Just by registering for AGD 2016 in Boston, you automatically receive access to an exclusive Self-Instruction exercise. Here’s how to take it:

1. Read “Adopting Caries Risk Assessment in All Practice Environments” written by Piyush Patel, DDS, and Claire Mills, BS, in the July/August 2016 issue of General Dentistry.
2. Take the exam online.

This exercise results in 2 CE credits and can be purchased at the member rate of $30.

Self-Instruction allows members to earn CE credit anytime, anywhere through each issue of General Dentistry, the AGD’s award-winning, peer-reviewed clinical journal. General Dentistry features various topics in dentistry and related “open-book” exercises. All exercises are developed by and for general dentists, ensuring that you’re getting CE that will benefit you, your patients, and your practice.

AGD 2016 — The Dental Experience You Don’t Want to Miss

The AGD prides itself on being an association with the best and brightest in the dental field. Members value our annual meeting and view it as a special time to come together with other dentists, while networking and forming new relationships through the bond of general dentistry.

AGD 2016 will be a weekend full of education, networking, and camaraderie between dental professionals at every stage.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore Boston with dental professionals like yourself from across the country. Whether you’re a student, recent grad, Fellowship or Mastership awardee, or longtime practicing dentist, you do not want to miss AGD 2016.

Four Hours of Early Dental Career Advice From Four Top Consultants

New graduates often spend the first years after graduation consumed with figuring out the quickest way to begin earning a steady income and paying off student loan debt. Almost every dentist has gone through this, and sometimes a little bit of advice is all it takes to point someone in the right direction.

In an effort to consistently go above and beyond just “a little bit,” the AGD has assembled a lecture and panel presented by some of the top education and consulting firms in the dental industry: igniteDDS, Dr. Charles Blair and Associates, Cain Watters & Associates, and The Pankey Institute.

Most importantly, this presentation is free to all dental students and recent graduates.

“Out on Your Own: What They Don’t Teach You in Dental School,” takes place Saturday, July 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. The day will include a lecture followed by a panel discussion on topics such as:

• Two-to-three-doctor independent practices.
• The risks of associateship compared to ownership.
• Relationship-building and communicating with patients.

Everyone in attendance also will be invited to an evening reception with free cocktails and the chance to network one-on-one with the speakers, sponsors, and AGD members. Space is limited, so please be sure to register as early as possible by visiting www.agd2016.org.

Crest Oral-B is the Presenting Sponsor of this course.

Sponsored in part by 3M.

Time is Running Out — Register Today!

Where has the time gone? AGD 2016 is quickly approaching and that means the advance registration rate is only available for a little while longer.

Register by May 19 to receive the advanced rate of $199 AGD member/$665 non-member/$45 dental team. After May 19 rates increase to $279 AGD member/$770 non-member/$75 dental team.

In addition, if you plan on staying at the one of our partnering hotels, the Sheraton Boston Hotel, Boston Marriott Copley Place, or the recently added Hilton Boston Back Bay, please book your reservations soon as rooms are filling up quickly.

Have you checked out the course list lately? Make sure to sign up for your preferred courses, as there are few spots remaining!

Finalize your plans for AGD 2016 today, and we’ll see you in Boston!

Advanced Rate Ends May 19

AGD 2016 is less than four months away and we’re excited about all the offerings available for attendees at this annual meeting. Between the unique speakers, hands-on courses, exhibit hall, and networking events, you won’t want to miss out on AGD 2016.

Please note, spots are filling up quickly, and some courses have already sold out. Registration costs will increase when the advanced rate ends May 19, so be sure to register early to avoid the price increase, and secure your desired hotel accommodations. See you in Boston!

AGD 2016 registration is now open

AGD 2016 registration is now open!  AGD 2016 registrants can take advantage of reduced registration fees and customize their costs based on the sessions they would like to attend.

Base registration includes entrance to the exhibit hall for all three days, access to the Opening Session on Thursday morning, access to the Welcome Reception on Thursday evening, all free lectures in the exhibit hall (course codes starting with an "F"), and the Scientific e-Poster Session, too.

Choose courses early to ensure you and your team are able to register for the courses you want before they sell out and to avoid waiting in line on-site.

Mentorship: Guidance Derived from Compassion

Are you interested in learning how to bring more value to your practice and serve your patients in a bigger way?

This year we are proud to present the case presentation course, “Dental Pearls from AGD Fellows and Masters,” a must see for all members! Whether you are seeking Fellowship or Mastership, or just curious to learn more, you will not want to miss out. This course will be broken down into 15-minute lectures filled with valuable information from AGD Fellows and Masters as they present clinical cases, and share firsthand knowledge of AGD Fellowship Award (FAGD) and AGD Mastership Award (MAGD) achievement.

Each segment will conclude with a Q&A where you can ask questions to gain more personal insight into the program. All attendees are sure to leave with valuable information that will positively impact their careers and practice.

Start Planning Your Trip to Boston Today!

Registration is quickly approaching, and it’s time to start planning your trip to Boston! Registration for our annual meeting, AGD 2016, will open on Feb. 2. Along with securing your registration, we encourage you to book your hotel room and airfare early as we have secured special negotiated rates for attendees.

This year, we are partnering with two hotels, the Sheraton Boston Hotel and the Boston Marriott Copley Place. Both hotels are within walking distance of the annual meeting and will be offering special group rates for AGD 2016 attendees.

How are you getting to Boston? Attendees can get a discount on United Airlines airfare by using the AGD discount code when booking online at www.united.com. Click “All Search Options”, and enter the code ZW2S155877 in the “Promotions and Certificates” box.

Along with registration, special negotiated rates for hotel and airfare will be available on Feb. 2 on the registration page. With housing and traveling accounted for, now you can focus on the main event – AGD 2016! See you in Boston!

More than Just another Dental Conference

Every major city has its own personality, and Boston’s personality is steeped in history. It is a history made up of revolutionary concepts regarding government and society that played a major role in shaping the United States as well as the world we live in today.

Holding the AGD’s annual meeting in Boston gives us the opportunity to reflect on our own history, and how that history revolutionized the field of general dentistry.

The AGD was founded on the belief that education doesn’t end at graduation, and that those who excel in their chosen field do so because of their commitment to lifelong learning. Dental Continuing Education has now become an industry unto itself, and the AGD remains at the forefront.

Our annual meeting has always been a reflection of that. Many other dental conferences feature continuing education, but few celebrate it the way the AGD does.

The AGD convocation ceremony is a perfect example. After a weekend of learning, networking, and comradery, everyone gathers together to celebrate those who sacrificed the hours and energy to continue the pursuit of learning.

Seeing our members in full regalia, smiling and taking pictures with their families, creates a contagious energy of goodwill felt by everyone in the room.

Every single AGD member needs to visit an annual meeting for themselves to truly understand what our organization is all about. We certainly hope you can join us, July 14 to 17, 2016 in Boston.

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