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AGD is offering a two-day Fellowship Review Course at AGD2022, July 27–28, designed to provide a refresher in 17 dental disciplines. Attendees may take the Fellowship Exam the following day. Registrants will also receive an electronic copy of the Fellowship Exam Study Guide and a link to downloadable course handouts. Premium Plus members receive a 20% discount.

Former Risk Management columnist Richard C. Engar, DDS, FAGD, has been enjoying retirement for more than a year. Learn what words of wisdom he left with AGD members who desire to have financial security in their retirements.

AGD's Online Learning Center contains 100+ on-demand webinars, with topics that cover the full spectrum of general dentistry. Take advantage of the AGD member rate and earn CE at your convenience.

The deadline for dental students, residents and recent graduates to submit their clinical or basic research for the AGD2022 Scientific e-Poster Session is May 31 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The winners from each category will receive a certificate and $600.

AGD Podcast host Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, talks with oral cancer survivor and former patient Gloria Cancellieri, who was diagnosed with oral cancer in 2020 during a regular screening. She describes the benefits of working closely with her dental care team to help her access the best care options.

The AGD joined Tobacco Free Kids and other health and medical organizations in a letter urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fulfill its commitment to issue rules prohibiting menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and all characterizing flavors in cigars.

Last week, the House passed H.R.1916, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA), by a 310-110 vote. ELSA would require all private group and individual health insurance plans to cover medically necessary services, including dental treatment, for patients with congenital anomalies.

H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act, overwhelmingly passed the House by a 369-58 vote last year, but the Senate has yet to take up this important public health legislation.

Congratulations to 2022 dental school graduates! Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage offers new grads malpractice insurance their first year out of dental school at no cost. It’s included as one of AGD’s membership benefits.

Unlike many professions where the burgeoning use of artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to leave a wholesale loss of jobs in its wake, the outlook for dentistry and AI is sunny. AI’s wonders are poised to remake the way dentistry is done.

Attention students, residents and 2022 graduates! The New Dentist Lounge at AGD2022 will feature a mentorship event and reception, free courses, refreshments, and the chance to build lifelong networking connections.

Next week is your last chance to secure early bird pricing for AGD2022. Whether it’s the world-class education or fun destination, AGD2022 is set to deliver an experience that lives up to its billing as the premier meeting for general dentists.

Artificial intelligence (AI) applies to any computer technology that employs algorithms to learn like humans do, i.e., make decisions based on data patterns. It sounds complicated, and, at its core, it is, but dentists today can easily take advantage of AI to enhance marketing efforts.

Maxillofacial metastases are rare but signify advanced disease progression. A new case report in General Dentistry describes a patient with previously diagnosed invasive ductal breast carcinoma who developed a metastatic lesion in the maxillary gingiva.

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

Podcast guest credits working with dentist for early detection

As part of April as Oral Cancer Awareness Month, this issue of AGD Impact features an update from the AGD Foundation on its mission to bring awareness to oral cancer. It also includes the latest in oral cancer research from around the world.

The name of the private practice Edwin T. Batchelor, DDS, FAGD, maintains is Excellence in Dentistry, and those three words come close to saying everything one needs to know about his treatment philosophy.

Nearly 100 AGD members gathered April 1-2 in Chicago for the Leadership Development Symposium to exchange ideas. The meeting, titled “Extraordinary Leadership in Extraordinary Times,” featured opportunities for AGD leaders to engage new individuals and broaden AGD’s reach with students and diverse groups.

“By recruiting colleagues to join AGD, I’ve not only lowered my membership renewal cost, I’m also helping my fellow dentists,” said AGD member Filippo Marchello, DDS, MAGD. Each time a member you refer to AGD joins, you both receive $50 in Referral Rewards.