The AGD Advocacy Fund is designed to support AGD’s efforts in the areas of U.S. federal legislation and regulation, state legislation and regulation, and organized dentistry and third parties such as insurance companies, manufacturers and advocacy groups.

There is still time to prepare for the Fellowship Exam taking place July 21 during AGD2023. Take advantage of the new Study Guide Supplement 2016-2020, Annual Online Study Guides, and the Fellowship Review Course at AGD2023, July 19–20.

On June 21, the free live webinar, “Making the Transition to the Digital World,” will discuss how analog and digital mindsets are similar and explore the strategies you will need to consider when committing to digital technology in your practice.

As a dental practitioner, you understand the power of referrals. The same holds true for growing membership. Help AGD grow by referring your colleagues, and both you and your colleague will receive $50 in rewards coupons once they join.

The June issue of AGD Impact is now live! In it, you can learn about how to set up a homecare product sales program and how to make your practice more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ patients. Another feature story examines how to spot potential undiagnosed rare diseases in your patients as well as work with established care providers and plans for patients who already have diagnoses.

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

AGD’s Marketplace is a helpful resource if you are trying to buy or sell a practice. This easy-to-use platform allows you to browse listings or list your own practice. It also offers other services, such as search alerts, filtering results and more.

Students, residents and recent graduates: Get the most out of your AGD2023 experience by visiting the New Dentist Lounge. Developed specifically for your unique needs, the lounge includes dedicated (and free) CE sessions, collaborative workshops, mentorship events and multiple networking opportunities.

Clayton Sorrells graduates this month from the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. He recently shared some tips on AGD resources that helped him through dental school, the value of organized dentistry and steps he is taking to prepare for a successful dental career.

Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly has seen his share of triumphs and tragedies. On July 20, he will deliver the keynote address at AGD2023.

AGD Foundation President Dr. Mark I. Malterud provides important updates on the AGD Foundation and its mission to fight oral cancer. Don’t miss this informative conversation with AGD Podcast Series host Dr. George J. Schmidt and Malterud as they talk about their passion projects.

Like any relationship, a mentoring relationship must be valuable to each partner to be sustainable. It also requires work. However, a successful mentoring relationship can provide an invaluable means of support. AGD Impact columnists Drs. Eric S. Studley and Ivy D. Peltz share 10 tips for success.

Interest is high in bioactive materials because of the role they play in regenerating tissue. AGD Impact Testing the Tools columnist Ross Isbell, DMD, MAGD, of Isbell Dental in Gadsden, Alabama, frequently reviews bioactive materials he tests in his own practice for a variety of applications. For this week’s issue, we highlight a few of his recent reviews.

AGD is hosting the 2023 Fall Fellowship Review Course at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C., Oct. 6–7. The Fellowship Exam will take place the following day, Oct. 8, allowing you to use the information you learned while it is still fresh.

In November 2022, Dr. Monica F. Anderson presented “What Dentistry Teaches Us About Curbing Racism” at TEDxOshkosh in Wisconsin. She explains that “racism is contagious, like tooth decay. Racism is a contagious social cancer, and it is deadly when left untreated.”

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

In the latest issue of General Dentistry, Price et al. outline the various applications of artificial intelligence in different dental specialties. Applications range from business functions such as marketing, cybersecurity and report writing to clinical uses such as lesion detection and surgical guidance.

AGD wants to help you stay on top of your business by providing special discounts on a variety of insurance, financial services and practice management products through our Exclusive Benefits offerings.

AGD’s Hill Day takes place today and tomorrow in the nation’s capital. More than 40 general dentists and dental students will interact with national health officials and congressional leaders to address issues facing the profession and AGD-supported legislature.

Congratulations, graduates! Welcome to the best profession in the world. The four years of hard work that you put into obtaining your doctorate were likely full of ups and downs, but you’ve made it. Now, it’s time to go out and find your path in dentistry.