Daniel J. Buksa, JD, CAE, was recently selected to serve as AGD’s new executive director. Buksa, who has served as interim executive director since October 2024, officially stepped into the role this month. He possesses a deep understanding of the needs of AGD members and general dentists, having served AGD for more than 25 years.

While general dentists focus on maintaining their own licenses and knowledge about their own scope of practice, they do not always pay careful attention to the state requirements governing their assistants and hygienists.

Don’t miss your chance to submit an abstract proposal for consideration in the AGD2025 Scientific e-Poster Session. Two individual winners will be selected from each category (scientific research, case presentation, literature review) and will receive $400 for first place and $300 for second place in each category.

Join us at booth No. 1723 during the 2025 Hinman Dental Meeting, March 20–22, to explore AGD’s latest offerings and exclusive specials. Chat with our experts, get your questions answered, and score AGD-branded swag when you renew, upgrade or enroll in autorenewal.

Join us at AGD2025 in Montréal to earn the CE credits you need for AGD’s Fellowship Award. Participate in dynamic, expert-led lectures and hands-on courses in cosmetic dentistry, restorative practices and advanced procedures. Don’t miss out — register now, and elevate your skills!

New research compared orofacial radiographs of patients with sickle cell disease and healthy individuals. Significant findings of osteoporotic changes among patients with sickle cell disease demonstrate the potential of orofacial imaging to aid in the early detection of bone alterations in these patients.