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On June 18, 2025, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) reintroduced the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act.

On June 20, 2025, AGD sent an Organized Dentistry Coalition letter urging the Department of Defense (DoD) to maintain current water fluoridation levels on overseas military bases. The AGD initiated letter highlights the role of water fluoridation as a cost-effective public health measure essential to preventing dental disease and supporting military readiness.

On June 11, 2025, the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee released its portion of the budget reconciliation bill, which includes several provisions mirroring those in the reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22.

AGD2025 is more than education; it’s an experience. Enjoy vibrant networking events like the President’s Reception, AGD Carnivale, and Student and New Dentist socials. Cap it off with the inspiring Convocation Ceremony. From lively gatherings to meaningful connections, AGD2025 is where the general dentistry community comes together.

Last month, I had the opportunity to join a group of general dentists in Washington, D.C., for AGD’s Hill Day. As dentists, we spend so much of our time focused on the clinical side — patient care, procedures, running a practice, etc. But, behind the scenes, decisions are being made in state houses and D.C. that impact how we’re able to do our jobs.

AGD is seeking volunteers for our 2025–26 councils and committees. The views, opinions and insights of general dentists, residents and students are important to the work of these groups. AGD is looking for bright, passionate leaders. The application deadline is June 30, 2025.

Recently, AGD Podcast Series host Dr. George J. Schmidt spoke with Dr. Joshua Austin about opportunities in restorative dentistry, including the use of glass ionomer materials. Glass ionomers have undergone significant advancements that now make them essential tools for today’s clinicians.

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AGD Impact columnist Dr. Clayton Sorrells shares insights on taking control of your finances to achieve financial independence earlier than the average retirement age. He shares how you can leverage concepts from the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement to establish and work toward your own financial goals.

Excited to announce that we'll be exhibiting at AGD2025! 🎉 Come visit our booth to connect, talk all things dentistry, and discover tools and insights to help take your practice to the next level. Let’s learn, grow, and smile together—see you there!

Your dental team is on the front lines with your patients every day, and they need the best training possible to keep your practice competitive. AGD2025 offers 14 dental team-focused courses designed to help your staff reach their full potential.

An article in the May/June issue of General Dentistry explores the idea that excessive intake of sugar and ultra-processed foods may be the link between oral and metabolic diseases. This narrative review explains sugar’s role in oral dysbiosis and resulting alterations to systemic health.

The IRS recently released its annual “dirty dozen,” an annual list comprised of some of the most common tax scams and fraudulent schemes. Based on this list, AGD Impact columnist Wesley W. Lyon II highlighted the four most common abusive tax shelters that target dentists in this month’s issue.

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

What if you could grow entirely new teeth for patients instead of relying on fillings, root canals and implants? That is one of the dazzling possibilities within the multidisciplinary field of regenerative dentistry.

On May 28, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) held the 239th Meeting of the National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research Council (NADCRC).

On June 4, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025, by a vote of 366-57. Originally enacted in 2018, the SUPPORT Act authorized funding for community-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery programs, many of which expired in 2023.

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its reconciliation package containing a harmful provision that would increase taxes on small business dental practices. If enacted, the legislation would prevent these practices from deducting state-level pass-through entity taxes (PTET) on their federal returns.