AGD Impact consulted four experts to provide advice for new dentists. They lent their expertise on key aspects of beginning practice — finding a job, addressing student debt, obtaining insurance and licensure, and planning a career.

AGD2023 and the Fellowship Exam are rapidly approaching, and AGD has resources to help you prepare! The new Study Guide Supplement 2016-2020 and the Annual Online Study Guides can help you master topics and the Fellowship Exam.

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

Health insurance is America’s greatest unmet need. Innovations in technology — such as artificial intelligence (AI), automations, financial technology and alternative insurance models — have provided insight into the next frontier of the insurance industry and how it may impact dentistry.

AGD’s Refer-a-Colleague program is an opportunity for both you and your recruit to earn $50 in rewards once they join. The rewards can be applied toward the national portion of your membership renewal and/or study materials for the Fellowship Review Course.

AGD2023 registration includes admission to NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and oral cancer survivor Jim Kelly’s Keynote Address. Kelly will share his story of overcoming obstacles in addition to his insights on leadership, teamwork and raising a special needs child. His story is “A Journey of Perseverance.”

Read the latest issue for new research across multiple subject areas. Highlights include an overview of the uses of artificial intelligence in dentistry, an analysis of chairside extraoral suction systems for a reduction of aerosol contamination, and a scoping review on endodontic treatment for patients with bleeding disorders.

AGD blogger Dr. Larry Stanleigh has launched a blog series highlighting moments that transform our businesses and relationships for long-term success. These are important reminders that can help general dentists build stronger practices and understand the range of opportunities to connect with patients.

The May 11 webinar “Peri-implant Disease: Definition, Etiology and Treatment” will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage peri-implant disease in their clinical practice and ultimately help improve patient outcomes and implant success rates.

The May issue of AGD Impact is now live! In it, you can find an invaluable guide for new dentists on how to jump-start their careers, plus a feature story on how the dental benefits industry could be affected by changes in the medical health insurance industry.

Are you interested in learning more about therapeutic uses for facial neuromodulators and injection techniques? Listen to this month’s featured podcast, where AGD Podcast host Drs. George J. Schmidt and Gigi Meinecke talk about differentiating toxins, dosage strength, complications, management of patient expectations, and more!

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

Congratulations to our soon-to-be 2023 dental school graduates! To jump-start your career, claim your complimentary malpractice insurance brought to you by AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage. It’s included as one of AGD’s membership benefits.

Recently, AGD opened dialogue with a senior representative of Delta Dental Plans Association in order to address issues affecting general dentists, the public and the practice of general dentistry.

A new article in the latest issue of General Dentistry describes the case of a 29-year-old woman who changed her treatment goals during the course of orthodontic treatment. This report highlights treatment options, outcomes and avoidable mistakes for this type of complex case involving high esthetic demands.

After a series of automobile accidents and resulting surgeries, 2022 Albert L. Borish Award winner Thomas A. Howley Jr., DDS, MAGD, was forced to give up his practice and told to stop all travel and volunteer activities. Instead, he continued to push his own capabilities.

The AGD2023 keynote address will be given by NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly. His story is “A Journey of Perseverance” that includes child loss and multiple bouts of oral cancer. At AGD2023, he will speak about the power of the four F’s — Faith, Friends, Family and Fans — and what it really means to be “Kelly Tough.”

Next Monday, May 1, is your last chance to secure early bird pricing for AGD2023. Immerse yourself in world-class education set within an iconic Las Vegas property, and come prepared to experience the premier meeting for general dentists!

A 68-year-old woman was diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma involving the hard palate, and the hemimaxillectomy procedure for tumor resection created a defect. A new case report in General Dentistry describes the patient’s treatment from presurgical planning to final rehabilitation with a conventional obturator.

Are you ready to give your finances a workout? AGD’s Exclusive Benefits program can help you stretch your dollars and strengthen your savings with student loan refinancing offers, insurance coverage, entertainment discounts and more. Check out all the deals today, and start seeing results tomorrow.