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From CE and advocacy to netw orking opportunities, the AGD is the only organization that
exclusively represents the interests and serves the needs of the general dentist. Start taking
advantage of our member benefits by joining today at www.agd.org or 888.AGD.DENT.

Continuing Education Practice Management
Get convenient educational opportunities through free online CE, Enhance your practice with new member benefits like AGD Patient
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Eliminate the pressure of organizing your CE. The AGD Licensing birthday greetings, and e-newsletters using e-mail, text messaging,
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based awards in general dentistry—the prestigious Fellowship (FAGD)
and Mastership (MAGD) Awards. You can also track your progress Web Tools
toward Fellowship or Mastership with the AGD Award Transcript. Get connected through a variety of Web tools, including e-mail
forwarding with an AGD e-mail address, a member Web page
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meetings, and an annual trip to Capitol Hill, the AGD exclusively
represents and protects the interests of general dentists. Take Patient Referrals
immediate action via the quick and easy online Capwiz tool, and Increase traffic to your practice with help from the Find an AGD
make a direct impact on your state and federal representatives. Dentist patient referral program. We’ll connect you with patients in
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AGD Annual Meeting & Exhibits
Earn CE, see the latest products and technology, and network with Patient Education
your colleagues with your discounted registration to the AGD Annual Empower your patients with www.KnowYourTeeth.com, the AGD’s
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Stay informed with free subscriptions to AGD’s award-winning research and studies.
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informs you of all the latest advancements in the profession. An Contact the AGD Membership Services Center, toll-free, at 888.AGD.
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