This Week at AGD

Taking the Fellowship Review Course and passing the Exam at AGD2025 is a major milestone toward your FAGD — but success starts with a solid plan. AGD has compiled key resources, tips and strategies to help you stay organized and on track.

Keep the membership momentum going, and accelerate your rewards. Refer a fellow dentist to AGD, and both of you will earn $50 in Referral Rewards once they join to use toward membership renewal. There’s no limit. Ready to race toward more rewards?

When was the last time you learned something new that you could implement in your practice immediately, without first having to buy costly new products or technology? At AGD2025, the focus is on CE that you can implement Monday when you return to your practice. Learn new techniques, hone your skills, and return to your practice refreshed and ready to put your new tricks to work right away.

The FellowPath scholarship is back to support new dentists from the classes of 2020–2025. The scholarship covers the cost of the Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam, airfare and hotel — because pursuing AGD Fellowship shouldn’t come with a financial burden.

Montana AGD members helped stop a last-minute amendment that would have permitted non-dentists and private equity firms to own dental practices in Montana. Thanks to their swift and united efforts, the amendment was dropped from the bill the following day.

Early bird pricing for AGD2025 ends this Wednesday, April 30! Premium Plus members get FREE registration, and Premium members enjoy a discounted rate. Take advantage of this opportunity to sharpen your skills, build valuable connections and grow your practice — secure your spot today at the best rate!

The Take the Floor series at AGD2025 showcases emerging dentists tackling relevant, timely topics in dentistry. Choose from nine symposium-style presentations across seven key dental areas, and earn up to 6.75 FREE CE credits.

How do you handle conflict? Do you react heatedly, obsess over what happened or just give in? Does your response to conflict lead to pragmatic solutions? Learn from mediation experts Dr. Sean Shekib and Martin Applebaum how to better address day-to-day conflicts as they arise.

In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, AGD Podcast host Dr. George Schmidt talks with Dr. Parul Dua Makkar, who shares her brother’s experience with oral cancer. In this moving discussion, she shares her experiences as both a clinician and a family member.

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

The opportunity to lock in early bird pricing for AGD2025 expires next Wednesday, April 30. Premium Plus members can enjoy FREE registration, while Premium members benefit from a discounted rate. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from top dental experts, expand your network and elevate your practice.

Marketing your practice as a whole-health provider doesn’t just attract new patients — it helps you connect with the right ones. People who value wellness are often intentional about their choices. When they connect with a provider who aligns with their health goals, they’re more likely to remain loyal and engaged.

In recognition of April as Oral Cancer Awareness Month, this month’s issue of AGD Impact features an update from the AGD Foundation on its mission to bring awareness to oral cancer. It also includes the latest in oral cancer research from around the world.

“Whether you’re inspired to take on your own challenge or simply looking for ways to feel better and perform at a higher level, I encourage you to invest in your well-being. The greatest competitive advantage in dentistry isn’t just skill or knowledge — it’s the health, energy and resilience you bring to your practice every single day.”

Tune in to AGD’s podcast as Dr. Maggie Augustyn shares her journey to AGD Fellowship! Or read why this was such an important achievement for her. Are you ready to get started, too?

A new case report outlines the procedural sequence used for diastema closure via CAD/CAM lithium disilicate veneers. Evaluation of provisional 3D-printed veneers in the planning phase ensured minimal enamel removal, and the final veneers restored the esthetic harmony of the smile.

AGD recently expressed disappointment with the recent decision by U.S. Secretary of Health directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to halt its recommendation of including fluoride in community water supplies. 

Being healthy and staying well are critical to dentists so that they can provide optimal care for their patients. However, there is no single definition of “healthy” and “well.” Dentists must maintain mental, physical and relational aspects of wellness — and the balance between each.

General dentistry can often feel like the wild west, where every day is different in terms of what might show up in your office. Lt. Cmdr. Joshua W. Johnson talks about being the sole dentist serving 1,000–2,000 military personnel aboard a naval amphibious assault ship in this month’s Member Spotlight.

The AGD Foundation invites you to join the fight against oral cancer by educating patients on preventive measures, including screening and steps to prevent oral cancer. You can also donate to the Foundation to help ensure that early signs are detected and treated, especially in underserved communities and at-risk individuals.