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RAISE Health Benefits Act

AGD Sends Letter Supporting RAISE Health Benefits Act to Bill Sponsors

May 14, 2021
New legislation will help families pay for health care
Tax Credit

AGD Joins Coalition to Urge President Biden to Support Healthy Workplace Tax Credit

May 7, 2021
Legislation would protect workers, customers, and public
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AGD President-Elect Highlights the Role of General Dentists in Early Detection of Oral Cancer

Apr 28, 2021
Regular Screenings, Education and Prevention are Key
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AGD Stands With Asian Community

Mar 25, 2021
AGD released a statement regarding patterns of intentional violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities that has increased starkly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AGD Welcomes Colleen Lawler, CAE, IOM, As New Executive Director

Mar 1, 2021
AGD has named Colleen Lawler, CAE, IOM, as its new executive director.
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FEMA is Seeking Vaccinator Volunteers in Certain States

Mar 1, 2021
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently contacted the AGD. FEMA wants to administer 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations in 100 days, and they are exploring all avenues to accomplish this goal.
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AGD President Featured in USA Today

Feb 23, 2021
AGD Joins USA Today's Annual Oral Health Campaign
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AGD urges Biden Administrtaion to allow COVID-19 Vaccine to be administered by dentists

Jan 25, 2021
AGD supports PREP Act to permit certain qualified professionals permitted to order and administer COVID-19 vaccines.
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Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, Named Academy of General Dentistry's Associate Editor

Jan 25, 2021
Blakeslee has a longtime history supporting AGD's communications platforms
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New AGD Spokespeople Selected and Trained

Jan 8, 2021
Spokespeople serve as subject matter experts on behalf of AGD
Vaccination Resource Page

AGD launches COVID -19 Vaccine Resource page

Dec 23, 2020
Resource page details state distribution protocols and state-by-by distribution details.
Clean Start Coalition

AGD joins letter to Congress urging support for 501(c)(6) associations

Dec 23, 2020
Letter petitions for COVID-19 relief
Dr. Yolanda Mangrum

California Dentist Honored with 2020 Humanitarian Award by Academy of General Dentistry

Oct 23, 2020
Yolanda Mangrum, DDS, MAGD of Northern California AGD commitment to philanthropy spans beyond the borders of her local and regional communities.
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Academy of General Dentistry Honors Texas Dentist with 2020 Distinguished Service Award

Oct 23, 2020
Ralph A. Cooley, DDS, FAGD, of Houston, Texas is honored for his time and service to a host of dental programs benefiting the community.
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Academy of General Dentistry Honors New Jersey Leader with Prestigious Ritz Award

Oct 23, 2020
Joseph A. Battaglia, MS, DMD, FAGD, is only the fifth AGD member honored with the Mark S. Ritz Advocate for Dentistry Award.
Signed Legislation

AGD sends letter to Senate and House leadership advocating for immediate COVID relief

Nov 23, 2020
AGD is requesting pandemic related tax incentives, liability protections, enhancement of the paycheck protection program (PPP) and to safeguard flexible spending accounts (FSA).
AGD Foundation Grants

AGD Foundation Grant Applications Available

Nov 23, 2020
The AGD Foundation Grant Program offers support to AGD constituencies and nonprofit community-based outreach programs that promote oral cancer awareness, education and/or screening independent of standard dental practice.
Bruce L. Cassis, DDS, FAGD, AGD President

Bruce Cassis, DDS, MAGD, Begins Term as AGD President

Oct 25, 2020
The Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD’s) House of Delegates installed new officers during its annual meeting, held virtually this year, Oct. 23–25. Bruce L. Cassis, DDS, MAGD, a general dentist from Fayetteville, West Virginia, was named president.
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AGD President Connie L, White, DDS, FAGD, Urges General Dentist to Remain Resilient

Oct 19, 2020
Dr. White Shares Perspectives on Unusual Times During Her AGD Presidency
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AGD Editor Dr. Winland Set to Retire After 24 Years of Service

Oct 6, 2020
Dr. Winland published approximately 400 editorials during his term as editor.
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