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The American Dental Association Foundation is now accepting applications for two award programs that support the next generation of professionals and researchers. These awards recognize individuals committed to advancing oral health and expanding access to care.

Your patients want paying to be simple. Your practice wants it to be affordable. AGD’s newest benefit provider, MPACT, delivers both, with waived setup fees, a free processing terminal and included virtual terminal. Secure, patient-friendly solutions save time and reduce costs.

AGD Impact columnist Dr. Clayton Sorrells has been sharing his journey from student dentist to new practice owner. In this month’s issue, he writes about the progress he’s made in year two, the challenges that came with it and the things he still needs to work on.

Many dentists fixate on their practice overhead. Dr. Roger P. Levin has experience reviewing hundreds of practice financial reports, and overhead is typically not the main factor why doctor income is not higher. Read about other practice management factors to tweak in order to increase practice profitability.

On July 21, 2025, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO-05), alongside Representatives Maxwell Frost (D-FL-10), Cleo Fields (D-LA-06), Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13), Wesley Bell (D-MO-01), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05), Don Davis (D-NC), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), introduced the Protect Our Treatment for Enamel, Erosion, and Tooth Health (TEETH) Act.

On July 31, 2025, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations held a full committee markup of the FY 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which includes significant investments in public health, education, and workforce development.

On August 5th and 6th Legislative and Governmental Affairs Chair Dr. Richard Huot and AGD Manager, Government Relations, Jay Fisher spoke with state legislators from around the country at the annual NCSL Summit in Boston.

Hundreds of General Dentists Honored During Prestigious Convocation Ceremony

A new case series in General Dentistry presents two unusual cases of osteoporotic bone marrow defect (OBMD), each initially regarded as a cystic lesion with corticated margins. Clinicians should be knowledgeable about various radiologic presentations of osseous disorders of the jaws, including OBMDs.

AGD Podcast Series host Dr. George J. Schmidt spoke with Angela Davis Sullivan, CEO and founder of Adaptive Dental Solution, on building a thriving dental practice. He also discussed AGD’s role in advocating for dental codes with Drs. Ralph Cooley and Arlene O’Brien.

In her latest column, Dr. Maggie Augustyn discusses ways she is adjusting her mindset to live in the here and now. She describes the joy she is finding in shifting her mindset from wanting the next big thing to appreciating the micromoments.

Strengthen your understanding of essential dental topics at AGD’s Fall Fellowship Review Course. This two-day event in Chicago provides up to 16 CE hours and strategic preparation for the Fellowship Exam. Build momentum toward your FAGD, and join peers on the same professional journey.

Preparing for retirement is one of the most daunting tasks that young dentists face when they first start practicing. By taking appropriate steps at each stage of their careers, dentists will be able to track their retirement strategy throughout the years and ensure a financially independent lifestyle when they decide to stop working.

To be recognized at the AGD2026 Convocation Ceremony at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, all requirements and an application are due by December 31, 2025. AGD has the resourcese to make your goal a reality.

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

AGD authored a letter addressed to the U.S. Secretary of Defense urging the Department of Defense to maintain current water fluoridation levels on U.S. military bases overseas. The letter highlights the essential role fluoridated water plays in protecting the oral health of service members and their families.

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.

Various internet articles and pop psychology pieces use generational labels to attribute certain general characteristics to entire generations, but how true are these assumptions? Can dentists rely on any of these stereotypes when they evaluate potential job candidates, especially those from Generation Z? If not, what information should they base decisions on?

Early bird registration closes tomorrow, Aug. 12, for the Case Acceptance Mastery Series at AGD headquarters in Chicago. Secure your $400+ savings and earn 7 CE hours while gaining essential tools to increase revenue and patient trust.

On July 31, 2025, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director, Dr. Susan Monarez, was sworn in by Secretary Kennedy. The Senate confirmed her nomination on July 29, 2025, by a vote of 51-47.