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.
Daily Update: AGD COVID-19 Resources and Information
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bill (H.R. 4678) Authorizes Funding for Strategic Public Education Campaign that
Aims to Reduce Growing Oral Health Concerns
DRNA Selected as Exclusive Benefits Provider for Amalgam Separators and Recycling
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
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
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.
Academy of General Dentistry Supports full Repeal of Medical Device Excise Tax
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), along with the Organized Dentistry Coalition (ODC), today announced that it recommends the full repeal of the medical devise excise tax and urges the Senate Finance Committee to move promptly to consider legislation that includes repeal.
Governance Evaluation and Review Committee Reviews Procedures
The AGD Governance Evaluation and Review Committee met in Chicago on June 21 to begin the arduous process of reviewing AGD’s governing structures.
AGD Tackles Managing Oral Injuries and Mouthguards
AGD Impact article encourages proactive strategies for management
and injury treatment
AGD President Admonishes The Atlantic Article and Calls for Dentists to Uphold Ethical Standards
Internationally recognized magazine, The Atlantic, calls out the dental industry in recent story published online. AGD’s President Neil J. Gajjar responds.