Learn strategies to take control of your financial future in the latest article by AGD Impact Financial Management columnist Wesley W. Lyon II, CPA, CFP®.

Staffing is currently at a crisis level in dentistry. Dentists all over the country are interested in discovering the best way to find and hire new team members. Equally important is keeping the excellent staff members they already have. With this in mind, AGD Impact reached out to three experts to gain different perspectives on how to successfully keep employees.

You’ve graduated. What’s next? New dentists, you can tackle student debt, or treat yourself to some relaxation and entertainment through AGD’s Exclusive Benefits program. Start cashing in on insurance and financing savings, or check out the travel offers for a much-deserved vacation.

Treatment of squamous cell carcinoma in the oral cavity often involves surgical excision that brings serious changes to the patient’s quality of life. A new case report describes the treatment of a 56-year-old man who underwent total glossectomy.

Please join us in congratulating the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry as AGD’s 2024 Student Chapter of the Year and Dr. Sophia Khan of the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine as the 2024 Faculty Advisor of the Year.

Passing the Fellowship Exam is a major accomplishment and brings you closer to the Fellowship Award. Maximize your chances of success while taking the exam at AGD2024 by signing up for the two-day Fellowship Review Course.

Your dental team is on the front lines with your patients every day, and they need the best training possible to keep your practice competitive. AGD2024 offers 15 dental team–focused courses designed to help your staff members reach their full potential.

AGD recently hosted the Remodeling Summit as part of an ongoing effort underway to assess and enhance AGD’s governance models. This initiative aims to streamline operations and make the organization more efficient.

At AGD2024, all attendees are invited to take part in the new Wellness Series. For a nominal fee, earn 1 CE credit while learning strategies to help with setting goals, establishing meaningful connections inside and outside the office, and managing stress. 

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

With the reimagined Take the Floor series at AGD2024, earn up to 6.75 CE credits while learning from some of the industry’s rising stars. Choose from seven disciplines, including 780 Esthetics/Cosmetic Dentistry and 690 Implants.

New grads can enroll in complimentary malpractice insurance from our Exclusive Benefits provider, Dentist’s Advantage. The coverage lasts from the day of enrollment through April 30, 2025. It’s just one of the amazing benefits you have as an AGD member.

Building relationships with your state and federal legislators is not a daunting task. Just like building relationships with staff members or patients, it takes a little time and effort, but the benefits can be worthwhile. Learn how you can develop these relationships and leverage your connections for the advancement of the profession.

A new systematic review examines possible links between dental implants and the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma in patients who have a history of a potentially malignant or malignant lesion.

We are currently seeking volunteers for our 2023-24 councils and committees. The views, opinions, and insights of general dentists, residents and students are important to the work of these groups. AGD is looking for bright leaders with a passion for the profession.

As a trusted dental professional, your influence goes beyond patient care. Just as you advocate for the best treatments for patients, recommending AGD membership to colleagues can be a transformative step in their professional journeys. Earn $50 in Referral Rewards for each colleague you refer who joins.

As the prevalence of marijuana use surges, providers need to understand the potential risks in relation to dental treatment. General Dentistry’s latest Pharmacology column reviews available evidence that using local anesthetic with a vasoconstrictor in conjunction with marijuana could be a potentially dangerous combination, particularly in cardiac patients.

AGD fact sheets provide your patients with all the information they need to maintain their oral health. Fact sheets on more than 25 oral health topics are available online for downloading and can be customized to include your name and practice information.

Recent AGD Podcast episodes include conversations with Dr. Sam Low about a wide range of subjects, including periodontics, laser dentistry and implant placement; with Dr. Maggie Augustyn about the relationship between wellness and leading fulfilling lives; and with Dr. James Klim on the latest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

The latest issue of AGD Impact is live and chock full of valuable information for both new (congratulations, new graduates!) and experienced dentists. The three-part cover story addresses employee retention from three angles, while a feature story provides a guide to building relationships with your state and federal legislators.