Regional Directors Corner
Sarah Hyams, DMD, was elected the regional director of Region 15-16 at the November 2018 House of Delegates conference. Her constituency includes Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Nebraska AGD Student Event
The Nebraska AGD held its first meet and greet with the dental students at Creighton University. Twenty-two students and seven Nebraska AGD members attended.
Texas AGD Serves up Largest Hands-On Pig Jaw Course in the Nation
The Lone Star Dental Conference has been a favorite among Texas dentists since 1990, and the lineup of speakers and courses in 2019 did not disappoint.
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Conference Calls
Thank you to the leaders who participated in the January 2020 quarterly conference call. Here is the schedule for the remaining 2020 constituency conference calls.
Submit Your Email and List Agreement Statements
AGD Constituent Email and List Agreement statements are due Aug. 31.
Nominate a Colleague for the Weclew Award Today
AGD is now taking nominations for the 2022 Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award.
Early Bird Registration Closes Today
The price to attend AGD2020, July 15–18 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, increases after today. Please remind your members that this is their last chance to register before the deadline.
2021 Constituency/Component Dues Rates Update Request
Help AGD staff begin to prepare for 2021. Submit your 2021 Constituent and Component Dues Update Form, which is posted on the constituency section of the AGD website.
Congratulations to the 2019 Universal Award Winners
Several constituencies were recognized during AGD’s 2019 annual meeting as a result of submitting applications for award consideration as part of the Universal Award Application process.
Membership Renewals Continue
Have your constituents renewed for 2020? If not, contact them today to remind them to renew their membership.
Submit AGD2020 e-Poster Abstracts by March 16
Please remember to invite your students, residents and recent graduates to submit an abstract proposal for the AGD2020 Scientific e-Poster Session.
Let Your Constituency Shine — Schedule a STAR Visit
The AGD Strategic and Tactical Assessment and Response (STAR) program provides constituencies with a team of trained facilitators and staff to assist with brainstorming, strategic planning and goal-setting.
CST Brings STAR Power to Delaware AGD
AGD staff and experienced leaders traveled to the Delaware AGD Jan. 24 to assist constituent leaders during their highly anticipated Strategic and Tactical Assessment and Response (STAR) Visit.
File Your Constituency IRS Form
Some of you may have filed your personal tax returns, but have you filed your constituency tax forms yet?
IRS Adjusts Mileage Rates
Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has new standard mileage rates for employees, self-employed individuals and other taxpayers.
Regional Directors Corner
Seung-Hee Rhee, DDS, MAGD, is the regional director of Region 2, which consists of New York.
Take Advantage of Promotional Materials
Make sure you check out the constituent membership chair page for additional promotional tools to help you promote AGD2020.
Oregon AGD Opens Foundation Center and Clinic
On Nov. 21, 2019, a grand opening celebration was held at the new 7,000-square-foot Oregon AGD Foundation Center in Tigard, Oregon, where dignitaries, media representatives and sponsors were able to tour the completed facility.
AGD2020 Course Registration Opens February 24
AGD2020 course registration is now open. Please remind your members that courses can fill up quickly, so they shouldn’t wait to register.
Regional Director's Corner
Worob has represented the almost 2,900 members of Region 18, which consists of the state of Texas, since November 2018. As regional director, he hopes to improve communications between his region and national AGD as well as help to implement a strategic plan that will position both entities for future success.
Bring STAR Power to Your Constituent!
The AGD Strategic and Tactical Assessment and Response (STAR) program provides constituents with a team of trained facilitators and staff to help during brainstorming, strategic planning, and goal-setting meetings.
Submit Your Constituent/Component Bylaws by Sept. 30
AGD headquarters requests that all constituencies that have not submitted their constituency and/or component bylaws within the last three years review their bylaws, align them with the AGD Model Bylaws, and forward a signed copy to the CST by Monday, Sept. 30.
AGD Group Exemption Filing Status Due August 30
U.S. constituencies and regions have the opportunity to be included as tax-exempt organizations under the umbrella of AGD headquarters’ group exemption.
Submit Your Universal Award Application
Don’t miss the opportunity to get your constituents recognized! The deadline to submit an application for the AGD Constituent Editor Award, Advocacy Award, Continuing Education Award of Excellence, Membership Award, Public Information Award and/or Constituent of the Year Award is Thursday, Aug.1.
Recruitment Promotion July 1
AGD’s Half-Year Dues membership promotion, one of our most popular recruitment promotions, starts in just a few days. Between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2019, qualifying new members who join AGD for the remainder of 2019 will receive national membership at half price.
2020 Dues Update Forms Due July 1
If you have not already done so, submit your 2020 Constituent and Component Dues Update Form by Monday, July 1.
Submit CE Online – Change Effective August 31
Let your members know that, effective Saturday, Aug. 31, AGD will require members to submit their continuing education (CE) online via AGD’s online submission process.
AGD2019 Convocation Celebration
Following the Convocation Ceremony, join AGD leaders, members, family and friends in celebrating 2019 Fellows, Masters, and LLSRs.
