Recently, AGD Podcast Series host Dr. George J. Schmidt spoke with Dr. Larry Stanleigh about ways to create connections with new and existing patients. A new episode also features Dr. Stephanie Flynn Tilley and Jacqui Kozlowski discussing the challenges and opportunities for women in dentistry.

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

AGD Impact regularly features a Testing the Tools column with practical reviews of some of the latest dental products. This month, reviewer Dr. Ross Isbell, a general dentist in Gadsden, Alabama, tested an injection molding frame to assist with veneer placement, an interproximal kit and a new flowable composite.

Marketing is an ongoing journey. Success comes from staying curious, testing ideas and being open to change. What works today may shift tomorrow, but, with continual learning and adaptation, your practice will be ready to thrive — no matter what the future brings.

Submit a speaker abstract for AGD2025’s Take the Floor education series! Lead a 45-minute session on dental practice, innovation or well-being. Share your expertise, and make a lasting impact on the dental community! Selected speakers will also receive complimentary meeting registration.

Visa, Mastercard, and the Defendant Banks have reached a settlement, which arose from claims that merchants paid excessive interchange fees for accepting card payments. The deadline to file a claim is next Tuesday, February 4. AGD has selected MCAG, a class action settlement expert, to assist our clients in hopes of recovering the maximum amount you’re due from the settlement.

In an effort to give AGD members the facts on how to avoid liability by complying with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) new regulations on amalgam disposal, we asked Alfred Frost, DDS, MS, director of Scientific and Clinical Affairs at Dental Recycling North America Inc. (DRNA), to address some common myths about amalgam recycling.

AGD President Dr. Connie L. White describes herself as a consensus-builder with a servant’s heart. Drawing on her multifaceted professional experience, her leadership skills and her passion for service, the newly elected AGD president is ready to hit the ground running.

With AGDVANTAGE, you can now save more on the dental supplies you order throughout the year than you pay in annual AGD membership dues with a 30% discount through Dental Health Products Inc.

Despite the chilly weather, AGD leaders convened at Chicago headquarters to strategize for 2020 and beyond. Each AGD council holds two in-person meetings per year to discuss the organization’s current status, develop new ways to advocate for general dentists and meet the needs of our membership.  

Are you a dental student graduating this year? Now is the time to start thinking about protecting your professional and financial future. AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage offers new graduates and residents up to 12 months of free professional liability insurance, an out-of-pocket savings of up to $500

The AGD Foundation is grateful to members who support our mission. If you made a donation to the AGD Foundation in 2019, you can now access your tax letter for filing purposes.