This Week at AGD

To achieve your Fellowship, Mastership, or Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition during the AGD2026 Convocation Ceremony in Las Vegas, all requirements must be completed and applications must be submitted on or before Dec. 31. Need help fulfilling the required CE? Search the AGD CE Directory or Online Learning Center.

Nearly 14.2 million Americans suffer from serious mental illness (SMI). A new study in General Dentistry used data from a U.S. dental school clinic to examine oral healthcare disparities experienced by people with SMI and suggest a more integrated approach to care.

In part two of our Convocation feature, four more awardees share what drove them to pursue Fellowship, Mastership or LLSR honors — and offer advice for others aiming to achieve these prestigious milestones.

The days of placing an ad on Indeed or the local job board and finding an employee in a few weeks are gone. Dentists need to be more creative with finding employees, and even more competitive when it comes to having a job that potential employees will fight for.

Recently, AGD Podcast Series host Dr. George J. Schmidt spoke with Dr. Michael J. Melkers, an expert in restorative care, and Dr. John Chao, inventor of the pinhole surgical technique (PST™), a minimally invasive, scalpel-free, suture-free method for treating gingival recession.

Marketing budgets can vary widely depending on your practice goals, growth stage and location, but that doesn’t mean you have to guess. AGD Impact columnist Jackie Ulasewich Cullen says the key is treating marketing as a strategic investment — not just another line item.

Don’t worry! The Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam will take place Sept. 26–28 in Chicago. Premium Plus members receive a 20% discount on the review course. To help prepare in the meantime, download the Study Guide Supplement 2016-2020 along with the Annual Study Guides.

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

As a thank-you for attending AGD2025, attendees are eligible to access a complimentary Self-Instruction quiz worth 2 CE credits. Log in to the AGD Online Learning Center and search “GD549” or “Velos Self-Instruction” to locate the quiz — no promo code required.

AGD Impact spoke to several of this year’s recipients and asked about their motivations, their strategies for tackling the requirements of these awards and their advice for other general dentists who are pursuing these marks of professional recognition.

Today is your last chance to register for AGD2025 at the lowest rate. Choose from dynamic lectures and 30+ hands-on courses covering clinical excellence, wellness, practice growth and more. Learn from top experts, and earn valuable CE in an engaging, high-impact setting.

This month, we cover how to develop an effective compensation package that both attracts new employees and retains current ones, plus articles on the ins and outs of invisible dental services organizations and insights from this year’s FAGD, MAGD and LLSR recipients.

Explore the latest dental products and technologies at the AGD2025 Exhibit Hall. Shop trusted vendors, find new solutions, and earn two free AGD2026 lecture courses when you spend $2,500 onsite. Don’t miss this chance to learn, save and set yourself up for future success — all in one place.

AGD authored a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth urging the Department of Defense to maintain current water fluoridation levels on U.S. military bases overseas. The letter highlights the essential role fluoridated water plays in protecting the oral health of service members and their families.

Reel in colleagues to join AGD through Sept. 30 with the perfect bait to catch their interest — 50% off AGD dues. For every colleague who joins, you’ll earn $50 in Referral Rewards as you climb the recruiter leaderboard.

Read the latest issue for new research across subject areas. Highlights include a study that leverages health data to identify oral care disparities in individuals with serious mental illness; a review of challenges faced by pediatric dentists and interpreters during bilingual appointments; case reports on osteoporotic bone defects, tooth wear and veneers, and adverse events after immune checkpoint inhibitors; and much more.

Visit the AGD2025 Exhibit Hall to connect with top dental vendors and explore the newest tools, tech and services. Spend $2,500 or more on qualifying purchases onsite, and you’ll receive two free lecture courses at AGD2026. It’s a smart investment in your practice and your continuing education.

Most general dentists know AGD for exceptional education, advocacy and networking. But AGD membership includes valuable savings and support through a wide range of exclusive members-only perks.

AGD Impact has been recognized by the International College of Dentists in its 2025 Publication Awards. AGD Impact received the Humanitarian Award for Best Article or Series of Articles Highlighting Dental Humanitarian Service and an Honorable Mention for the Golden Pen Award.

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