This Week at AGD

In a story that starts humbly and spans two continents, 2026 AGD Fellowship candidate Dr. Fesehatsion T. Gebrehiwot shares why he decided to become a dentist and the motivation and determination that keeps him on this path.

AGD is seeking nominations for the 2026 Albert L. Borish, Distinguished Service and Humanitarian awards. Help us honor those who are inspirations through exceptional service, leadership, innovation and overall contributions to the dental profession. All nominations and supporting documentation must be submitted by April 15, 2026.

This is your final opportunity to save $400+ on case acceptance training! Join us March 6 at AGD’s headquarters in Chicago for 7 CE credits of intensive skill development. Learn how to overcome rejection and improve case acceptance rates. Register by Saturday to secure your discounted rate.

Achieving the AGD Fellowship Award requires more than hard work — it requires a strategy. Discover how to organize your CE, utilize exclusive study guides and build a consistent plan for the Fellowship Exam. AGD has the tools you need to succeed at AGD2026 and beyond.

Dental assistants are a valuable asset, and practices are actively seeking to hire for this position, but they are struggling to find and keep people in the role. Recognizing the value of dental assistants, investing in their training and paying for talent will help build a stronger future for this important role in dentistry.

Join us Feb. 19–21 at the Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting, booth No. 5211, to elevate your professional journey. Connect with our team, grab exclusive member-only swag, or join as a new member on-site to walk away with a Crest iO6 bundle.

Trust starts at the top and functions like a return on investment. Just like you don’t see a return from something you’re not invested in, you can’t expect team members to step up if you’ve never stepped in.

Calling all students, residents and recent graduates! Submit your clinical research, clinical innovation case study or literature review for the AGD2026 Scientific e-Poster Session. Gain professional recognition, and compete for cash prizes up to $700.

Don’t miss your chance to earn 7 CE credits at AGD’s headquarters in Chicago. Master powerful communication techniques and proven case presentation formulas to boost your productivity and patient outcomes. Register by Feb. 21 to save $400 on this immersive training designed to transform your clinical success.

Master new skills with 25+ hands-on courses at Caesars Palace. Credits earned apply directly toward your Mastership or LLSR requirements. Premium Plus members register for free, and Premium members receive exclusive discounts through April 30. Secure your spot in Las Vegas today to advance your practice and your professional standing.

A new column from General Dentistry’s “What Every Dentist Needs to Know…” series explores the risks of four unhealthy and underreported fads dentists may encounter: frostbite injuries from nitrous oxide abuse, abuse of self-prescribed propranolol, use of abrasive cleaning sponges for tooth whitening and toxicity linked with recreational use of kratom.

Master new skills with 25+ hands-on courses at Caesars Palace. Credits earned apply directly toward your Mastership or LLSR requirements. Premium Plus members register for free, and Premium members receive exclusive discounts through April 30. Secure your spot in Las Vegas today to advance your practice and your professional standing.

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

The February issue of AGD Impact is live! This month’s cover story discusses the many ways to train dental assistants, including in-house training programs practices can participate in. Also included is a feature on building trust within your team, as well as columns on Practice Management, New Dentists, Wellness and Residency, and a Member Spotlight on Dr. Fesehatsion Gebrehiwot.

Accelerate your journey toward the Fellowship Award in Las Vegas. Join the intensive Fellowship Review Course, June 24–25, for a high-impact review of 17 general dentistry disciplines. Expand your general dentistry knowledge while preparing for the Fellowship Exam.

AGD’s peer-driven perspective remains one of the organization’s greatest strengths — and one of the many ways it comes to life is through the work of AGD’s councils. Recently, council leaders gathered in person for a Joint Council Meeting, providing a valuable opportunity for deeper collaboration and cross-council alignment.

Feel stuck in the same routine? Switch things up by referring colleagues to AGD! Already made referrals? Follow up to turn “almosts” into “joins.” Like Bill Murray’s Groundhog Day loop, every referral is another chance to make your day — and your rewards — better.

Elevate your expertise at your own pace through the AGD Online Learning Center, featuring on-demand webinars, Self-Instruction exercises and a growing FREE CE library for members. This February, expand your expertise further with expert-led AGD live webinars.

Registration for AGD2026 is officially open! Join your peers in Las Vegas to sharpen your skills through premier hands-on education. Register today to claim your 7 FREE CE credits for courses led by esthetic pioneer Dr. David Hornbrook.

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