History and Mission - Incorporated on August 2, 1952 - First female president in 2008 (Paula Jones) - Professional association of general dentists from Canada and the United States - Mission is to serve the needs and represent the interests of general dentists - Mission is to promote the oral health of the public and foster continued proficiency of general dentists through quality continuing dental education

Headquarters - Headquarters located in Chicago, Illinois, United States - Additional citation needed for further information

Membership - 40,000 member dentists in the United States, Canada, and other countries - Represents general dentists - Membership open to dentists from various countries - Provides a platform for dentists to connect and collaborate - Offers resources and support to its members

Publications - Publishes two publications: General Dentistry and AGD Impact - General Dentistry is a bimonthly, peer-reviewed journal - AGD Impact is a monthly newsmagazine - Provides valuable information and updates to dentists - Helps dentists stay informed about the latest developments in the field

Leadership - AGD Executive Committee (EC) consists of eight elected officers - President, president-elect, vice president, secretary, treasurer, speaker of the House of Delegates, editor, and immediate past president - Current president is Gerald J. Botko, DMD, MAGD - Each officer plays a key role in the organization's leadership - Leadership ensures effective governance and decision-making in the AGD