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Academy of General Dentistry Leaders Head to Capitol Hill in May

May 28, 2024
AGD leaders met in Washington, DC, recently to address legislative issues impacting dentistry and ways to protect oral health care. As part of the two-day event, about 30 general dentists representing AGD meet with lawmakers on legislative issues impacting their profession and how patient care is delivered to dental patients.
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Happy Pride Month

May 28, 2024
🌈 Celebrate love and smiles this Pride Month! Let's keep spreading joy with healthy teeth.
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The June Issue of AGD Impact is Now Live!

May 28, 2024
Keep those pearly whites strong, just like you! This Men's Health Month, let's prioritize our dental health.
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Keeping It In-House

May 28, 2024
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.
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Exploring the Effectiveness of Working Interviews in Dentistry

May 28, 2024
Working interviews have become a prevalent practice in dentistry, raising questions about their legality and efficacy. Can one truly assess a candidate’s clinical and verbal skills through a working interview? Are there any compliance considerations? This article delves into the nuances, weighing the advantages and disadvantages of this recruitment approach.
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Digital Smile Design: A Powerful Marketing Tool

May 28, 2024
Digital smile design can be a powerful marketing tool for dentists, enabling them to use the “show, don’t tell” method to break down what might otherwise be an overwhelming decision-making process.
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Capitol Connections

May 28, 2024
AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.
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Secure Your FellowPath Scholarship

May 28, 2024
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.
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Catch a Pro Sports Game While at AGD2024

May 28, 2024
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.

Help Support the AGD Advocacy Fund

May 22, 2024
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.

Senate Health Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Holds Hearing on Access to Dental Care

May 22, 2024
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.
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Access Exclusive Savings for Your Practice

May 20, 2024
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.
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AGD2024 Keynote Speaker: Jeffrey L. Gurian

May 20, 2024
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.
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Your Second Chance to Take the Fellowship Review Course in 2024

May 20, 2024
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.
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Is FOMO Bringing You Down?

May 20, 2024
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.
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Alabama General Dentist Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee

May 20, 2024
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.
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Keeping It In-House

May 16, 2024
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.
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Alabama General Dentist Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee to Ensure Access to Dental Health Care

May 16, 2024
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.
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May Issue AGD Impact Cover Story Spotlights Dental Influencers

May 15, 2024
Article offers Dentists Insight on how to Thrive on Social Media
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Don’t Miss the Latest Podcasts

May 13, 2024
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.
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