AGD News

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.

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

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.

AGD Launches #SeeYourDentist Campaign

Sep 21, 2020

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

Sep 25, 2020

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

Aug 28, 2020

Updated language of new guidelines could impact dental practices due to ongoing PPE shortages

Academy of General Dentistry Opens Registration for AGD2021

Aug 24, 2020

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

Aug 19, 2020

Organization provides mini grants to organizations to create oral cancer awareness public awareness campaigns

Academy of General Dentistry Remembers Hal Donnell

Aug 17, 2020

Longtime executive director heralded for championing AGD's Growth

General Dentists Support Continuation of Routine and Emergency Dental Care

Aug 17, 2020

Academy of General Dentistry disputes recent World Health Organization Announcement.

Academy of General Dentistry Applauds Bipartisan Recovery Fund Legislation to Support American Businesses

Jul 27, 2020

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

Jul 27, 2020

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

Jul 20, 2020

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

Jul 6, 2020

Academy of General Dentistry Announces AGD2020 Virtual

Jun 8, 2020

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.

AGD Sends Letter to OSHA Asking For Latitude on PPE Combinations and Guidance

Jun 8, 2020

The Academy of General Dentistry seeks to provide clear, concise guidance to its members as dentistry moves beyond emergency-only care and resumes comprehensive treatment.

Dr. White sends letter of support for H.R. 7010, Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act.

May 28, 2020

The provisions of H.R.7010 to make the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) more accessible and practical for small businesses.

AGD leads effort to support H.R. 6494, Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act, with the Organized Dentistry Coalition

May 20, 2020

AGD leads effort to support H.R. 6494, Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act, with the Organized Dentistry Coalition. 5.19.20

AGD Releases Member Return to Work Guidance

May 13, 2020

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) released AGD Member Return to Work Guidance, a tool designed to assist general dentists as they resume elective procedures following practice alterations due to COVID-19.

AGD Joins America’s Recovery Fund Coalition

May 15, 2020

AGD has joined America’s Recovery Fund Coalition — a wide-ranging group of over 100 entities pressing Congress to make additional capital available for businesses experiencing hardships due to COVID-19.