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General Information
In just more than 50 years, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has become the second largest dental association in the U.S. Through its dedication to serving the interests and professional needs of its members, the AGD has exponentially grown from eight to more than 35,000 members.
Learn more about the AGD in this section.
History and Structure
Review the history of the AGD and its current organizational structure.
Purpose and Mission
Read each of the guiding principles behind AGD efforts, including its core values, purpose, mission, and vision.
Career Opportunities
Find jobs working in the AGD Headquarters office or search the AGD Career Center for dental-related opportunities and products.
Contact Us
Contact AGD staff with any questions or concerns.
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Membership:
35,000 |
President:
David F. Halpern, DMD, FAGD |
Headquarters:
Chicago |
Founded:
1952 |
Designations:
Fellowship (FAGD)
More than 13,000 dentists have earned this award.
Mastership (MAGD)
More than 1,800 dentists have earned this award. |
Publications:
AGD Impact and
General Dentistry |
| Annual Meeting:
AGD2009Baltimore
July 8–12, 2009
Baltimore
AGD2010NewOrleans
July 5–11, 2010
New Orleans |
Resources:
KnowYourTeeth.com is the best public online dental resource with a searchable database of more than 35,000 quality dentists, information on dental topics, message boards, and a blog. The AGD Career Center, careers.agd.org allows general dentists and their dental team to post or browse resumes for free and search for product or practice sales. |
877.2X.A.YEAR referral service:
Launched in 1999, this toll-free service has connected more than 7,000 consumers with a highly
qualified dentist in their area. |
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