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.

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

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.

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.

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

The risk of malpractice claims and lawsuits are enough to scare any dentist. That’s why we offer all AGD new graduates and residents professional liability insurance from Dentist’s Advantage at no cost. No tricks — it’s just one of the treats of AGD membership.

Registration for AGD2023 opens tomorrow, Nov. 1. AGD’s scientific session is back at Caesars Palace for the first time since 2017. Take advantage of the early bird registration rate: Premium Plus members receive FREE registration, and Premium members enjoy discounted pricing for a limited time!

Sign up for AGD’s three live webinars in November. Get started with “Complete Dentures Revisited,” presented by Maj. David Lalande, DMD, FACP, FRCDC, this Thursday, Nov. 3. Reserve your spot for this webinar along with the rest of the November lineup.

Even if having an associate or partner in your practice is years away, it’s never too early to think about the process and what you can do to prepare. Don Deems, DDS, FAGD, PCC, gives important parameters for having exceptional communication from the start of your professional relationship.

AGD Impact’s November issue looks at the effects of inflation and provides insights and tips to help general dentists during this challenging time. Don’t miss other important stories on clear aligners, website accessibility, wellness and legal matters, just to name a few, as well as one Self-Instruction exercise.

When I first began college, I remember talking to a nursing professor about the importance of finding a mentor. Then I started working as a nurse, and the older nurses talked about how they had mentors and learned from them. After that, I began dental school, and each of my professors spoke about the importance of mentorship. It was at that point in my D1 year that I thought, “Maybe I should find a mentor.”