AGD Impact is honored to celebrate one special veteran: Capt. Timothy B. Tinker, DMD, who retired after 30 years of service in the U.S. Navy. Check out our interview with Tinker as well as a transcript of the speech his daughter presented at his retirement ceremony.

Read the latest issue for new research across subject areas. Highlights include a primer for dentists on The Controlled Substances Act, an overview of in-house clear aligner therapy, a study on dental providers’ attitudes toward alternative payment models in value-based care and more.

Don’t miss this month’s issue of AGD Impact, where you’ll find stories focusing on veterans and military dentistry in honor of Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11. The issue also looks at first-generation dental students and contains columns on marketing, leadership and medical perspectives.

AGD’s governance framework and procedures are under review, and this assessment will provide insight into how our organization’s governance aligns with current best practices. It will help AGD determine the structure and processes that will be effective in supporting the organization’s mission and fostering active participation from leaders and members.

AGD fact sheets provide your patients with all the information they need to maintain their oral health. Fact sheets on more than 25 oral health topics are available online for downloading and can be customized to include your name and practice information.

The partnership between dental and anesthesia professionals is vital for the prevention and treatment of dental-related anesthesia problems. It is important to keep patient safety central to the delivery of these services.

On Nov. 3, join the first of a three-part series on why dentists are physically at risk in their occupation. On Nov. 21, learn how to improve your pediatric dentistry skills and immediately implement them. Finally, on Nov. 28, get up-to-date compliance information in a fun and easy-to-digest format.

Hans P. Guter, DDS, FAGD, highlights a few takeaways from his time as AGD president.

The goal of the recently passed Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act is to standardize addiction medicine education. Read the Pharmacology column in the latest issue of General Dentistry for an overview of the legislation and its intersections with CDC prescribing guidelines.

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

AGD Foundation President Mark I. Malterud, DMD, MAGD, recently received an essay from William C. Domb, DMD, his colleague and friend, recounting Domb’s journey through tongue cancer. Dental professionals are often the first line of defense against oral/oropharyngeal cancers.

Stay informed by tapping into new perspectives. Dr. Robert Bagoff emphasizes the importance of charting and managing patient information efficiently to avoid malpractice claims, and Rita Zamora shares strategies that will help dentists promote themselves as professionals and their practices.

Effective marketing of dental implants can yield numerous benefits for dental practices, attracting high-quality patients who are committed to their treatment plans. Learn how dental implants can be a strategic way to target patients with specific needs and establish long-term relationships.

Four new on-demand webinars have been added to AGD’s Online Learning Center. Additionally, there are 150+ additional on-demand webinars. If you’re interested in receiving more free CE, upgrade to the Premium Plus membership level to gain access to the free CE library PLUS four on-demand webinars of your choice.

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 a versatile disposable mirror as well as two different types of diamond burs. Stay informed on equipment that helps you and your practice by checking out his reviews.

Four AGD Executive Committee officer positions will be on the ballot at the Nov. 10–12 House of Delegates annual meeting in Chicago. Candidates are Drs. Samantha Shaver and Marc J. Worob for vice president; Drs. Eric Wong and Kimberly R. Wright for secretary; Dr. Robert M. Peskin for speaker of the House of Delegates; and Dr. Timothy F. Kosinski for editor.

There are no tricks, only treats with complimentary liability insurance provided through AGD’s member benefits from Dentist’s Advantage. Malpractice claims and lawsuits are scary for any dentist. We want to help you protect your career you worked hard to earn.

This month’s Member Spotlight features Eric G. Jackson, DDS, MAGD, a general dentist based in Downers Grove, Illinois. He talks about how his dental career developed, how AGD has benefited him and what’s important to him — both inside and outside of the dental practice.

AGD Impact contacted several dentists who place implants and asked them to describe their educational journeys. With so many options to choose from, the key is choosing a path that will best help advance your personal career and goals.

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