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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.

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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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

During the week of May 5, 2025, AGD advocates and leadership traveled to Washington, D.C. to engage policymakers on key dental health issues.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Championing better policies for patients and dental professionals

AGD Impact’s May Issue Explores Implant Innovation, AI Integration, and Preparing New Dentists for Success

This month, we’re covering how photogrammetry can streamline the final impression process of your implant cases. Additionally, Student Perspectives columnist Brooklyn Janes takes a deep dive into what makes a new dental school graduate employable as an associate dentist.

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AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.

Read the latest issue for new research across subject areas. Highlights include a review of analgesic drugs for postoperative use, a guide for selecting implant abutments, a case report diagnosing limited systemic sclerosis and more.