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.
AGD President Connie L, White, DDS, FAGD, Urges General Dentist to Remain Resilient
Dr. White Shares Perspectives on Unusual Times During Her AGD Presidency
AGD Editor Dr. Winland Set to Retire After 24 Years of Service
Dr. Winland published approximately 400 editorials during his term as editor.
AGD Launches #SeeYourDentist Campaign
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has launched the #seeyourdentist campaign to inform patients on how to prepare and what to expect at their next dental appointment.
AGD Signs on to Coalition Letter to Assistant Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
AGD signs on with coalition to expand authorization for dental professionals to administer COVID-19 vaccine
Aademy of General Dentistry Challenges CDC's Most Recent Guidelines for N95 Masks
Updated language of new guidelines could impact dental practices due to ongoing PPE shortages
Academy of General Dentistry Opens Registration for AGD2021
The premier meeting for general dentistry set to take place in Austin Texas
AGD Foundation’s Silent Auction Raises $19,000 for Oral Cancer Awareness
Organization provides mini grants to organizations to create oral cancer awareness public awareness campaigns
Academy of General Dentistry Remembers Hal Donnell
Longtime executive director heralded for championing AGD's Growth
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General Dentists Support Continuation of Routine and Emergency Dental Care
Academy of General Dentistry disputes recent World Health Organization Announcement.
Academy of General Dentistry Applauds Bipartisan Recovery Fund Legislation to Support American Businesses
Newly introduced legislation will create federal grants to provide relief for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
AGD to Host New Dentist Week: Registration is Open
New Dentist Week is a week long virtual event Aug. 17–21 tailored to the specific education needs of students and new dentists.
Registration Now for AGD2021
The Academy of General Dentistry is pleased to announce that registration for its Annual Scientific Session AGD2021 is now open.
AGD President Featured in Recent NPR Article on Dental Practice Safety During COVID-19
Academy of General Dentistry Announces AGD2020 Virtual
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently announced that it is transitioning its scientific session to a virtual platform in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety of all attendees, staff, speakers, and exhibitors.