This Week at AGD

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

Step into style and comfort with AGD’s newest Exclusive Benefit. Members now save 25% on every Jaanuu purchase, giving you access to scrubs and uniforms that blend performance with modern design. Upgrade your workwear, and enjoy premium apparel tailored for professionals who want to look and feel their best.

An AGD member recently requested guidance after a concerning incident with a patient during a scheduled appointment. Given the prevalence of substance use and abuse, this is a scenario that will likely happen to most dentists, and it presents legal, ethical and practical challenges. AGD Impact Legal Matters columnist Jake Kathleen Marcus, Esq., tackled the many layers of this and similar scenarios.

Nominations are currently open for AGD Impact’s popular “10 Dentists to Watch.” Nominations for this honor are open to all AGD members! Do you know a talented young dentist who’s doing extraordinary things and deserves some recognition? Let us know!

Beverages with dyes and low pH values have a detrimental impact on more than just dental tissue; they can also expedite the degradation of resin-based restorative materials. A new study in General Dentistry examines how different beverage solutions affect the hardness and surface roughness of provisional fixed denture materials.

Listen to the latest from industry experts on the AGD Podcast Series. Recent episodes feature Dr. Mitch Gardiner on dental malpractice and Dr. Jason Mann and Phil Cassis on practice management.

Expand your skills this October with AGD’s live webinars. Covering topics from implant complications to orofacial pain disorders, each session delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.

Looking for your next opportunity or planning your next career move? Don’t forget to take advantage of the AGD Career Center. Members can search exclusive job postings, post résumés, and access tools to strengthen their skills in interviewing, networking and career-planning.

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

Registration for the 2025 Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam, taking place in Chicago, Sept. 26–28, ends this Thursday! Don’t miss this important step to becoming recognized as an AGD Fellow while earning 16 hours of CE during the two-day review course.

Looking for your next opportunity, or planning your next career move? Don’t forget to take advantage of the AGD Career Center. Members can search exclusive job postings, post résumés, and access tools to strengthen their skills in interviewing, networking and career-planning.

This month, AGD Impact Testing the Tools reviewer Ross Isbell, DDS, MBA, a general dentist in Gadsden, Alabama, evaluated three products shaping daily practice.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder, and individuals with CF often present with gingival inflammation, dental enamel defects, caries and reduced salivary flow. A new study in General Dentistry investigates the oral health of 82 patients with CF.

The final virtual town hall meeting of 2025 will take place Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. CDT. This is an opportunity to learn more about what’s happening at AGD and for general dentists at the local level.

In this month’s Ethics column in AGD Impact, Dr. Carlos Stringer Smith dives deep into the myriad facets of professionalism in dentistry and how they might be reimagined to prioritize dentists’ self-care in ways that can benefit both practitioners and patients.

Registration for the 2025 Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam ends next Thursday, Sept. 25. If you’re working toward the AGD Fellowship Award, this is your chance to earn 16 CE credits during the two-day review course and take the exam the next day, while the information is still fresh.

Consuming beverages with dyes and low pH values has a detrimental impact on more than just dental tissue; it can also expedite the degradation of resin-based restorative materials. A new study in General Dentistry examines the influence of different beverage solutions on provisional fixed denture materials.

Complete all requirements and submit an application by Dec. 31 to be recognized with the Fellowship or Mastership award or Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition at AGD2026 in Las Vegas. Need CE? Explore the CE Directory, or browse live courses and the Online Learning Center.

Dentists lead full, busy professional lives. When you dedicate your days to patient care and practice management, it can be hard to leave your work chairside and in the office. The boundaries between the personal and the professional can quickly blur. How much overlap is too much? The answer to that question is highly individual.

AGD has added new on-demand webinars to its Online Learning Center. Covering timely clinical and professional topics, these courses offer convenient, self-paced learning opportunities for busy dental professionals. Explore the latest content, and keep your skills sharp anytime, anywhere.