This Week at AGD

In a new study, researchers compared fluoride levels in commercially available black, green and matcha teas, and the mean concentration differed significantly between types and brands.

Whether or not spring comes six weeks early, you can brighten a fellow classmate’s winter by referring them to AGD. Introduce your fellow classmates to the support AGD can offer, and earn up to $850 in American Express gift cards in the process.

The newest issue of AGD Impact includes our “10 Dentists to Watch” list with 10 profiles on up-and-coming dentists who have been practicing less than a decade but who are already making an impact on the profession.

Mark your calendars! AGD2021 course registration officially opens April 7. Courses can fill up quickly, so don’t wait to register. New this year, the AGD2021 Virtual Package Experience will offer a livestream option for lectures and hands-on sessions. Check out some of the AGD2021 topics and speakers.

“No one could have predicted COVID-19, and it has made the transition from student to dentist very different.”

“I’m passionate about bringing business education to every new dentist and dental student as well as seeing them create meaningful change in their communities with those added soft skills.”

“Dentistry is amazing and provides a great career that allows us to combine art, service and science.”

“I get to work next to dentists who have been working for over 30 years — what a blessing it is to feed off of all the lessons they have learned.”

“I never imagined how connected I’d feel to my patients or just how much impact people in our field can have on the health of the whole person.”

“I believe in unifying the voices of dentists and feel it is my responsibility to help spread the word.”

“With technology improving every year, the best way to help your patients is to learn all you can and stay up to date.”

“The road to becoming a dentist is challenging but very rewarding.”

“You are not alone. There is an entire network of individuals in our profession who want to help you succeed.”

“I am where I am because of the mentors who guided me, but it was the work I put into the opportunities afforded me that opened up more doors.”

AGD supports PREP Act to permit certain qualified professionals permitted to order and administer COVID-19 vaccines.

The AGD Foundation is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on the 2021–23 board of directors. To submit your name for consideration or nominate a fellow member, email foundation@agd.org by April 15, 2021.

AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage offers new graduates and residents malpractice insurance at no cost. It’s one of your membership benefits. Visit the registration page to claim your complimentary coverage.

The pace of information impacting general dentistry and the delivery of oral care is progressing at an intense pace. AGD wants to provide new ways to keep our members informed. To support you, we are launching a daily news update. Watch for more information in the coming weeks.

In this study, 10- to 17-year-old students were split into two groups: one that received conventional oral health education and one that received supplementary education via WhatsApp. Clinical evaluations and survey responses from both groups determined whether social media instruction yielded significant oral health outcomes.

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