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Registration for the two-day Fellowship Review Course at AGD2022 ends July 22. Don’t miss your chance to put yourself in the best position to pass the Fellowship Exam and become one step closer to AGD Fellowship! Premium Plus members receive a 20% discount.

Hill Day Offers Opportunity to Connect with Legislators

Hill Day connected AGD advocacy leaders with members of Congress to discuss AGD’s priority legislative issues.

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

Thursday, June 30, at 11:59 p.m. EDT, is the deadline to submit an abstract proposal for the AGD2022 Scientific e-Poster Session. All dental topics and presentations are welcome, even if they have been presented at another meeting.

Does the professional profile of a dentist influence their treatment choices? A new study in General Dentistry sought to evaluate the clinical decision-making of more than 200 dentists at various stages of their careers regarding maintenance, repair or replacement of direct composite resin restorations.

Sign up for AGD’s two live webinars in July. “Overcoming Challenges to Building Trust with Patients,” presented by Dr. Zachary Korwin, takes place July 12 at 7:30 p.m. CDT. Then, join Dr. Joshua Austin for “Our Chamfered Psyche,” July 14 at 7:30 p.m. CDT.

The AGD2022 Exhibit Hall will feature leading dental vendors showcasing the most current technologies and services. Purchase $2,500 worth of goods and services at the Exhibit Hall and receive two FREE lecture courses at AGD2023!

AGD continues to need general dentists with a range of experience to help us grow and remain relevant. The expertise of committed leaders is essential to building strong programs and growing our organization.

H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act, overwhelmingly passed the House by a 369-58 vote last year, but the Senate has yet to take up this important public health legislation.

Last month, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra issued notice formally establishing the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) under the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and appointing Dr. Adam Russell as its Acting Deputy Director.

Earlier this month, AGD hosted an introductory meeting with Dr. Adam Barefoot, the newly appointed Chief Dental Officer (CDO) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Advances in dental practice and patient care in the distant future could be difficult to imagine today, but some of the current trends in dentistry are hints as to the industry’s path forward. Experts weigh in on what the dental office could look like in the next decade.

You’ve graduated. Now what? Whether you’re a new dentist who needs to tackle student debt or you just want to treat yourself to some relaxation and entertainment, AGD’s Exclusive Benefits program has members-only discounts for you.

Dentists who send overdue patient accounts to collection agencies in the hope of recovering monies due for treatment should be aware that the nation’s three consumer credit reporting agencies have announced that, beginning July 1, 2022, paid medical collection debt will no longer be included on consumer credit reports.

Can’t attend AGD2022 in person? Register now to attend the Virtual Fellowship Review Course, which will be livestreamed directly from Orlando, July 27–28, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT each day. Registrants will receive a complimentary electronic copy of the AGD Fellowship Exam Study Guide, as well as other downloadable course materials.

Ceramic brackets are often used for orthodontic treatment in adults, as they maintain mechanical strength and color stability over time. However, they may be susceptible to staining. A new study in General Dentistry evaluates the influence of brushing with regular or whitening dentifrices on coffee-stained brackets.

Attention dental students, residents and recent graduates! Your last chance to submit an abstract proposal for consideration in the AGD2022 Scientific e-Poster Session is June 30 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Showcase your research (and possibly win prizes) at the premier meeting for general dentistry.

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are underdiagnosed in children. In a new study, 193 children were interviewed and examined to explore associations between TMDs and both malocclusion and anxiety. Data were gathered on asymmetries, joint sounds, limitations on mouth opening, parafunctional habits and more.