AGD Virtual Advocacy Conference 2026
Date(s)Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) works every day to ensure your voice as a general dentist is heard when and where it matters most. Join us for a free-for-members half-day virtual event designed to keep you informed about the latest legislative and regulatory developments impacting general dentistry. Gain valuable insights into current and emerging issues that could affect your practice. Hear directly from members of AGD’s Legislative & Governmental Affairs (LGA) Council and Dental Practice Council (DPC) as they share key updates on the issues they are monitoring at both the state and federal levels. Discover how you can take action and influence change for your profession and your patients.
- Discover how AGD’s LGA Council and DPC are working to protect and advance the interests of general dentists.
- Discuss effective strategies for advocating on behalf of general dentistry at the state and federal levels.
- Learn about current and emerging legislation affecting general dentistry, including topics such as third-party payor trends and workforce challenges.
- Understand the importance of collective advocacy efforts and interprofessional collaboration in influencing oral health policy.
Agenda Topics*
- Federal Update
- Perspectives of a Dentist State Legislators
- Future-Focused Policy: Addressing Emerging Third-Party Trends
- Driving the Future of General Dentistry Through Strong Partnerships
- The Evolving Dental Workforce: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities
- Advocacy in Practice: Preparing for a Legislator Meeting
- What’s Happening in Your State? A Discussion on Advocacy Challenges and Opportunities
*Topics subject to change.
Registration to open on Monday, October 19.