The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) installed Merlin P. Ohmer, DDS, MAGD, as president during its Annual Meeting, Nov.10-12, in Chicago. Ohmer, who recently served as the organization’s president-elect, steps into this role after serving the organization and the dentistry profession in a variety of leadership roles.

Michael Lacey, DMD, MAGD, received the prestigious AGD Humanitarian Award during the AGD annual meeting in Chicago on Nov. 10, 2023.

Alabama general dentist Gordon R. Isbell, III, DMD, MAGD, is the Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD) 2023 recipient for the Mark S. Ritz Advocate for Dentistry Award. The award was presented to Isbell during AGD’s Annual Meeting on Nov. 10 in Chicago, IL. Isbell is only the sixth AGD member to receive this prestigious award since its inception

AGD recently re-elected Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD, as the AGD editor during its annual meeting on Nov. 12 in Chicago. This is his second term as editor, and previously served as associate editor.

Robert M. Peskin, DDS, FAGD, elected AGD speaker of the house during its annual meeting on Nov. 12 in Chicago. Peskin will continue his role with years of experience presiding over official governing bodies.

AGD installed Marc J. Worob, DDS, FAGD, a general dentist from Austin, Texas, as vice president. He has been active in AGD on many levels and is an strong advocate for continuous dental education to enhance the skills of general dentists and improve the oral health of the public.

Academy of General Dentistry installed Kimberly R. Wright, DMD, MAGD, as its new secretary. Wright has served AGD and organized dentistry in many capacities since becoming a member and is a recognized leader in dentistry.

Michael Calderon, DDS, stops by the podcast to share his experience maneuvering the advancing technology.

Issue features new medical perspectives column

The new issue includes a comparison of incidental findings on CBCT versus 2D imaging.

Learn more about the state of dental Medicaid benefits.

Issue features articles on homecare product sales, rare diseases and being more LGBTQIA+ inclusive

Cassis Served as the First Chair of the Organization’s Communications Council

AGD leaders and congressional legislators come together to address issues related to oral health and the dental profession

AGD request reconsideration and the withdrawal of proposed ban

AI, suction systems and aerosol contamination discussed in current issue

Issue offers guide to help new dentists find their way