This Week at AGD

Join us May 1 for a hands-on experience performing procedures on pig mandibles with provided instrumentation. Learn to select appropriate materials and optimize graft stability under expert guidance. This six-hour participation course is limited to 25 participants to ensure a quality experience.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we highlight the six female leaders who serve on the AGD Board. They share their perspectives on why advancing women into leadership positions is essential to AGD and creating opportunities for a more inclusive future.

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

AGD submitted comments to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin regarding the agency’s proposed Fluoride Preliminary Assessment Plan and Literature Survey, urging the EPA to prioritize studies published in reputable journals and align its evaluation standards with those of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Microplastics are believed to be the cause of dire health and environmental effects globally. Many dental applications have the potential to introduce microplastics directly into patients’ bodies. The full effect of this issue on patients’ health, however, is yet to be determined.

Students, residents and new dentists: Showcase your clinical research or innovative case study on a national stage. With only three weeks left to submit, now is the time to finalize your abstract. Present at AGD2026 in Las Vegas to gain professional recognition and compete for cash prizes up to $700.