AGD Sponsorship Opportunities

Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) members are committed to lifelong learning so that they can deliver the best possible care to patients following the highest standards of practice. The AGD’s mission "…is to serve the needs and represent the interests of general dentists, to promote the oral health of the public, and to foster continued proficiency of general dentists through quality continuing dental education in order to better serve the public."

As part of the AGD’s effort to fulfill that mission, a wide range of sponsorship opportunities are available to companies and organizations interested in building a stronger relationship with practitioners of general dentistry and in helping to promote better oral health. These opportunities provide access to members and allow sponsors to develop a unique affinity with the members. They also provide professional value that enables the members to better serve their patients and become more successful practitioners.

Corporate Alliance Partnerships
The AGD has developed special sponsorship categories for organizations and companies interested in a long-term relationship focused on providing quality dental continuing education, increasing public awareness of oral hygiene related topics, offering dentists business success education, research, and more.F

The AGD actively seeks partners for projects and programs and is always open to discussions that will benefit our members, the organization, the public, and your company.

These multi-year partnerships are divided into two levels based on the financial commitment and the length of time covered.

The President’s Leadership Circle includes those contributing $500,000 or more over a period of three years to five years.

The Ambassador’s Circle is for those contributing $250,000 or more for a period of up to five years.

Click here to see a listing of our current Corporate Alliance Partners.

Event Sponsorships

• The AGD’s annual meeting is recognized as a leading dental meeting. Combining continuing dental education from some of the most renowned speakers in dentistry, hands-on courses, and exhibits of equipment and office technology, make this mid-year event a great place to launch new products and to boost sales for the second half of the year. Unique to the meeting is the Convocation Ceremony for members attaining the educational achievement of Fellowship and Mastership.

Sponsorship options include networking and social events, exhibit hall events, and attendee hospitality items.

• The leadership conference takes place every other year—alternating with the AGD Future Leader Summit. These meetings are held in November and bring together the AGD leaders and future leaders so that they can discuss the challenges facing general dentistry today and learn the skills necessary to be effective advocates for the profession.

Sponsorship opportunities include hospitality events and workshop items.

Public Outreach Sponsorships
In its continuing effort do improve the oral health of the general public, the AGD develops public service campaigns to increase awareness of the latest research and news about the impact and importance of oral hygiene.

Educational Underwriting
Lifelong continuing education is highly valued by AGD members and is a requirement to maintain active membership. Underwriting courses at the AGD annual meeting will show your commitment to the value of education for dentist. Or, the AGD can work with your company to develop a special year-round or multi-year educational partnership that will provide special access to AGD members at the local and national level.

Sponsorship with the AGD is focused on creating value for members and delivering benefits to the sponsor. Contact Christie Tarantino, Executive Director at 312.440.4303, or christie.tarantino@agd.org for more information about existing sponsorship opportunities or to explore ideas for new ventures.