This Week at AGD

New Dentist columnist Dr. Clayton Sorrells shares several reasons why fully owning your practice can lead to happiness and fulfillment, as well as some tips on how to succeed as a practice owner.

AGD recently signed a letter with 17 other members of the Organized Dental Coalition (ODC) to support S. 4008, the Promoting Dental Health Act. The bill reauthorizes the U.S. Centers for Disease Control Oral Health programs through fiscal year 2031 and strengthens oral health infrastructure nationwide while supporting the vital role of general dentists in improve overall health outcomes.

Dentists don’t have short careers; they can easily be in business for 30, 40 or even 50 years. Because of this, every dentist should be able to create multigenerational wealth and a life by design.

AGD recently presented its Student Chapter of the Year award to Texas A&M College of Dentistry, Faculty Advisor of the Year to Mai-Ly Duong, DMD, MAGD, and Residency Program Director of the Year to Russ Bergman, DMD.

Digital dentistry has transformed prosthodontics. Intraoral scanning, CBCT imaging and 3D printing have made prosthetics easier to design and create and are becoming the standard of care. But what’s on the cutting edge in this field — and what’s beyond?

AGD blogger Dr. Larry Stanleigh continues his information sharing with a post about shoes as a metaphor for his professional journey. He applies this framework to thinking about life, work and important ways to show up and contribute to his community.

AGD has partnered with Oryx Dental, the first and only dental practice management software platform recognized by AGD as a member benefit provider. Through this new partnership, AGD members can access Oryx's cloud-based, AI-powered platform at preferred rates.

The award-winning AGD Podcast Series recently released two new podcasts — “Owning the Journey: Leadership Lessons,” from Arnelle Wright, DDS, and “Clinical Pearls in Bone Grafting,” with Charles D. Schlesinger, DDS, FICOI.

This is your final opportunity to join the Fellowship Review Course at AGD2026. Registration closes this Friday, June 19. Refresh your clinical knowledge, earn 16 CE credits and walk into the Fellowship Exam the next day with confidence.

AGD members now have access to Juno, a platform for student loan refinancing using group-negotiated rates and cash back offers. Members may unlock bonuses up to $1,000 and secure lower interest rates through personalized options.

Peri-implantitis is not the glamorous side of implant dentistry. Immediate implants get the applause; failing implants do not. But failing implants are often the best teachers. The cases that go sideways often sharpen clinical judgment because they force a harder question: What set the site up to fail?

The June 19 deadline to register for the AGD2026 Fellowship Review Course is approaching. Gain 16 CE credits while reviewing 17 dental disciplines to strengthen your clinical foundation. This intensive program is designed to help you prepare effectively before you sit for the Fellowship Exam the very next day.

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

AGD has awarded Mackenzie Bankes, a third-year dental student at Texas A&M College of Dentistry, the prestigious Dr. Chethan and Avani Chetty Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes an AGD dental student member who exemplifies lifelong learning, leadership and dedication to the profession.

Get hands on with cutting-edge dental innovations at the AGD2026 Exhibit Hall. Connect with top vendors, and earn two free AGD2027 lecture courses when you spend $2,500 or more onsite. It’s the perfect opportunity to invest in your business today.

The AGD Advocacy Fund supports national and constituent advocacy efforts by providing resources to tackle new matters, such as legislation or legal action affecting the practice of general dentistry. The fund accumulates across budgetary cycles, allowing the AGD to act nimbly and substantially when the need arises.

This month, learn all about the latest technological innovations in digital prosthodontics — and what exciting things may be on the horizon. Additional stories address what failing implants reveal about peri-implantitis and why dentists should be building multigenerational wealth during their careers, plus how to do it.

Get hands-on with cutting-edge dental innovations at the AGD2026 Exhibit Hall. Connect with top vendors and find business solutions to keep your practice moving forward. Plus, when you spend $2,500 onsite, you’ll earn a $100 Hyatt Regency Chicago room credit for AGD2027.

Big impact doesn’t have to feel like big effort. A quick referral can turn into a new member, earning you $50 in Referral Rewards and recruiter leaderboard recognition. Your rewards can even lower your dues at renewal time.

If you graduated between 2021 and 2026, the Fellowship Review Course & Exam Scholarship could cover the review course, Fellowship Exam, airfare and hotel costs. Only three scholarships are available, and the June 12 application deadline is approaching fast.