Update: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Update Recommendations
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid recently announced updated recommendations on Adult Elective Surgeries, Non-Essential Medical Surgical, and Dental Procedures during COVID-19.
Academy of General Dentistry Supports Final National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine Report on Fluoride
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) strongly supports the recent release of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s (NASEM) final review[1] of a 2016 report published by the National Toxicology Programs (NTP).
AGD President Connie White, DDS, FAGD Recognizes the Contributions of Dentists on National Dentist's Day
On March 6, we celebrate National Dentist’s Day. AGD President Connie White, DDS, FAGD, takes a moment to reflect on the important role you play in your office and your community.
AGD Spokesperson Discusses Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dentistry Today
In a recent column published by Dentistry Today, Larry Williams, DDS, MPH,MAGD, ABGD, a member and national spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), notes that the dental community has been doing an exceptional job to prevent staff and patients from contracting the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Novel Coronavirus and the Practice of Dentistry
At present, the health of our patients and practices may be impacted by an emerging illness — the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The wisest course for safeguarding our practices is to make every effort to control or moderate those factors that are within our power, including the spread of infection.
Join the AGD Foundation Oral Cancer Screening Challenge
Host an event in your community to screen people for oral cancer during April 2020, Oral Cancer Awareness Month.
AGD Selects DHPI as Discount Provider for Dental Supplies
Dental Health Products, Inc. (DHPI) recently announced an agreement with the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the largest professional association for general dentists, to create AGDVANTAGE, a discount dental supply program provided exclusively to its members.
2019 Masters, Fellows and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition Recipients
During the AGD2019 Convocation Ceremony, 234 AGD members received their Fellowship, 61 received Mastership and 22 members were recognized as LLSR recipients.
Governance Evaluation and Review Committee Reviews Procedures
The AGD Governance Evaluation and Review Committee met in Chicago on June 21 to begin the arduous process of reviewing AGD’s governing structures.
Academy of General Dentistry Supports full Repeal of Medical Device Excise Tax
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), along with the Organized Dentistry Coalition (ODC), today announced that it recommends the full repeal of the medical devise excise tax and urges the Senate Finance Committee to move promptly to consider legislation that includes repeal.
AGD Tackles Managing Oral Injuries and Mouthguards
AGD Impact article encourages proactive strategies for management
and injury treatment
AGD National Spokesperson Jennifer Bell, DDS, FAGD, weighs in on products containing the ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride, an alternative to alcohol
AGD National Spokesperson Jennifer Bell, DDS, FAGD, weighs in on products containing the ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride, an alternative to alcohol
Dr. Larry Williams, DDS, MAGD, Shares Tips to Keep Your Practice Measles Free
Between the months of January to May there have been about 764 individual measles cases reported throughout 23 states in the U.S. AGD member Dr. Larry Williams recently shared tips on how to keep your practice measles free and your patients safe.
AGD Partners with Mediaplanet USA to Promote Oral Health
AGD's President, Neil J. Gajjar, DDS, MAGD, offers tips on “making the most of your dental visit in the insert or oral health, published in the May 3, edition of USA Today
AGD President Admonishes The Atlantic Article and Calls for Dentists to Uphold Ethical Standards
Internationally recognized magazine, The Atlantic, calls out the dental industry in recent story published online. AGD’s President Neil J. Gajjar responds.
Academy of General Dentistry Heads to Capitol Hill
AGD recently announced that about 40 of their general dentists and dental student members from across the country traveled to the nation’s capital to meet with national legislators to discuss policies and issues related to dentistry.
General Dentists Remains Committed to Ongoing Efforts to Improve Oral Health Worldwide
In its efforts to make sure that oral health remains a priority throughout the world, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) promotes opportunities for general dentist to connect, share insights and learn best practices. The organization’s goal is to establish a network of support for general dentists throughout the world so that they can continue to affect change and advocate for policies that support the highest quality of care for their patients.
AGD Leaders Honored to Serve With The Best and Brightest
Today is National Dentist’s Day. As president of the Academy of General Dentistry, I am tremendously proud to be part of an organization that brings together general dentists dedicated to continuing education and staying up to date on the latest procedures and quality treatments.
On this President’s Day, We Celebrate President Truman’s Legacy on Oral Health
This year, as we celebrate U.S. presidents, AGD gives special recognition to President Truman for his contributions to improving the oral health of the public.
The Action for Dental Health Act Becomes Law
The Action for Dental Health Act received a final stamp of approval this week as President Donald J. Trump officially signed the bill into law.