This Week at AGD

Air filtration and air flow are important factors in maintaining a safe environment in dental practices, but the best approach for dental offices remains uncertain. As more research is conducted and new protocols emerge, what should a dental practice know when considering the purchase of an air scrubber?

AGD is committed to helping its members become better practitioners by offering high-quality CE. Show your lifelong commitment to exceptional oral care by pursuing your AGD Fellowship and Mastership awards or LLSR.

In a new General Dentistry study, dental professionals participated in a two-day training course focused on pediatric dentistry. The study found that training initiatives like this one may be an effective tool for modifying patterns of treatment, increasing access to care for children and maximizing the capacity of the safety net system.

Every dollar counts when you’re running your own practice. Whether it’s finding lower rates on credit card processing and office supplies, discounts on administrative services and staff training, or helping to grow your customer base by providing patient financing options, AGD has you covered.

As dental health professionals, we can't let the detection and diagnosis of oral cancer be delayed. Help raise awareness by supporting the mission of the AGD Foundation. As you renew your AGD membership, please include a tax-deductible donation to the AGD Foundation, or make a tax-deductible donation online today.

In addition to the classically considered features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), individuals with this disorder often present with multiple medical comorbidities that affect dental treatment. The latest issue of General Dentistry features a new study that explores the association between ASD and dental care.

AGD Impact is proud to introduce 10 dentists who have been practicing less than a decade and have wasted no time making a difference in the profession, their communities and their patients’ lives.

Get inspired by AGD2021 Keynote Speaker Scott Burrows! Burrows brings the concepts of vision, mindset and grit to life. He has overcome two separate catastrophic accidents that forced him to re-evaluate, re-invent and re-ignite his life. His captivating story will inspire you to create a mindset of hopefulness and growth.

By shopping on Amazon, you can help the AGD Foundation increase awareness of oral cancer and promote the importance of early detection. For each eligible purchase you make at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the AGD Foundation.

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

By participating in the Refer a Colleague program, you’re helping the field of general dentistry grow stronger and thrive. Plus, each one of your colleagues who joins earns you both $50 in Referral Rewards coupons that can be used toward renewal dues.

Thank you, 2020 donors, for supporting the AGD Foundation's oral cancer awareness initiatives. Access your 2020 tax letter today.

In a new study, researchers compared fluoride levels in commercially available black, green and matcha teas, and the mean concentration differed significantly between types and brands.

Whether or not spring comes six weeks early, you can brighten a fellow classmate’s winter by referring them to AGD. Introduce your fellow classmates to the support AGD can offer, and earn up to $850 in American Express gift cards in the process.

Mark your calendars! AGD2021 course registration officially opens April 7. Courses can fill up quickly, so don’t wait to register. New this year, the AGD2021 Virtual Package Experience will offer a livestream option for lectures and hands-on sessions. Check out some of the AGD2021 topics and speakers.

The newest issue of AGD Impact includes our “10 Dentists to Watch” list with 10 profiles on up-and-coming dentists who have been practicing less than a decade but who are already making an impact on the profession.

“No one could have predicted COVID-19, and it has made the transition from student to dentist very different.”

“I’m passionate about bringing business education to every new dentist and dental student as well as seeing them create meaningful change in their communities with those added soft skills.”

“Dentistry is amazing and provides a great career that allows us to combine art, service and science.”

“I get to work next to dentists who have been working for over 30 years — what a blessing it is to feed off of all the lessons they have learned.”