This Week at AGD

July 14, 2025

Feature Story

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Spotlight on 2025 FAGD, MAGD and LLSR Recipients

AGD Impact spoke to several of this year’s recipients and asked about their motivations, their strategies for tackling the requirements of these awards and their advice for other general dentists who are pursuing these marks of professional recognition.

News

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Instructions for Accessing Your Free CE

As a thank-you for attending AGD2025, attendees are eligible to access a complimentary Self-Instruction quiz worth 2 CE credits. Log in to the AGD Online Learning Center and search “GD549” or “Velos Self-Instruction” to locate the quiz — no promo code required.

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Listen to the Latest AGD Podcast

Recently, AGD Podcast Series host Dr. George J. Schmidt spoke with Dr. Michael J. Melkers, an expert in restorative care, and Dr. John Chao, inventor of the pinhole surgical technique (PST™), a minimally invasive, scalpel-free, suture-free method for treating gingival recession.

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How Much Should You Invest in Marketing Your Dental Practice

Marketing budgets can vary widely depending on your practice goals, growth stage and location, but that doesn’t mean you have to guess. AGD Impact columnist Jackie Ulasewich Cullen says the key is treating marketing as a strategic investment — not just another line item.

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Missed the Fellowship Review Course at AGD2025?

Don’t worry! The Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam will take place Sept. 26–28 in Chicago. Premium Plus members receive a 20% discount on the review course. To help prepare in the meantime, download the Study Guide Supplement 2016-2020 along with the Annual Study Guides.

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Capitol Connections

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

This Week at AGD is published weekly to keep members apprised of information and activities related to general dentistry. To propose a submission for an upcoming edition of This Week at AGD, please send your information to news@agd.org.

Education Highlights

Upcoming Webinars

July 24, 2025: Lie to Me: The Destructive Nature of Self Comparison in Dentistry and in Life

August 12, 2025: Thinking Outside the Socket: Grafting in Preparation for Dental Implants

August 14, 2025: Exploring Cutting-Edge Materials and Techniques in Endodontic Obturation

September 2, 2025: Newer Strategies for Non-Opioid Management of Acute Postoperative Pain

September 12, 2025: All-Star Case Acceptance Mastery Series Level 1

September 26-27, 2025: 2025 Fellowship Review Course and Exam

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