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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
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.