This Week at AGD

The latest podcast features Dr. Alexander Bendayan. A prosthodontist with extensive experience in CAD/CAM, 3D printing, digital workflows, and robotic and navigation-assisted surgery, Bendayan shares how emerging technologies are reshaping both dental education and clinical practice.

Celebrate our diamond anniversary July 8–10 in Chicago. Gather to reflect on a brilliant legacy, explore every facet of dentistry, and illuminate your professional future. Gain the strategies and innovative mastery to run a highly profitable practice.

The August issue of AGD Impact features the complete cover story, “5 Dental Insurance Pain Points That Are Quietly Crushing Your Practice.” This week, we’re highlighting the final two: claims denials and appeals, and PPO write-offs and going out of network. Read Part 2 now, or explore all five parts in the August issue.

Build clinical confidence through direct, in-person practice with Dr. Brett E. Gilbert’s Oct. 16 hands-on workshop. This is your chance to overcome your toughest clinical challenges and stop second-guessing endodontic cases. With only 25 seats available, register today to get the certainty you need to succeed.

Don’t leave the Fellowship Exam to chance. Benchmark your knowledge with our quick Practice Quiz, then complete your prep at the Fall Fellowship Review Course in New Orleans, Sept. 25–26. Gain 16 CE credits, and sit for the exam the next day. Don’t delay; registration ends Sept. 18.

Everyone has a colleague they can count on, learn from and enjoy working alongside. Be that person by sharing an opportunity worth knowing about. Through Sept. 30, refer a colleague to join AGD for 50% off. You’ll both earn $50 in Referral Rewards when they join.

The deadline to submit all award requirements is Dec. 31. Don't navigate the final stretch alone; utilize the new AGD Award Navigator to receive a personalized roadmap tailored directly to your transcript.

The August issue of AGD Impact features the complete cover story, “5 Dental Insurance Pain Points That Are Quietly Crushing Your Practice.” This week, we’re highlighting the first three insurance challenges: verification of benefits inefficiencies, patient coverage confusion and pre-authorizations that don’t guarantee payment.

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

In their latest pharmacology column in General Dentistry, Drs. Donaldson and Goodchild explore the oral health implications of GLP-1 therapies, including delayed gastric emptying, medication-associated dry mouth, and emerging effects on bone and facial esthetics.

You thrive on setting high goals and achieving them. Benchmark your knowledge right now with our quick Fellowship Practice Quiz, then finalize your preparation at the Fall Fellowship Review Course in New Orleans, Sept. 25–26. Gain 16 CE hours, and confidently take the exam the very next day.

A single root canal shouldn’t take over your afternoon. Join world-renowned endodontist Dr. Brett E. Gilbert on Friday, Oct. 16, at AGD headquarters in Chicago for an intensive, in-person workshop that builds confidence and offers 6 participation CE credits.

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

As a practicing dentist, you’re well aware of the profession’s inherent challenges. While trying to overcome these challenges can seem like a recipe for disaster, burnout is not inevitable. The great news is that you were born with an amazing tool — your mind.

Help shape the future of dentistry by participating in DentalPost's 2027 State of the Dental Industry Survey. Your responses will contribute to valuable insights on compensation, workforce trends, practice growth and retirement projections. The findings will be published in the 2027 State of the Dental Industry Salary & Practice Growth Report.

Check in on the latest podcast featuring Texas AGD president Dr. Jon Dossett. The discussion focuses on Dossett's career in dentistry, his involvement in organized dentistry, and his leadership roles within AGD and Texas AGD.

High-yield clinical precision meets vital personal planning in August’s lineup of live webinars. Deepen expertise in endodontic care, the diabetes-periodontitis link and biomimetic dentistry. Then, navigate complex Medicare decisions for you and your parents to strengthen practice growth and long-term family security.

The August issue of AGD Impact is live! This month explores the top dental insurance pain points and how you can address them in your practice. Additionally, Dr. Roberta Garceau offers several mini exercises for dentists to achieve mindfulness in minutes and thereby calm some of the stress of their day.

Root canals shouldn’t cause mid-treatment stress. On Oct. 16 at AGD headquarters in Chicago, Dr. Brett E. Gilbert’s intensive in-person participation course targets the pain points you face. Replace operational anxiety with certainty. Secure one of only 25 seats, and earn 6 participation CE credits.

AGD has joined other national dental organizations in supporting two pieces of federal legislation aimed at strengthening access to dental care, including Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026 and the Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act.