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
AGD Stands With Asian Community
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.
AGD Welcomes Colleen Lawler, CAE, IOM, As New Executive Director
AGD has named Colleen Lawler, CAE, IOM, as its new executive director.
FEMA is Seeking Vaccinator Volunteers in Certain States
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.
AGD President Featured in USA Today
AGD Joins USA Today's Annual Oral Health Campaign
AGD urges Biden Administrtaion to allow COVID-19 Vaccine to be administered by dentists
AGD supports PREP Act to permit certain qualified professionals permitted to order and administer COVID-19 vaccines.
Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, Named Academy of General Dentistry's Associate Editor
Blakeslee has a longtime history supporting AGD's communications platforms
New AGD Spokespeople Selected and Trained
Spokespeople serve as subject matter experts on behalf of AGD
AGD launches COVID -19 Vaccine Resource page
Resource page details state distribution protocols and state-by-by distribution details.
AGD joins letter to Congress urging support for 501(c)(6) associations
Letter petitions for COVID-19 relief
California Dentist Honored with 2020 Humanitarian Award by Academy of General Dentistry
Yolanda Mangrum, DDS, MAGD of Northern California AGD commitment to philanthropy spans beyond the borders of her local and regional communities.
Academy of General Dentistry Honors Texas Dentist with 2020 Distinguished Service Award
Ralph A. Cooley, DDS, FAGD, of Houston, Texas is honored for his time and service to a host of dental programs benefiting the community.
Academy of General Dentistry Honors New Jersey Leader with Prestigious Ritz Award
Joseph A. Battaglia, MS, DMD, FAGD, is only the fifth AGD member honored with the Mark S. Ritz Advocate for Dentistry Award.
AGD sends letter to Senate and House leadership advocating for immediate COVID relief
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 Grant Applications Available
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 Cassis, DDS, MAGD, Begins Term as AGD President
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.