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Title:Academy of General Dentistry, AGD
Description:AGD is an organization exclusively dedicated to serving the interests and professional needs of the general dentist, providing resources to succeed. General Dentist
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h2WHATEVER YOUR PASSION, WE CATER TO YOUR UNIQUE NEEDS
h3Student/Resident
h3Associate Dentist
h3Practice Owner
h3Fellow/Master
h3AGD Leader
h3EXPLORE YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS
h3Fellowship and Mastership
h3Continuing Education
h3CE Directory
h3Annual Scientific Session
h3Advocacy
h3Manage My CE
h3Publications
h3Exclusive Benefits
h3AGD Foundation
h2NEWS FOR GENERAL DENTISTS
h2View news
h3AGD Backs Legislation to Safeguard Community Water Fluoridation
h4AGD Backs Legislation to Safeguard Community Water Fluoridation
h3AGD Urges FDA to Support Access to Pediatric Fluoride Prescription Products Amid Declining Water Fluoridation
h4AGD Urges FDA to Support Access to Pediatric Fluoride Prescription Products Amid Declining Water Fluoridation
h3Massachusetts Dentist, Jane F. Martone, DDS, MAGD, Honored with Prestigious Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award
h4Massachusetts Dentist, Jane F. Martone, DDS, MAGD, Honored with Prestigious Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award
h3AGD Impact July Issue Examines Effective Compensation Plans to Attract and Retain Dental Teams
h4AGD Impact July Issue Examines Effective Compensation Plans to Attract and Retain Dental Teams
h2EVENTS FOR GENERAL DENTISTS
h3Thinking Outside the Socket: Grafting in Preparation for Dental Implants
h3Exploring Cutting-Edge Materials and Techniques in Endodontic Obturation
h3Domestic Violence Training for Dental Professionals: Risk Factors, Symptoms and Interventions
h3Newer Strategies for Non-Opioid Management of Acute Postoperative Pain
h2RESOURCES VITAL TO YOUR PRACTICE
h3Insurance & Coding
h3Career
h3Advocacy Resources
h3Practice Tools
h3Corporate Sponsors
h4My AGD
h4Education
h4Advocacy
h4Practice
h4About AGD
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Academy of General Dentistry, AGD Menu search user phone users Map Pin facebook twitter youtube linkedin youtube instagram lock # - - Find an AGD Dentist - Contact Us - Join AGD - Search - Log in - Log out - My AGD - Access - Member Center - My Local AGD - Join AGD - AGD Connect - Refer-a-Colleague Program - Membership Buyback - Member Rejoin - Resources - AGD Impact - General Dentistry - Insurance and Coding - Career Center - Patient Care Fact Sheets - Benefits - Manage My CE - Member Benefits - Group Benefits - Exclusive Benefits - Dental Supplies Discount - Find a Mentor/Mentee - Continuing Education - Get Recognized - ✕ Close - Education - Learn - Live Courses - Online Learning Center - AGD Scientific Session - Exam Information - CE Directory - AGD Publications - Self Instruction - Find a PACE Provider - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) - Track - Manage My CE - Submit My CE - View My Awards Transcript - Awards & Recognition - AGD Fellowship - AGD Mastership - AGD LLSR - Other Awards - Promote My Achievement - Apply for PACE-Approval - E-Poster Winners - ✕ Close - Advocacy - AGD Priorities - Advocacy Center - Key Issues - AGD Policies - Capitol Connections - Act Now - Action Center - Federal Resources - State Resources - AGD Advocacy Fund - ✕ Close - Practice - Tools - Practice Management Tools - Insurance and Coding - Career Center - Patient Care Fact Sheets - Clinical Guidelines - Dental Supplies Discount - Guidance - Dental Practice Policies - Key Issues - ✕ Close - About AGD - Leadership - About Us - Leadership/Governance - Constituent Services - Join Our Team - Leadership Opportunities - AGD Connect - CADI - Investment Committee - Publications & News - AGD Impact - General Dentistry - AGD Podcast - The Daily Grind - Capitol Connections - Advertise or Subscribe - This Week at AGD - Newsroom - AGD App - Align with AGD - Find Your Local AGD - Constituent Services - AGD Foundation - Corporate Sponsors - Advocacy Fund - ✕ Close Enter Keyword Search close Main Site Search ## WHATEVER YOUR PASSION, WE CATER TO YOUR UNIQUE NEEDS - ### Student/Resident - ### Associate Dentist - ### Practice Owner - ### Fellow/Master - ### AGD Leader Explore Your Member Benefits Fellowship and Mastership Continuing Education CE Directory Annual Scientific Session Advocacy Manage My CE Publications Exclusive Benefits AGD Foundation ### EXPLORE YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS As the only organization exclusively dedicated to serving the interests and professional needs of the general dentist, AGD is uniquely qualified to offer you the exact resources you need to succeed in practice and promotion of quality oral health. ACCESS THE MEMBER CENTER ### Fellowship and Mastership Achieving AGD Fellowship and Mastership reflects your commitment to provide quality care for your patients. Earning these prestigious awards also distinguishes you professionally through the pursuit of quality continuing education. BECOME A FELLOW OR MASTER ### Continuing Education Access the latest CE opportunities, including live and on-demand webinars, specifically designed for the general dentist. BROWSE CE OFFERINGS ### CE Directory This convenient, searchable database gives you access to high-quality CE courses that help you stay current and earn credit for Fellowship, Mastership and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition. SEARCH THE DIRECTORY ### Annual Scientific Session AGD2025 is set for June 24-27, 2026 in Las Vegas Register Today ### Advocacy AGD monitors important general dentistry issues that affect the way you practice and the health of your patients and communities you serve. We provide you with the resources you need to make your voice heard. Learn About Advocacy ### Manage My CE Keep track of your earned credits with AGD’s CE