As the world moves increasingly online, more dental practices are offering comprehensive websites that include patient portals, online appointment requests, chat windows to contact staff and more. Part of ensuring your practice website supports current and potential patients’ needs for care and information includes making sure the resources are accessible to all patients, including people with disabilities.

A beleaguered supply chain and high levels of consumer demand are driving up costs. While dentists are paying more to keep their practice doors open, inflation also puts stress on their patients. Will inflation mean consumers are more likely to put off dental care?

AGD will be returning to this year’s Greater New York Dental Meeting, November 27—30. Want an AGD backpack? Stop by booth #3111 and either join AGD or sign up for automatic renewa,l and you’ll receive a FREE AGD backpack.

AGD’s House of Delegates installed new officers during its annual meeting, Nov. 11–13. Hans P. Guter, DDS, FAGD, a general dentist from Columbus, Ohio, was named president.

Two outstanding general dentists were recognized during AGD’s annual meeting Nov. 11–13. Thomas A. Howley Jr., DDS, MAGD, and Fabiola Milord, DDS, FAGD, were honored for their exceptional contributions to the profession and for delivering exceptional oral care.

Take advantage of 150+ webinars in AGD’s online on-demand library. Subjects span the broad spectrum of general dentistry and include, but are not limited to: 250 Operative (Restorative) Dentistry, 430 Pediatric Dentistry, 550 Practice Management and Human Relations, and 780 Esthetics/Cosmetic Dentistry.

If you are a recent graduate, you can claim malpractice coverage insurance through AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider, Dentist’s Advantage, at no cost to you. This is just one of many Exclusive Benefits new dentists can take advantage of to save money.

The economy has slowed down, and the excellent performance of many practices in 2021 may not be matched in 2022. What you need to determine is how and when your practice may be directly affected.

We’re excited to announce the addition of MemberDeals to the AGD Exclusive Benefits program. Members will now receive up to 60% off entertainment and travel brands as well as amazing shopping deals with savings up to 70%.

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

Did you know that AGD offers special discounts through the Exclusive Benefits program for dental practice owners to save on insurance, financial services, practice management resources and more? Gobble up all the deals that you get with your membership.

With just a month and a half remaining, time is running out to fulfill all requirements and submit your application for the Fellowship or Mastership awards or Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your lifelong commitment to exceptional oral care!

Your referrals make the most impact in growing membership, and we’re grateful for your efforts. Let your colleagues know that if they join now for 2023, they’ll get the rest of 2022 for free. Once they join, you’ll both receive $50 in Referral Rewards.

Working at the local level, AGD constituencies do tremendous work to advance AGD’s mission and vision. Their outstanding efforts were recognized during AGD’s annual meeting.

AGD members gathered in Chicago for AGD’s Advocacy Conference to share best practices in advocacy and legislative outreach to expand the organization’s impact with state and federal legislators.

The AGD Foundation's Electronic Silent Auction is opening soon. All donations will be used to support efforts to prevent oral/oropharyngeal cancer.

Eric M. Block, DMD, CAGS, FICOI, FICD, shares part two of a three-part series on introducing clear aligners in your practice. This section focuses on how to decide on a clear aligner system, get the team on board and put practice systems in place.

One of the greatest honors of my life is my service to AGD as its president. It is through this lens that I am truly grateful to the leaders who elected and supported me and to the AGD members.

Make your life easier while studying for the AGD Fellowship Exam by downloading the Study Guide Supplement 2008-2015. This master study guide contains 400+ questions, answers, critiques and references. It’s the perfect resource to help you refresh your knowledge ahead of the exam.

Read the November/December issue for new research across subject areas, including a pilot study on the effectiveness of machine learning for detecting oral potentially malignant disorders, two different articles on community water fluoridation, an analysis of dental erosion as indication of gastroesophageal reflux disease and more.