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AGD recently signed a letter with 17 other members of the Organized Dental Coalition (ODC) to support S. 4008, the Promoting Dental Health Act. The bill reauthorizes the U.S. Centers for Disease Control Oral Health programs through fiscal year 2031 and strengthens oral health infrastructure nationwide while supporting the vital role of general dentists in improve overall health outcomes.

New Dentist columnist Dr. Clayton Sorrells shares several reasons why fully owning your practice can lead to happiness and fulfillment, as well as some tips on how to succeed as a practice owner.

Dentists don’t have short careers; they can easily be in business for 30, 40 or even 50 years. Because of this, every dentist should be able to create multigenerational wealth and a life by design.

On June 8, 2026, a federal court blocked the Trump Administration from implementing a $100,000 fee for all new H-1B visa applications.

On June 9, 2026, the House Appropriations Committee approved the FY 2027 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill by a vote of 34–28. The legislation proposes $189.3 billion in discretionary funding, representing a $5.6 billion, or three percent, decrease from FY 2026 enacted levels, and prioritizes investments in biomedical research, biodefense, and rural health while shifting greater responsibility for education to states.

AGD recently presented its Student Chapter of the Year award to Texas A&M College of Dentistry, Faculty Advisor of the Year to Mai-Ly Duong, DMD, MAGD, and Residency Program Director of the Year to Russ Bergman, DMD.

Digital dentistry has transformed prosthodontics. Intraoral scanning, CBCT imaging and 3D printing have made prosthetics easier to design and create and are becoming the standard of care. But what’s on the cutting edge in this field — and what’s beyond?

AGD has partnered with Oryx Dental, the first and only dental practice management software platform recognized by AGD as a member benefit provider. Through this new partnership, AGD members can access Oryx's cloud-based, AI-powered platform at preferred rates.

AGD blogger Dr. Larry Stanleigh continues his information sharing with a post about shoes as a metaphor for his professional journey. He applies this framework to thinking about life, work and important ways to show up and contribute to his community.

The award-winning AGD Podcast Series recently released two new podcasts — “Owning the Journey: Leadership Lessons,” from Arnelle Wright, DDS, and “Clinical Pearls in Bone Grafting,” with Charles D. Schlesinger, DDS, FICOI.

This is your final opportunity to join the Fellowship Review Course at AGD2026. Registration closes this Friday, June 19. Refresh your clinical knowledge, earn 16 CE credits and walk into the Fellowship Exam the next day with confidence.

AGD recently has announced the recipients of its 2026 student chapter awards, honoring outstanding achievement in professional development, residency education and faculty mentorship. Winners include: Texas A&M College of Dentistry as its 2026 Student Chapter of the Year; Mai-Ly Duong, DMD., MPH, MAEd, MAGD, its 2026 Faculty Advisor of the Year; and Russ Bergman, DMD, its 2026 Residency Program Director of the Year.

AGD is pleased to announce partnership with Oryx Dental, a clinically rooted, cloud-based, and AI-powered dental software platform built by dentists, for dentistry. Designed with a patient-first mindset and deep clinical intelligence at its core, Oryx empowers dental teams to deliver better care, streamline operations, and grow without compromise.

AGD members now have access to Juno, a platform for student loan refinancing using group-negotiated rates and cash back offers. Members may unlock bonuses up to $1,000 and secure lower interest rates through personalized options.

The June 19 deadline to register for the AGD2026 Fellowship Review Course is approaching. Gain 16 CE credits while reviewing 17 dental disciplines to strengthen your clinical foundation. This intensive program is designed to help you prepare effectively before you sit for the Fellowship Exam the very next day.

Peri-implantitis is not the glamorous side of implant dentistry. Immediate implants get the applause; failing implants do not. But failing implants are often the best teachers. The cases that go sideways often sharpen clinical judgment because they force a harder question: What set the site up to fail?

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

AGD has awarded Mackenzie Bankes, a third-year dental student at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, the prestigious Dr. Chethan and Avani Chetty Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes an AGD dental student member who exemplifies lifelong learning, leadership and dedication to the profession.