The AGD Foundation’s Electronic Silent Auction opens for bidding Wednesday, July 20! Get ready to view all of the intriguing items, including top-of-the-line dental equipment, fun technology items and more. All proceeds support oral and oropharyngeal cancer awareness programs.

This month, learn about the benefits of PACE approval and how it helps ensure AGD members have access to quality CE. Read the contributions from Drs. Carson Henley and Diana Quilici, who explore the reasons why PACE-approved education helps members.

As part of the July AGD Impact cover story, Eric G. Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FASD, FICD, FADI, owner of Jackson Family Dentistry, Downers Grove, Illinois, discusses some of the latest methods to help implant placement, such as the socket shield technique, and ways to prevent complications like peri-implantitis.

If you haven’t done so already, download the AGD app from the App Store or Google Play to connect with all that AGD has to offer, including important information and coverage about AGD2022.

You might be surprised to learn that AGD has specialist members in very active roles supporting AGD’s mission and its activities. Toni T. Neumeier, DMD, MAGD, a retired faculty member of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry and a prosthodontist, is one such specialist.

For some state dental boards, it is a requirement to keep ammonia inhalants, or “smelling salts,” in a dental office’s emergency kit. But how accessible, safe or effective are these agents?

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

The AGD2022 Exhibit Hall will feature more than 100 leading dental vendors showcasing the most current technologies and services in the field of general dentistry. Spend $2,500 to get two FREE lecture courses at AGD2023!

During the COVID-19 pandemic, dentists and their patients were in uncharted waters. Patients faced social isolation, economic concerns and health worries. They suffered from loneliness, which produces stress-related hormones and increases the risk of emotional disorders.

Now’s the perfect time to refer your colleagues to AGD and earn rewards in the process. Let colleagues know that, until Sept. 30, they can get the remainder of 2022 AGD headquarters dues at half the price. Once they join, you’ll both earn $50 in Referral Rewards.

This month, AGD Impact interviewed three dental implant experts on the major facets of dental implant treatment. Dr. Don Deems, AGD Impact Team Building columnist who has placed implants for over 20 years, shares his thoughts on the proper way to communicate with today’s patients about implants.

Read the July/August issue of General Dentistry for new research across subject areas. Topics include an assessment of dentists’ comfort and ability caring for pregnant patients, a case for autotransplantation, a review of the dental emergency kit, and much more.

AGD’s year-round membership app offers you a way to stay connected with other members, access information and membership benefits, and receive important notifications. Use your AGD username (not email address) to log in.

Sign up for AGD’s two live webinars in July. “Overcoming Challenges to Building Trust with Patients,” presented by Dr. Zachary Korwin, takes place July 12 at 7:30 p.m. CDT. Then, join Dr. Joshua Austin for “Our Chamfered Psyche,” July 14 at 7:30 p.m. CDT.

Registration for the two-day Fellowship Review Course at AGD2022 ends July 22. Don’t miss your chance to put yourself in the best position to pass the Fellowship Exam and become one step closer to AGD Fellowship! Premium Plus members receive a 20% discount.

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

Hill Day connected AGD advocacy leaders with members of Congress to discuss AGD’s priority legislative issues.

The AGD2022 Exhibit Hall will feature leading dental vendors showcasing the most current technologies and services. Purchase $2,500 worth of goods and services at the Exhibit Hall and receive two FREE lecture courses at AGD2023!

Thursday, June 30, at 11:59 p.m. EDT, is the deadline to submit an abstract proposal for the AGD2022 Scientific e-Poster Session. All dental topics and presentations are welcome, even if they have been presented at another meeting.

Sign up for AGD’s two live webinars in July. “Overcoming Challenges to Building Trust with Patients,” presented by Dr. Zachary Korwin, takes place July 12 at 7:30 p.m. CDT. Then, join Dr. Joshua Austin for “Our Chamfered Psyche,” July 14 at 7:30 p.m. CDT.