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As the June 3 FellowPath Scholarship deadline approaches, we're reminding 2019–2024 graduates to apply. Three scholarships are available. They will cover the expense of the Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam, as well as airfare and accommodations.

In addition to beautiful natural scenery, plentiful shopping and great food, Minneapolis offers multiple professional sporting events that will be taking place while you’re at AGD2024.

The AGD Advocacy Fund supports national and constituent advocacy efforts by providing resources to tackle new matters, such as legislation or legal action affecting the practice of general dentistry.

On May 16, 2024, the Senate HELP Committee held a hearing entitled, Examining the Dental Care Crisis in America: How Can We Make Dental Care More Affordable and More Available? The hearing examined the root causes of barriers to accessing adequate dental care including workforce shortages and student loan debt, and potential policy solutions to fill these gaps.

AGD wants to help your practice bloom this spring by providing special discounts on a variety of insurance and financial services as well as practice management products through our Exclusive Benefits program.

The AGD2024 keynote address will be given by dentist, comedian and author Dr. Jeffrey L. Gurian. He is known for his bestselling “Happiness” books, which blend wisdom with humor. Gurian’s talk will leave you enlightened and entertained, offering practical insights into improving your mental health.

AGD will host the Fall Fellowship Review Course Oct. 4–5 at AGD headquarters in Chicago. Premium Plus members receive a 20% discount on the review course. In addition to earning 16 hours of CE, attendees will be able to take the Fellowship Exam the following day, Oct. 6.

AGD Impact Wellness columnist Dr. Maggie Augustyn breaks down how the fear of missing out and constantly comparing ourselves to others via social media can impact our own perception of our successes and personal happiness.

AGD member and Alabama general dentist Dr. Gordon R. Isbell III testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on May 16 and discussed access to and issues facing the delivery of oral healthcare in the United States ahead of AGD’s annual Hill Day, which begins today.

Two AGD state constituents offer brick-and-mortar CE centers: Washington AGD and Oregon AGD. Both CE centers offer significant educational benefits to the dental community, but they also present challenges to maintain.

Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) member and Alabama general dentist Gordon R. Isbell III, DMD, MAGD, is scheduled to testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 10 a.m. EST, to discuss access to and issues facing the delivery of oral health care in the U.S.

Article offers Dentists Insight on how to Thrive on Social Media

Check out recent podcast episodes with host Dr. George J. Schmidt. The latest interviews include conversations with Dr. James Klim on cosmetic and restorative dentistry; AGD2024 keynote speaker Dr. Jeffrey L. Gurian on positivity and humor; and Dr. Bruce L. Cassis on the business of dentistry.

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

Spring may bring showers, but new dental graduates can bloom with malpractice insurance coverage at no cost from AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider, Dentist’s Advantage. It’s one of your AGD member benefits, and you can be covered for up to a year without the extra expense.

On May 16, learn a systematic way to achieve composite artistry at the highest level and the importance of resin in everyday practice. On May 21, explore strategies for working together to improve mental health with a focus on anxiety, pain, depression and burnout within dental professionals.

AGD2024 is pleased to offer dental team–focused courses designed to help your staff reach its full potential. These courses are tailored to address the specific needs and challenges faced by dental teams, providing valuable insights and skills enhancement to improve overall practice performance.

Put yourself in a position to succeed with the Fellowship Review Course! This two-day course provides a refresher in 17 dental disciplines, and attendees may take the Fellowship Exam the following day. For additional study materials, download the Study Guide Supplement 2016-2020 along with annual online study guides.

Social media is an infinitely malleable tool. There is no wrong way to use social media — the only keys are to be consistent and be authentic. AGD Impact scrolled through social media to find some of today’s top dental influencers and asked them their secrets to success.

The AGD Advocacy Fund supports national and constituent advocacy efforts by providing resources to tackle new matters, such as legislation or legal action affecting the practice of general dentistry.