Constituent Webinar Recordings Available
Did you miss one of the Constituent Services Team’s (CST) monthly educational webinars? No problem. Recordings of CST monthly webinars are available.
New Student Loan Refinancing Provider
Just last month, AGD’s Exclusive Benefits program announced the addition of SoFi as its new student loan refinancing provider
Let Your Constituent Shine — Schedule a STAR Visit
The AGD Strategic and Tactical Assessment and Response (STAR) program provides constituents with a team of trained facilitators and staff to assist with brainstorming, strategic planning and goal setting.
Members Should Submit CE Credit Online for Faster Processing
Do your constituents need to add continuing education courses to their transcripts? Encourage them to submit their CE credit online.
Membership Renewals Continue
Have your constituents renewed for 2019? If not, contact them today to remind them to renew their membership.
AGD2019 e-Poster Abstracts Due March 1
Please remember to invite your students, residents and recent graduates to submit an abstract proposal for the AGD2019 Scientific e-Poster Session, which will take place Wednesday, July 17, at AGD2019 at Mohegan Sun.
2019 AGD Leadership Development Symposium is Highly Regarded by Leaders
To continue our mission of molding and preparing leaders, this year’s complimentary 2019 AGD Leadership Development Symposium is planned for April 12–13 at the Holiday Inn Chicago-Mart Plaza River North in Chicago.
November 2018 Elections Summary
A brief update on state midterm election results.
Meet Regional Director Dr. Sarah Hyams
Hyams obtained her DMD in 2004 from the Université de Montréal after completing a BSc in microbiology and immunology and an MSc in dental sciences at McGill University. She practices general dentistry in the Montreal region.
Illinois AGD Mastertrack October Program
Did you know that oral cancer is the sixth deadliest cancer in the United States? 51,540 people have been diagnosed with oral cancer in the U.S. 70 percent of oral cancers are found in the late stages, and, over the last nine years, the incidence of oral cancer has been on the rise.
Year-End Review: Looking Back at 2018
Where did the year go? With the start of the new year, now is the perfect time to take stock of 2018’s accomplishments and challenges, to look back over the year and assess what worked, what didn’t work, and what we could have done differently.
Mark Your Calendar for the Next Quarterly Conference Call
Plan to participate in the next quarterly conference call for constituent presidents and executives, scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 7-8 p.m. CST.
Bring STAR Power to Your Constituent!
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.
2019 Mini-Grant Assistance Program to Award 20 Grants to Constituents
Would you like more financial support for your constituent activities? Be sure to participate in the 2019 Mini-Grant Assistance Program. Applications will be available in January.
Members: Renew Today!
Remind your members to renew their membership for 2019! To renew, members should log on to agd.org to view their invoice and submit payment.
Excellence in Dentistry: 2019 Call for Nominations Now Open
There is nothing more rewarding than honoring those who serve our profession. AGD recognizes individuals for their accomplishments to benefit humanity or projects or in the field of oral health.
Virginia AGD Celebrates 30th Annual Conference with Dr. Gordon Christensen
The Virginia Academy of General Dentistry hosted its 30th Annual Conference, Nov. 30 to Dec. 1 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Richmond – Midlothian.
Meet Regional Director Dr. Burn
Save the Date for the 2019 AGD Leadership Development Symposium
AGD’s 2019 Leadership Development Symposium is scheduled for April 12-13, 2019, at the Holiday Inn Chicago-Mart Plaza River North hotel in Chicago. The symposium will feature AGD-experienced member-leaders who will share their leadership resources.
Tools to Share AGD Status with Patients
Only 6 percent of dentists have earned Fellowship, and less than 2 percent have earned Mastership. That's why AGD has created a public awareness campaign to let patients know just how much our members go above and beyond.
Texas AGD’s FellowTrack Increasing in Numbers
Thanks to the work of Texas AGD FellowTrack directors and Texas AGD staff, FellowTrack membership applications in the Texas AGD are up 50 percent from last year.
Congratulations to the 2018 Universal Award Winners
Earlier this year, several constituents submitted applications for award consideration as part of the Universal Award Application (UAA) process. The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Constituent Services Team (CST) announced the 2018 award winners at the AGD Annual Meeting, Nov. 2-4, 2018.
Meet Dan McCauley, DDS, FAGD
Virginia AGD Hosts MasterTrack Community Happy Hour
Mastering LSDC, MasterTrack and Texas Academy Awards
Pennsylvania AGD Leadership Heads to the Capitol
Nominate a Colleague for the Weclew Award
Let Local Patients Know AGD’s Commitment to Care
Deals and Discounts to Check Out
CST Brings STAR Power to Missouri AGD
Thank You to the Constituents Attending the AGD Constituent Leader Resource Workshop
Meet Kulwant Turna, DDS
Illinois AGD Dentists Volunteer at the Special Olympics
Nominate a Colleague for the Weclew Award
Take Advantage of Promotional Materials
AGD Foundation Grants Available
AGD Leader Insider Turns One
AGD’s Constituent Leader Resources Workshop Deadline Extended
AGD’s Last Quarterly Idea Exchange for 2018
Recruitment Season Is Here
Tennessee AGD Selects 2018 Dentist of the Year
Meet Glenn Miller, DDS, FAGD
Celebration of ILAGD’s Newest Masters and Fellows
Illinois celebrates their newest Masters and Fellows.
Apply for Fellowship or Mastership
AGD Launches New Format for The Daily Grind
Constituent Recruitment Competition Continues
RSVP to the Constituent Leader Resources Workshop
Local CE Promotional Opportunity
AGD Group Exemption Deadline Is Fast Approaching
Nebraska AGD hosts its Annual Meeting and Mastertrack
Nebraska AGD hosted its Annual Meeting and Mastertrack in Lincoln.