This Week at AGD

Award requirements must be completed and applications received for FAGD, MAGD and LLSR by Dec. 31. As you approach the finish line, use our comprehensive guide to review remaining requirements, then submit your application on time to walk the stage at the AGD2027 Convocation Ceremony.

As summer winds down, be sure to take advantage of your AGD Exclusive Benefits to save money! Whether you’re tackling personal finances and insurance or looking for exciting online shopping deals, entertainment or travel discounts, AGD has you covered.

Taking the Fellowship Exam without proper preparation is taking an unnecessary risk. Prep for it at the Fall Fellowship Review Course in New Orleans, Sept. 25–26. Earn 16 CE credits and sit for the exam while the material is fresh.

The journey to Fellowship, Mastership and other AGD distinctions is about more than completing requirements — it’s about a commitment to lifelong learning and professional excellence. AGD’s Convocation Ceremony celebrates these milestones each year. In the latest issue of AGD Impact, three recently recognized members share what their achievements mean to them.

Gain actionable tools to optimize clinical outcomes and practice performance with September’s lineup of live webinars. Learn geriatric caries risk assessment, implement a practice cybersecurity roadmap, turn AI search tools like ChatGPT into patient referrals, and reduce debt to boost cash flow.

Don’t leave the Fellowship Exam to chance. Benchmark your knowledge with our quick Practice Quiz, then complete your prep at the Fall Fellowship Review Course in New Orleans, Sept. 25–26. Gain 16 CE credits, and sit for the exam the next day. Don’t delay; registration ends Sept. 18.

Build clinical confidence through direct, in-person practice with Dr. Brett E. Gilbert’s Oct. 16 hands-on workshop. This is your chance to overcome your toughest clinical challenges and stop second-guessing endodontic cases. With only 25 seats available, register today to get the certainty you need to succeed.

Celebrate our diamond anniversary July 8–10 in Chicago. Gather to reflect on a brilliant legacy, explore every facet of dentistry, and illuminate your professional future. Gain the strategies and innovative mastery to run a highly profitable practice.

The August issue of AGD Impact features the complete cover story, “5 Dental Insurance Pain Points That Are Quietly Crushing Your Practice.” This week, we’re highlighting the final two: claims denials and appeals, and PPO write-offs and going out of network. Read Part 2 now, or explore all five parts in the August issue.

The latest podcast features Dr. Alexander Bendayan. A prosthodontist with extensive experience in CAD/CAM, 3D printing, digital workflows, and robotic and navigation-assisted surgery, Bendayan shares how emerging technologies are reshaping both dental education and clinical practice.

The deadline to submit all award requirements is Dec. 31. Don't navigate the final stretch alone; utilize the new AGD Award Navigator to receive a personalized roadmap tailored directly to your transcript.

Everyone has a colleague they can count on, learn from and enjoy working alongside. Be that person by sharing an opportunity worth knowing about. Through Sept. 30, refer a colleague to join AGD for 50% off. You’ll both earn $50 in Referral Rewards when they join.

In their latest pharmacology column in General Dentistry, Drs. Donaldson and Goodchild explore the oral health implications of GLP-1 therapies, including delayed gastric emptying, medication-associated dry mouth, and emerging effects on bone and facial esthetics.

The August issue of AGD Impact features the complete cover story, “5 Dental Insurance Pain Points That Are Quietly Crushing Your Practice.” This week, we’re highlighting the first three insurance challenges: verification of benefits inefficiencies, patient coverage confusion and pre-authorizations that don’t guarantee payment.

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

You thrive on setting high goals and achieving them. Benchmark your knowledge right now with our quick Fellowship Practice Quiz, then finalize your preparation at the Fall Fellowship Review Course in New Orleans, Sept. 25–26. Gain 16 CE hours, and confidently take the exam the very next day.

A single root canal shouldn’t take over your afternoon. Join world-renowned endodontist Dr. Brett E. Gilbert on Friday, Oct. 16, at AGD headquarters in Chicago for an intensive, in-person workshop that builds confidence and offers 6 participation CE credits.

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

As a practicing dentist, you’re well aware of the profession’s inherent challenges. While trying to overcome these challenges can seem like a recipe for disaster, burnout is not inevitable. The great news is that you were born with an amazing tool — your mind.

Help shape the future of dentistry by participating in DentalPost's 2027 State of the Dental Industry Survey. Your responses will contribute to valuable insights on compensation, workforce trends, practice growth and retirement projections. The findings will be published in the 2027 State of the Dental Industry Salary & Practice Growth Report.