Become the ultimate #DentalInfluencer by letting your colleagues know that, if they join AGD before Sept. 30, they’ll get AGD dues for half price! Once they join, you’ll both also earn $50 in Referral Rewards, which can be used toward membership renewal.

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

Sign up for AGD’s two free live webinars in July. “Additional Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Eligibility: What Your Practice and Accountant May Not Have Considered,” sponsored by Strategic Tax Planning, takes place July 11. Then, July 20, “Ready, Set, Scan!” will help you seamlessly implement digital scanning into your dental practice.

The Online Learning Center encompasses AGD’s entire library of webinars and includes the latest developments in a variety of topics. Members will find a plethora of options for improving skills, fulfilling state accreditation requirements, and ultimately working toward the AGD Fellowship and Mastership awards. Browse the library, and register today!

The American Dental Association (ADA) announced June 20 that efforts to make the CDT Code more robust will move forward without the addition of procedure code modifiers. AGD President Dr. Hans P. Guter submitted a letter to the ADA outlining AGD’s concerns, questions and suggestions.

The July issue of AGD Impact is now live! In it, you can learn more about the state of dental Medicaid benefits. The issue also celebrates this year’s Fellows, Masters, and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition recipients, and a feature article explores ways to care for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder.

The AGD2023 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 AGD2024!

Signs and symptoms in the mouth of a rare disease can appear in many ways, including early tooth loss, loosening and drifting of teeth, soft tissue and bone lesions, spontaneous fractures, facial deformities, and gingival ulcers. Read the latest issue of AGD Impact to learn about some of the rare diseases that could show up in your dental practice.

All U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency-registered prescribers (Schedule II, III, IV and/or V) must comply with the new Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) law training requirement effective June 27, 2023. AGD has compiled resources to help members find training and ensure compliance.

Stay informed on the latest in dentistry by tapping into new perspectives from leaders in dentistry. Don’t miss recent interviews with Tarun "T-Bone" Agarwal, DDS, and Michael Abernathy, DDS.

Join us for the 2023 Fall Fellowship Review Course at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C., Oct. 6–7, and earn 16 hours of CE. The Fellowship Exam will take place the following day, Oct. 8. Premium Plus members receive a 20% discount on the review course.

The dental setting is regarded as a high-risk environment for aerosol concentrations and transmission of respiratory infectious agents, especially in relation to COVID-19. A new study by Vandewalle et al. evaluates the efficacy of a chairside extraoral suction device in reducing aerosol contamination from patients undergoing ultrasonic scaling.

Most dentists have fielded questions from curious patients about homecare products. Offering patients the option to buy these products in the office can be an additional line of revenue and enhance the patient experience. How can dentists establish a homecare sales program? What kinds of products should they sell? How can they evaluate their bottom line?

AGD wants to help ease your expenses over the summer through our Exclusive Benefits program. These member-only discounts can help you tackle student debt or find online shopping deals.

Students, residents and recent graduates have access to the New Dentist Lounge at AGD2023 and can get up to four hours of CE for free! The lounge also includes collaborative workshops and multiple networking opportunities developed specifically for your unique needs.

“The shortage of dental assistants has made headlines for years. To reverse this trend, the dental community needs to come together to support comprehensive strategies that address the root causes and lay the foundation to make dental assisting a rewarding, meaningful and sustainable career.” — Dr. Joanne Dawley

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

The dental setting is regarded as a high-risk environment for aerosol concentrations and transmission of respiratory infectious agents, especially in relation to COVID-19. A new study by Vandewalle et al. evaluates the efficacy of a chairside extraoral suction device in reducing aerosol contamination from patients undergoing ultrasonic scaling.

AGD continues to need general dentists with a range of experience to help us grow and remain relevant. The expertise of committed leaders is essential to building strong programs and growing our organization. 

June is Pride Month, so it’s the perfect time to learn how to make your practice a safer and more comfortable space for the LGBTQIA+ community.