This Week at AGD

A combination of factors — among them rising costs, decreasing reimbursement rates and increasing levels of student debt — are encouraging many dentists to look beyond traditional clinical revenue. Supplemental income streams can provide greater financial stability, reduce reliance on chair time and create flexibility over the course of a career.

The window to present your research at AGD2026 is closing. Submit your clinical innovation or literature review abstract by next Friday, March 27. This is a unique opportunity for students, residents and new dentists to gain elite recognition and earn top cash prizes of up to $700.

Master the prevention of alveolar bone loss through hands-on ridge augmentation training May 1. Learn to select appropriate grafting materials and execute precise soft tissue flaps to ensure stable outcomes. This workshop is limited to 25 participants and offers six participation CE credits.

In the latest AGD podcast episode, Dr. Joseph Massad previews his AGD2026 course with Dr. Michael Scherer. They cover patient assessment, impression accuracy, occlusal records and delivery protocols, offering practical, evidence-based strategies to simplify removable and implant overdenture treatment.

Stay at the forefront of dentistry with the AGD Online Learning Center’s newest resources. Explore the role of AI in practice success along with the latest research in periodontal therapy, microplastics and implant healing. Our expansive library ensures you can master new techniques and earn CE on your own schedule.

In General Dentistry, ethics columnist Toni M. Roucka, RN, DDS, MA, FACD, asks the question, “Does dentistry have an ethical obligation to be more sustainable?”

Early bird registration for AGD2020 at Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will end Wednesday, April 1.

There are a few must-haves to starting a dental career, and professional liability insurance is one.

AGD Impact editors recently asked experts to assess how dentists can tidy up three critical components of their practices.

Marina Ambridge, HBSc, MSc, DDS, is a general dentist in Peoria, Arizona, whose practice offers cosmetic, esthetic and implant dentistry as well as orthodontics.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the appeal of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA) during its 2020–2021 term, which begins October 2020.

AGD continues to monitor the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and identify resources and information that are useful to our members.

The progression of COVID-19 in our communities is creating enormous uncertainty, especially for those of us in healthcare. As general dentists, the safety of our patients is our main priority; however, the needs of our staff, families and communities are also of critical importance.