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AGD’s Refer-a-Colleague program can help you gain some extra green this spring, giving you $50 in Referral Rewards for each new member you recruit. To help the AGD community grow, just fill out the online referral form, and watch your rewards blossom.

Students, residents, recent graduates and new dentists: Get the most out of your AGD2024 experience by visiting the New Dentist Lounge. Immerse yourself in three days of networking opportunities, including a speed mentorship event and social event, while also earning up to seven hours of FREE CE!

Dr. Mike Lacey and his wife, Karen, have dedicated 15 years of their lives to working with local communities in Thailand and Cambodia, using an immersive, community-focused model Mike developed. Read about Mike’s Humanitarian Award-winning work in the April issue of AGD Impact.

Register now for the April 25 FREE live webinar “Oral Cancer: Screening and Prevention.” This webinar will provide general dentists with information regarding oral cancer. There will be a discussion on potentially malignant disorders of the oral cavity, specifically leukoplakia, and how to develop an appropriate treatment plan.

The zoonotic infectious disease mpox is a mucocutaneous viral disorder resembling smallpox that has become a public health concern. A new review in General Dentistry expands dental practitioners’ knowledge of the oral manifestations of mpox and offers guidelines for infection control and treatment.

Smiles as bright as the planet! 🌍✨ Happy Earth Day. Join us in celebrating sustainable dental practices and a commitment to a greener, healthier world. 🦷💚

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the importance of prevention and early detection. Let's make a difference!

Celebrating National Minority Health Month by emphasizing the importance of equitable dental care.

The April issue of AGD Impact contains exciting stories on veterinary dentistry and oral cancer as well as columns on evaluating your PPO participation and communicating big changes to staff members.

Nominations are open for AGD’s 2024 Student Chapter of the Year Award and Faculty of the Year Award! Help AGD recognize dedicated student chapters and faculty advisers who went above and beyond for their dental school’s AGD student chapter. Nominations are being accepted now through April 18.

The April issue of AGD Impact contains exciting stories on veterinary dentistry and oral cancer as well as columns on evaluating your PPO participation and communicating big changes to staff members. Plus, learn about the featured speakers and subject codes at AGD2024.

AGD is recruiting new members for our Spokesperson Program. Nominees should be comfortable communicating with the media and be willing to be AGD’s public voice. AGD spokespeople provide information and insight on dentistry, oral health and ways to keep your smile bright each year.

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

Premium Plus members receive FREE registration, and Premium members receive a discounted registration rate to AGD2024 through April 30. With over 30 hands-on courses available, don’t miss the opportunity to attend the premier meeting for general dentistry and acquire the training necessary for success.

Tomorrow, April 2, at 11:59 p.m. CDT, is the deadline for students, residents and recent graduates to submit abstract proposals for the AGD2024 Scientific e-Poster Session. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your research (and possibly win up to $400 and a certificate).

On March 11, 2024, the Biden Administration released its FY 2025 Budget Proposal. The Budget Proposal provides insight into the administration’s policy priorities, even though these legislative proposals are unlikely to be considered by the current Congress.

On March 23, 2024, President Biden signed a ‘minibus’ appropriations package for the remaining six of the 12 spending bills, finalizing fiscal year (FY) 2024 funding and averting a government shutdown.

Dental students, residents and recent graduates: Your last chance to submit an abstract proposal for consideration in the AGD2024 Scientific e-Poster Session is next week, April 2, at 11:59 p.m. CDT.

While there is debate about the medical benefits of nutraceuticals, their popularity is increasing. General Dentistry’s latest Pharmacology column examines nutraceutical supplements with oral health applications. Practitioners are encouraged to stay open-minded and seek out more research on efficacy and safety.