Academy of General Dentistry Honors Arkansas Dentist with 2021 Distinguished Service Award
Award Presented to AGD Member with Exemplary Local and National Service to the Field of Dentistry
AGD Applauds Decision by U.S. House to Refrain from Advancing Flawed Medicare Dental Expansion Proposal in Build Back Better Legislative Package
The proposed Medicare dental expansion was being advanced in Congress without thoughtful consideration.
AGD Impact September Issue Now Available
Issue covers topics on human resources quandaries, tactics to increase value of your practice and considering obesity in patients.
Academy of General Dentistry Featured in Media Planet's Future of Dentistry Campaign
Campaign published in print and digital edition of USA Today
AGD Rolls Out New Membership Model
New Premium Plus Plan offers expanded membership options to AGD members
AGD Welcomes New Associate Executive Director of Membership Programs
Leadership Role Filled as AGD Expand Membership Options
Member Spotlight: Reaching for the Power Within: Dr. Finley’s Journey From Middle School Dropout to Dentist
Trent E. Finley, DDS, didn’t follow a traditional path to dentistry. He overcame numerous obstacles from a young age and still found a path to success. In this Member Spotlight, he shares how he’s used the challenges he’s overcome to inspire success for the future.
AGD President to Testify Before Congress on Oral Health Literacy
On October 20, AGD's President, Dr. Bruce Cassis, DDS, MAGD, will testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health in support of the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act (H.R.4555).
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Academy of General Dentistry Foundation Celebrates 49 Years of Supporting General Dentistry and Oral Health
Organization has donated more than $200,000 in recent years to support
oral cancer awareness
September Issue of General Dentistry Now Available
The issue includes a review of several formulations of topical anesthetics, an analysis of growth factors and cell differentiation in PRF membranes and an assessment of the diagnostic accuracy of digital periapical radiography.
AGD Urges Congress Vote on PREVENT HPV Cancers Legislation
New Legislation is major step to increasing awareness and prevention
AGD Works On Advancing Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Bill in Congress
AGD-led effort to improved oral health literacy and awareness is closer to reality with the introduction of the “Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021,” legislation by Representatives Tony Cardenas (D-CA) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).
Brian B. Novy, DDS, is Recipient of 2021 Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award
AGD recognized Brian B. Novy, DDS, of Quincy Massachusetts, is this year’s recipient of the Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award.
AGD Supports Bill H.R. 2295, the HIV Epidemic Loan Repayment Program (HELP)
AGD Impact’s June Issue Now Live: Service-Based Debt Relief, Mewing and More
AGD Defends Dentistry, Protecting Patients and Profession
Dr. Cassis sends letter to Kaiser Health News editor-in-chief
AGD Signs on to Community Letter Urging the Release of the 2020 Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health
The report is essential in documenting the progress of oral health
AGD Sends Letter Supporting RAISE Health Benefits Act to Bill Sponsors
New legislation will help families pay for health care
AGD Joins Coalition to Urge President Biden to Support Healthy Workplace Tax Credit
Legislation would protect workers, customers, and public
AGD President-Elect Highlights the Role of General Dentists in Early Detection of Oral Cancer
Regular Screenings, Education and Prevention are Key