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We are currently seeking volunteers for our 2023-24 councils and committees. The views, opinions, and insights of general dentists, residents and students are important to the work of these groups. AGD is looking for bright leaders with a passion for the profession.

As a trusted dental professional, your influence goes beyond patient care. Just as you advocate for the best treatments for patients, recommending AGD membership to colleagues can be a transformative step in their professional journeys. Earn $50 in Referral Rewards for each colleague you refer who joins.

As the prevalence of marijuana use surges, providers need to understand the potential risks in relation to dental treatment. General Dentistry’s latest Pharmacology column reviews available evidence that using local anesthetic with a vasoconstrictor in conjunction with marijuana could be a potentially dangerous combination, particularly in cardiac patients.

AGD fact sheets provide your patients with all the information they need to maintain their oral health. Fact sheets on more than 25 oral health topics are available online for downloading and can be customized to include your name and practice information.

Recent AGD Podcast episodes include conversations with Dr. Sam Low about a wide range of subjects, including periodontics, laser dentistry and implant placement; with Dr. Maggie Augustyn about the relationship between wellness and leading fulfilling lives; and with Dr. James Klim on the latest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

The latest issue of AGD Impact is live and chock full of valuable information for both new (congratulations, new graduates!) and experienced dentists. The three-part cover story addresses employee retention from three angles, while a feature story provides a guide to building relationships with your state and federal legislators.

Keep those pearly whites strong, just like you! This Men's Health Month, let's prioritize our dental health.

Celebrating freedom and resilience this Juneteenth! To our dedicated dentists, thank you for your commitment to creating healthy smiles and stronger communities. Let's honor this day with pride and continue to support oral health for all.

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dentist dads out there! Your dedication to both your family and your patients is truly inspiring. Thank you for creating healthy smiles at home and in the office. Enjoy your special day!

Celebrate National Smiles Month with us! A healthy smile is a happy smile.

AGD leaders met in Washington, DC, recently to address legislative issues impacting dentistry and ways to protect oral health care. As part of the two-day event, about 30 general dentists representing AGD meet with lawmakers on legislative issues impacting their profession and how patient care is delivered to dental patients.

🌈 Celebrate love and smiles this Pride Month! Let's keep spreading joy with healthy teeth.

Keep those pearly whites strong, just like you! This Men's Health Month, let's prioritize our dental health.

Two AGD state constituents offer brick-and-mortar CE centers: Washington AGD and Oregon AGD. Both CE centers offer significant educational benefits to the dental community, but they also present challenges to maintain.

Working interviews have become a prevalent practice in dentistry, raising questions about their legality and efficacy. Can one truly assess a candidate’s clinical and verbal skills through a working interview? Are there any compliance considerations? This article delves into the nuances, weighing the advantages and disadvantages of this recruitment approach.

Digital smile design can be a powerful marketing tool for dentists, enabling them to use the “show, don’t tell” method to break down what might otherwise be an overwhelming decision-making process.

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

As the June 3 FellowPath Scholarship deadline approaches, we're reminding 2019–2024 graduates to apply. Three scholarships are available. They will cover the expense of the Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam, as well as airfare and accommodations.

In addition to beautiful natural scenery, plentiful shopping and great food, Minneapolis offers multiple professional sporting events that will be taking place while you’re at AGD2024.

The AGD Advocacy Fund supports national and constituent advocacy efforts by providing resources to tackle new matters, such as legislation or legal action affecting the practice of general dentistry.