This Week at AGD

September 2, 2025

Feature Story

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The September/October Issue of General Dentistry Is Live

Read the latest issue for new research across subject areas. Highlights include a review of what dentists should know about cannabis and head and neck cancer, a column on facilitating a successful second appointment in full-arch removable prosthesis cases, an evaluation of apelin levels in type 2 diabetes–associated periodontitis, and more.

News

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The September Issue of AGD Impact Is Live!

The latest issue of AGD Impact explores the overlap of personal and professional lives in dentistry. It also provides a look at the new U.S. tax laws. Columns cover how to handle red-flag patients, perspectives on collaboration between dentists and hygienists, and Testing the Tools.

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Earn the Recognition You’ve Worked For

If you’re aiming to earn your Fellowship, Mastership, or Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition in time for AGD2026 at Caesars Palace, now’s the time to take action. All requirements and your application are due by Dec. 31, 2025.

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Fuel Your Practice Growth with Firegang Dental Marketing

Firegang Dental Marketing, AGD’s newest member benefit provider, helps dentists attract new patients, grow revenue and build rewarding practices. AGD members receive $1,000 off Practice360 onboarding and up to $1,000 in AGD annual dues covered each year as a Firegang client.

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AGD Referral Challenge Heats Up

The recruiter leaderboard is lighting up with friendly competition. Encourage colleagues to join AGD by Sept. 30 to lock in half-price dues, and you’ll earn $50 in Referral Rewards per new member and rise in the referral ranks.

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Secure Your Spot Before Rates Rise

Don’t miss AGD’s special hotel rate for the 2025 Fall Fellowship Review Course, ending Sept. 12. Earn 16 CE credits in two days, then take the Fellowship Exam the next day while knowledge is fresh.

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Diverse Learning, Expert Insight

AGD’s September live webinars cover a wide range of topics, from implant predictability and oral pathology to practice management and patient communication. Led by industry experts, these sessions let you stay current, enhance your skills and earn CE — all from the comfort of your home or office.

This Week at AGD is published weekly to keep members apprised of information and activities related to general dentistry. To propose a submission for an upcoming edition of This Week at AGD, please send your information to news@agd.org.

Education Highlights

Upcoming Webinars

September 2, 2025: Newer Strategies for Non-Opioid Management of Acute Postoperative Pain

September 9, 2025: Finding Dangerous Mucosa: Identifying Potentially Premalignant and Malignant Lesions

September 16, 2025: Social Media Strategies that Attract and Keep High-Value Patients

September 25, 2025: Predictable Implantology in your Daily Practice

September 26-27, 2025: 2025 Fellowship Review Course and Exam

October 7, 2025: When Bad Things Happen to Good Implants

October 14, 2025: Orofacial Pain Disorders

October 23, 2025: Hidden Damage of Everyday Dentistry: Perfect Crowns, Bad TMJ

November 4, 2025: Occlusal Medicine: Why Haven’t You Been Taught This Stuff?

November 13, 2025: Alter the Tooth Life Cycle

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