Pennsylvania Dentist Dave A. Sullivan, DMD, MAGD, was recently presented the Humanitarian Award by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) during its annual meeting on Nov. 10, 2023, in Chicago.

AGD recently re-elected Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD, as the AGD editor during its annual meeting on Nov. 12 in Chicago. This is his second term as editor, and previously served as associate editor.

Robert M. Peskin, DDS, FAGD, elected AGD speaker of the house during its annual meeting on Nov. 12 in Chicago. Peskin will continue his role with years of experience presiding over official governing bodies.

AGD’s House of Delegates installed new officers during its annual meeting, Nov. 10–12. Merlin P. Ohmer, DDS, MAGD, a general dentist from Florida, was named president. Other officers elected during the meeting include Marc J. Worob, DDS, FAGD, as vice president; Kimberly Wright, DMD, MAGD, as secretary; Robert M. Peskin, DDS, FAGD, as speaker of the House of Delegates; and Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD, as editor. Other members of the 2023–24 Executive Committee include: Chethan Chetty, DDS, MAGD, president-elect, and Joseph A. Picone, DMD, MAGD, treasurer.

Issue Focuses on Implant Education

Michael Calderon, DDS, stops by the podcast to share his experience maneuvering the advancing technology.

Issue features new medical perspectives column

The new issue includes a comparison of incidental findings on CBCT versus 2D imaging.

Learn more about the state of dental Medicaid benefits.

Issue features articles on homecare product sales, rare diseases and being more LGBTQIA+ inclusive

AGD leaders and congressional legislators come together to address issues related to oral health and the dental profession

Cassis Served as the First Chair of the Organization’s Communications Council

AGD request reconsideration and the withdrawal of proposed ban

AI, suction systems and aerosol contamination discussed in current issue

Issue offers guide to help new dentists find their way

Blakeslee Hosted Podcast for 15 years, Served Two Years as Associate Editor

Current issue offers a special focus on oral cancer