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Take the Next Step in Your Career: Earn Your AGD Fellowship

Aug 25, 2025
If you’re ready to demonstrate your commitment to lifelong learning and clinical excellence, now is the perfect time to pursue your AGD Fellowship. Earning your Fellowship distinguishes you as a dentist who values education, professional growth and the highest standard of patient care.
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Capitol Connections

Aug 25, 2025
AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.
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Applications Open for 2025 Oral Health Leadership and Research Awards

Aug 25, 2025
The American Dental Association Foundation is now accepting applications for two award programs that support the next generation of professionals and researchers. These awards recognize individuals committed to advancing oral health and expanding access to care.
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Sophomore Slump or Surge?

Aug 25, 2025
AGD Impact columnist Dr. Clayton Sorrells has been sharing his journey from student dentist to new practice owner. In this month’s issue, he writes about the progress he’s made in year two, the challenges that came with it and the things he still needs to work on.
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A New Way to Get Paid Faster

Aug 25, 2025
Your patients want paying to be simple. Your practice wants it to be affordable. AGD’s newest benefit provider, MPACT, delivers both, with waived setup fees, a free processing terminal and included virtual terminal. Secure, patient-friendly solutions save time and reduce costs.
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Ignore Overhead; Just Grow Production

Aug 25, 2025
Many dentists fixate on their practice overhead. Dr. Roger P. Levin has experience reviewing hundreds of practice financial reports, and overhead is typically not the main factor why doctor income is not higher. Read about other practice management factors to tweak in order to increase practice profitability.
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Osteoporotic Bone Marrow Defect Mimicking Odontogenic Cysts

Aug 18, 2025
A new case series in General Dentistry presents two unusual cases of osteoporotic bone marrow defect (OBMD), each initially regarded as a cystic lesion with corticated margins. Clinicians should be knowledgeable about various radiologic presentations of osseous disorders of the jaws, including OBMDs.
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Stay Current from Leaders in Dentistry

Aug 18, 2025
AGD Podcast Series host Dr. George J. Schmidt spoke with Angela Davis Sullivan, CEO and founder of Adaptive Dental Solution, on building a thriving dental practice. He also discussed AGD’s role in advocating for dental codes with Drs. Ralph Cooley and Arlene O’Brien.
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Master Fellowship Exam Topics, and Earn CE

Aug 18, 2025
Strengthen your understanding of essential dental topics at AGD’s Fall Fellowship Review Course. This two-day event in Chicago provides up to 16 CE hours and strategic preparation for the Fellowship Exam. Build momentum toward your FAGD, and join peers on the same professional journey.
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Pausing the Race: A Reflection of Life

Aug 18, 2025
In her latest column, Dr. Maggie Augustyn discusses ways she is adjusting her mindset to live in the here and now. She describes the joy she is finding in shifting her mindset from wanting the next big thing to appreciating the micromoments.
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The Journey to Retirement

Aug 18, 2025
Preparing for retirement is one of the most daunting tasks that young dentists face when they first start practicing. By taking appropriate steps at each stage of their careers, dentists will be able to track their retirement strategy throughout the years and ensure a financially independent lifestyle when they decide to stop working.
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Set Your Sights on FAGD, MAGD, LLSR

Aug 11, 2025
To be recognized at the AGD2026 Convocation Ceremony at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, all requirements and an application are due by December 31, 2025. AGD has the resourcese to make your goal a reality.
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Capitol Connections

Aug 11, 2025
AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.
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Bilingual Interactions in a Pediatric Dental Clinic

Aug 11, 2025
Leading effective conversations during bilingual pediatric dental appointments is a difficult task. A qualitative study in General Dentistry investigates the challenges and conflicts faced by dental providers and interpreters, offering clinicians new perspectives on these difficult encounters.
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AGD Urges U.S. DoD to Support Water Fluoridation on Overseas Military Bases

Aug 11, 2025
AGD authored a letter addressed to the U.S. Secretary of Defense urging the Department of Defense to maintain current water fluoridation levels on U.S. military bases overseas. The letter highlights the essential role fluoridated water plays in protecting the oral health of service members and their families.
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Gen Z in the Workplace

Aug 11, 2025
Various internet articles and pop psychology pieces use generational labels to attribute certain general characteristics to entire generations, but how true are these assumptions? Can dentists rely on any of these stereotypes when they evaluate potential job candidates, especially those from Generation Z? If not, what information should they base decisions on?
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Last Chance to Save $400 on Case Acceptance Training

Aug 11, 2025
Early bird registration closes tomorrow, Aug. 12, for the Case Acceptance Mastery Series at AGD headquarters in Chicago. Secure your $400+ savings and earn 7 CE hours while gaining essential tools to increase revenue and patient trust.
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The August Issue of AGD Impact Is Live!

Aug 4, 2025
This month’s issue features a cover story on retirement planning from start to finish, as well as a feature story on Generation Z in the dental workforce. Columns include New Dentists, Practice Management and Wellness.
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Make Your Move on the Referral Leaderboard

Aug 4, 2025
Refer a colleague to AGD by Sept. 30. Why? You’ll earn $50 for each one who joins, and your name will rise on the Recruiter Leaderboard. Whether you’re in it for the rewards, the recognition or both, there’s still time to make your move. Who’s catching up to you?
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Build Confidence for the AGD Fellowship Exam

Aug 4, 2025
Prepare for success with AGD’s Fall Fellowship Review Course held in Chicago. This in-person experience offers 16 CE hours and covers all exam topics. Gain focused insights from knowledgeable instructors, and take the next step toward earning your FAGD.
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