About AGD

General Information

In just more than 50 years, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has become the second largest dental association in the U.S. Through its dedication to serving the interests and professional needs of its members, the AGD has exponentially grown from eight to more than 35,000 members.

Learn more about the AGD in this section.

AGD Presidents
Learn about the current and previous presidents of the AGD.

History and Structure
Review the history of the AGD and its current organizational structure.

Purpose and Mission
Read each of the guiding principles behind AGD efforts, including its core values, purpose, mission, and vision.

Career Opportunities
Find jobs working in the AGD Headquarters office or search the AGD Career Center for dental-related opportunities and products.

Contact Us
Contact AGD staff with any questions or concerns.
AGD Quick Facts
Membership:
35,000
President:
David F. Halpern, DMD, FAGD
Headquarters:
Chicago
Founded:
1952
Designations:
Fellowship (FAGD)
More than 13,000 dentists have earned this award.

Mastership (MAGD)
More than 1,800 dentists have earned this award.
Publications:
AGD Impact and General Dentistry
Annual Meeting:

AGD 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibits
July 6 to 8, 2010:
AGD House of Delegates

July 8 to 11, 2010:
AGD Annual Meeting & Exhibits

New Orleans, La
Resources:
KnowYourTeeth.com is the best public online dental resource with a searchable database of more than 35,000 quality dentists, information on dental topics, message boards, and a blog. The AGD Career Center, careers.agd.org allows general dentists and their dental team to post or browse resumes for free and search for product or practice sales.
877.2X.A.YEAR referral service:
Launched in 1999, this toll-free service has connected more than 7,000 consumers with a highly qualified dentist in their area.