This Week at AGD

AGD Impact regularly features a Testing the Tools column with practical reviews of some of the latest dental products. This month, reviewer Ross Isbell, DMD, MBA, a general dentist in Gadsden, Alabama, tested membranes for socket preservation and grafting, a housing pickup material, and a hemostatic paste and compression cap combo for gingival retractions.

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

While specialists like dentist anesthesiologists and oral surgeons may provide deeper levels of sedation, general dentists who have gained the appropriate training and permitting may also provide these services. Please complete a survey for AGD’s advocacy councils about how AGD members perform different levels of sedation services.

The 2024 10 Dentists to Watch list is live! This year’s group of accomplished young dentists has worn many hats — neuroscience researcher, college baseball player, LGBTQIA+ advocate and U.S. Army Reserve captain, to name a few.

AGD is proud to announce the new Take the Floor series at AGD2024. Formerly known as Dental Pearls and Emerging Speakers presentations, this reimagined series covers relevant topics within dentistry. Submit an abstract, and help make this new chapter a resounding success!

General and course registrations for AGD2024 open tomorrow, Jan. 16! AGD’s latest scientific session continues the tradition of offering top-notch continuing education, and you can expect 86 courses, 30+ of which are hands-on. In all, you can earn up to 54 CE credits across almost all dental disciplines.

If the holidays took a toll on your bank account, you may be searching for savings. AGD’s Exclusive Benefits program can get you back on track in the new year with many different discounts and offers.

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

AGD2024 general and course registrations open Jan. 16, but you can take a sneak peek at some of the topics and speakers right now. In addition to experiencing world-class continuing education, see why Minneapolis promises to be a great destination, whether you plan on bringing guests or traveling solo.

Help your colleagues kick start their year by referring them for AGD membership, and, in return, you’ll ring in your own rewards. For each referral who joins AGD, you’ll earn $50 in Referral Rewards, which can be applied toward your membership renewal.

The 2024 Current Dental Terminology (CDT) Code includes a new implant code, D6089, Accessing and retorquing loose implant screw — per screw. This code was proposed and submitted by AGD’s Dental Practice Council in 2022.

Dentists today face the challenge of competing with an influx of DIY dental misinformation, often labeled as “dental life hacks,” circulating on social media platforms. They should be armed with knowledge of these hacks and ready to discuss potential benefits or dangers with curious patients.

AGD fact sheets provide your patients with all the information they need to maintain their oral health. Fact sheets on more than 25 oral health topics are available online for downloading and can be customized to include your name and practice information.

Start the new year with a new issue of General Dentistry to explore up-to-date information that you can apply directly to your clinical practice.

AGD Impact’s annual “10 Dentists to Watch” list is live! We are proud to share the stories of 10 dentists at the start of their careers who represent the newest generation of exemplary oral healthcare providers.

AGD is seeking nominations for the 2024 Albert L. Borish, Distinguished Service and Humanitarian awards, all of which recognize exceptional achievements and contributions to the dental profession. Nominations are due March 15, 2024.

AGD fact sheets provide your patients with all the information they need to maintain their oral health. Fact sheets on more than 25 oral health topics are available online for downloading and can be customized to include your name and practice information.

In today’s evolving marketplace, one key aspect has made its way to the forefront: diversity and inclusion in marketing. AGD Impact’s Marketing column looks at why many Americans are demanding more inclusivity, underscoring a fundamental shift in the dynamics of the modern market.

General dentists in the United States, especially if their practice is incorporated as an LLC or professional corporation, should be aware of a new regulation that goes into effect January 2024 that requires business entities to provide disclosures related to their ownership.

They’ve practiced less than a decade but have already made a lasting impact. This year’s group of accomplished young dentists have worn many hats. Neuroscience researcher, college baseball player, LGBTQ advocate and United States Army Reserve Captain, to name a few.