AGD Sends Letter to Congress Applauding the Passage of H.R. 4555 Jan 12, 2022 The Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act would amend the Public Health Service Act
Academy of General Dentistry Honors Wisconsin Dentist with Prestigious Humanitarian Award Nov 19, 2021 Robb A. Warren, DDS, Demonstrates Commitment to Dental Outreach
Academy of General Dentistry Installs Florida Dentist as New Vice President Nov 21, 2021 Merlin Ohmer, DDS, MAGD is a longtime member and leader of the AGD
New York Dentist Installed as Academy of General Dentistry Speaker of the House Nov 21, 2021 New speaker has years of experience presiding over official governing bodies
Academy of General Dentistry Awards Washington State Executive Director with Honorary Membership Nov 19, 2021 Valerie Bartoli recognized for decades of accomplishments with the Washington Constituent
Academy of General Dentistry Honors Mississippi Leader with Prestigious Ritz Award Nov 19, 2021 W. Mark Donald, DMD, MAGD is the fifth AGD member to be honored with this award since its inception
Academy of General Dentistry Honors Arkansas Dentist with 2021 Distinguished Service Award Nov 19, 2021 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 Nov 19, 2021 The proposed Medicare dental expansion was being advanced in Congress without thoughtful consideration.
AGD Impact September Issue Now Available Sep 8, 2021 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 Sep 24, 2021 Campaign published in print and digital edition of USA Today
AGD Rolls Out New Membership Model Oct 13, 2021 New Premium Plus Plan offers expanded membership options to AGD members
AGD Welcomes New Associate Executive Director of Membership Programs Oct 25, 2021 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 Nov 8, 2021 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 Oct 19, 2021 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).
Academy of General Dentistry Foundation Celebrates 49 Years of Supporting General Dentistry and Oral Health Oct 15, 2021 Organization has donated more than $200,000 in recent years to support oral cancer awareness
September Issue of General Dentistry Now Available Sep 9, 2021 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 Aug 23, 2021 New Legislation is major step to increasing awareness and prevention
AGD Works On Advancing Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Bill in Congress Jul 21, 2021 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 Jun 21, 2021 AGD recognized Brian B. Novy, DDS, of Quincy Massachusetts, is this year’s recipient of the Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award.