Sustaining Oral Health: AGD President Featured in USA Today Oral Health Edition May 6, 2020 AGD President Connie White, DDS, FAGD, recently shared tips on sustaining good oral health in a special Oral Health Edition of USA Today.
AGD Sends Letter to National Governors Association Apr 3, 2020 The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) this week forwarded a letter to leaders of the National Governors Association requesting more availability of PPE to dentists performing emergency dental procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Practice Management Reminders During COVID-19 Mar 31, 2020 We are in an unprecedented time. With everyone scrambling to act and information changing hourly, practice management consultant Roger P. Levin, DDS, offers some actions you can take to protect your practice as we progress through the coronavirus crisis.
New Jersey AGD Advocates for Dentists Mar 30, 2020 The following is a summary of the New Jersey AGD's (NJAGD) efforts to advocate for general dentists and small businesses being effected by COVID-19 in their state.
Daily Update: AGD COVID-19 Resources and Information Mar 28, 2020 As our nation and profession continues to be challenged with COVID-19, AGD has created a resource page in efforts to address the concerns of our members and provide up-to-date developments of this crisis.
Help Is On The Way. Senate passes CARES Act. Mar 27, 2020 The CARES Act was passed by the US House of Representatives today, and is currently awaiting President Trump’s signature. See a summary of some of the bill’s provisions,
Protect Your Practice Financially During the COVID-19 Pandemic Mar 27, 2020 During this unprecedented time in dentistry, it pays to be prepared. Here are a few actions to take if you haven’t already. Dr. Eric G. Jackson highlights important factors to keeping your practice fiscally sound during a crisis.
ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY CALLS FOR MEMBERS TO SUPPORT MEDICAL EFFORTS TO COMBAT COVID-19 Mar 26, 2020 The association is urging its members to reach out to their local public health offices or first responders to donate masks, gloves, gowns, eye protection or other products that are desperately needed to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals caring for patients.
Update: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Update Recommendations Mar 19, 2020 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid recently announced updated recommendations on Adult Elective Surgeries, Non-Essential Medical Surgical, and Dental Procedures during COVID-19.
Academy of General Dentistry Supports Final National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine Report on Fluoride Mar 16, 2020 The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) strongly supports the recent release of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s (NASEM) final review[1] of a 2016 report published by the National Toxicology Programs (NTP).
AGD President Connie White, DDS, FAGD Recognizes the Contributions of Dentists on National Dentist's Day Mar 6, 2020 On March 6, we celebrate National Dentist’s Day. AGD President Connie White, DDS, FAGD, takes a moment to reflect on the important role you play in your office and your community.
AGD Spokesperson Discusses Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dentistry Today Feb 25, 2020 In a recent column published by Dentistry Today, Larry Williams, DDS, MPH,MAGD, ABGD, a member and national spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), notes that the dental community has been doing an exceptional job to prevent staff and patients from contracting the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Novel Coronavirus and the Practice of Dentistry Feb 12, 2020 At present, the health of our patients and practices may be impacted by an emerging illness — the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The wisest course for safeguarding our practices is to make every effort to control or moderate those factors that are within our power, including the spread of infection.
Join the AGD Foundation Oral Cancer Screening Challenge Nov 23, 2019 Host an event in your community to screen people for oral cancer during April 2020, Oral Cancer Awareness Month.
New AGD President Ready to Make Impactful Change Nov 12, 2019 The Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD’s) House of Delegates recently installed new officers during its annual meeting, held in Chicago, Nov. 8–10. Connie L. White, DDS, FAGD, a general dentist from Kansas City, Missouri, was named president.
Academy of General Dentistry Endorses Oral Health Literacy Awareness Legislation Oct 15, 2019 Bill (H.R. 4678) Authorizes Funding for Strategic Public Education Campaign that Aims to Reduce Growing Oral Health Concerns
AGD Supports Water Fluoridation Aug 21, 2019 Researchers recently published a study questioning the effectiveness and safety of water fluoridation based on maternal exposure to fluoride during pregnancy. The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) believes that, according to generally accepted scientific research, fluoride remains safe at the concentrations found in optimally fluoridated water and is a community health measure that benefits children and adults.
DRNA Selected as Exclusive Benefits Provider for Amalgam Separators and Recycling Aug 14, 2019 The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) selected Dental Recycling North American (DRNA) as an Exclusive Benefits provider for amalgam separators and amalgam recycling for members of AGD.
AGD Selects DHPI as Discount Provider for Dental Supplies Aug 6, 2019 Dental Health Products, Inc. (DHPI) recently announced an agreement with the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the largest professional association for general dentists, to create AGDVANTAGE, a discount dental supply program provided exclusively to its members.
AGD Honors Steve Ratcliff, DDS, MS, FAGD, with Weclew Award Jul 24, 2019 The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) presented its Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award to Dr. Steve Ratcliff during the organization’s annual convocation ceremony at its scientific session last week. This prestigious award is given to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the art and science of dentistry or who has enhanced the principles and goals of the AGD and made exceptional efforts in promoting these ideals.