Hans Guter, DDS, FAGD, was installed as AGD president during its Annual Meeting in Chicago. Guter is committed to advancing AGD’s goals of delivering exceptional education, advocating for the profession and providing tools to help general dentists in their practices.

he Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Joseph A. Picone, DMD, MAGD, a general dentist from Plantsville, Connecticut, was recently installed as its new treasurer during its Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

​The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is concerned that the American Medical Association’s (AMA) recent decision to allow non-dental health care workers to administer silver diamine fluoride is a temporary solution to a growing oral health crisis.

Bill S.B. 5073 Authorizes Funding for Education Campaign to Reduce Growing Oral Health Concerns

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Board approved a contribution of $50,000 from our AGD Advocacy Fund to support a statewide ballot initiative in Massachusetts — Question 2 — that would require dental insurance companies to spend at least 83% of premium dollars collected on dental services or refund the difference to patients.

Response Addresses Proposed Rule to Expand Medicare

Pennsylvania dentists demonstrated commitment to dentistry and leadership throughout his life

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) announced the passing of its longtime editor Roger Winland, DDS, MS, MAGD, who died on Saturday, Aug. 13. Winland, a general dentist from Athens, Ohio, had been AGD editor for 24 years.

Texas Dentist is Recipient of AGD’s Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award

This month, AGD Impact interviewed three dental implant experts on the major facets of dental implant treatment that general dentists must continuously stay up to date on.

Read the July/August issue of General Dentistry for new research across subject areas. Topics include an assessment of dentists’ comfort and ability caring for pregnant patients, a case for autotransplantation, a review of the dental emergency kit, and much more.

Hill Day Offers Opportunity to Connect with Legislators

Read issue to get a glimpse of what the dental office will look like in the future.

AGD continues to need general dentists with a range of experience to help us grow and remain relevant. The expertise of committed leaders is essential to building strong programs and growing our organization. Please nominate a colleague or submit your application for one of AGD’s leadership positions today.

Podcast guest credits working with dentist for early detection

Campaign features article by AGD 's president, Gerald J. Botko, DMD, MAGD, FACD