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What do most of your patients ask for when they come to your office? While they may have other oral health issues, patients’ main request is for whiter teeth. A pearly white smile is a beautiful image, and, with all the online meetings they have been attending, our patients are looking at their smiles more than before.

In honor of October as National Women’s Small Business Month, AGD Impact is telling the stories of four women practice owners. There is no single path to a career in dentistry or to practice ownership. These women represent the different personalities and attitudes that are moving the profession forward.

Organization has donated more than $200,000 in recent years to support oral cancer awareness

Owner of Oak Forest Family Dental in Oak Forest, Illinois

Owner of Lexington Dental Care and Sandusky Dental Care

Owner of Five Aspen Dental Practices in North Carolina

Owner of Town Center Cosmetic Dentistry in Towson, Maryland

When you become an AGD Premium Plus member, you receive free early bird registration to AGD2022. Expect state-of-the-art participation courses, hands-on courses from top lecturers and multiple networking opportunities to connect with peers. AGD Premium members receive discounted early bird pricing. Registration opens in January 2022.

New Premium Plus Plan offers expanded membership options to AGD members

The October podcast features Ben Miraglia, DDS. He and AGD Podcast series host Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, discuss sleep disorders and breathing and how general dentists can address these issues. In the podcast, Miraglia provides tips to help general dentists support their patients with these issues.

If you’re saving to open your own practice one day, AGD’s Exclusive Benefits program can help you reach your goal with offers on everything, from financial products and insurance options to discounts on a variety of practice management services.

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

AGD Fellows and Masters are invited to submit abstracts for 20-minute case study presentations that will be showcased in "Dental Pearls from Fellows and Masters." All members are encouraged to submit abstracts for the "Emerging Speakers" series of 50-minute symposium-style lectures on clinical topics in any dental discipline.

Dentists develop expertise in caring for patients but may not recognize the importance of protecting themselves in case they become disabled. For peace of mind and a financial cushion, it’s wise for dentists to have disability insurance.

AGD2022 will take place in Orlando, Florida, July 27–30. Although it’s known for being the “Theme Park Capital of the World,” you shouldn’t overlook Orlando’s shopping scene. Experience everything, from elegant malls to factory outlets to bespoke boutiques.

HRSA recently posted additional information and resources regarding the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payments and announced several guidance webinar sessions for providers who may apply for the funding.

Tumultuous interparty negotiations over Democrat's $3.5 trillion Budget Reconciliation package, the Build Better Back Act, resulted in the anticipated House vote last week on the $550 billion bipartisan physical infrastructure package being delayed.

In an effort led by the American Dental Association, AGD and other members of the Organized Dentistry Coalition sent a letter to Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) in support of her legislation H.R.4631, the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt (POST GRAD) Act.

Set yourself up for success by selecting the AGD membership plan that best fits your needs, no matter what stage you’re at in your career.

The AGD Foundation is asking you to help enhance its mission. Consider donating to the annual appeal today to help the Foundation continue to provide programs that combat the rising incidence of oral/oropharyngeal cancer.