AGD is recruiting new members for our Spokesperson Program. Nominees should be comfortable communicating with the media and be willing to be AGD’s public voice. AGD spokespeople provide information and insight on dentistry, oral health and ways to keep your smile bright each year.

The April issue of AGD Impact contains exciting stories on veterinary dentistry and oral cancer as well as columns on evaluating your PPO participation and communicating big changes to staff members. Plus, learn about the featured speakers and subject codes at AGD2024.

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

Premium Plus members receive FREE registration, and Premium members receive a discounted registration rate to AGD2024 through April 30. With over 30 hands-on courses available, don’t miss the opportunity to attend the premier meeting for general dentistry and acquire the training necessary for success.

Tomorrow, April 2, at 11:59 p.m. CDT, is the deadline for students, residents and recent graduates to submit abstract proposals for the AGD2024 Scientific e-Poster Session. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your research (and possibly win up to $400 and a certificate).

Dental students, residents and recent graduates: Your last chance to submit an abstract proposal for consideration in the AGD2024 Scientific e-Poster Session is next week, April 2, at 11:59 p.m. CDT.

While there is debate about the medical benefits of nutraceuticals, their popularity is increasing. General Dentistry’s latest Pharmacology column examines nutraceutical supplements with oral health applications. Practitioners are encouraged to stay open-minded and seek out more research on efficacy and safety.

Professional liability insurance is a must-have when starting your dental career. AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage has you covered at no cost for the first year of dental practice. Coverage is included in your member benefits.

In “Compliance Without Confusion,” learn HIPAA basics, how they have changed over time, and what is reasonable and appropriate for your practice. The three-part “Physical Strategies for Dentistry” series addresses why dentists are physically at risk in their occupation and how they can proactively avoid and manage physical challenges.

Omaha dentist and AGD Communications Council member Cassandra Pietrok, DDS, MAGD, reflects on the great times she and her family had attending AGD’s scientific sessions. In her first post on AGD’s Daily Grind blog, she talks about her experiences attending courses while her family enjoyed the sites and experiences of new venues.

The Fellowship Review Course at AGD2024 takes place July 17-18 and includes a refresher in 17 dental disciplines. 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.

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

Noncompete clauses appear in both the hiring documents of dental office staff and in the contracts dentists have with their own employers. Many dentists have mixed feelings about noncompetes. Learn more in this feature-length article by AGD Impact Legal Matters columnist Jake Kathleen Marcus, JD.

Browse the selection of prepackaged bundled courses to help maximize the number of hands-on participation courses you'll be able to take at AGD2024. Available subject areas include Pediatric Dentistry, Esthetics/Cosmetic Dentistry, Laser Therapy/Electrosurgery, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

AGD wants to help make it possible to take a break from classes this spring with offers from AGD’s Exclusive Benefits program. Get special deals on entertainment tickets and car rentals as well as home and auto insurance to help lighten the financial load.

AGD is returning to this year’s Hinman Dental Meeting, March 21-23. Interested in obtaining free AGD merchandise? Stop by booth #912 and sign up for autorenewal or upgrade to Premium Plus and receive a FREE clear AGD backpack. Also, get your badge scanned for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

Registration is now open for the 2024 Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam at AGD’s headquarters in Chicago, Oct. 4-6! Earn 16 hours of CE during the two-day Review Course, and take the Fellowship Exam the next day while the information is still fresh.

AGD Podcast Series host Dr. George J. Schmidt recently spoke with Dr. Russ S. Bergman about dental residency programs, the application process and the valuable ways postgraduate general dentistry training prepares new dentists for success in their careers. This is a valuable discussion for anyone considering residency programs.

Students, residents and recent graduates have access to the New Dentist Lounge at AGD2024 and can earn up to SEVEN hours of free CE! The lounge also includes three days of networking, including a speed mentorship event and special reception.

Dental students, residents and recent graduates have until Tuesday, April 2, to submit an abstract proposal for consideration in the AGD2024 Scientific e-Poster Session. Two individual winners from each category (Scientific Research, Case Presentation, Literature Review) will receive a monetary award and certificate.