The Academy of General Dentistry

1
The Academy of General Dentistry

• Start your dental career out right!

2
What is the AGD?

• The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is the
  second largest dental association in the world
  with 35,000 members.
• We are exclusively dedicated to serving the needs
  and interests of the general dentist.

3
Advancing the value and excellence of general
dentistry

• We strive to help the AGD member becomeA Great
  Dentist!

4
Advancing the value and excellence of general
dentistry

• The AGD
• Provides members with the resources and
  toolsthey need to succeed.
• Fosters professional development.
• Makes the transition into practice easier.
• Protects and supports the profession through our
  advocacy efforts.

5
AGD The eyes, ears, and voice of general
dentistry

• The AGD works hard to advocate for the general
  dentist and to increase recognition of the
  general dentist as the primary coordinator of
  oral health care and dental treatment.

6
What does it mean to be a member of the AGD?

• You dont have to practice alone.
• You have access to important and valuable
  professional resources.
• Your commitment to clinical excellence can be
  fostered and recognized through the AGD awards
  programs.
• Members always come first at the AGDwere here
  to serve you!

7
Professional Development

• Transcripts to help track CE for state license
  renewal and Fellowship/Mastership awards.
• AGD Annual Meeting Exhibits provides morethan
  30 hands-on courses!
• Constituents help connect members locally.
• FREE online CE opportunitiesat www.agd.org.

8
Benefits of Student Membership

• Students receive many of the benefits that active
  general dentist members receive.
• AGD FellowTrack helps prepare dental students for
  transition into practice.
• Mentoring opportunities.
• AGD Impact and
• General Dentistry.

9
Benefits of Student Membership

• Discounts on products and services.
• Full access to www.agd.org.
• Free pre-registration at the AGD Annual Meeting
  Exhibits.
• The Senior Student Dental Award.

10
Why should I join?

• Network with some of the best in the field of
  general dentistry.
• Local support.
• Grow professionally.
• Set yourself apart from the rest.
• Develop skills beyond dental school.

11
Take a real step towards your future

• Join the AGD today!
• Fill out an application or join online at
  www.agd.org.

12
Questions?

• E-mail us at membership_at_agd.org.
• Contact the AGD Membership Services Center
  toll-free at 888.AGD.DENT, ext. 5300.
• Visit us online at www.agd.org.