Academy of General Dentistry Opens Registration for AGD2021
The premier meeting for general dentistry set to take place in Austin Texas
AGD Foundation’s Silent Auction Raises $19,000 for Oral Cancer Awareness
Organization provides mini grants to organizations to create oral cancer awareness public awareness campaigns
Academy of General Dentistry Remembers Hal Donnell
Longtime executive director heralded for championing AGD's Growth
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General Dentists Support Continuation of Routine and Emergency Dental Care
Academy of General Dentistry disputes recent World Health Organization Announcement.
Academy of General Dentistry Applauds Bipartisan Recovery Fund Legislation to Support American Businesses
Newly introduced legislation will create federal grants to provide relief for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
AGD to Host New Dentist Week: Registration is Open
New Dentist Week is a week long virtual event Aug. 17–21 tailored to the specific education needs of students and new dentists.
Registration Now for AGD2021
The Academy of General Dentistry is pleased to announce that registration for its Annual Scientific Session AGD2021 is now open.
AGD President Featured in Recent NPR Article on Dental Practice Safety During COVID-19
Academy of General Dentistry Announces AGD2020 Virtual
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently announced that it is transitioning its scientific session to a virtual platform in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety of all attendees, staff, speakers, and exhibitors.
AGD Sends Letter to OSHA Asking For Latitude on PPE Combinations and Guidance
The Academy of General Dentistry seeks to provide clear, concise guidance to its members as dentistry moves beyond emergency-only care and resumes comprehensive treatment.
Dr. White sends letter of support for H.R. 7010, Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act.
The provisions of H.R.7010 to make the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) more accessible and practical for small businesses.
AGD leads effort to support H.R. 6494, Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act, with the Organized Dentistry Coalition
AGD leads effort to support H.R. 6494, Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act, with the Organized Dentistry Coalition. 5.19.20
AGD Releases Member Return to Work Guidance
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) released AGD Member Return to Work Guidance, a tool designed to assist general dentists as they resume elective procedures following practice alterations due to COVID-19.
AGD Joins America’s Recovery Fund Coalition
AGD has joined America’s Recovery Fund Coalition — a wide-ranging group of over 100 entities pressing Congress to make additional capital available for businesses experiencing hardships due to COVID-19.
AGD Sends Letter to OSHA Addressing Newly Released Dentistry Guidance
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently sent a letter to Loren Sweatt, acting assistant secretary for the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to address its newly released guidance Dentistry Workers and Employers.
Academy of General Dentistry Advocates for Reasonable and Attainable Guidelines as General Dentists Begin to Reopen Practices
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently requested active participation in ongoing discussions, deliberations and development of guidelines for dental facilities.
Sustaining Oral Health: AGD President Featured in USA Today Oral Health Edition
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
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
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
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.