This Week at AGD

This month’s cover story, “Implant Education Journeys,” sheds light on the many paths to placing implants. With so many options, the key is choosing a path that advances your personal career and goals.

Let colleagues know that joining AGD now for 2024 gets them the remainder of 2023 for free. That’s up to three months of membership at no cost. Once your colleagues join, you’ll receive $50 in Referral Rewards that can be used toward your own AGD dues renewal.

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

On Oct. 3, discover how oral health impacts general health and how systemic medical conditions impact oral health; on Oct. 12, learn how to apply evidence-based treatment for patients seeking to become tobacco-free; and, on Oct. 17, gain an understanding of the thought, planning and presentation processes that will increase case acceptance.

Recent dental school graduates: You are eligible to enroll in the complimentary malpractice coverage provided by Dentist’s Advantage through AGD’s Exclusive Benefits. If you are already signed up, why not remind fellow graduates to enroll?

A case report in the September/October issue of General Dentistry describes a patient with persistent mandibular deviation during speech who experienced clinically significant improvement — mandibular movement without deviation — after improvements to nasal resistance.

In collaboration with the American Gastroenterological Association, AGD Impact features a column this month that discusses dental problems gastroenterologists routinely see in their patients.

Many dentists are currently focusing on year-end tax planning, scrutinizing practice profitability and assessing their own financial health. If you’ve been putting this off, consider this a wake-up call — the earlier you start, the better.

Registration for the 2023 Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C., Oct 6–8, ends Friday! Don’t miss this important step to becoming recognized as an AGD Fellow while earning 16 hours of CE.

It’s a back-to-school student recruit-a-palooza as AGD kicks off the academic year with new programs to stimulate student membership, including a 20% discount if purchasing all four years of membership at once and a reimagined student membership referral program called AGD BonusBucks.

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

An autopsy study published in the new issue of General Dentistry explores associations between the histopathologic and immunohistochemical aspects of tongue inflammation and aortic and coronary atherosclerosis. The authors determine that proper prevention and treatment of lingual infections could likely reduce the risk of this severe disease.

AGD Impact columnist Clayton Sorrells, DDS, recently graduated from dental school and bought a dental practice in his hometown in Arkansas. He shares his experiences, lessons learned and why he decided to buy a practice right out of school.

As the school year begins, AGD’s Exclusive Benefits program has deals to make sure you can enjoy yourself while staying within budget. Find savings for online shopping and entertainment tickets as well as discounts on renters insurance, auto insurance and more.

The data captured by 3D face-scanning technology, also known as facial scanning or 3D facial imaging, has the ability to streamline and make many of today’s most common dental procedures more affordable — for the patient and the practitioner.

The AGD Advocacy Fund supports national and constituency advocacy efforts by providing resources to tackle new matters, such as legislation or legal action affecting the practice of general dentistry. Learn more about some of the ways donations to the AGD Advocacy Fund have supported AGD advocacy efforts.

Do you know a talented new dentist who’s doing extraordinary things and deserves some recognition? AGD Impact’s popular cover story, “10 Dentists to Watch,” which spotlights dentists who have been practicing for 10 years or less, will return in 2024. Nominations are open to all AGD members!

To get recognized as a Fellow, Master or Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition recipient at AGD2024 in Minneapolis, July 17–20, all requirements must be completed and applications submitted on or before Dec. 31, 2023.

Referring colleagues can earn both you and your recruited colleagues $50 in Referral Rewards when they join AGD. The best part? There’s no cap on your earning potential. With enough recruits, you could cover your AGD dues using your rewards at renewal time.

An evaluation of AGD governance framework and procedures is underway. This assessment aims to ensure that the organization aligns with best practices and a structure that will enable it to support its mission and engage its leaders and members effectively.