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Many of us either begin our careers working in another practice or by finding and purchasing an existing practice. Few dentists begin their careers by determining the ideal model for their practice. And even fewer start out with the documented systems needed to support their ideal model. AGD Impact columnist Roger P. Levin, DDS, talks about models and steps to building an ideal model and the systems needed to support it in this month’s issue.

In late July AGD exhibited at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Annual Meeting in Denver. ALEC brings together legislators from around the country who support free markets, limited government and federalism.

On August 16, 2024, AGD wrote to House Energy & Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-5), advocating against the proposed restructuring of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

New future-ready governance models need your input. AGD members have been working on a change to our current governance model, which was crafted nearly 50 years ago. Help us assess the advantages and disadvantages of each proposed new model.

AGD’s member benefits provide dental practice owners savings on insurance and financial products, educational services, and practice management tools. Save money on office supplies, promotional products, lab services and more.

The Faculty Advisor of the Year Award honors one AGD student chapter faculty advisor who provides their AGD student chapter with the best overall support and guidance. This year’s recipient is Dr. Sophia Khan of the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine.

AGD recently announced the 2024 FellowPath scholarship recipients. This scholarship is presented to new dentists who graduated between 2019 and 2024 and covers the costs of attending the AGD Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam in October 2024.

Conducting an oral cancer screening event in your AGD constituent is the perfect opportunity to educate your community about the important services that dental offices provide, and your efforts could result in a life saved.

The relationship between a dental practice and a lab takes time and effort from both sides to build. A good working relationship results in quality products that ultimately help dentists deliver the best possible patient care. What does a good relationship between a practice and lab look like, and how can practices build one?

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

General Dentistry is seeking new columnists. Contributing two to four times per year, General Dentistry columnists write brief overviews of specific cases or issues within a subject area, providing general dentists with information they can use in practice right away. Contact us with your column idea today.

AGD Impact Wellness columnist Dr. Maggie Augustyn says it’s common to see patients prioritize everything else in their lives except their own well-being, including dental care. General dentists possess a unique opportunity to instigate positive change in patients’ lives by helping them understand the importance of investing in themselves.

If you’ve moved recently or plan to do so soon, don’t forget to update your AGD profile. This will ensure you keep receiving important information from us! You can also check the status of your membership dues, manage your email subscriptions and change your password.

In the realm of dental restoration, the distinction between a typical ceramist and a master ceramist is profound. Master ceramists are distinguished by their extensive experience, advanced certifications and exceptional artistry. They meticulously craft restorations that are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth, achieving the highest standards of beauty and precision.

On July 24, 2024, AGD, alongside 17 other organizations, sent a letter of support to the sponsors of the Oral Health Products Inclusion Act (H.R. 8599). This legislation would allow funds from health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to be used to purchase over-the-counter (OTC) oral health products, such as toothbrushes and floss.

On July 23, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its inaugural Oral Health Cross-Cutting Initiative (CCI) fact sheet. The fact sheet provides an overview of the Oral Health CCI and the program’s key results so far.

Invite your colleagues to join AGD and earn $50 in Referral Rewards for each new member. They’ll enjoy 50% off AGD dues if they join by Sept. 30. Achieve Bronze, Silver or Gold recruiter status by recruiting 3+ members.

AGD fact sheets provide your patients with all the information they need to maintain their oral health. Fact sheets on more than 25 oral health topics are available online for downloading and can be customized to include your name and practice information.