Academy of General Dentistry Responds to Texas Attorney General’s Attack on Fluoride Use in Dental Products
Capitol Connections
AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.
AGD Leaders Head to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Dentistry
AGD leaders met this week in the nation’s capital to discuss legislative issues impacting dentistry and ways to protect oral healthcare. As part of the two-day event, around 30 general dentists representing AGD volunteered to discuss issues, their profession and patient care with lawmakers.
Invest in Your Dental Team at AGD2025
AGD2025 features 14 courses that address real-world challenges facing today’s dental professionals. From pain management and restorative dentistry to digital workflows and patient communication, these sessions help every team member sharpen their skills. Investing in team education leads to stronger performance, better care and a more cohesive practice.
What Makes a New Graduate Employable?
As students approach the finish line of dental school, their minds are shifting into “work mode,” thinking about the realities of postgraduation life. This transition often causes them to reflect on what they want as they start their careers. But first — what are hiring managers even looking for in a new graduate?
Enhance Your Skills with AGD’s Online Learning Center
Stay ahead in your dental career with AGD's latest on-demand webinars. Explore new courses covering clinical advancements, practice management and emerging industry trends — all designed to fit your busy schedule. Earn valuable CE credits, and support your commitment to lifelong learning.
Master the Fellowship Exam this September in Chicago
Join us Sept. 26–27 at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport for the two-day Fall Fellowship Review Course, featuring expert speakers from AGD Region 17. Premium Plus members save 20%! Then, take the Fellowship Exam Sept. 28, while the material is still fresh in your mind.
Leaders Needed for AGD Councils
AGD is currently seeking volunteers for our 2025–26 councils and committees. As volunteer leaders at AGD, members of our councils and committees network with other general dentists and have the opportunity to gain leadership, training and mentoring. AGD also reimburses for travel and other expenses.
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Seeks to Ensure Coverage for Children Born with Congenital Anomalies or Birth Defects
On May 8, 2025, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), alongside Representatives Kim Schrier (D-WA-08) and Neal Dunn (R-FL-02), reintroduced the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA), which would require all private health insurance plans to cover medically necessary treatments for congenital anomalies or birth defects.
SUPPORT Act Reported Out of House Energy & Commerce Committee
On April 29, 2025, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a full committee mark-up of six health care-related bills, including the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R.2483).
AGD Advocates for Oral Health Policy Priorities on Capitol Hill
During the week of May 5, 2025, AGD advocates and leadership traveled to Washington, D.C. to engage policymakers on key dental health issues.
Navigating Implant Success with Photogrammetry: The How, When and Why
Advances in digital technology and the relatively recent incorporation of photogrammetry — a method of approximating a 3D structure using 2D images — in dentistry not only improve the accuracy of capturing implant relationships in a 3D space but also help streamline the final impression process so that it is significantly faster and easier than traditional analog workflows.
Ready to Become an AGD Fellow?
Tune in to AGD’s podcast as Dr. Maggie Augustyn shares her journey to AGD Fellowship! Learn about the Fellowship Review Course and Exam, along with tips for preparation and success. Don’t miss out — listen now, and start planning your own path to AGD Fellowship.
AGD2025 Wellness Series Now Free for All Attendees
Prioritize well-being at AGD2025 with free access to the Wellness Series. These expert-led courses cover stress management, burnout prevention and resilience — while offering 5+ CE credits at no cost. Gain practical tools to support both personal and professional growth.
Power Your Practice with the New AGD Credit Card
Practice owners now have a new way to earn rewards where it matters most. The AGD Business Credit Card offers up to 5% cash back rewards on purchases with DHP, 3% cash back rewards on AGD purchases and 2% cash back rewards on everything else.* With no annual fee, free employee cards and exclusive perks, it’s built for your business.
Oral Manifestations and Diagnosis of Limited Systemic Sclerosis
The exact etiology of systemic sclerosis, a rare connective tissue disorder, is not fully understood, but hallmarks include vascular injury, autoimmunity and tissue fibrosis. A new case report in General Dentistry investigates the diagnostic journey and clinical presentation of a patient with oral manifestations of autoimmune disease.
Academy of general Dentistry Leaders Head to Capitol Hill
Championing better policies for patients and dental professionals
May Issue of AGD Impact Available Now
AGD Impact’s May Issue Explores Implant Innovation, AI Integration, and Preparing New Dentists for Success
CE by Day, Montréal by Night
AGD2025 is your gateway to top-tier education and discovering all that Montréal has to offer. Spend the day earning CE, then explore iconic neighborhoods, from trendy Mile End to charming Old Montréal. It’s the perfect balance of professional growth and personal enrichment — all in one unforgettable destination.