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Whether you’re a student, resident or new to practice, navigating risk is part of building your career. “Risk Ready: A New Dentist’s Guide to Real-World Challenges” is an Oct. 21 virtual event designed to help you understand how your benefits come into play — from malpractice and insurance to loan strategies.

All Fellowship, Mastership, and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition applications are due Dec. 31. Apply today to ensure your achievements are honored at AGD2026’s Convocation Ceremony. This is your opportunity to showcase your commitment to excellence in general dentistry and celebrate your professional milestones on a national stage among peers and leaders.

The October issue of AGD Impact is live! In it, you can learn all about green and holistic products and technologies. Features include an in-depth look at some of the latest dental “hacks” floating around on social media as well as a recap of AGD’s scientific session this past July in Montréal. Columns include Financial Management, Marketing and a Member Spotlight on Dr. Sep Pouresa.

Dentistry’s influence grows with every member who joins AGD. Stronger numbers mean stronger advocacy, better resources and greater impact for the profession. Each colleague you recruit earns you $50 in rewards to use toward your membership renewal. Right now, new members for 2026 receive the rest of 2025 free.

Join AGD’s free two half-day Virtual Advocacy Conference (Nov. 21–22) to stay up to date on the latest legislative and regulatory issues affecting general dentistry. Hear directly from AGD leaders, and learn how you can take action to protect your profession and your patients.

Step into style and comfort with AGD’s newest Exclusive Benefit. Members now save 25% on every Jaanuu purchase, giving you access to scrubs and uniforms that blend performance with modern design. Upgrade your workwear, and enjoy premium apparel tailored for professionals who want to look and feel their best.

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

Your oral health is connected to your whole-body health. Don’t leave your care to chance. Use AGD’s Find a Dentist tool to connect with trusted, highly trained general dentists near you. Start your search today.

Trick or teeth? 👻🦷 This Halloween, we know you’ll be reminding your patients that brushing and flossing are the best treats of all. Happy Halloween from our dental family to yours!

Happy #WorldSmileDay! 😁 Every smile you help create makes the world a little brighter. Thank you for being champions of oral health and confidence one patient at a time!

Cheers to all the dental hygienists who keep smiles healthy and bright! 🦷✨ This #DentalHygieneMonth, we celebrate your dedication to prevention, education, and patient care—you are the heart of healthy smiles.

This October, we honor the strength of those affected by breast cancer and stand together in awareness and support. 💖 Just like oral health, early detection saves lives—let’s continue to spread knowledge and compassion.

The October issue of AGD Impact is live! In it, you can learn all about green and holistic products and technologies. Features include an in-depth look at some of the latest dental “hacks” floating around on social media that your patients might be influenced by, as well as a recap of AGD’s scientific session this past July in Montréal.

On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation entitled, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, introducing significant changes to the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program. Under the proclamation, all H-1B petitions submitted after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on September 21, 2025, must include a payment of $100,000.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced it will host a workshop entitled, Moving Forward: Protecting Workers from Anticompetitive Noncompete Agreements. The workshop, hosted by FTC’s Labor Task Force, will feature remarks from FTC Commissioners, as well as discussions with policy experts, economists, advocates, and individuals affected by noncompete agreements.

The federal government is currently operating under a continuing resolution (CR) passed in March 2025 that funds the government through September 30, 2025. Unless Congress passes an annual appropriations act or an interim continuing resolution by that date, the government will shut down on October 1.

An AGD member recently requested guidance after a concerning incident with a patient during a scheduled appointment. Given the prevalence of substance use and abuse, this is a scenario that will likely happen to most dentists, and it presents legal, ethical and practical challenges. AGD Impact Legal Matters columnist Jake Kathleen Marcus, Esq., tackled the many layers of this and similar scenarios.

Nominations are currently open for AGD Impact’s popular “10 Dentists to Watch.” Nominations for this honor are open to all AGD members! Do you know a talented young dentist who’s doing extraordinary things and deserves some recognition? Let us know!