management tools. Access your award transcript too. TRACK MY CE ### Publications Stay up-to-date on the latest news, developments in dental research and clinical findings that impact you. AGD’s peer-reviewed journal, *General Dentistry*, and newsmagazine, *AGD Impact*, keep you informed, educated and inspired. READ THE LATEST ISSUES ### Exclusive Benefits Your AGD membership gains you access to exclusive offers on personal and professional products and services. View Your Offers ### AGD Foundation Established in 1972, the AGD Foundation aims to improve the oral health of the public and support the efforts of the general dentist and AGD. Find out how you can lend your support. LEARN MORE “I attend the AGD scientific session for quality continuing education and to learn and share with the best dentists in the world.” William Kushner III, DDS Danville, CA Member since 2011 Register today ## NEWS FOR GENERAL DENTISTS ## View news - ### AGD Backs Legislation to Safeguard Community Water Fluoridation Jul 31, 2025 Read More #### AGD Backs Legislation to Safeguard Community Water Fluoridation Jul 31, 2025 Read More about AGD Backs Legislation to Safeguard Community Water Fluoridation - ### AGD Urges FDA to Support Access to Pediatric Fluoride Prescription Products Amid Declining Water Fluoridation Jul 25, 2025 Read More #### AGD Urges FDA to Support Access to Pediatric Fluoride Prescription Products Amid Declining Water Fluoridation Jul 25, 2025 Read More about AGD Urges FDA to Support Access to Pediatric Fluoride Prescription Products Amid Declining Water Fluoridation - ### Massachusetts Dentist, Jane F. Martone, DDS, MAGD, Honored with Prestigious Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award Jul 9, 2025 Read More #### Massachusetts Dentist, Jane F. Martone, DDS, MAGD, Honored with Prestigious Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award Jul 9, 2025 Read More about Massachusetts Dentist, Jane F. Martone, DDS, MAGD, Honored with Prestigious Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award - ### AGD Impact July Issue Examines Effective Compensation Plans to Attract and Retain Dental Teams Jul 9, 2025 Read More #### AGD Impact July Issue Examines Effective Compensation Plans to Attract and Retain Dental Teams Jul 9, 2025 Read More about AGD Impact July Issue Examines Effective Compensation Plans to Attract and Retain Dental Teams ## EVENTS FOR GENERAL DENTISTS View upcoming events ### **Thinking Outside the Socket: Grafting in Preparation for Dental Implants** Aug. 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM More Information ### **Exploring Cutting-Edge Materials and Techniques in Endodontic Obturation** Aug. 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM More Information ### **Domestic Violence Training for Dental Professionals: Risk Factors, Symptoms and Interventions** Aug. 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM More Information ### **Newer Strategies for Non-Opioid Management of Acute Postoperative Pain** Sep. 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM More Information ## RESOURCES VITAL TO YOUR PRACTICE ### Insurance & Coding Find advice on third-party payer coding and how to optimize your reimbursements. ### Career Access tools designed to help you succeed in your practice no matter the stage of your career. ### Advocacy Resources Take action now to impact legislative and regulatory activities affecting general dentistry and your practice. ### Practice Tools View or download resources and forms designed to help you run your practice and increase profitability. * * * "Working toward this goal with my sister was my main motivation to attain Fellowship. I want to continue loving what I do. Free CE is like winning a prize. Dentists have to pay a lot for CE and this is a BONUS!" Angela G. Ellis, DDS, FAGD Chapel Hill, NC Member since 1999 Learn About CE ### Corporate Sponsors ### ### Want to become a corporate sponsor? Click here for more information. 560 W. Lake St., Sixth Floor Chicago, IL 60661-6600 888.AGD.DENT - Facebook - Twitter - LinkedIn - YouTube - Instagram - Find an AGD Dentist - Contact Us - Join AGD - Log in #### My AGD - Access - Member Center - My Local AGD - Join AGD - AGD Connect - Refer-a-Colleague Program - Membership Buyback - Member Rejoin - Resources - AGD Impact - General Dentistry - Insurance and Coding - Career Center - Patient Care Fact Sheets - Benefits - Manage My CE - Member Benefits - Group Benefits - Exclusive Benefits - Dental Supplies Discount - Find a Mentor/Mentee - Continuing Education - Get Recognized #### Education - Learn - Live Courses - Online Learning Center - AGD Scientific Session - Exam Information - CE Directory - AGD Publications - Self Instruction - Find a PACE Provider - Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) - Track - Manage My CE - Submit My CE - View My Awards Transcript - Awards & Recognition - AGD Fellowship - AGD Mastership - AGD LLSR - Other Awards - Promote My Achievement - Apply for PACE-Approval - E-Poster Winners #### Advocacy - AGD Priorities - Advocacy Center - Key Issues - AGD Policies - Capitol Connections - Act Now - Action Center - Federal Resources - State Resources - AGD Advocacy Fund #### Practice - Tools - Practice Management Tools - Insurance and Coding - Career Center - Patient Care Fact Sheets - Clinical Guidelines - Dental Supplies Discount - Guidance - Dental Practice Policies - Key Issues #### About AGD - Leadership - About Us - Leadership/Governance - Constituent Services - Join Our Team - Leadership Opportunities - AGD Connect - CADI - Investment Committee - Publications & News - AGD Impact - General Dentistry - AGD Podcast - The Daily Grind - Capitol Connections - Advertise or Subscribe - This Week at AGD - Newsroom - AGD App - Align with AGD - Find Your Local AGD - Constituent Services - AGD Foundation - Corporate Sponsors - Advocacy Fund © 2025 Academy of General Dentistry | Privacy | Terms of Use