This Week at AGD

Whether you’ve already completed the requirements or are nearing the finish line, your hard work deserves national recognition. Plan your final steps and submit an FAGD, MAGD or LLSR application by Dec. 31 to walk the stage at AGD2027 in Chicago.

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

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently released new webpages emphasizing the importance of professional supervision and in-person evaluation for prescription clear aligner treatment, resources that AGD supports. The new materials underscore key patient-safety principles that AGD has long advocated.

For the first time, the AGD Fellowship Review Course and Exam will take place at the Greater New York Dental Meeting. Join us Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 at the Javits Convention Center for 16 CE hours, comprehensive exam prep and testing.

AGD has signed on to a letter calling on Congress to pass the REDI Act (S. 942/H.R. 2028), a bipartisan bill that would restore interest deferment on federal student loans for physicians and dentists during residency and internship training.

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

Some of the emotional tolls of dentistry include the relentless pursuit of approval, achievement and perfection. AGD Impact Wellness columnist Maggie Augustyn, DDS, FAGD, details her decision to leave behind external validation; grieve an old identity; and embrace stillness, self-love and simplicity. Through this shift, she finds freedom, health, presence and a truer sense of self.

Nominations for AGD Impact’s “10 Dentists to Watch” will close at the end of today! Hurry to nominate a talented young dentist who’s doing extraordinary things.

Transillumination highlights opacities, cracks and other surface defects in enamel. A literature review in the latest issue of General Dentistry covers this and other minimally invasive strategies for diagnosing and treating developmental enamel defects.

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.

Know someone who should be part of AGD? Through Sept. 30, your referral gets 50% off dues, and you’ll earn $50 in Referral Rewards when they join. It’s a simple way to help a colleague discover the value of AGD — and get rewarded for making the connection.

Stop dreading complex endodontic appointments. On Friday, Oct. 16, join Dr. Brett E. Gilbert at AGD headquarters in Chicago for a practical, hands-on workshop designed to overhaul your clinical confidence. Earn 6 participation CE credits, and gain techniques you can apply immediately Monday morning.

Last year brought a new tax bill with substantial changes. As year-end approaches, it’s time to get serious about your tax planning. Learn what you can be doing now to prevent any springtime sticker shock.

To receive your FAGD, MAGD or LLSR at AGD2027, July 8–10, all requirements must be completed, and applications submitted by Dec. 31. Need assistance crossing the finish line? AGD has the resources available to make your goal a reality.

Registration for the 2026 Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam, taking place Sept. 25–27 in New Orleans, ends this Friday! 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.

Nominations are currently open for AGD Impact’s popular “10 Dentists to Watch.” This honor is open to all AGD members! Do you know a talented young dentist who’s doing extraordinary things and deserves some recognition? Nominations will be open until Sept. 21.

In the latest podcast, host Dr. George J. Schmidt interviews Dr. Brett Gilbert about best practices for endodontic treatment. Gilbert shares insights on case selection; when to refer to a specialist; and how factors like patient comfort, psychology and ability to open can be just as important as tooth anatomy.

Join the AGD Foundation and Arizona AGD on Thursday, October 22nd at 8:00 p.m. EDT for a one-hour virtual webinar with Dr. Mai-Ly Duong on supporting patients after oral, head, and neck cancer treatment. Walk away with practical, patient-centered strategies you can put to use right away.

Read the latest issue for new research across subject areas. Highlights include a guide to pickleball-related injuries to the head and neck, minimally invasive strategies for enamel defects and congenital granular cell epulis, rare case reports on patients with Bartter syndrome and Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, and much more.

Intimate group environments offer the fastest way to refine clinical skills. On Friday, Oct. 16, Dr. Brett E. Gilbert will lead a focused hands-on workshop at AGD headquarters in Chicago. Work through tough cases alongside peers, receive direct guidance, and earn 6 participation CE credits.