AGD member and Alabama general dentist Dr. Gordon R. Isbell III testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on May 16 and discussed access to and issues facing the delivery of oral healthcare in the United States ahead of AGD’s annual Hill Day, which begins today.

Two AGD state constituents offer brick-and-mortar CE centers: Washington AGD and Oregon AGD. Both CE centers offer significant educational benefits to the dental community, but they also present challenges to maintain.

Check out recent podcast episodes with host Dr. George J. Schmidt. The latest interviews include conversations with Dr. James Klim on cosmetic and restorative dentistry; AGD2024 keynote speaker Dr. Jeffrey L. Gurian on positivity and humor; and Dr. Bruce L. Cassis on the business of dentistry.

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

Spring may bring showers, but new dental graduates can bloom with malpractice insurance coverage at no cost from AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider, Dentist’s Advantage. It’s one of your AGD member benefits, and you can be covered for up to a year without the extra expense.

On May 16, learn a systematic way to achieve composite artistry at the highest level and the importance of resin in everyday practice. On May 21, explore strategies for working together to improve mental health with a focus on anxiety, pain, depression and burnout within dental professionals.

AGD2024 is pleased to offer dental team–focused courses designed to help your staff reach its full potential. These courses are tailored to address the specific needs and challenges faced by dental teams, providing valuable insights and skills enhancement to improve overall practice performance.

Put yourself in a position to succeed with the Fellowship Review Course! This two-day course provides a refresher in 17 dental disciplines, and attendees may take the Fellowship Exam the following day. For additional study materials, download the Study Guide Supplement 2016-2020 along with annual online study guides.

Social media is an infinitely malleable tool. There is no wrong way to use social media — the only keys are to be consistent and be authentic. AGD Impact scrolled through social media to find some of today’s top dental influencers and asked them their secrets to success.

New to AGD2024: The Take the Floor series covers timely and relevant topics within the field of dentistry by up-and-coming dentists providing fresh perspectives on old and new topics. Select from nine symposium-style presentations across seven dental topics and build out your schedule today!

Support fellow dentists and earn $50 in Referral Rewards when the colleagues you refer for membership join AGD. There’s no cap on the amount you can earn. Apply your rewards toward your renewal dues or Fellowship Review Course materials.

In addition to improving your skills at AGD2024, take the time to focus on your health with the new Wellness Series. Earn up to 6 CE credits, all while getting practical advice on how to prioritize your health and live your best life.

This month’s cover story features words of wisdom from dental social media influencers. Also featured: the story of how two AGD state constituents operate their own dedicated CE centers. Columns include Marketing, New Dentists, Leadership, Practice Management and Testing the Tools.

Read the latest issue for new research across subject areas. Highlights include Dr. Kosinski’s editorial on Ozempic and dental therapy, a Pharmacology column on potential interactions between local anesthetics and marijuana, a case report on a tongue prosthesis after full glossectomy and more.

AGD continues to need general dentists with a range of experience to help us grow and remain relevant. The expertise of committed leaders is essential to building strong programs and growing our organization. Apply today or encourage a colleague to apply.

AGD Impact regularly features a Testing the Tools column with practical reviews of some of the latest dental products. This month, reviewer Ross Isbell, DMD, MBA, a general dentist in Gadsden, Alabama, tested an automatic U-shaped toothbrush, an electronic flosser, and a device that combines a toothbrush with toothpaste, toothpick and flosser.

This summer, why not get yourself up to date on 20 different topics — all in one weekend? AGD2024 — July 17–20 — has a dynamic schedule specifically crafted with general dentists’ education needs in mind.

A new study published in the March/April issue of General Dentistry helps dentists evaluate different methods for the fabrication of temporary restorations, select the most appropriate technique to maximize esthetics and appreciate the role of extrinsic factors in the discoloration of provisional restorations.

We can improve our practices in many ways, but three of the most common are price increases, changes in staff and new technology. These can be sensitive topics to discuss with patients. How can you convey them in a way that is clear, respectful and reassuring?

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