This Week at AGD

August 11, 2025

Feature Story

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Gen Z in the Workplace

Various internet articles and pop psychology pieces use generational labels to attribute certain general characteristics to entire generations, but how true are these assumptions? Can dentists rely on any of these stereotypes when they evaluate potential job candidates, especially those from Generation Z? If not, what information should they base decisions on?

News

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Last Chance to Save $400 on Case Acceptance Training

Early bird registration closes tomorrow, Aug. 12, for the Case Acceptance Mastery Series at AGD headquarters in Chicago. Secure your $400+ savings and earn 7 CE hours while gaining essential tools to increase revenue and patient trust.

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Bilingual Interactions in a Pediatric Dental Clinic

Leading effective conversations during bilingual pediatric dental appointments is a difficult task. A qualitative study in General Dentistry investigates the challenges and conflicts faced by dental providers and interpreters, offering clinicians new perspectives on these difficult encounters.

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AGD Urges U.S. DoD to Support Water Fluoridation on Overseas Military Bases

AGD authored a letter addressed to the U.S. Secretary of Defense urging the Department of Defense to maintain current water fluoridation levels on U.S. military bases overseas. The letter highlights the essential role fluoridated water plays in protecting the oral health of service members and their families.

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Set Your Sights on FAGD, MAGD, LLSR

To be recognized at the AGD2026 Convocation Ceremony at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, all requirements and an application are due by December 31, 2025. AGD has the resourcese to make your goal a reality.

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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

August 12, 2025: Thinking Outside the Socket: Grafting in Preparation for Dental Implants

August 14, 2025: Exploring Cutting-Edge Materials and Techniques in Endodontic Obturation

August 21, 2025: Domestic Violence Training for Dental Professionals: Risk Factors, Symptoms and Interventions

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 12, 2025: All-Star Case Acceptance Mastery Series Level 1

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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