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Merry Christmas to all the wonderful dentists and dental professionals in our community! 🎄✨ May your holiday be filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of bright, healthy smiles.

Happy first night of Hanukkah to our amazing dental community! 🕎 Just as the menorah shines brighter with each passing night, may your passion for patient care and oral health light up this season of miracles. Wishing you eight days of warmth, reflection, and plenty of smiles.

The December issue of AGD Impact is live! In it, you can learn all about AI chat bots and the ways they are currently being used in dentistry.

The shortage of dental hygienists is one of the biggest challenges facing the dental industry. AGD Impact columnist Wesley Lyon acknowledges that the problem won’t solve itself overnight but suggests implementing three strategies to attract and maintain top talent.

There’s still time to register for AGD’s upcoming Virtual Advocacy Conference and earn up to 6.75 free CE credits. Gain vital insights into the legislative landscape impacting your practice, and learn how to shape important conversations at the state and federal levels.

The December issue of AGD Impact is live! In it, you can learn all about AI chat bots and the ways they are currently being used in dentistry. You can also “meet” AGD’s new president, Dr. Chethan Chetty, with our annual president’s profile feature. Columns include Legal Matters, Financial Management, Ethics, Communications and Testing the Tools.

‘Tis the season to make spirits bright by inviting your colleagues to join AGD. You’ll earn $50 in Referral Rewards when they join, and they’ll receive the rest of 2024 free when they join for 2025.

Chocolate is one of the most popular treats in the world, and debate over its potential health benefits has made it a widely researched topic. A new General Dentistry article reviews general benefits of chocolate and discusses negative oral health consequences of excess consumption.

AGD maintains that fluoride, when used appropriately, is safe and effective in preventing and controlling dental decay and expresses concern over recent statements by Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, to end community water fluoridation.

AGD’s House of Delegates installed new officers during its annual meeting, Nov. 22–24. Merlin P. Ohmer, DDS, MAGD, a general dentist from Florida, concluded his term as AGD president, and Chethan Chetty, DDS, MAGD, was installed as AGD president for 2024–25.

Gain insights into the current legislative and regulatory landscapes and how they are affecting your practice or could in the future during AGD’s Virtual Advocacy Conference, Dec. 20–21. Discover how you can influence legislative and regulatory conversations while earning up to 6.75 free CE credits.

Working at the local level, AGD constituencies do tremendous work to advance AGD’s mission and vision. Their outstanding efforts were recognized during AGD’s annual meeting.

To be eligible for the Fellowship or Mastership awards or Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition at AGD2025 in Montréal, all requirements must be completed by Dec. 31, 2024. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to earn well-deserved recognition for your dedication and service.

Five new on-demand webinars have been added to AGD’s Online Learning Center library of 170+ titles. If you’re interested in receiving free CE, upgrade to the Premium Plus membership level to gain access to the free CE library plus four on-demand webinars of your choice.

Chethan Chetty, DDS, MAGD, Begins Role as Leader of Influential Dental Association

There is a long history of controversy and a lack of understanding regarding the relationship between occlusion and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) symptoms. A new case report in General Dentistry presents the use of clear aligners as a probable cofactor of TMD in an adult patient.

Dr. Merlin P. Ohmer concludes his term as AGD president next Sunday, Nov. 24, at the end of the AGD annual meeting. He leaves a legacy that includes an unwavering commitment to CE, strategic governance reform, strong advocacy networks and member engagement.