In her Wellness column in the February issue of AGD Impact, Dr. Maggie Augustyn defines “post-pandemic anger” and offers solutions on how we can mitigate it.

Seven new on-demand webinars have been added to AGD’s Online Learning Center library of 150+ titles. If you’re interested in receiving free CE, upgrade to the Premium Plus membership level to gain access to the free CE library PLUS four on-demand webinars of your choice.

AGD Fellows, Masters, and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition recipients are recognized throughout the profession as dentists who go above and beyond to ensure they learn the most current and cutting-edge technologies and procedures to provide exceptional oral care.

For business owners, there is a delicate balance between embracing innovation and managing the practice’s financial health. AGD New Dentists columnist Dr. Clayton Sorrells shares how he has found that, with proper planning, he can upgrade his practice’s equipment without breaking the bank.

The latest issue of General Dentistry describes a patient whose debilitating lower back pain during menses resolved after receiving treatment for subclinical temporomandibular disorder. The authors explain that this outcome could have been the result of neurologic, postural, inflammatory or qi flow changes from the orthotic treatment.

Distinguish yourself professionally by pursuing the AGD Fellowship Award. AGD is offering a two-day Fellowship Review Course at AGD2024, July 17–18. This course provides a refresher in 17 dental disciplines, and attendees may take the Fellowship Exam the following day.

If you are a recent graduate or resident, AGD has got you covered with complimentary malpractice insurance through our Exclusive Benefits provider, Dentist’s Advantage. New grads can receive up to 12 months of professional liability insurance at no cost. It’s one of your member benefits!

AGD will be returning to the Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Dental Meeting, Feb. 22–24. Interested in obtaining free AGD merchandise? Members who sign up for autorenewal and nonmembers who join AGD will receive a FREE clear AGD backpack. Also, get your badge scanned for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards.

Dental students, residents and recent graduates are invited to submit their dental research for the AGD2024 Scientific e-Poster Session. Submission categories include scientific research, case studies on clinical innovation and systematic literature reviews. The submission deadline is April 2.

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

The February issue of AGD Impact features an explanation of dental 3D printers and how they function — written by Testing the Tools columnist Dr. Ross Isbell — as well as a comparison detailing a few of the top products on the market.

A new article in General Dentistry reviews applications of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for the detection of precancerous lesions, particularly when combined with artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve high-accuracy image interpretation. AI offers promise for future integration into OCT screening for early-stage oral cancer.

Every dollar counts when you’re running your own practice. AGD members can find lower rates on credit card processing and patient financing, as well as discounts on administrative services.

AGD Podcast host Dr. George J. Schmidt spoke with Dr. Martin Mendelson about building strong teams through purposeful communications and optimism and with Amy Wood about HIPAA compliance, data management and breach assessments, and ways to protect your practice.

Many dentists find it challenging to implement photography in their daily practices. In this AGD Impact article, 2024 10 Dentists to Watch honoree Dr. Andy Janiga covers the basics of using cameras for dental photography and reviews the usage of smartphone cameras, intraoral cameras, and DSLR or mirrorless cameras for taking clinical photographs.

At AGD2024, you can select from over 90 courses (including 30+ hands-on), in addition to networking with over 2,500 fellow dentists. Premium Plus members receive FREE registration, and Premium members receive discounted pricing before April 30, so you can save money while attending the premier meeting for general dentistry.

Recruit your colleagues to a winning team by referring them to become AGD members, a play that can earn you $50 in Referral Rewards for each new player who joins. The rewards you score can even be applied toward your membership renewal.

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

Students, residents and new dentists have access to the New Dentist Lounge at AGD2024 and can get up to seven hours of CE for free! The lounge also includes multiple networking opportunities developed specifically for your unique needs.

A new clinical study in the latest issue of General Dentistry investigated the connection between unresolved periodontal disease and sleep-disordered breathing using the Papillary Bleeding Index, Epworth Sleepiness Scale questionnaire, STOP-Bang questionnaire and salivary cortisol testing.