This Week at AGD

Recently, AGD Podcast Series host Dr. George J. Schmidt spoke with Dr. Maria Smith, AGD Foundation president and AGD past president, on the recent programming and grant opportunities available through the AGD Foundation.

Referrals can bring more than professional connections — they also bring rewards. Invite a dentist to join AGD, and, once they become a member, you’ll both receive $50 in Referral Rewards, which can be applied toward renewal dues.

The April issue of AGD Impact is live! This month, our cover story helps you calculate the potential return on investment on that costly new equipment or technology upgrade you’ve been eyeing.

AGD is addressing the most pressing issues faced by our members by advocating to government entities for general dentists.

New name, same opportunity. The Fellowship Review Course & Exam Scholarship (formerly the FellowPath Scholarship) supports AGD members who graduated between 2021 and 2026 by helping them take the next step in their professional development. It covers the review course, exam, airfare and hotel. Only five scholarships are available.

A thorough understanding of dental anatomy is crucial for performing endodontic therapy, as different demographics may display significant anatomical variations. A new study in General Dentistry evaluates root canal morphology in patients from West Texas, underscoring local complexities along with the importance of thorough diagnostics and imaging.

AGD Podcast host Dr. George P. Schmidt talks with Dr. John A. Molinari, a renowned infection control authority and professor emeritus at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, about the latest developments shaping infection control in dental practice.

AGD is excited to introduce a new award recognizing AEGD and GPR residency program directors who go the extra mile and connect their residents with AGD early in their careers. The winning director will receive a monetary prize, a certificate of recognition, and acknowledgement on AGD’s website and at AGD2026.

Upgrade your AGD wardrobe with customizable apparel and accessories from the AGD Store. Choose from a variety of styles and colors, including sweatshirts, polos, baseball caps, backpacks and more. Fellows and Masters can even personalize select items with their award logos.

This is your final week to register for the May 1 bone grafting workshop with Dr. Jim Grisdale before the April 5 deadline. Earn six hands-on CE credits through intensive practice with pig mandibles and expert instruction. Only a few seats left!

This month, AGD Impact Testing the Tools reviewer Ross Isbell, DDS, MBA, evaluated three products shaping daily practice: GINGICaine from Gingi-Park, a topical anesthetic for delivery at or below the sulcular peak; Midmark M11 Steam Sterilizer, a reliable, quick and large sterilization system that includes a robust recordkeeping mechanism; and PureClarity Scaler Waterline Purification System, a product for waterline maintenance that runs directly to ultrasonic hygiene scalers.

The AGD Foundation is launching a new quarterly webinar series, Oral Cancer Prevention, Detection & Treatment: A Foundational Series, to advance awareness, education and action against oral cancer. The first event is a two-part webinar running April 9 and 30.

This Friday, March 27, is the final deadline to submit your abstract for the AGD2026 e-Poster presentation. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your clinical findings at Caesars Palace. Secure your place among dentistry’s brightest and compete for cash prizes up to $700 before the deadline passes.

Spring is generally considered a time of renewal and a symbol of rebirth. In dentistry, spring brings the lightness of reassessed priorities. This story provides insights on practices you may want to let go of and relationships you may want to reassess.

Registration closes April 5 for our exclusive May 1 bone grafting workshop. Master ridge augmentation and soft tissue design during a full day of training at AGD headquarters in Chicago.

AGD is addressing the most pressing issues faced by our members by advocating to government entities for general dentists.

Nominations are open for AGD’s 2026 Student Chapter of the Year and Faculty Advisor of the Year! Help us recognize outstanding students and faculty who go above and beyond to support their dental school’s AGD chapter. Submit a nomination by April 17.

In the latest AGD podcast episode, Dr. Joseph Massad previews his AGD2026 course with Dr. Michael Scherer. They cover patient assessment, impression accuracy, occlusal records and delivery protocols, offering practical, evidence-based strategies to simplify removable and implant overdenture treatment.

Stay at the forefront of dentistry with the AGD Online Learning Center’s newest resources. Explore the role of AI in practice success along with the latest research in periodontal therapy, microplastics and implant healing. Our expansive library ensures you can master new techniques and earn CE on your own schedule.

Master the prevention of alveolar bone loss through hands-on ridge augmentation training May 1. Learn to select appropriate grafting materials and execute precise soft tissue flaps to ensure stable outcomes. This workshop is limited to 25 participants and offers six participation CE credits.