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Read the latest issue for new research across subject areas. Highlights include a special section on endodontics produced in collaboration with the American Association of Endodontists, a new way to implement CAMBRA in your practice, a study on vital pulp therapy in an American undergraduate dental clinic and much more.

Expand your clinical expertise this November with AGD live webinars. Earn CE while exploring topics such as occlusal medicine, orofacial pain and fixed prosthodontics, all led by expert instructors. Browse all offerings, and stay current and confident in your clinical practice.

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

Seasons change, and so can your renewal costs. When you refer a colleague who joins now for 2026, they’ll enjoy the rest of 2025 free. You’ll also earn $50 in Referral Rewards to put toward your renewal for each one who joins.

Our cover story this month tackles dental school loan debt and the many financing and payback options available to students and dentists. Also in this issue is a feature story on the Air Force’s Maxillofacial Prosthetics Fellowship Program.

Earn 8 free CE credits, and gain insight into the issues shaping oral health policy. Join AGD’s Virtual Advocacy Conference, Nov. 21–22, to explore how collaboration strengthens dentistry’s impact and learn how AGD continues to advocate for you. There’s still time to register.

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our dental community — for every smile you protect, every patient you care for, and every bit of compassion you share. 🦷💛 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us to you and your families!

Smiles of courage, service, and strength. 🇺🇸 Today we honor our veterans — thank you for all you’ve done and continue to do.

After last night’s candy haul… our toothbrushes are working overtime. 🍬🪥 Happy National Brush Day! Remind your patients: 2 minutes, twice a day keeps the plaque away!

Jaw pain is never something to grin and bear! 😬 This TMJ Awareness Month, let’s help our patients keep their smiles stress-free and their joints in sync.

Our cover story this month tackles dental school student loan debt and the many financing and payback options available to students and dentists. Also in this issue is a feature story on the Air Force’s Maxillofacial Prosthetics Fellowship Program.

Read the latest issue for new research across subject areas. Highlights include a special section on endodontics produced in collaboration with the American Association of Endodontists, a new way to implement CAMBRA in your practice, a study on vital pulp therapy in an American undergraduate dental clinic and much more.

Join us November 21 - 22, 2025 for a free, two half-day virtual event designed to keep you informed on the latest legislative and regulatory developments impacting general dentistry and gain valuable insights into current and emerging issues that could affect your practice.

The Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act (CHIRA), enacted in January 2021 with overwhelming bipartisan support, marked a major victory for consumer protection. The law repealed a long-standing exemption under the McCarran-Ferguson Act, which had allowed dental insurance companies to operate unregulated by federal antitrust laws.

On October 22, 2025, the Senate held its twelfth vote on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) that would extend current government funding levels through November 21.

Have you registered for AGD’s free Virtual Advocacy Conference? Earn 8 CE hours while gaining valuable insight into oral health issues at the state and federal levels. Explore how collaboration drives effective advocacy, and learn about AGD’s critical work to represent and protect members.

"My term as AGD President concludes in November, as we prepare for the installation of Dr. Marc Worob at the AGD Annual Meeting. Looking back since being elected vice president in 2022, this journey has been truly life changing. While it hasn't always been easy, I am incredibly proud of the progress we have made as an organization. Our core goal was to evolve the AGD to be more responsive to the needs of our members today, and every strategic choice we made spoke directly to that intention."