International Podcast Day Aug 30, 2024 Check out the AGD Podcast this International Podcast Day! From exploring the latest in dental care to diving into everyday health tips, the AGD podcast keeps general dentists informed and inspired.🎧🦷
World Heart Day Aug 30, 2024 A healthy heart means a healthy smile! Taking care of your oral health is just one way to support your heart. Happy World Heart Day—let’s keep both our smiles and hearts strong! ❤️🦷
Happy Labor Day Aug 30, 2024 Celebrating the hard work and dedication that goes into every smile. Happy Labor Day to my fellow dentists and all the hardworking professionals out there! 🦷💪
The September/October Issue of General Dentistry Is Now Live Aug 30, 2024 The September/October Issue of General Dentistry Is Now Live!
The September Issue of AGD Impact is Now Live Aug 30, 2024 The September issue of AGD Impact is now live!
Applications for Fellowship, Mastership and LLSR Due Dec. 31 Aug 26, 2024 Fulfill all requirements and submit an application before Dec. 31, 2024, to be eligible to receive your Fellowship, Mastership, or Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition at AGD2025 in Montréal, Quebec.
Models Unveiled: Your Input is Essential Aug 26, 2024 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.
Capitol Connections Aug 26, 2024 AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.
Embracing Real-World Dentistry: An External Rotation Experience Aug 26, 2024 Stepping out of the familiar confines of dental school, AGD Impact Student Perspectives columnist Brooklyn Janes recently took part in a month-long external rotation with PDS Health. She shared what the experience taught her about dentistry, leadership and herself.
Get One Step Closer to Fellowship in 2024 Aug 26, 2024 Passing the Fellowship Exam is one of the major requirements for becoming an AGD Fellow. Increase your chances of success by attending the 2024 Fall Fellowship Review Course at AGD’s headquarters in Chicago, Oct. 4–5, and take the exam the next day.
New Dentists Can Protect Their Careers Aug 26, 2024 Dentist’s Advantage offers malpractice insurance as one of your AGD member benefits at no extra cost. As a dentist, it is essential to protect the career you worked hard to earn from financial disaster. Don’t miss the opportunity to claim your coverage.
What Dentists Can Learn from Other Business Models Aug 26, 2024 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.
AGD Exhibits at State Legislative Conferences Aug 22, 2024 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.
AGD Warns Against Proposed Restructuring of NIH Aug 22, 2024 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).
Models Unveiled: We Need Your Input! Aug 19, 2024 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.
Practice Owners Save with AGD Member Benefits Aug 19, 2024 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.
Get to Know AGD’s 2024 Faculty Advisor of the Year Aug 19, 2024 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.
FellowPath Scholarship Winners Announced Aug 19, 2024 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.
Oral Cancer Screening: Easier than It Sounds Aug 19, 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.