Student Member Benefits
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has information and resources specific to the needs of dental students. From advice to discounts, the AGD can help guide you through dental school and get you on your way to a successful career!
Student Continuing Education
AGD student members can get an early start on the road to lifelong learning by earning as many as 50 hours of continuing education (CE) lecture credit before graduation. After graduation, we'll apply that credit toward your requirements for the prestigious
AGD Fellowship Award (FAGD), which offers instant credibility and distinction through quality CE! Find FAGD-approved CE courses outside of your dental school curriculum by searching the
AGD CE Directory, attending the
AGD Annual Meeting & Exhibits, and joining a local, constituent-run
FellowTrack program. Plus, further your education by pursuing a postdoctoral residency program and receive additional CE hours toward your Fellowship upon completing an accredited one- or two-year program!
Student Transition Manual
Transitioning into your dental career isn’t easy. That’s why the AGD partnered with Dentist’s Advantage and the AGD Foundation to create our student transition manual,
You’ve Graduated, Now What? This manual provides you with instant access to practice management tips you may not have learned in dental school, such as goal setting, financial planning, and marketing, along with printable worksheets to keep you on track. Members can
download the student manual for FREE today!
Volunteer Leadership Opportunities
Students can get more involved in the AGD by volunteering for local and national student leadership positions, recruiting their classmates to join, launching AGD programs at their dental schools, hosting student events, and more. Contact us at students@agd.org to learn more about opportunities in your area.
Postgraduate Resources
Plan ahead for your new dental career with postgraduate practice management resources from the AGD! From insurance contract analysis services and patient education materials to patient referral and communication services, the AGD has everything you need to map out your path to success!
Web Tools
The AGD offers information in the way you like to receive it—on the go! The AGD Podcast series and RSS feeds offer instant access to interviews and industry news. In addition, AGD members John Gammachia, DMD, FAGD, and Ric Crowder, DDS, share their experiences of running a general dental practice in the AGD blog, The Daily Grind. You’ll also find plenty of online learning opportunities to supplement your current curriculum and get a jump on graduation by starting your job search at the AGD Career Center. Post your résumé or Curriculum Vitae online for employers who are seeking general dentists just like you!
Award-Winning Publications
Subscriptions to the AGD’s publications, General Dentistry and AGD Impact, are included in your membership dues. Now that both publications are available in digital format, you can take the latest dental news and research with you wherever you go! AGD Impact will keep you current on general dentistry news, while our award-winning clinical journal, General Dentistry, will inform you of all of the latest advancements in your field.
Reduced Membership Rates
Students enjoy all of the benefits of AGD membership for only $16 per year! And for those of you who are about to graduate, you can join or renew today at the discounted rate of $71 and extend your membership through the end of 2012! Plus, recent graduates also enjoy discounted membership rates for the next four years, making it easier to stay a member as you enter your new career.
Free Annual Meeting & Exhibits Registration
The AGD welcomes students to its Annual Meeting & Exhibits by offering FREE registration, which includes access to capsule clinics, lectures, the AGD Exhibit Hall, exciting social events, and an inspiring opening session. Visit the Annual Meeting & Exhibits section for details.
AGD Benefits Plus Member Discounts
As a student member of the AGD, you can take advantage of a variety of discounted products and services through the AGD Benefits Plus program that are designed to help you save money toward your student loans and the many other costs associated with your new career, including car rentals, cellular telephone service, and automotive and home insurance.
Recognition Awards
AGD student members who go above and beyond in dental school and exhibit the potential for becoming outstanding general dentists can be nominated by their constituent leaders or dental school faculty for the AGD’s Senior Student Dental Award (SSDA). Senior dental student awardees from each school in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico receive a certificate of recognition and a complimentary year of AGD membership. Celebrate last year’s SSDA recipients!
