great oral health habits! Brush twice a day, floss daily, and keep up with your dental visits. Here’s to a shamrockin’ healthy smile!

Happy International Women’s Day! 💜 Today we celebrate the incredible women in dentistry and beyond—leaders, caregivers, innovators, and mentors who inspire us every day. Here’s to strong women shaping the future of oral health!

Happy National Dentist’s Day! 🦷 Today we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and expertise that go into caring for every patient’s smile. We’re honored to serve our community and help create confident, healthy smiles every day.

It’s Dental Assistants Recognition Week, and we’re celebrating the heart of our practices! Our assistants keep patients comfortable, schedules on track, and smiles shining bright. We couldn’t do what we do without their dedication and expertise. Thank you for all that you do!

Excited to announce that I’ll be speaking at AGD2026! I’m looking forward to sharing insights, connecting with colleagues, and learning alongside so many great minds.📅 Don’t miss it—register now and join us for an unforgettable experience!

I’m heading to Las Vegas for AGD2026, June 24-27! Looking forward to connecting, thriving, and growing with my colleagues in dentistry. Join me! #AGD2026 agd2026.org

AGD Offers Hands-On Training, Expert Speakers and Career Development

Distinguish yourself by pursuing the Fellowship and Mastership awards or Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition. AGD provides the high-quality CE you need to fulfill these requirements, from the Online Learning Center and live courses to top-tier courses at AGD2026.

Each year, AGD Impact honors 10 early-career dentists for leadership and advancing oral healthcare. Join this webinar March 3 at 7 p.m. CT to hear some of the honorees share insights on career development, goal-setting and thriving in today’s evolving dental field, with time for a live Q&A.

AGD is pleased to offer the Dr. Chethan and Avani Chetty Scholarship to dental students and residents planning to attend AGD2026. One recipient will receive $500 to offset expenses related to the meeting, including travel, lodging or course fees.

Today, serving as AGD president, I can confidently say AGD has evolved into an even stronger, more dynamic organization. We’ve stayed true to our core values while expanding our impact in education, advocacy and professional community.

Step onto the national stage at AGD2026. Submit your e-Poster abstract in clinical innovation or research to gain elite professional recognition. It’s more than a presentation; it’s a competition for top cash prizes of $700 and $550.

Apexification is a highly successful way to manage immature permanent teeth with necrotic pulp. A new review in General Dentistry aims to fill gaps in the apexification literature, which typically compares materials but stops short of offering clinical guidance.

AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.

On February 10, 2026, Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the Break Up Big Medicine Act, which would prohibit companies from owning health care providers while also owning a health insurer, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), or prescription drug or medical device wholesaler.

On February 9, 2026, the Indian Health Service (IHS) announced that it would end the use of dental amalgam in its facilities by 2027.