AGD is seeking nominations for the 2023 Albert L. Borish, Distinguished Service and Humanitarian awards, which recognize exceptional achievements and contributions to the dental profession. Do you know an outstanding colleague whom you would like to see honored and recognized for their efforts?

This Friday, Jan. 27, at 5 p.m. CST, is your last chance to become a speaker at AGD2023! AGD Fellows and Masters can submit abstracts for 10- to 15-minute "Dental Pearls Presentations," and all members can submit abstracts for 50-minute "Emerging Speakers" lectures.

If you are a dental student graduating this year, be sure to claim your complimentary coverage. AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage offers our new graduates and residents malpractice insurance at no cost.

On Jan. 5, the Massachusetts attorney general announced that Aspen Dental agreed to a $3.5 million settlement to end a lawsuit accusing the company of bait-and-switch advertising. Massachusetts asserted that Aspen Dental charged patients for services it advertised as “free” and claimed that it accepted “all” insurance when it does not accept Medicaid.

AGD2023 course registration officially opens this Wednesday! AGD’s scientific session includes some of the industry’s most respected speakers and features over 82 courses (33 of which are hands-on) along with six learning lab courses and much, much more.