All U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency-registered prescribers (Schedule II, III, IV and/or V) must comply with the new Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) law training requirement effective June 27, 2023. AGD has compiled resources to help members find training and ensure compliance.

Stay informed on the latest in dentistry by tapping into new perspectives from leaders in dentistry. Don’t miss recent interviews with Tarun "T-Bone" Agarwal, DDS, and Michael Abernathy, DDS.

Join us for the 2023 Fall Fellowship Review Course at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C., Oct. 6–7, and earn 16 hours of CE. The Fellowship Exam will take place the following day, Oct. 8. Premium Plus members receive a 20% discount on the review course.

The dental setting is regarded as a high-risk environment for aerosol concentrations and transmission of respiratory infectious agents, especially in relation to COVID-19. A new study by Vandewalle et al. evaluates the efficacy of a chairside extraoral suction device in reducing aerosol contamination from patients undergoing ultrasonic scaling.

Most dentists have fielded questions from curious patients about homecare products. Offering patients the option to buy these products in the office can be an additional line of revenue and enhance the patient experience. How can dentists establish a homecare sales program? What kinds of products should they sell? How can they evaluate their bottom line?

AGD wants to help ease your expenses over the summer through our Exclusive Benefits program. These member-only discounts can help you tackle student debt or find online shopping deals.

Students, residents and recent graduates have access to the New Dentist Lounge at AGD2023 and can get up to four hours of CE for free! The lounge also includes collaborative workshops and multiple networking opportunities developed specifically for your unique needs.

“The shortage of dental assistants has made headlines for years. To reverse this trend, the dental community needs to come together to support comprehensive strategies that address the root causes and lay the foundation to make dental assisting a rewarding, meaningful and sustainable career.” — Dr. Joanne Dawley

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

The dental setting is regarded as a high-risk environment for aerosol concentrations and transmission of respiratory infectious agents, especially in relation to COVID-19. A new study by Vandewalle et al. evaluates the efficacy of a chairside extraoral suction device in reducing aerosol contamination from patients undergoing ultrasonic scaling.

AGD continues to need general dentists with a range of experience to help us grow and remain relevant. The expertise of committed leaders is essential to building strong programs and growing our organization. 

June is Pride Month, so it’s the perfect time to learn how to make your practice a safer and more comfortable space for the LGBTQIA+ community.

A new study in General Dentistry evaluates the changes in the levels of target periodontal bacterial species in saliva and subgingival biofilms during the transition from teeth indicated for extraction to immediate implants that supported immediately loaded complete dentures.

Please join us in congratulating Louisiana State University School of Dentistry as AGD’s 2023 Chapter of the Year and Dr. Jon M. Dossett as the 2023 Faculty of the Year.

If you’re a new graduate, hopefully you’ve already enrolled in the complimentary malpractice insurance from our Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage. The coverage lasts from the day of enrollment through April 30, 2024.

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.