AGD Special Hotel Rate for 2022 Fall Fellowship Review Course Ends Next Week Aug 29, 2022 The AGD special hotel rate ends Thursday, Sept. 8, for the 2022 Fall Fellowship Review Course, Sept. 30–Oct. 1, which will be followed by the Fellowship Exam Oct. 2.
AGD Members Save $50 on Upcoming Gordon J. Christensen Webinar Aug 29, 2022 There is limited time left to register for Saturday’s live webinar, “Dr. Christensen’s Frequent Failures and How to Avoid Them.” In this fast-paced three-hour virtual course, Christensen will share the common problems many dentists have had or will experience in clinical practice.
Don’t Gamble with Your Career Aug 29, 2022 The odds of having a dental malpractice claim over a five-year period are 1 in 125. Fortunately, malpractice coverage is included with membership for AGD’s new graduates and residents from Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage for up to 12 months at no extra cost.
How to Choose Continuing Education: Part 1 Aug 22, 2022 What strategy should dentists employ when selecting CE? How much weight should they give to provider, company, cost and format? With this in mind, AGD Impact asked five dentists about their views on the best way to select CE for various learning needs.
AGD Celebrates Life of Roger Winland, DDS, MS, MAGD Aug 22, 2022 AGD announced the passing of its longtime editor Roger Winland, DDS, MS, MAGD, who died Saturday, Aug. 13. Winland, a general dentist from Athens, Ohio, had been AGD editor for 24 years and, before that, served as editor of the Ohio AGD newsletter, The Family Dentist, for 12 years. He retired from his role as AGD editor in 2020.
Take Advantage of 140+ On-Demand Webinars Aug 22, 2022 AGD’s Online Learning Center contains 140+ on-demand webinars, with subjects including but not limited to 430 Pediatric Dentistry, 550 Practice Management and Human Relations, and 750 Special Patient Care.
Discounts and Offers to Make Your Practice Perfect Aug 22, 2022 AGD’s Exclusive Benefits program provides dental practice owners savings on a variety of insurance products, financial services, practice management tools and more.
Autotransplantation: A Lost Art in the Era of Implants Aug 22, 2022 While synthetic implants are a significant advance in dental medicine, they are associated with high costs, potential complications and delays. In some cases, these issues may be avoided with autotransplantation. A new article in General Dentistry reviews the literature and presents a successful case.
Capitol Connections Aug 18, 2022 AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.
Apply for Fellowship, Mastership, and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition Aug 15, 2022 Join the 2023 Class of AGD Fellows, Masters, and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition recipients. To get recognized for your educational achievements during the AGD2023 Convocation Ceremony in Las Vegas, July 19–22, applications must be received by Dec. 31, 2022.
Announcing the 2022 Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award Recipients Aug 15, 2022 Named for the founding father of AGD, the Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award is presented annually to a dedicated educator who embodies the spirit of comprehensive dental care. This recipient is a professional role model whose activities exemplify a commitment to the profession of dentistry and the principles and goals of AGD. This year, there were two recipients.
Recruitment Promotion Can Increase Your Rewards Aug 15, 2022 Spread the word that it’s the perfect time to become an AGD member. If your colleagues join before Sept. 30, they will pay only half of 2022 headquarters dues. Plus, you’ll both earn $50 in Referral Rewards once they join.
Symmetry of Carious Lesions in Children as a Predictor of Future Caries Patterns Aug 15, 2022 For pediatric patients, factors that may increase the risk of caries in specific teeth often affect each side of the oral cavity symmetrically around the midline. A new study in General Dentistry assesses the symmetry of carious lesions in order to help with prevention.
Reflecting on Self-Reflection Aug 15, 2022 Self-reflection is the process of learning more about yourself so that you can adjust when necessary and improve. Through self-reflection, you can begin to learn what is important to you.
Support the AGD Foundation on National Nonprofit Day Aug 15, 2022 National Nonprofit Day (Aug. 17) recognizes nonprofit organizations’ ongoing efforts to serve their communities. You can commemorate the AGD Foundation’s work toward increasing oral and oropharyngeal cancer awareness by making a gift this Wednesday on National Nonprofit Day.
Dr. O’Brien Makes an Impact for Dentistry Through Volunteer Leadership Aug 8, 2022 With an interest in dentistry that first sparked during childhood, Arlene O’Brien, DMD, FAGD, now serves the profession through her roles as president of the New Jersey AGD and as a member of the national AGD’s Dental Practice Council. She shared what motivates her to support her fellow general dentists.
Bioactive Materials: Is the Future Here? Aug 8, 2022 While bioactive materials are not new to dentistry, they are commanding more attention. What separates bioactive materials from conventional materials? How can these materials be used in different specialties today? Should dentists be integrating bioactive materials into their practices now — or should they wait?
Dental Care for Pregnant Patients Aug 8, 2022 Dental care during pregnancy is out of reach for many because of barriers to access, which include patients’ misconceptions or dentists’ feelings of incompetence to provide specialized care. To assess these barriers, a survey of Alabama AGD members was conducted.
Capitol Connections Aug 8, 2022 AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.
Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam Aug 8, 2022 AGD will host the 2022 Fall Fellowship Review Course Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Andaz San Diego Hotel. Attendees can register to take the Fellowship Exam Oct. 2, immediately following the review course.