This Week at AGD

The partnership between dental and anesthesia professionals is vital for the prevention and treatment of dental-related anesthesia problems. It is important to keep patient safety central to the delivery of these services.

On Nov. 3, join the first of a three-part series on why dentists are physically at risk in their occupation. On Nov. 21, learn how to improve your pediatric dentistry skills and immediately implement them. Finally, on Nov. 28, get up-to-date compliance information in a fun and easy-to-digest format.

Hans P. Guter, DDS, FAGD, highlights a few takeaways from his time as AGD president.

The goal of the recently passed Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act is to standardize addiction medicine education. Read the Pharmacology column in the latest issue of General Dentistry for an overview of the legislation and its intersections with CDC prescribing guidelines.

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

AGD Foundation President Mark I. Malterud, DMD, MAGD, recently received an essay from William C. Domb, DMD, his colleague and friend, recounting Domb’s journey through tongue cancer. Dental professionals are often the first line of defense against oral/oropharyngeal cancers.

Four new on-demand webinars have been added to AGD’s Online Learning Center. Additionally, there are 150+ additional on-demand webinars. If you’re interested in receiving more free CE, upgrade to the Premium Plus membership level to gain access to the free CE library PLUS four on-demand webinars of your choice.

Stay informed by tapping into new perspectives. Dr. Robert Bagoff emphasizes the importance of charting and managing patient information efficiently to avoid malpractice claims, and Rita Zamora shares strategies that will help dentists promote themselves as professionals and their practices.

Effective marketing of dental implants can yield numerous benefits for dental practices, attracting high-quality patients who are committed to their treatment plans. Learn how dental implants can be a strategic way to target patients with specific needs and establish long-term relationships.

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 a versatile disposable mirror as well as two different types of diamond burs. Stay informed on equipment that helps you and your practice by checking out his reviews.

There are no tricks, only treats with complimentary liability insurance provided through AGD’s member benefits from Dentist’s Advantage. Malpractice claims and lawsuits are scary for any dentist. We want to help you protect your career you worked hard to earn.

Four AGD Executive Committee officer positions will be on the ballot at the Nov. 10–12 House of Delegates annual meeting in Chicago. Candidates are Drs. Samantha Shaver and Marc J. Worob for vice president; Drs. Eric Wong and Kimberly R. Wright for secretary; Dr. Robert M. Peskin for speaker of the House of Delegates; and Dr. Timothy F. Kosinski for editor.

This month’s Member Spotlight features Eric G. Jackson, DDS, MAGD, a general dentist based in Downers Grove, Illinois. He talks about how his dental career developed, how AGD has benefited him and what’s important to him — both inside and outside of the dental practice.

AGD Impact contacted several dentists who place implants and asked them to describe their educational journeys. With so many options to choose from, the key is choosing a path that will best help advance your personal career and goals.

If you’ve moved recently or plan to do so soon, don’t forget to update your AGD profile. This will ensure you keep receiving important information from us! You can also check the status of your membership dues, manage your email subscriptions and change your password.

Patients with a complex problem set involving multiple levels of altered structure challenge clinicians to develop individualized treatment plans. In the September/October issue of General Dentistry, an overview of complex, comprehensive restorations and the clinical case of a patient with Costello syndrome illustrate essential diagnosis and treatment planning concepts.

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

Managing human resources in a dental office comes with its own unique challenges. Whatever HR challenge you may currently face, it is important that you take the time to gather all the facts of the situation. This way, you are confident going into a meeting with team members and have clear objectives for the outcome.

As an associate dentist, you may be looking for ways to save up to open your own practice. AGD’s Exclusive Benefits program can help you find offers on everything from financial products and insurance options to practice management tools.

Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD, AGD editor, received the 2023 Distinguished Dental Editor Award, presented by the American Dental Association and the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists (AADEJ). The award was presented at the AADEJ Annual Conference last week in Orlando.