A Conference Experience Crafted for New Dentists
Calling all students, residents and new grads! If you are a student enrolled in dental school or a residency program, or a dentist who graduated within the last five years, AGD2025 has extra benefits tailored to your needs.
The New Dentist Lounge provides students, residents and new grads with a dedicated space to connect, learn and grow. Highlights of the lounge include:
- Dedicated CE Sessions
- Collaborative Workshops
- Mentorship Events
- Networking Opportunities
CE Courses and Social Events
Increasing the Value of Senior Dental Students, Residents, & New Dentists to Potential Employers
Thursday, July 10 | 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Speaker: Timothy Hess, BSc, DDS, MAGD
Dental students, residents, and new dentists come from diverse backgrounds. Dental students and residents can often move through their dental school curriculum in a vacuum to what future employers are looking for in an associate. Dental technology and techniques are advancing faster than dental schools can keep pace with. Students, residents, and new dentists need to look for additional CE opportunities that fill the gaps in their education prior to and early after graduation.
The economics of dental practice are getting tougher and tougher for dental practice owners. Simply put, employers are asking “What value can an associate bring to their practice?”
This brief lecture will guide what skill sets and extracurricular education dental students, residents, and new dentists need to pursue if they wish to increase the interest of future employers.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the limitations of dental school education in a rapidly changing profession.
- Discuss what key skill sets the new graduate needs to be competitive in a tough employment market.
- Explain how to obtain these key skill sets prior to or shortly after dental school graduation.
Demystifying Dental Benefits for Associates and Practice Owners
Thursday, July 10 | 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Speaker: Amrita Patel, DDS
As a practice owner or associate, it's important to know how different plan coverages and dental contract requirements can directly impact both patient care and your overall financial success. Hear about what works and what challenges you can expect to come across. We will share successes, challenges and best practices to help you make informed decisions as you journey along your professional path.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore different dental plans, how they work and how they affect patient care.
- Discover how to evaluate and analyze plan contracts.
- Learn real-world considerations in choosing dental plans for your practice and beyond.
Unlocking Pediatric Dentistry
Thursday, July 10 | 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Speaker: Alex Otto, DDS, FAGD, FACD, FPGA
This session will provide an engaging overview of the latest advancements in pediatric dentistry. Participants will explore innovative minimally invasive treatment techniques, current pediatric-specific restorative guidelines and effective behavioral management strategies. By deepening their understanding of these essential concepts, attendees will enhance care outcomes for their young patients and create more enjoyable visits both for themselves and their little patients. The course will also highlight key pediatric dental topics frequently featured in the pediatric section of the AGD Fellowship Exam. Even if you don't currently treat young patients in your practice, this course will equip you with valuable insights to set you up for success as you prepare for your Fellowship Exam.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and apply innovative minimally invasive treatment options to enhance patient care and comfort in pediatric dentistry.
- Understand and evaluate the latest restorative guidelines for pediatric dental care to ensure that you are delivering care with best practices in mind.
- Develop effective behavioral management strategies to improve pediatric patient interactions and outcomes.
Keys to Esthetic and Prosthetic Success with Single Dental Implants
Friday, July 11 | 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Speaker: Brian J. Goodacre, DDS, MSD
The success of dental implants is influenced by many surgical and restorative factors. This lecture will focus on the fundamentals of single implants, looking at both surgical and restorative factors. With a greater understanding of these factors, the outcomes of both the surgical and restorative treatments can be improved.
Learning Objectives:
- Review factors that affect dental implant restoration.
- Discuss surgical and restorative concepts that lead to improved implant and soft tissue health.
- Explore how surgical and restorative techniques complement each other.
Protecting Your License Against Common State Board of Dentistry Matters
Friday, July 11 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Speaker: Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM
Sponsored by Dentist’s Advantage
According to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), since 2010, there have been more reported adverse actions against dentists annually in the United States than medical malpractice reported payments. The presentation will highlight common dental license complaints seen in the Dentist’s Advantage/CNA program made to state dental boards. This session will focus on the disciplinary process; the role of dental boards; and the duties, responsibilities and rights of dentists in the process.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role, authority and mission of state dental boards.
- Describe common dental license complaints made to state dental boards.
- Discuss possible outcomes of the disciplinary process along with strategies to proactively protect your license.
Voices of Leadership: Q&A with AGD Leaders
Friday, July 11 | 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Moderator: Sam Asthana, DDS, FAGD
Panelists: Hanna Elizabeth Lindskog, DDS, MAGD, Rachel Malterud, DMD, MPH, FAGD, Sheila Samaddar, DDS, FACD, FPFA, FICD, George J. Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, FICOI
Join us for an engaging and dynamic Q&A experience with esteemed AGD leaders. This session will provide an opportunity to hear firsthand from these dental leaders on what their different career paths looked like, tips they learned along the way and how AGD has played a pivotal role in their development. Whether you're an established member or new to the AGD community, this interactive session will offer valuable perspectives on leadership, continuous learning and the ever-evolving landscape of general dentistry. Come with questions, and engage in a thought-provoking conversation that will inspire and inform your professional journey.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore the various career paths available after dental school.
- Learn more about effective leadership strategies and key practices for advancing professional development.
- Develop your own dental career goals.
Social Events
Student & New Dentist Reception
Friday, July 11 | 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Students, residents and new dentists are invited to attend the Student & New Dentist Reception. This exclusive reception is an opportunity to network with peers and AGD leaders. Recognition of the AGD Student Chapter of the Year and Faculty Advisor of the Year award recipients will be announced during the event.
Case Studies in Tough Class II Restorations: Secrets to a Happier Composite Career
Saturday, July 12 | 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Speaker: David James Clark, DDS
Managing challenging restorative cases using the Bioclear Method is a rewarding avenue for clinicians seeking an innovative, predictable and minimally-invasive solution for restorative dentistry, especially when indirect approaches might not be applicable. The Bioclear Method has turned daunting cases into creative puzzle-solving experiences.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn to re-imagine solutions for challenging cases in the posterior dentition.
- Learn what ferrule is.
- Learn what to do with a substantial amount of composite material.
STOP THE BLEED®
Saturday, July 12 |10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Speakers: Michael Gordon, DDS, MAGD and Eric Wong, DDS, MAGD
STOP THE BLEED® is the result of a collaborative effort led by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT). This training course is designed to better prepare the public with basic actions to stop life threatening bleeding following everyday emergencies and man-made and natural disasters.
Learning Objectives:
- How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound.
- How to pack a wound to control bleeding.
- How to correctly apply a tourniquet.