This Week at AGD

In their latest pharmacology column in General Dentistry, Drs. Donaldson and Goodchild explore the oral health implications of GLP-1 therapies, including delayed gastric emptying, medication-associated dry mouth, and emerging effects on bone and facial esthetics.

The August issue of AGD Impact features the complete cover story, “5 Dental Insurance Pain Points That Are Quietly Crushing Your Practice.” This week, we’re highlighting the first three insurance challenges: verification of benefits inefficiencies, patient coverage confusion and pre-authorizations that don’t guarantee payment.

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

You thrive on setting high goals and achieving them. Benchmark your knowledge right now with our quick Fellowship Practice Quiz, then finalize your preparation at the Fall Fellowship Review Course in New Orleans, Sept. 25–26. Gain 16 CE hours, and confidently take the exam the very next day.

A single root canal shouldn’t take over your afternoon. Join world-renowned endodontist Dr. Brett E. Gilbert on Friday, Oct. 16, at AGD headquarters in Chicago for an intensive, in-person workshop that builds confidence and offers 6 participation CE credits.

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

As a practicing dentist, you’re well aware of the profession’s inherent challenges. While trying to overcome these challenges can seem like a recipe for disaster, burnout is not inevitable. The great news is that you were born with an amazing tool — your mind.

Help shape the future of dentistry by participating in DentalPost's 2027 State of the Dental Industry Survey. Your responses will contribute to valuable insights on compensation, workforce trends, practice growth and retirement projections. The findings will be published in the 2027 State of the Dental Industry Salary & Practice Growth Report.

Check in on the latest podcast featuring Texas AGD president Dr. Jon Dossett. The discussion focuses on Dossett's career in dentistry, his involvement in organized dentistry, and his leadership roles within AGD and Texas AGD.

High-yield clinical precision meets vital personal planning in August’s lineup of live webinars. Deepen expertise in endodontic care, the diabetes-periodontitis link and biomimetic dentistry. Then, navigate complex Medicare decisions for you and your parents to strengthen practice growth and long-term family security.

The August issue of AGD Impact is live! This month explores the top dental insurance pain points and how you can address them in your practice. Additionally, Dr. Roberta Garceau offers several mini exercises for dentists to achieve mindfulness in minutes and thereby calm some of the stress of their day.

Root canals shouldn’t cause mid-treatment stress. On Oct. 16 at AGD headquarters in Chicago, Dr. Brett E. Gilbert’s intensive in-person participation course targets the pain points you face. Replace operational anxiety with certainty. Secure one of only 25 seats, and earn 6 participation CE credits.

AGD has joined other national dental organizations in supporting two pieces of federal legislation aimed at strengthening access to dental care, including Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026 and the Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act.

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

Every general dentist understands the importance of safe and effective sedation, and the American Dental Association’s (ADA’s) sedation guidelines provide clear recommendations on best practices. But when it comes to legal requirements, the ADA guidelines are only part of the picture. The article includes a Self-Instruction quiz in AGD’s Online Learning Center to earn 1 CE credit.

This month, AGD Impact Testing the Tools reviewer Ross Isbell, DDS, MBA, a general dentist in Gadsden, Alabama, evaluated three products shaping daily practice: the ICam photogrammetry system from Imetric, Elevate Oral Care’s silver diamine fluoride gel, and the Eyeris 1 eye massager from Renpho.

In a new case report published in General Dentistry, Brooks et al describe a rare giant compound odontoma containing more than 50 tooth-like structures.

Test your core knowledge with our quick Fellowship Practice Quiz, then gain the competitive edge at the Fall Fellowship Review Course in New Orleans, Sept. 25–26. Earn 16 CE hours over two intensive days, and maximize your success on the exam the next morning.

AGD is built by and for general dentists, but it also boasts many specialist members. Dr. Jack Piermatti is one such specialist member. A longtime AGD member and Fellow, he remains committed to lifelong learning, advancing excellence in dentistry and advocating for AGD.

Registration is now open for AGD’s in-person participation course, “Endo Unlocked: Build Confidence, Master Technique,” on Friday, Oct. 16. Led by world-renowned endodontist Dr. Brett E. Gilbert, this intensive session targets the exact clinical pain points general dentists face during root canals, replacing procedural anxiety with operational certainty.