This Week at AGD

AGD’s Communications Council is recruiting new members for its Spokesperson Program. Nominees should be comfortable communicating with the media and be willing to be AGD’s public voice. The deadline to submit nominations is Feb. 25!

Although managing a separated instrument is difficult, there are several options for retrieval, depending on the anatomy of the tooth, the type and location of the instrument and the skill of the clinician. Four unique cases of separated instruments are detailed in the latest issue of General Dentistry, along with one-year follow-up data.

In-office printing of surgical guides is becoming increasingly common in the modern dental practice. A study in the latest issue of General Dentistry sought to evaluate the accuracy of fit of surgical guides printed with four different desktop 3D printers purchased for less than $500.

AGD2022 will be held in Orlando, Florida, July 27–30, 2022. Meeting registration officially opens tomorrow, Jan. 25. Check out the course listing, and learn more about things to do in Orlando.

Pulpal liners are critical parts of conservative dentistry, and the chemistry backing them up is phenomenal. Depending on your personal experience and affiliation, you likely already have a quality product in your armamentarium. But, if you haven’t reevaluated the market recently, these are some of the top brands to consider.

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

Are you a dental student graduating this year or know someone who is? Now is the time to start thinking about how to protect your future. AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage offers our new graduates and residents malpractice coverage at no cost. It’s one of your membership benefits.

In his column, “Tips to Become a Great Leader,” Don Deems, DDS, FAGD, PCC, provides six tips you can begin implementing today.

From attracting patients to a dental practice by enabling more relaxing appointments to permitting dentists to comfortably perform long procedures, sedation offers a multitude of benefits to clients and practitioners.

Spread the word about AGD membership and our new Premium Plus and Premium membership options. Each one of your colleagues who joins earns you both $50 in Referral Rewards coupons that can be used toward the headquarters portion of your renewal dues.

Former NBA player and nationally recognized motivational speaker, author and business coach Walter Bond will deliver the AGD2022 keynote address. Based on Bond’s book “Swim!”, this powerful keynote dives into the power of adopting a “Shark Mindset” and how it can drastically alter the trajectory of your business.

Although implant-supported fixed prostheses have become a preferred restorative treatment, removable partial dentures remain a viable, minimally invasive and affordable option. This General Dentistry column illustrates a simplified technique for fabricating an immediate rotational path removable partial denture to replace mobile teeth.

They’re new to the field but have already left their marks. If you glimpsed the resumes of these 10 dentists, you’d likely be confused. You might see a 2015 or 2016 dental school graduation year, but the accomplishments listed reflect the work of a seasoned dentist who’s had many years to amass success. AGD Impact is proud to introduce 10 young professionals who — in less than a decade of practice — have already secured their places among dentistry’s leaders.

The holiday season may have taken a bite out of your bank account, but AGD Exclusive Benefits are here to get you back on track with a collection of 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.

Registration and course registration for AGD’s scientific session, AGD2022, will open Jan. 25, 2022. Along with planning things to do in Orlando, we encourage you to check out the course list and plan your educational experience, as courses tend to fill up quickly.

AGD’s new membership plans can help you reach your professional goals and make you a well-rounded practitioner. Premium membership maintains the benefits you’ve previously enjoyed, while Premium Plus membership includes additional free CE, Fellowship-related discounts and free early bird registration for AGD2022.

Are you a dental student with a graduation coming up this year? Now is the time to start thinking about protecting your future. AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage offers our new graduates and residents malpractice coverage at no cost. It’s one of your membership benefits.

This month, AGD Impact introduces 10 young professionals who — in less than a decade of practice — have already secured their places among dentistry’s leaders. This issue also covers the benefits of incorporating sedation into a dental practice and contains one Self-Instruction exercise worth 1 CE credit.

As commonplace as social media has become, the relational boundaries that separate healthcare professionals and patients on such sites have become blurred. As enjoyable and harmless as social media may seem, dentists, as well as all healthcare professionals, must manage their online presence with decorum and professionalism.