This Week at AGD

March 9, 2026

Feature Story

Six AGD Leaders Discuss the Influence of Women in Dentistry

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we highlight the six female leaders who serve on the AGD Board. They share their perspectives on why advancing women into leadership positions is essential to AGD and creating opportunities for a more inclusive future.

News

Achieve Predictable Results with Hands-On Pig Mandible Training

Join us May 1 for a hands-on experience performing procedures on pig mandibles with provided instrumentation. Learn to select appropriate materials and optimize graft stability under expert guidance. This six-hour participation course is limited to 25 participants to ensure a quality experience.

Microplastics and Their Role in Dentistry

Microplastics are believed to be the cause of dire health and environmental effects globally. Many dental applications have the potential to introduce microplastics directly into patients’ bodies. The full effect of this issue on patients’ health, however, is yet to be determined.

Less Than Three Weeks to Submit Your AGD2026 e-Poster

Students, residents and new dentists: Showcase your clinical research or innovative case study on a national stage. With only three weeks left to submit, now is the time to finalize your abstract. Present at AGD2026 in Las Vegas to gain professional recognition and compete for cash prizes up to $700.

AGD Submits Comments on EPA Fluoride Assessment Plan

AGD submitted comments to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin regarding the agency’s proposed Fluoride Preliminary Assessment Plan and Literature Survey, urging the EPA to prioritize studies published in reputable journals and align its evaluation standards with those of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Capitol Connections

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

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Education Highlights

Upcoming Webinars

March 10, 2026: How to Schedule 37 More New Patients Every Month in 2026

March 12, 2026: Beauty and the Beast of Dental Esthetics

March 24, 2026: Encore: Bone Grafting Masterclass in Successful Ridge Preservation and Ridge Augmentation Techniques for Predictable Implant Surgery

April 7, 2026: Precision Preventive Dentistry for General Practice

April 14, 2026: Face Forward: Matrixing Strategies

May 1, 2026: Key Strategies for Successful Bone Grafting for Implants and Prosthetics: A Hands-On Workshop (In-Person Workshop)

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