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At AGD2024, all attendees are invited to take part in the new Wellness Series. For a nominal fee, earn 1 CE credit while learning strategies to help with setting goals, establishing meaningful connections inside and outside the office, and managing stress. 

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

With the reimagined Take the Floor series at AGD2024, earn up to 6.75 CE credits while learning from some of the industry’s rising stars. Choose from seven disciplines, including 780 Esthetics/Cosmetic Dentistry and 690 Implants.

New grads can enroll in complimentary malpractice insurance from our Exclusive Benefits provider, Dentist’s Advantage. The coverage lasts from the day of enrollment through April 30, 2025. It’s just one of the amazing benefits you have as an AGD member.

Building relationships with your state and federal legislators is not a daunting task. Just like building relationships with staff members or patients, it takes a little time and effort, but the benefits can be worthwhile. Learn how you can develop these relationships and leverage your connections for the advancement of the profession.

A new systematic review examines possible links between dental implants and the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma in patients who have a history of a potentially malignant or malignant lesion.

On May 7, 2024, House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-NJ-6) wrote a letter to HRSA, urging the agency to increase its per resident allocation (PRA) for the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) program by $10,000 for the next academic year beginning on July 1, 2024.

Roughly 30 AGD advocates, including its leadership team, traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with federal policymakers during the week of May 20, 2024.

We are currently seeking volunteers for our 2023-24 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 leaders with a passion for the profession.

As a trusted dental professional, your influence goes beyond patient care. Just as you advocate for the best treatments for patients, recommending AGD membership to colleagues can be a transformative step in their professional journeys. Earn $50 in Referral Rewards for each colleague you refer who joins.

As the prevalence of marijuana use surges, providers need to understand the potential risks in relation to dental treatment. General Dentistry’s latest Pharmacology column reviews available evidence that using local anesthetic with a vasoconstrictor in conjunction with marijuana could be a potentially dangerous combination, particularly in cardiac patients.

AGD fact sheets provide your patients with all the information they need to maintain their oral health. Fact sheets on more than 25 oral health topics are available online for downloading and can be customized to include your name and practice information.

Recent AGD Podcast episodes include conversations with Dr. Sam Low about a wide range of subjects, including periodontics, laser dentistry and implant placement; with Dr. Maggie Augustyn about the relationship between wellness and leading fulfilling lives; and with Dr. James Klim on the latest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

The latest issue of AGD Impact is live and chock full of valuable information for both new (congratulations, new graduates!) and experienced dentists. The three-part cover story addresses employee retention from three angles, while a feature story provides a guide to building relationships with your state and federal legislators.

Keep those pearly whites strong, just like you! This Men's Health Month, let's prioritize our dental health.

Celebrating freedom and resilience this Juneteenth! To our dedicated dentists, thank you for your commitment to creating healthy smiles and stronger communities. Let's honor this day with pride and continue to support oral health for all.

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dentist dads out there! Your dedication to both your family and your patients is truly inspiring. Thank you for creating healthy smiles at home and in the office. Enjoy your special day!

Celebrate National Smiles Month with us! A healthy smile is a happy smile.

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.

🌈 Celebrate love and smiles this Pride Month! Let's keep spreading joy with healthy teeth.