This Week at AGD

The path to professional distinction is built one step at a time. For many general dentists, that path leads to recognition through the Academy of General Dentistry. If earning the prestigious AGD Fellowship and Mastership awards, or Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition is one of your goals, now is the time to take action.

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

As December comes to a close, so does the AGD Foundation’s Annual Appeal. With your support, our Foundation advances oral cancer awareness nationwide through free oral and oropharyngeal cancer screenings, educational resources for dentists and patients, and substantial grant awards dedicated to prevention and early detection.

Although the philosophy of CAMBRA is widely accepted, practical implementation remains challenging. A new General Dentistry article offers clinical strategies in a functional format, integrating evidence-based models such as the ADA Caries Classification System.

Step into the spotlight at the AGD2026 Scientific e-Poster Session! Submit your abstract in one of three categories: scientific research, clinical innovation case studies or systematic literature reviews. The top two winners in each category will receive $700 and $550 along with a certificate of achievement.

The clock is ticking! Fellowship, Mastership, and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition applications must be received or postmarked by Dec. 31. These prestigious honors highlight your dedication to advanced education and clinical excellence. Act now, and secure your place among the profession’s leaders.

AGD Impact columnist Wesley Lyon II, CPA, CFP, explores changes to the business side of dentistry and the myths around whether young dentists are buying practices today. He highlights a range of factors impacting these decisions and the market factors in play.

Submit your abstract for the Take the Floor education series, a series of dynamic 45-minute sessions on clinical innovation, mental health and wellness. Share your expertise, inspire peers, and make an impact at this premier scientific session. Don’t miss your chance to lead the conversation!

Extrusion of irrigants or obturation materials during endodontic therapy may result in significant complications, but detailed anatomical assessment can prevent adverse outcomes. A new article in General Dentistry, published in collaboration with the American Association of Endodontists, explores how anatomical complexities contribute to extrusion risk.

Dental students, residents and recent graduates are invited to submit their clinical health-related dentistry research for the AGD2026 Scientific e-Poster Session. Submission categories include scientific research, case studies on clinical innovation and systematic literature reviews. The top two winners in each category will earn $700 and $550!

AGD Impact has a new Student Perspectives columnist starting in 2026: third-year dental student Keya Bajaria of California Northstate University College of Dental Medicine. Bajaria is copresident of her school’s AGD student chapter. In this role, she’s helping to build community and promote lifelong learning.

A new era of cosmetic dentistry is being ushered in by the latest digital tools. AGD Impact’s cover story this month explores the cutting edge of cosmetic dentistry through insights from leading experts. The story highlights how digital innovation is transforming smiles — from advanced digital smile design and precision 3D printing to streamlined digital communication between patients and providers.

Your AGD membership just got stronger! Through Active&Fit Direct, members can access more than 12,700 standard gyms for just $28 a month and save 20%–70% on 9,800+ premium exercise studios.

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

AGD has added six new on-demand webinars to its AGD Online Learning Center, covering essential topics like caries management, implantology, dental waterline safety and more. These courses offer flexible, self-paced learning designed for busy dental professionals.

AGD welcomes the reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act, originally enacted in 2018 to comprehensively address the opioid epidemic. As of Dec. 1, AGD is now explicitly included as an approved provider of training as a condition of receiving or renewing a registration to prescribe controlled substance use.

On Nov. 16, 2025, Dr. Marc J. Worob, was inducted as AGD president during the organization’s annual House of Delegates meeting in Chicago. As he steps into AGD’s top leadership role, Worob plans to leverage the organization’s new strategic plan to drive growth, revitalize grassroots engagement and ensure that general dentists across the country see AGD as their professional home.

Join us March 6, 2026, in Chicago for the All-Star Case Acceptance Mastery Series. Earn 7 CE credits while learning proven strategies to overcome objections, build trust and increase treatment acceptance. Walk away with practical tools to boost patient confidence and practice profitability.

The December issue of AGD Impact is live! This month features the latest in cosmetic dentistry, with insights from leading experts on advanced digital smile design, precision 3D printing and more. Also included in this issue is an in-depth look at the internal CE programs of some of the leading dental service organizations, as well as a profile on AGD’s new president, Marc J. Worob, DDS, FAGD, FACD, FICD, FAAOSH.

Earn CE this December with AGD live webinars covering infection control, non-opioid pain management, endodontic techniques and even Botox® applications. Each session is led by expert instructors and designed to deliver practical skills for your practice.