AGD is recruiting new members for our Spokesperson Program. Nominees should be comfortable communicating with the media and be willing to be AGD’s public voice. AGD spokespeople provide information and insight on dentistry, oral health and ways to keep your smile bright each year.

While there is debate about the medical benefits of nutraceuticals, their popularity is increasing. General Dentistry’s latest Pharmacology column examines nutraceutical supplements with oral health applications. Practitioners are encouraged to stay open-minded and seek out more research on efficacy and safety.

Dental students, residents and recent graduates: Your last chance to submit an abstract proposal for consideration in the AGD2024 Scientific e-Poster Session is next week, April 2, at 11:59 p.m. CDT.

In “Compliance Without Confusion,” learn HIPAA basics, how they have changed over time, and what is reasonable and appropriate for your practice. The three-part “Physical Strategies for Dentistry” series addresses why dentists are physically at risk in their occupation and how they can proactively avoid and manage physical challenges.

Professional liability insurance is a must-have when starting your dental career. AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage has you covered at no cost for the first year of dental practice. Coverage is included in your member benefits.

Omaha dentist and AGD Communications Council member Cassandra Pietrok, DDS, MAGD, reflects on the great times she and her family had attending AGD’s scientific sessions. In her first post on AGD’s Daily Grind blog, she talks about her experiences attending courses while her family enjoyed the sites and experiences of new venues.