Stay informed on the latest in dentistry by tapping into new perspectives from leaders in the profession. Recently, AGD Podcast Series host Dr. George J. Schmidt spoke with Jeffery Lucido and Dr. Dale Miles. All episodes are also available on YouTube.

AGD2025 features a distinguished lineup of women dental experts presenting on clinical care, innovation, leadership and wellness. Through lectures and hands-on sessions, these speakers offer practical insight and forward-thinking strategies that reflect the evolving landscape of general dentistry.

At AGD2025, you’ll earn continuing education from top dental experts while enjoying everything Montréal has to offer, including its renowned culinary scene. From hands-on learning to unforgettable dining, this is more than a meeting — it’s a complete experience.

Registration for the Fellowship Review Course and Exam at AGD2025 closes July 4. This two-day course offers a focused review across 17 dental disciplines and prepares you to sit for the Fellowship Exam the very next day. Reserve your seat, and take a key step toward earning the FAGD award.

The June issue of AGD Impact is live! This month’s cover story is packed with all you need to know about regenerative dentistry. Additionally, our feature story on dental compacts will catch you up on the latest in dental license and practice portability. Columns include Financial Management, Ethics, New Dentists, Wellness and a Member Spotlight on Dr. Geng Tian.

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

In dentistry, trusted recommendations drive everything, from treatments to career moves. Even when you tell a colleague about AGD, your referral to become a member matters. Once they join, you’ll both earn $50 in Referral Rewards. Your ability to make an impact (and earn rewards) is unlimited.

Join AGD this June for live webinars covering AI in dentistry, non-opioid pain management and oral cancer prevention. With a mix of free and paid sessions, these courses offer timely, practical insights to support your continuing education and patient care.

The latest episode of the AGD Podcast Series features Dr. Leila Zadeh, who discusses the relatively recent incorporation of photogrammetry, which offers improved accuracy in capturing implant relationships in a 3D space while streamlining the final impression process.

Passing the Fellowship Exam is a key requirement to earn the AGD Fellowship Award. To maximize your success, take the Fellowship Review Course at AGD2025 in Montréal — an essential step toward exam readiness. AGD offers tools, tips and a clear strategy to help you prepare with confidence.

AGD Impact regularly features a Testing the Tools column with practical reviews of some of the latest dental products. This month, reviewer Ross Isbell, DDS, MBA, a general dentist in Gadsden, Alabama, tested a sectional matrix system, a dental camera and a resin-reinforced glass ionomer cement. Stay informed on equipment that helps you and your practice by checking out his reviews.

As the use of e-scooters increases, oral healthcare providers should know about the potential severity of related craniofacial injuries. A new article in General Dentistry covers the scope of e-scooter–related injuries and how to speak with patients about preventing them.

AI has the potential to redefine the landscape of healthcare, and dentistry is no exception. Read on about AI’s place in the future of dentistry, including challenges and concerns, from Leadership columnist Dr. Amrita Feiock in the May issue of AGD Impact.

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

AGD leaders met this week in the nation’s capital to discuss legislative issues impacting dentistry and ways to protect oral healthcare. As part of the two-day event, around 30 general dentists representing AGD volunteered to discuss issues, their profession and patient care with lawmakers.

As students approach the finish line of dental school, their minds are shifting into “work mode,” thinking about the realities of postgraduation life. This transition often causes them to reflect on what they want as they start their careers. But first — what are hiring managers even looking for in a new graduate?

Stay ahead in your dental career with AGD's latest on-demand webinars. Explore new courses covering clinical advancements, practice management and emerging industry trends — all designed to fit your busy schedule. Earn valuable CE credits, and support your commitment to lifelong learning.

Join us Sept. 26–27 at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport for the two-day Fall Fellowship Review Course, featuring expert speakers from AGD Region 17. Premium Plus members save 20%! Then, take the Fellowship Exam Sept. 28, while the material is still fresh in your mind.

AGD is currently seeking volunteers for our 2025–26 councils and committees. As volunteer leaders at AGD, members of our councils and committees network with other general dentists and have the opportunity to gain leadership, training and mentoring. AGD also reimburses for travel and other expenses.

Advances in digital technology and the relatively recent incorporation of photogrammetry — a method of approximating a 3D structure using 2D images — in dentistry not only improve the accuracy of capturing implant relationships in a 3D space but also help streamline the final impression process so that it is significantly faster and easier than traditional analog workflows.