Animal Magnetism: Some Veterinarians Are Drawn to Oral Healthcare
What dental specialty allows a practitioner to perform a sinusotomy on a standing patient who happens to have 12 pounds of teeth or fix a tooth the patient broke by biting an antler? The answer is animal dentistry.
AGD Can Help You Become Financially Fit
Give your finances a serious workout with AGD’s Exclusive Benefits program. As an associate dentist, we can help you stretch your dollars and strengthen your savings with student loan refinancing offers, insurance coverage, entertainment discounts and more.
Recognize Your Colleagues
Nominations are open for AGD’s 2024 Student Chapter of the Year and Faculty of the Year awards! Help AGD recognize dedicated student chapters and faculty advisers who went above and beyond for their dental school’s AGD student chapters. Nominations are being accepted now through April 18.
Dental Team Opportunities at AGD2024
Improve patient care and increase practice success by empowering your dental team. AGD2024 presents 15 courses specifically tailored for dental team members, covering a diverse range of subjects to help staff excel.
Looking to Take the Fellowship Exam at AGD2024?
The Fellowship Review Course at AGD2024 takes place July 17–18 and includes a refresher in 17 dental disciplines, and attendees may take the Fellowship Exam the following day. Registrants will also receive an electronic copy of the Fellowship Exam Study Guide and a link to downloadable course handouts.
Capitol Connections
AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.
AGD Signs Letter in Support of the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Assistance Ac
On April 2, 2024, AGD and other oral health advocacy organizations sent a letter to House Energy & Commerce and House Ways & Means Committee leadership in support of H.R.7814, the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Assistance Act
Senate Passes AGD-Supported Resolution to Promote Health Care Workforce Well-being
On March 20, 2024, the Senate passed S.Res.567, a bipartisan resolution to designate March 18, 2024, as the inaugural "Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness."
Oral Cancer: Updates from AGD and Around the World
As part of April as Oral Cancer Awareness Month, this issue of AGD Impact features as update from the AGD Foundation on its mission to bring awareness to oral cancer. It also includes the latest in oral cancer research from around the world.
Let Your Rewards Pour in this Spring
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.
Get Free CE and Build Lifelong Connections at AGD2024
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!
2023 Humanitarian Award Winner Dedicates His Life’s Volunteerism to One Region
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.
Free Upcoming Live Webinar
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.
Oral Manifestations of Mpox
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.
April Issue of AGD Impact Live
Happy Earth Day
Smiles as bright as the planet! 🌍✨ Happy Earth Day. Join us in celebrating sustainable dental practices and a commitment to a greener, healthier world. 🦷💚
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the importance of prevention and early detection. Let's make a difference!
April is Minority Health Month
Celebrating National Minority Health Month by emphasizing the importance of equitable dental care.
April Issue of AGD Impact is Live
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.