AGD Presents 2022 Constituency Awards Nov 14, 2022 Working at the local level, AGD constituencies do tremendous work to advance AGD’s mission and vision. Their outstanding efforts were recognized during AGD’s annual meeting.
Support the Oral Health of Our Communities Nov 7, 2022 The AGD Foundation's Electronic Silent Auction is opening soon. All donations will be used to support efforts to prevent oral/oropharyngeal cancer.
Conference Gathers General Dentists to Advance Oral Health and Profession Nov 7, 2022 AGD members gathered in Chicago for AGD’s Advocacy Conference to share best practices in advocacy and legislative outreach to expand the organization’s impact with state and federal legislators.
How and Why to Offer Clear Aligners in Your Practice — Episode 2: The Middle of the Adventure Nov 7, 2022 Eric M. Block, DMD, CAGS, FICOI, FICD, shares part two of a three-part series on introducing clear aligners in your practice. This section focuses on how to decide on a clear aligner system, get the team on board and put practice systems in place.
Studying for the AGD Fellowship Exam? Nov 7, 2022 Make your life easier while studying for the AGD Fellowship Exam by downloading the Study Guide Supplement 2008-2015. This master study guide contains 400+ questions, answers, critiques and references. It’s the perfect resource to help you refresh your knowledge ahead of the exam.
Looking to the Future: Dr. Gerald J. Botko Shares Final Thoughts as AGD President Nov 7, 2022 One of the greatest honors of my life is my service to AGD as its president. It is through this lens that I am truly grateful to the leaders who elected and supported me and to the AGD members.
The Latest Issue of General Dentistry Is Live Oct 31, 2022 Read the November/December issue for new research across subject areas, including a pilot study on the effectiveness of machine learning for detecting oral potentially malignant disorders, two different articles on community water fluoridation, an analysis of dental erosion as indication of gastroesophageal reflux disease and more.
Don’t Be Haunted by Regret, Make Sure You’re Protected Oct 31, 2022 The risk of malpractice claims and lawsuits are enough to scare any dentist. That’s why we offer all AGD new graduates and residents professional liability insurance from Dentist’s Advantage at no cost. No tricks — it’s just one of the treats of AGD membership.
Capitol Connections Oct 31, 2022 AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.
AGD2023 Registration Opens Tomorrow Oct 31, 2022 Registration for AGD2023 opens tomorrow, Nov. 1. AGD’s scientific session is back at Caesars Palace for the first time since 2017. Take advantage of the early bird registration rate: Premium Plus members receive FREE registration, and Premium members enjoy discounted pricing for a limited time!
November Live Webinars Announcement Oct 31, 2022 Sign up for AGD’s three live webinars in November. Get started with “Complete Dentures Revisited,” presented by Maj. David Lalande, DMD, FACP, FRCDC, this Thursday, Nov. 3. Reserve your spot for this webinar along with the rest of the November lineup.
Creating a Successful Associateship or Partnership Requires Outstanding Communication Oct 31, 2022 Even if having an associate or partner in your practice is years away, it’s never too early to think about the process and what you can do to prepare. Don Deems, DDS, FAGD, PCC, gives important parameters for having exceptional communication from the start of your professional relationship.
Dealing with the Effects of Inflation Oct 31, 2022 AGD Impact’s November issue looks at the effects of inflation and provides insights and tips to help general dentists during this challenging time. Don’t miss other important stories on clear aligners, website accessibility, wellness and legal matters, just to name a few, as well as one Self-Instruction exercise.
Who Is in Your Corner? Oct 24, 2022 When I first began college, I remember talking to a nursing professor about the importance of finding a mentor. Then I started working as a nurse, and the older nurses talked about how they had mentors and learned from them. After that, I began dental school, and each of my professors spoke about the importance of mentorship. It was at that point in my D1 year that I thought, “Maybe I should find a mentor.”
How and Why to Offer Clear Aligners in Your Practice Oct 24, 2022 Eric M. Block, DMD, CAGS, FICOI, FICD, was on the verge of burnout. He was tired of doing the same kind of dentistry day in, day out. Learn how he revitalized his passion by adding clear aligners to his practice.
The Production Plan Oct 24, 2022 Production is not just a number, but a compilation of many actions, systems and services. And, just like any other business statistic, there are proven methods to increase it. Roger Levin, DDS, provides examples of opportunities that every dental practice should consider when creating production plans.
Download the AGD App Oct 24, 2022 AGD’s year-round membership app offers you a way to stay connected with other members, access information and membership benefits, and receive important notifications. Use your AGD username (not email address) to log in.
Coding Takes Center Stage in October Podcast Oct 24, 2022 AGD Podcast host Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, and dental coding expert Greg Grobmyer, DDS, discuss coding strategies, updates for 2022 and 2023, documentation practices, and opportunities for managing insufficient documentation.
How to Market Clear Aligners at Your Practice Oct 24, 2022 The clear aligner treatment landscape has become ultracompetitive. A dental practice wanting to capitalize on the opportunity to offer clear aligners or one looking to boost the number of clear aligner cases it treats should implement a comprehensive marketing strategy to attract the right kinds of patients.
Apply for Fellowship, Mastership or LLSR Before December 31 Oct 17, 2022 Show your commitment to exceptional oral care by pursuing the Fellowship or Mastership awards or LLSR. To get recognized at AGD2023 in Las Vegas, July 19–22, all requirements must be completed, and applications must be submitted and postmarked, on or before Dec. 31, 2022.