This Week at AGD

In a story that starts humbly and spans two continents, 2026 AGD Fellowship candidate Dr. Fesehatsion T. Gebrehiwot shares why he decided to become a dentist and the motivation and determination that keeps him on this path.

AGD is seeking nominations for the 2026 Albert L. Borish, Distinguished Service and Humanitarian awards. Help us honor those who are inspirations through exceptional service, leadership, innovation and overall contributions to the dental profession. All nominations and supporting documentation must be submitted by April 15, 2026.

This is your final opportunity to save $400+ on case acceptance training! Join us March 6 at AGD’s headquarters in Chicago for 7 CE credits of intensive skill development. Learn how to overcome rejection and improve case acceptance rates. Register by Saturday to secure your discounted rate.

Achieving the AGD Fellowship Award requires more than hard work — it requires a strategy. Discover how to organize your CE, utilize exclusive study guides and build a consistent plan for the Fellowship Exam. AGD has the tools you need to succeed at AGD2026 and beyond.

Dental assistants are a valuable asset, and practices are actively seeking to hire for this position, but they are struggling to find and keep people in the role. Recognizing the value of dental assistants, investing in their training and paying for talent will help build a stronger future for this important role in dentistry.

Join us Feb. 19–21 at the Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting, booth No. 5211, to elevate your professional journey. Connect with our team, grab exclusive member-only swag, or join as a new member on-site to walk away with a Crest iO6 bundle.