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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced it will host a workshop entitled, Moving Forward: Protecting Workers from Anticompetitive Noncompete Agreements. The workshop, hosted by FTC’s Labor Task Force, will feature remarks from FTC Commissioners, as well as discussions with policy experts, economists, advocates, and individuals affected by noncompete agreements.

The federal government is currently operating under a continuing resolution (CR) passed in March 2025 that funds the government through September 30, 2025. Unless Congress passes an annual appropriations act or an interim continuing resolution by that date, the government will shut down on October 1.

An AGD member recently requested guidance after a concerning incident with a patient during a scheduled appointment. Given the prevalence of substance use and abuse, this is a scenario that will likely happen to most dentists, and it presents legal, ethical and practical challenges. AGD Impact Legal Matters columnist Jake Kathleen Marcus, Esq., tackled the many layers of this and similar scenarios.

Nominations are currently open for AGD Impact’s popular “10 Dentists to Watch.” Nominations for this honor are open to all AGD members! Do you know a talented young dentist who’s doing extraordinary things and deserves some recognition? Let us know!

Beverages with dyes and low pH values have a detrimental impact on more than just dental tissue; they can also expedite the degradation of resin-based restorative materials. A new study in General Dentistry examines how different beverage solutions affect the hardness and surface roughness of provisional fixed denture materials.

Whether you were able to join us for AGD2025 or not, browse our gallery for snapshots of the sessions, networking and celebrations that made this year’s event so memorable. And if you achieved Fellowship, Mastership, or Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition, be sure to order your headshots or stage photos.

Listen to the latest from industry experts on the AGD Podcast Series. Recent episodes feature Dr. Mitch Gardiner on dental malpractice and Dr. Jason Mann and Phil Cassis on practice management.

Expand your skills this October with AGD’s live webinars. Covering topics from implant complications to orofacial pain disorders, each session delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.

Looking for your next opportunity or planning your next career move? Don’t forget to take advantage of the AGD Career Center. Members can search exclusive job postings, post résumés, and access tools to strengthen their skills in interviewing, networking and career-planning.

Registration for the 2025 Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam, taking place in Chicago, Sept. 26–28, ends this Thursday! Don’t miss this important step to becoming recognized as an AGD Fellow while earning 16 hours of CE during the two-day review course.

Looking for your next opportunity, or planning your next career move? Don’t forget to take advantage of the AGD Career Center. Members can search exclusive job postings, post résumés, and access tools to strengthen their skills in interviewing, networking and career-planning.

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

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder, and individuals with CF often present with gingival inflammation, dental enamel defects, caries and reduced salivary flow. A new study in General Dentistry investigates the oral health of 82 patients with CF.

This month, AGD Impact Testing the Tools reviewer Ross Isbell, DDS, MBA, a general dentist in Gadsden, Alabama, evaluated three products shaping daily practice.

AGD Impact’s popular cover story, “10 Dentists to Watch,” will return in 2026. Nominations for this honor are open to all AGD members! Do you know a talented young dentist who’s doing extraordinary things and deserves some recognition? Let us know!

On September 9, 2025, HHS released its Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy, outlining over 120 initiatives aimed at addressing the root causes of childhood chronic diseases.

On September 9, 2025, the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill provides a total of $108 billion in discretionary funding for HHS, approximately six percent below the FY 2025 enacted level, and proposes a $456 million reduction in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

In this month’s Ethics column in AGD Impact, Dr. Carlos Stringer Smith dives deep into the myriad facets of professionalism in dentistry and how they might be reimagined to prioritize dentists’ self-care in ways that can benefit both practitioners and patients.

The final virtual town hall meeting of 2025 will take place Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. CDT. This is an opportunity to learn more about what’s happening at AGD and for general dentists at the local level.

Complete all requirements and submit an application by Dec. 31 to be recognized with the Fellowship or Mastership award or Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition at AGD2026 in Las Vegas. Need CE? Explore the CE Directory, or browse live courses and the Online Learning Center.