Dental assistants are a valuable asset, and practices are actively seeking to hire for this position, but they are struggling to find and keep people in the role. Recognizing the value of dental assistants, investing in their training and paying for talent will help build a stronger future for this important role in dentistry.

Join us Feb. 19–21 at the Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting, booth No. 5211, to elevate your professional journey. Connect with our team, grab exclusive member-only swag, or join as a new member on-site to walk away with a Crest iO6 bundle.

Calling all students, residents and recent graduates! Submit your clinical research, clinical innovation case study or literature review for the AGD2026 Scientific e-Poster Session. Gain professional recognition, and compete for cash prizes up to $700.

Trust starts at the top and functions like a return on investment. Just like you don’t see a return from something you’re not invested in, you can’t expect team members to step up if you’ve never stepped in.

Don’t miss your chance to earn 7 CE credits at AGD’s headquarters in Chicago. Master powerful communication techniques and proven case presentation formulas to boost your productivity and patient outcomes. Register by Feb. 21 to save $400 on this immersive training designed to transform your clinical success.

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

Master new skills with 25+ hands-on courses at Caesars Palace. Credits earned apply directly toward your Mastership or LLSR requirements. Premium Plus members register for free, and Premium members receive exclusive discounts through April 30. Secure your spot in Las Vegas today to advance your practice and your professional standing.

A new column from General Dentistry’s “What Every Dentist Needs to Know…” series explores the risks of four unhealthy and underreported fads dentists may encounter: frostbite injuries from nitrous oxide abuse, abuse of self-prescribed propranolol, use of abrasive cleaning sponges for tooth whitening and toxicity linked with recreational use of kratom.

Master new skills with 25+ hands-on courses at Caesars Palace. Credits earned apply directly toward your Mastership or LLSR requirements. Premium Plus members register for free, and Premium members receive exclusive discounts through April 30. Secure your spot in Las Vegas today to advance your practice and your professional standing.

The February issue of AGD Impact is live! This month’s cover story discusses the many ways to train dental assistants, including in-house training programs practices can participate in. Also included is a feature on building trust within your team, as well as columns on Practice Management, New Dentists, Wellness and Residency, and a Member Spotlight on Dr. Fesehatsion Gebrehiwot.

Accelerate your journey toward the Fellowship Award in Las Vegas. Join the intensive Fellowship Review Course, June 24–25, for a high-impact review of 17 general dentistry disciplines. Expand your general dentistry knowledge while preparing for the Fellowship Exam.

Feel stuck in the same routine? Switch things up by referring colleagues to AGD! Already made referrals? Follow up to turn “almosts” into “joins.” Like Bill Murray’s Groundhog Day loop, every referral is another chance to make your day — and your rewards — better.

AGD’s peer-driven perspective remains one of the organization’s greatest strengths — and one of the many ways it comes to life is through the work of AGD’s councils. Recently, council leaders gathered in person for a Joint Council Meeting, providing a valuable opportunity for deeper collaboration and cross-council alignment.

Elevate your expertise at your own pace through the AGD Online Learning Center, featuring on-demand webinars, Self-Instruction exercises and a growing FREE CE library for members. This February, expand your expertise further with expert-led AGD live webinars.

The Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry houses over 40,000 objects that celebrate the past, present and future of dentistry while sharing the importance of a healthy mouth as part of a healthy life. As you plan your professional priorities for the new year, take a moment to reflect on the profession’s past by learning about a few select items from the museum’s collection.

This is it! Speaker registration for the Take the Floor education series ends this Sunday, Feb. 1. Don’t miss your final chance to inspire your peers at AGD2026. Submit your abstract on clinical innovation or wellness now, and prepare to make a lasting impact.

Registration for AGD2026 is officially open! Join your peers in Las Vegas to sharpen your skills through premier hands-on education. Register today to claim your 7 FREE CE credits for courses led by esthetic pioneer Dr. David Hornbrook.

In the January issue, AGD Impact Testing the Tools columnist Dr. Ross Isbell evaluated three products for daily practice: SweFlex S.E. Tip from Hager Worldwide, HErD Star from ProDent USA and VeneerNow from Premier.

Gain visibility for your hard work by participating in the AGD2026 Scientific e-Poster Session. Categories include scientific research, clinical innovation and systematic reviews. With prizes of $700 and $550 for top winners, this is a chance to be rewarded for your expertise.

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