This Week at AGD

Don’t miss AGD Impact’s annual 10 Dentists to Watch list, which profiles a collection of new dentists and their mark on the profession! Other feature stories cover the collection at the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, mandated reporter laws and metrics to assess your financial progress.

Start the new year with the latest issue of General Dentistry. This issue features new research across multiple subject areas, including a study of pregnant women’s knowledge and practices related to maternal and child oral health, a usage guide for the NSAID ketorolac, and a case report on recurrent symptoms in an endodontically treated tooth following vaccination—along with many other timely articles.

The winter blues can sneak up, but AGD is here to help. Social connection improves mood, engagement and learning — exactly what our community offers. Invite colleagues to join AGD, and share in the warmth. Each referral who joins also earns you both $50 in Referral Rewards.

Transform patient conversations into “yes” at AGD’s All-Star Case Acceptance Mastery Series in Chicago. This one-day program delivers actionable techniques to reduce cancellations and improve scheduling efficiency. Earn 7 CE credits, and gain skills you can apply immediately to strengthen your practice and patient relationships.

Start the new year with a resolution to earn more CE and stay current in your practice. AGD live webinars make it easy to build high-value education into your schedule. Explore upcoming opportunities, plan ahead, and stay on track with your professional development goals.

The path to professional distinction is built one step at a time. For many general dentists, that path leads to recognition through the Academy of General Dentistry. If earning the prestigious AGD Fellowship and Mastership awards, or Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition is one of your goals, now is the time to take action.

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

As December comes to a close, so does the AGD Foundation’s Annual Appeal. With your support, our Foundation advances oral cancer awareness nationwide through free oral and oropharyngeal cancer screenings, educational resources for dentists and patients, and substantial grant awards dedicated to prevention and early detection.

Although the philosophy of CAMBRA is widely accepted, practical implementation remains challenging. A new General Dentistry article offers clinical strategies in a functional format, integrating evidence-based models such as the ADA Caries Classification System.

Step into the spotlight at the AGD2026 Scientific e-Poster Session! Submit your abstract in one of three categories: scientific research, clinical innovation case studies or systematic literature reviews. The top two winners in each category will receive $700 and $550 along with a certificate of achievement.

The clock is ticking! Fellowship, Mastership, and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition applications must be received or postmarked by Dec. 31. These prestigious honors highlight your dedication to advanced education and clinical excellence. Act now, and secure your place among the profession’s leaders.

AGD Impact columnist Wesley Lyon II, CPA, CFP, explores changes to the business side of dentistry and the myths around whether young dentists are buying practices today. He highlights a range of factors impacting these decisions and the market factors in play.

Submit your abstract for the Take the Floor education series, a series of dynamic 45-minute sessions on clinical innovation, mental health and wellness. Share your expertise, inspire peers, and make an impact at this premier scientific session. Don’t miss your chance to lead the conversation!

Extrusion of irrigants or obturation materials during endodontic therapy may result in significant complications, but detailed anatomical assessment can prevent adverse outcomes. A new article in General Dentistry, published in collaboration with the American Association of Endodontists, explores how anatomical complexities contribute to extrusion risk.

Dental students, residents and recent graduates are invited to submit their clinical health-related dentistry research for the AGD2026 Scientific e-Poster Session. Submission categories include scientific research, case studies on clinical innovation and systematic literature reviews. The top two winners in each category will earn $700 and $550!

A new era of cosmetic dentistry is being ushered in by the latest digital tools. AGD Impact’s cover story this month explores the cutting edge of cosmetic dentistry through insights from leading experts. The story highlights how digital innovation is transforming smiles — from advanced digital smile design and precision 3D printing to streamlined digital communication between patients and providers.

AGD Impact has a new Student Perspectives columnist starting in 2026: third-year dental student Keya Bajaria of California Northstate University College of Dental Medicine. Bajaria is copresident of her school’s AGD student chapter. In this role, she’s helping to build community and promote lifelong learning.

Your AGD membership just got stronger! Through Active&Fit Direct, members can access more than 12,700 standard gyms for just $28 a month and save 20%–70% on 9,800+ premium exercise studios.

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

AGD has added six new on-demand webinars to its AGD Online Learning Center, covering essential topics like caries management, implantology, dental waterline safety and more. These courses offer flexible, self-paced learning designed for busy dental professionals.