This Week at AGD

AGD is currently seeking volunteers for our 2025–26 councils and committees. As volunteer leaders at AGD, members of our councils and committees network with other general dentists and have the opportunity to gain leadership, training and mentoring. AGD also reimburses for travel and other expenses.

Advances in digital technology and the relatively recent incorporation of photogrammetry — a method of approximating a 3D structure using 2D images — in dentistry not only improve the accuracy of capturing implant relationships in a 3D space but also help streamline the final impression process so that it is significantly faster and easier than traditional analog workflows.

Prioritize well-being at AGD2025 with free access to the Wellness Series. These expert-led courses cover stress management, burnout prevention and resilience — while offering 5+ CE credits at no cost. Gain practical tools to support both personal and professional growth.

Tune in to AGD’s podcast as Dr. Maggie Augustyn shares her journey to AGD Fellowship! Learn about the Fellowship Review Course and Exam, along with tips for preparation and success. Don’t miss out — listen now, and start planning your own path to AGD Fellowship.

Practice owners now have a new way to earn rewards where it matters most. The AGD Business Credit Card offers up to 5% cash back rewards on purchases with DHP, 3% cash back rewards on AGD purchases and 2% cash back rewards on everything else.* With no annual fee, free employee cards and exclusive perks, it’s built for your business.

The exact etiology of systemic sclerosis, a rare connective tissue disorder, is not fully understood, but hallmarks include vascular injury, autoimmunity and tissue fibrosis. A new case report in General Dentistry investigates the diagnostic journey and clinical presentation of a patient with oral manifestations of autoimmune disease.

AGD2025 is your gateway to top-tier education and discovering all that Montréal has to offer. Spend the day earning CE, then explore iconic neighborhoods, from trendy Mile End to charming Old Montréal. It’s the perfect balance of professional growth and personal enrichment — all in one unforgettable destination.

This month, we’re covering how photogrammetry can streamline the final impression process of your implant cases. Additionally, Student Perspectives columnist Brooklyn Janes takes a deep dive into what makes a new dental school graduate employable as an associate dentist.

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

Read the latest issue for new research across subject areas. Highlights include a review of analgesic drugs for postoperative use, a guide for selecting implant abutments, a case report diagnosing limited systemic sclerosis and more.

Taking the Fellowship Review Course and passing the Exam at AGD2025 is a major milestone toward your FAGD — but success starts with a solid plan. AGD has compiled key resources, tips and strategies to help you stay organized and on track.

Keep the membership momentum going, and accelerate your rewards. Refer a fellow dentist to AGD, and both of you will earn $50 in Referral Rewards once they join to use toward membership renewal. There’s no limit. Ready to race toward more rewards?

When was the last time you learned something new that you could implement in your practice immediately, without first having to buy costly new products or technology? At AGD2025, the focus is on CE that you can implement Monday when you return to your practice. Learn new techniques, hone your skills, and return to your practice refreshed and ready to put your new tricks to work right away.

Montana AGD members helped stop a last-minute amendment that would have permitted non-dentists and private equity firms to own dental practices in Montana. Thanks to their swift and united efforts, the amendment was dropped from the bill the following day.

The FellowPath scholarship is back to support new dentists from the classes of 2020–2025. The scholarship covers the cost of the Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam, airfare and hotel — because pursuing AGD Fellowship shouldn’t come with a financial burden.

Early bird pricing for AGD2025 ends this Wednesday, April 30! Premium Plus members get FREE registration, and Premium members enjoy a discounted rate. Take advantage of this opportunity to sharpen your skills, build valuable connections and grow your practice — secure your spot today at the best rate!

The Take the Floor series at AGD2025 showcases emerging dentists tackling relevant, timely topics in dentistry. Choose from nine symposium-style presentations across seven key dental areas, and earn up to 6.75 FREE CE credits.

How do you handle conflict? Do you react heatedly, obsess over what happened or just give in? Does your response to conflict lead to pragmatic solutions? Learn from mediation experts Dr. Sean Shekib and Martin Applebaum how to better address day-to-day conflicts as they arise.

In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, AGD Podcast host Dr. George Schmidt talks with Dr. Parul Dua Makkar, who shares her brother’s experience with oral cancer. In this moving discussion, she shares her experiences as both a clinician and a family member.

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