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Earn CE and boost your clinical confidence with AGD’s August live webinars. Each session is led by expert instructors and covers practical, real-world topics to help you sharpen skills or explore new techniques.

Early bird registration ends next Tuesday, Aug. 12, for All-Star Dental’s Case Acceptance Mastery Series in Chicago Sept. 12. Don’t miss your chance to save over $400 off the registration fee and earn up to 7 CE hours while learning proven techniques to boost case acceptance.

Leading effective conversations during bilingual pediatric dental appointments is a difficult task. A qualitative study in General Dentistry investigates the challenges and conflicts faced by dental providers and interpreters, offering clinicians new perspectives on these difficult encounters.

Happy National Fresh Breath Day! 😮‍💨✨Let’s celebrate the power of prevention, the beauty of patient education, and the magic of a well-timed tongue scraper. Fresh breath isn’t just a courtesy — it’s a sign of great oral health, and that starts in our chairs. Here's to minty-fresh smiles, one checkup at a time!

Happy Tooth Fairy Day! 🧚‍♀️✨ Today we celebrate the tiny legend who reminds kids that losing a tooth is a big deal — and that good oral health starts early. To all the dentists helping little ones build healthy habits (and fearless smiles), thank you for being the real magic behind the scenes.

The August issue of AGD Impact is live! This month’s issue features a cover story on retirement planning from start to finish, as well as a feature story on Generation Z in the dental workforce. Columns include New Dentists, Practice Management and Wellness. Learn more in the latest issue of AGD Impact: www.agd.org/impact.

AGD Impact regularly features a Testing the Tools column with practical reviews of some of the latest dental products. This month, reviewer Dr. Ross Isbell, a general dentist in Gadsden, Alabama, tested a one-step solution for buffering local anesthetics, a burr for soft tissue and a high-quality dental-grade glycerine.

Check out this month’s member spotlight featuring Dr. Alexandra Otto, a board-certified pediatric dentist and nationally recognized speaker and leader in the dental community. She shares why membership in AGD and staying on top of her skills as a general practitioner are important to her as a pediatric dentist.

Unlock proven techniques to boost case acceptance and patient trust at the AGD Headquarters in Chicago. This in-person course offers practical strategies and up to 7 CE credits. Save over $400, and elevate your communication skills for better outcomes. Limited spaces available.

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

Check out AGD Impact’s feature story this month, which explores the ins and outs of the invisible dental services organization (DSO), a type of DSO that offers nonclinical administrative support services to dental practices while allowing them to retain their name and branding.

On July 22, 2025, the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means, Health and Oversight Subcommittees held a joint hearing entitled, Medicare Advantage: Past Lessons, Present Insights, Future Opportunities.

On July 14, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its Calendar Year (CY) 2026 proposed rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). In the proposed rule, CMS proposed changes to the physician payment conversion factor and included other key updates that impact primary care and Medicare services.

From July 17th through 19th Dr. Gordon Isbell, DMD, MAGD and AGD staff attended the Annual Meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). ALEC is a national organization of state legislators dedicated to free markets, limited government and federalism.

Dr. Jane F. Martone was honored at the 2025 Convocation Ceremony in Montréal on July 12. Martone’s remarkable career spans nearly three decades of private practice and dental education, where her tireless dedication to teaching and advancing oral implantology has earned her widespread respect and admiration.

Nearly 14.2 million Americans suffer from serious mental illness (SMI). A new study in General Dentistry used data from a U.S. dental school clinic to examine oral healthcare disparities experienced by people with SMI and suggest a more integrated approach to care.

To achieve your Fellowship, Mastership, or Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition during the AGD2026 Convocation Ceremony in Las Vegas, all requirements must be completed and applications must be submitted on or before Dec. 31. Need help fulfilling the required CE? Search the AGD CE Directory or Online Learning Center.

In part two of our Convocation feature, four more awardees share what drove them to pursue Fellowship, Mastership or LLSR honors — and offer advice for others aiming to achieve these prestigious milestones.