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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.

The fate of the enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs) for Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans is front and center on Capitol Hill this month. On December 11, the Senate failed to advance a bill that would provide a clean three-year extension of the EPTCs, which are set to expire on December 31, 2025.

At its Annual Meeting in November the Health Insurance and Long-Term Care Issues Committee of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) passed an amended Dental Reform Model Law.

AGD Impact columnist Wesley Lyon II, CPA, CFP, explores changes to the business side of dentistry and the myths around whether young dentists are buying practices today. He highlights a range of factors impacting these decisions and the market factors in play.

Dental students, residents and recent graduates are invited to submit their clinical health-related dentistry research for the AGD2026 Scientific e-Poster Session. Submission categories include scientific research, case studies on clinical innovation and systematic literature reviews. The top two winners in each category will earn $700 and $550!

AGD Impact has a new Student Perspectives columnist starting in 2026: third-year dental student Keya Bajaria of California Northstate University College of Dental Medicine. Bajaria is copresident of her school’s AGD student chapter. In this role, she’s helping to build community and promote lifelong learning.

Extrusion of irrigants or obturation materials during endodontic therapy may result in significant complications, but detailed anatomical assessment can prevent adverse outcomes. A new article in General Dentistry, published in collaboration with the American Association of Endodontists, explores how anatomical complexities contribute to extrusion risk.

A new era of cosmetic dentistry is being ushered in by the latest digital tools. AGD Impact’s cover story this month explores the cutting edge of cosmetic dentistry through insights from leading experts. The story highlights how digital innovation is transforming smiles — from advanced digital smile design and precision 3D printing to streamlined digital communication between patients and providers.

Submit your abstract for the Take the Floor education series, a series of dynamic 45-minute sessions on clinical innovation, mental health and wellness. Share your expertise, inspire peers, and make an impact at this premier scientific session. Don’t miss your chance to lead the conversation!

Your AGD membership just got stronger! Through Active&Fit Direct, members can access more than 12,700 standard gyms for just $28 a month and save 20%–70% on 9,800+ premium exercise studios.

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

AGD has added six new on-demand webinars to its AGD Online Learning Center, covering essential topics like caries management, implantology, dental waterline safety and more. These courses offer flexible, self-paced learning designed for busy dental professionals.

AGD welcomes the reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act, originally enacted in 2018 to comprehensively address the opioid epidemic. As of Dec. 1, AGD is now explicitly included as an approved provider of training as a condition of receiving or renewing a registration to prescribe controlled substance use.

Join us March 6, 2026, in Chicago for the All-Star Case Acceptance Mastery Series. Earn 7 CE credits while learning proven strategies to overcome objections, build trust and increase treatment acceptance. Walk away with practical tools to boost patient confidence and practice profitability.

On Nov. 16, 2025, Dr. Marc J. Worob, was inducted as AGD president during the organization’s annual House of Delegates meeting in Chicago. As he steps into AGD’s top leadership role, Worob plans to leverage the organization’s new strategic plan to drive growth, revitalize grassroots engagement and ensure that general dentists across the country see AGD as their professional home.

On November 21, 2025, AGD, together with 25 other national organizations, sent a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD urging the agency to fill the vacant Chief Dental Officer (CDO) position and maintain the role as a senior, agency-wide role within the CMS Office of the Administrator.

On November 12, 2025, the House of Representatives voted 222-209, mostly along party lines, to approve a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through January 30, 2026. The Senate passed the funding bill earlier that week by a vote of 60-40, with eight members of the Democratic Caucus voting in favor to reach the 60-vote threshold required for passage.

On December 1, 2025, President Trump signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 2483), into law. First enacted in 2018, the SUPPORT Act authorizes funding for community-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention, treatment, and recovery programs.

AGD is now explicitly included as an approved provider of training.

Time is running out to submit your Fellowship, Mastership or LLSR applications for AGD2026. Showcase your commitment to lifelong learning and exceptional patient care. Complete your requirements and apply before Dec. 3. Don’t miss this chance to stand among dentistry’s best.