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Join us for the 2023 Fall Fellowship Review Course at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C., Oct. 6–7, and earn 16 hours of CE. The Fellowship Exam will take place the following day, Oct. 8. Premium Plus members receive a 20% discount on the review course.

The dental setting is regarded as a high-risk environment for aerosol concentrations and transmission of respiratory infectious agents, especially in relation to COVID-19. A new study by Vandewalle et al. evaluates the efficacy of a chairside extraoral suction device in reducing aerosol contamination from patients undergoing ultrasonic scaling.

Most dentists have fielded questions from curious patients about homecare products. Offering patients the option to buy these products in the office can be an additional line of revenue and enhance the patient experience. How can dentists establish a homecare sales program? What kinds of products should they sell? How can they evaluate their bottom line?

AGD wants to help ease your expenses over the summer through our Exclusive Benefits program. These member-only discounts can help you tackle student debt or find online shopping deals.

Students, residents and recent graduates have access to the New Dentist Lounge at AGD2023 and can get up to four hours of CE for free! The lounge also includes collaborative workshops and multiple networking opportunities developed specifically for your unique needs.

“The shortage of dental assistants has made headlines for years. To reverse this trend, the dental community needs to come together to support comprehensive strategies that address the root causes and lay the foundation to make dental assisting a rewarding, meaningful and sustainable career.” — Dr. Joanne Dawley

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

The dental setting is regarded as a high-risk environment for aerosol concentrations and transmission of respiratory infectious agents, especially in relation to COVID-19. A new study by Vandewalle et al. evaluates the efficacy of a chairside extraoral suction device in reducing aerosol contamination from patients undergoing ultrasonic scaling.

After the great success of Massachusetts Ballot Question 2 in November 2022, legislation dealing with medical loss ratios for dental insurers was introduced in twelve states this year and was enacted in Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada and is still alive in Rhode Island.

On May 15, 2023, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued a request for comments on a draft recommendation and draft evidence review on screening and preventive interventions for oral health in adults.

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.

AGD continues to need general dentists with a range of experience to help us grow and remain relevant. The expertise of committed leaders is essential to building strong programs and growing our organization. 

AGD continues to need general dentists with a range of experience to help us grow and remain relevant. The expertise of committed leaders is essential to building strong programs and growing our organization. 

June is Pride Month, so it’s the perfect time to learn how to make your practice a safer and more comfortable space for the LGBTQIA+ community.

A new study in General Dentistry evaluates the changes in the levels of target periodontal bacterial species in saliva and subgingival biofilms during the transition from teeth indicated for extraction to immediate implants that supported immediately loaded complete dentures.

Please join us in congratulating Louisiana State University School of Dentistry as AGD’s 2023 Chapter of the Year and Dr. Jon M. Dossett as the 2023 Faculty of the Year.

If you’re a new graduate, hopefully you’ve already enrolled in the complimentary malpractice insurance from our Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage. The coverage lasts from the day of enrollment through April 30, 2024.

The AGD Advocacy Fund is designed to support AGD’s efforts in the areas of U.S. federal legislation and regulation, state legislation and regulation, and organized dentistry and third parties such as insurance companies, manufacturers and advocacy groups.

Issue features articles on homecare product sales, rare diseases and being more LGBTQIA+ inclusive

There is still time to prepare for the Fellowship Exam taking place July 21 during AGD2023. Take advantage of the new Study Guide Supplement 2016-2020, Annual Online Study Guides, and the Fellowship Review Course at AGD2023, July 19–20.