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As the only organization exclusively dedicated to serving the interests and professional needs of the general dentist, AGD is uniquely qualified to offer you the exact resources you need to succeed in practice and promotion of quality oral health.
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Fellowship and Mastership
Achieving AGD Fellowship and Mastership reflects your commitment to provide quality care for your patients. Earning these prestigious awards also distinguishes you professionally through the pursuit of quality continuing education.
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Continuing Education
Access the latest CE opportunities, including live and on-demand webinars, specifically designed for the general dentist.
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This convenient, searchable database gives you access to high-quality CE courses that help you stay current and earn credit for Fellowship, Mastership and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition.
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Annual Scientific Session
AGD2022 is set for July 27-30 in Orlando, Florida.
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Advocacy
AGD monitors important general dentistry issues that affect the way you practice and the health of your patients and communities you serve. We provide you with the resources you need to make your voice heard.
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Keep track of your earned credits with AGD’s CE management tools. Access your award transcript too.
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Publications
Stay up-to-date on the latest news, developments in dental research and clinical findings that impact you. AGD’s peer-reviewed journal, General Dentistry, and newsmagazine, AGD Impact, keep you informed, educated and inspired.
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Exclusive Benefits
Your AGD membership gains you access to exclusive offers on personal and professional products and services.
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AGD VANTAGE
AGD is excited to launch a new supply discount savings plan with Dental Health Products, Inc. (DHPI)! AGD members can now enjoy aggressive discounts on the industry's most popular name brand supplies as well as DHPI's own private label line of products.
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AGD Foundation
Established in 1972, the AGD Foundation aims to improve the oral health of the public and support the efforts of the general dentist and AGD. Find out how you can lend your support.
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“I attend the AGD scientific session for quality continuing education and to learn and share with the best dentists in the world.”
William Kushner III, DDS
Danville, CA
Member since 2011
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December Issue of AGD Impact Available Now
Dec 4, 2023
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Merlin P. Ohmer, DDS, MAGD, Installed as AGD President
Nov 17, 2023
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Nov 17, 2023
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) installed Merlin P. Ohmer, DDS, MAGD, as president during its Annual Meeting, Nov.10-12, in Chicago. Ohmer, who recently served as the organization’s president-elect, steps into this role after serving the organization and the dentistry profession in a variety of leadership roles.
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Distinguished Service Award Presented to the Late Roger D. Winland, DDS, MS, MAGD
Nov 16, 2023
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Michael Lacey, DMD, MAGD, General Dentist Dedicated to Dental Missions in Cambodia and Thailand, Receives AGD Humanitarian Award
Nov 15, 2023
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"Working toward this goal with my sister was my main motivation to attain Fellowship. I want to continue loving what I do. Free CE is like winning a prize. Dentists have to pay a lot for CE and this is a BONUS!"
Angela G. Ellis, DDS, FAGD
Chapel Hill, NC
Member since 1999
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