Schedule Your Regional Photos Today!
Caught in the Moment Photography is accepting appointments for group photos during AGD2019. Schedule your appointment here.
The First Class of BusinessTRACK 2019!
In April, the Texas AGD hosted the first of four 2019 BusinessTRACK events at the Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark. Dentists from all over Texas poured in, ready for the start of what would be an illuminating experience for dental practice owners.
Regional Directors Corner
Laurence Grayhills, DMD, MS, MAGD, represents Region 20, which includes Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Although he has served in that position for only four months, he has already taken strides to unite his constituents, expand membership in the AGD and advance a pro-dentist legislative agenda in the Florida state capitol.
Inaugural New Dentist Conference a Hit for PAGD
On March 30-31, the Pennsylvania AGD (PAGD) conducted its inaugural New Dentist Conference. The conference was a success, with many resident dentists and new dentists with fewer than 10 years post-dental-school experience attending. It was a fantastic opportunity for contemporaries to learn and socialize together.
Missouri AGD Oral Cancer Awareness Walk
The Missouri AGD (MOAGD) was proud to host its first Oral Cancer Awareness Walk and Kids Sprint on Saturday, March 30.
Congratulations to the 2019 Constituent Mini-Grant Recipients
The AGD Constituent Services Team thanks all applicants. Join us in congratulating the following 16 constituencies, selected by AGD’s Regional Directors Constituent Development Subcommittee
Nominate a Colleague for the 2021 Weclew Award
AGD is now taking nominations for the 2021 Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award. This prestigious award is given to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the art and science of dentistry, or has enhanced AGD’s principles and goals and made exceptional efforts in promoting these ideals.
Submit Your Email and List Agreement Statements
AGD Constituent Email and List Agreement statements are due July 31. If your constituency has not already submitted this agreement, download a copy from the Important Dates and Forms section of the AGD website, and return a signed copy to the CST by July 31 via fax to 312.335.3429.
New Resources to Promote AGD Programs
Now is the perfect time to check out the new promotional materials available on the membership chair resource page. You can use these resources to locally promote AGD’s Exclusive Benefits and Career Center programs to your constituents.
2020 Constituent and Component Dues-Rate Update Request
Help AGD staff prepare for 2020 by completing and submitting your 2020 Constituent and Component Dues Update Form, which is posted on the constituent section of the AGD website. Doing so will allow you to discuss changes to your dues rates with your board and to send updates in a timely manner.
Volunteer and Get Credit
Your commitment and dedication are critical in the fight against oral cancer. If you are a dentist or hygienist licensed in Connecticut, please register to volunteer at the AGD Foundation-sponsored oral cancer screening at AGD2019 at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut on Friday, July 19.
Wednesday Pre-Conference Sessions
Although AGD2019 officially starts Thursday, July 18, please remind constituents to consider arriving a day early to attend some of the educational sessions offered on Wednesday, July 17. These courses may serve as prerequisites for others held Thursday through Saturday
2019 AGD Leadership Development Symposium Highlights
The 2019 Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Leadership Development Symposium (LDS) was held on April 12-13 at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza Hotel.
Regional Director Corner
Bettina D. Laidley, DMD, FAGD, represents Region 1, which includes Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. She is currently serving as the chair of the regional directors.
Non-Members and Students Experience the Texas AGD Difference
At the Texas AGD, recruitment strategies are implemented throughout the year to deliver innovative and relevant programs and services for general dentists in Texas. In the first quarter of 2019, two strategies were made a reality.
Simple and Cost-Effective Smiles
The Illinois AGD hosted the 26th Annual Ted Weclew continuing education course on Feb. 20, 2019. Doug Lambert, DDS, presented, “Make Me Smile,” an excellent review of conservative composite restorations.
March Your Calendars for Upcoming Conference Calls
Thank you to the leaders who participated in the January 2019 quarterly conference call. The remaining 2019 constituent conference calls are scheduled for Tuesday, April 16 and Tuesday, Oct. 22.
AGD2019 Promotional Materials
AGD2019 is only four months away. Now is the time to build momentum and encourage members to register for AGD2019. On the constituent membership chair page, you will find promotional materials under “Scientific Session Materials.” Feel free to share these ads on your website or social media pages.
AGD2019 Highlights
AGD2019 attendees will discover educational opportunities never before available at an AGD meeting. Hands-on learning will be taken to a new level as a live operatory recreating an actual dental office will be constructed in the exhibit hall.
Constituencies Approved to Attend the 2019 AGD Leadership Development Symposium
The Regional Directors Leadership Development Symposium Committee and AGD are pleased to announce the constituencies that have chosen volunteer leaders to attend the 2019 AGD Leadership Development Symposium, April 12–13 in Chicago.
Meet Regional Director Dr. Howard H. Chi
Howard H. Chi, DMD, MA, MAGD, is the regional director of Region 13, which consists of California. He is serving his first year term as regional director. He
File Your Constituent IRS Form
Some of you may have filed your personal tax returns, but have you thought about your constituent tax forms? I