This Week at AGD

Read the latest issue for new research across subject areas. Highlights include a guide to pickleball-related injuries to the head and neck, minimally invasive strategies for enamel defects and congenital granular cell epulis, rare case reports on patients with Bartter syndrome and Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, and much more.

The September issue of AGD Impact is live! Coverage this month includes ways to tap out from the game of chasing external validation and instead tap into self-love. It also includes year-end tax-planning tips that can help save your bottom line.

AGD Impact’s popular cover story, “10 Dentists to Watch,” will return in 2027. Nominations for this honor are open to all AGD members! Do you know a talented young dentist who’s doing extraordinary things and deserves some recognition? Let us know! Nominations will be open Sept. 8–21.

Registration for the 2026 Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam ends next Friday, Sept. 18. If you’re working toward the AGD Fellowship Award, this is an excellent opportunity to earn 16 CE credits during the two-day review course and take the exam the next day.

Take advantage of the AGD Online Learning Center to build a stronger, more profitable practice. Stream high-quality on-demand webinars, complete Self-Instruction exercises, and unlock an extensive library of free CE included with your membership. Master everything from advanced clinical techniques to essential business strategies on your own schedule.

Intimate group environments offer the fastest way to refine clinical skills. On Friday, Oct. 16, Dr. Brett E. Gilbert will lead a focused hands-on workshop at AGD headquarters in Chicago. Work through tough cases alongside peers, receive direct guidance, and earn 6 participation CE credits.

Award requirements must be completed and applications received for FAGD, MAGD and LLSR by Dec. 31. As you approach the finish line, use our comprehensive guide to review remaining requirements, then submit your application on time to walk the stage at the AGD2027 Convocation Ceremony.

As summer winds down, be sure to take advantage of your AGD Exclusive Benefits to save money! Whether you’re tackling personal finances and insurance or looking for exciting online shopping deals, entertainment or travel discounts, AGD has you covered.

Taking the Fellowship Exam without proper preparation is taking an unnecessary risk. Prep for it at the Fall Fellowship Review Course in New Orleans, Sept. 25–26. Earn 16 CE credits and sit for the exam while the material is fresh.

The journey to Fellowship, Mastership and other AGD distinctions is about more than completing requirements — it’s about a commitment to lifelong learning and professional excellence. AGD’s Convocation Ceremony celebrates these milestones each year. In the latest issue of AGD Impact, three recently recognized members share what their achievements mean to them.

Gain actionable tools to optimize clinical outcomes and practice performance with September’s lineup of live webinars. Learn geriatric caries risk assessment, implement a practice cybersecurity roadmap, turn AI search tools like ChatGPT into patient referrals, and reduce debt to boost cash flow.

Don’t leave the Fellowship Exam to chance. Benchmark your knowledge with our quick Practice Quiz, then complete your prep at the Fall Fellowship Review Course in New Orleans, Sept. 25–26. Gain 16 CE credits, and sit for the exam the next day. Don’t delay; registration ends Sept. 18.

Build clinical confidence through direct, in-person practice with Dr. Brett E. Gilbert’s Oct. 16 hands-on workshop. This is your chance to overcome your toughest clinical challenges and stop second-guessing endodontic cases. With only 25 seats available, register today to get the certainty you need to succeed.

The August issue of AGD Impact features the complete cover story, “5 Dental Insurance Pain Points That Are Quietly Crushing Your Practice.” This week, we’re highlighting the final two: claims denials and appeals, and PPO write-offs and going out of network. Read Part 2 now, or explore all five parts in the August issue.

Celebrate our diamond anniversary July 8–10 in Chicago. Gather to reflect on a brilliant legacy, explore every facet of dentistry, and illuminate your professional future. Gain the strategies and innovative mastery to run a highly profitable practice.

The latest podcast features Dr. Alexander Bendayan. A prosthodontist with extensive experience in CAD/CAM, 3D printing, digital workflows, and robotic and navigation-assisted surgery, Bendayan shares how emerging technologies are reshaping both dental education and clinical practice.

The deadline to submit all award requirements is Dec. 31. Don't navigate the final stretch alone; utilize the new AGD Award Navigator to receive a personalized roadmap tailored directly to your transcript.

Everyone has a colleague they can count on, learn from and enjoy working alongside. Be that person by sharing an opportunity worth knowing about. Through Sept. 30, refer a colleague to join AGD for 50% off. You’ll both earn $50 in Referral Rewards when they join.

In their latest pharmacology column in General Dentistry, Drs. Donaldson and Goodchild explore the oral health implications of GLP-1 therapies, including delayed gastric emptying, medication-associated dry mouth, and emerging effects on bone and facial esthetics.

The August issue of AGD Impact features the complete cover story, “5 Dental Insurance Pain Points That Are Quietly Crushing Your Practice.” This week, we’re highlighting the first three insurance challenges: verification of benefits inefficiencies, patient coverage confusion and pre-authorizations that don’t guarantee payment.