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Bill (H.R. 4678) Authorizes Funding for Strategic Public Education Campaign that Aims to Reduce Growing Oral Health Concerns Read More about Academy of General Dentistry Endorses Oral Health Literacy Awareness Legislation
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. Read More about AGD Supports Water Fluoridation
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. Read More about DRNA Selected as Exclusive Benefits Provider for Amalgam Separators and Recycling
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. Read More about AGD Selects DHPI as Discount Provider for Dental Supplies
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. Read More about AGD Honors Steve Ratcliff, DDS, MS, FAGD, with Weclew Award
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