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Ways to Create Connections with New and Existing Patients

Recently, AGD Podcast Series host Dr. George J. Schmidt spoke with Dr. Larry Stanleigh about ways to create connections with new and existing patients. A new episode also features Dr. Stephanie Flynn Tilley and Jacqui Kozlowski discussing the challenges and opportunities for women in dentistry.

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

AGD Impact regularly features a Testing the Tools column with practical reviews of some of the latest dental products. This month, reviewer Dr. Ross Isbell, a general dentist in Gadsden, Alabama, tested an injection molding frame to assist with veneer placement, an interproximal kit and a new flowable composite.

Marketing is an ongoing journey. Success comes from staying curious, testing ideas and being open to change. What works today may shift tomorrow, but, with continual learning and adaptation, your practice will be ready to thrive — no matter what the future brings.

Submit a speaker abstract for AGD2025’s Take the Floor education series! Lead a 45-minute session on dental practice, innovation or well-being. Share your expertise, and make a lasting impact on the dental community! Selected speakers will also receive complimentary meeting registration.

Visa, Mastercard, and the Defendant Banks have reached a settlement, which arose from claims that merchants paid excessive interchange fees for accepting card payments. The deadline to file a claim is next Tuesday, February 4. AGD has selected MCAG, a class action settlement expert, to assist our clients in hopes of recovering the maximum amount you’re due from the settlement.

On January 15, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released a proposed rule establishing a framework for practitioners to prescribe Schedule II-V controlled substances via telemedicine without a prior in-person medical evaluation entitled, Telemedicine Prescribing of Controlled Substances When the Practitioner and the Patient Have Not Had a Prior In-Person Medical Evaluation.

On January 7, 2025, Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) was named Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee for the 119th Congress, a key position overseeing more than 50 percent of federal spending with jurisdiction over federal tax policy; federal social safety net and health care programs, including Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid; and implementation of foreign trade agreements.

On January 20th Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, beginning his second term. Shortly after taking office, President Trump signed a multitude of executive orders and national proclamations, including actions to strengthen border security, increase domestic energy production, and reduce the size of the federal workforce.

Get ready to register for AGD2025! Registration opens next Wednesday, Jan. 29. The first 100 full-dues-paying AGD members who register for AGD2025 will be entered into a special drawing to win a $500 airfare credit! Don’t miss this opportunity. In the meantime, learn more about the must-see attractions in historic Montréal.

While many aspiring dentists may not immediately think about working at a correctional institution upon graduation, correctional dentistry can provide a very fulfilling and stable career path. Like any dental field, it has pros and cons, but many correctional dentists find deep satisfaction in their work.

Chronic ingestion of a beta carotene–rich diet may promote the development of yellow-orange hyperpigmentation of the oral mucosa. The new issue of General Dentistry details a case of this benign condition, carotenemia, which must be differentiated from more concerning disorders, particularly jaundice associated with hepatitis.

Stay informed on the latest in dentistry by tapping into new perspectives from leaders in the profession. Recently, AGD Podcast Series host Dr. George J. Schmidt spoke with Dr. Larry Stanleigh about ways to create connections with new and existing patients.

The “Take the Floor” education series is now accepting speaker abstracts! This program features 45-minute presentations exploring clinical innovations, mental health and physical well-being. This is your time to shine. Inspire, educate and make a lasting impact at AGD2025. The deadline to submit is Feb. 13.

AGD leaders met this past weekend to strategize for 2025 and beyond. In addition to their individual remote meetings throughout the year, all AGD councils meet together in person once per year to discuss the organization’s current status and develop new ways to advocate for general dentists and meet the needs of our membership.

In 2024, a job task analysis was carried out in conjunction with the AGD Fellowship Exam program. As a result, revisions have been made to the blueprint of the 2025 Fellowship Exam, study materials and content outline.

“Participating in the Academy of General Dentistry’s House of Delegates was one of the most enriching dental experiences I’ve had to date. Each day brought unique opportunities to engage with established dental professionals, to shape policy discussions, and to contribute meaningfully to the future of general dentistry by voting on important policies impacting the field we have all dedicated ourselves to."

“I am extremely grateful to have been selected as student delegate for the 2024 AGD House of Delegates (HOD). Attending the meeting allowed me to explore how organized dentistry is able to function on behalf of its members.