CONSTITUENTS

Constituent Web Sites
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) constituents are the local body of AGD members that are state, provincial, or military-based. The AGD is comprised of 62 constituents and the AGD constituent Web sites are intended to display the benefits of AGD membership on a local level. The Web sites are also used as a tool to educate the public and consumer about the AGD and about how its serves its members to accomplish the goals and objectives of the organization.   

Constituents by Region
The AGD is made up of 20 regions comprised of 62 constituents. The role of an AGD constituent is to be the local/provincial communication link between the AGD and its members. AGD constituent workings will have local and organizational benefits. Programs and events administered on the local/provincial level within these regions should assist AGD members to achieve their professional and educational goals.

Regional Directors
The regional director is both a regional and national position. Therefore, the regional director receives national direction and responsibilities as well as responsibilities originating from and directed to the constituents. Accordingly, the regional director represents the national organization to local members, encourages local input to AGD Headquarters, and works to make the local organization as effective and active as possible. 

Constituent Leader Duties
AGD constituents are managed and led by volunteer members and designated hired constituent staff who give their time, talents, and efforts for the betterment of the organization. While AGD Headquarters works towards achieving its core purpose, many of the goals are most effectively accomplished on the state and provincial level. The AGD supports its constituent leaders in carrying out local activities by providing a variety of resources. This section contains helpful reference materials, tools, and reports that are of use to constituent leaders to help them to perform optimally within their specific volunteer role.

Constituent Leader Services
This section contains information about services available to constituent leaders provided by AGD Headquarters. Whether you are a new or seasoned AGD constituent leader, the Constituent Leader Services section contains valuable information to assist in all areas of constituent activity. For additional resources specific to a particular constituent position, visit the Constituent Leader Duties section.

AGD Leader Resource Center
The Leader Resource Center (LRC) is a place on the Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD) Web site designed specifically for AGD headquarter volunteer leaders. It will provide practical guidance and assistance for your leadership role(s) as you conduct the business of the AGD.

E-Newsletter - AGD Briefings
AGD Briefings is the AGD leader’s most current source of new information from AGD Headquarters. AGD leaders are encouraged to check this resource regularly for upcoming developments in advocacy, constituent services, public information, membership development and retention, and much more. If you would like to propose a submission for an upcoming edition of AGD Briefings, please send it to ConstituentServices@agd.org.

Get Involved—Volunteer!
Are you interested in getting more involved within the AGD? If so, please complete the AGD Call for Volunteers application. You can indicate your interest in serving the AGD in either a constituent leadership role, national leadership position, or both. Find out how you can get involved by visiting the AGD Call for Volunteers link to 6b6 section of the Web site today!