Academy of General Dentistry Awards Washington State Executive Director with Honorary Membership Nov 19, 2021 Valerie Bartoli recognized for decades of accomplishments with the Washington Constituent
Academy of General Dentistry Honors Mississippi Leader with Prestigious Ritz Award Nov 19, 2021 W. Mark Donald, DMD, MAGD is the fifth AGD member to be honored with this award since its inception
Academy of General Dentistry Honors Wisconsin Dentist with Prestigious Humanitarian Award Nov 19, 2021 Robb A. Warren, DDS, Demonstrates Commitment to Dental Outreach
AGD Applauds Decision by U.S. House to Refrain from Advancing Flawed Medicare Dental Expansion Proposal in Build Back Better Legislative Package Nov 19, 2021 The proposed Medicare dental expansion was being advanced in Congress without thoughtful consideration.
Academy of General Dentistry Featured in Media Planet's Future of Dentistry Campaign Sep 24, 2021 Campaign published in print and digital edition of USA Today
September Issue of General Dentistry Now Available Sep 9, 2021 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 Impact September Issue Now Available Sep 8, 2021 Issue covers topics on human resources quandaries, tactics to increase value of your practice and considering obesity in patients.
AGD Urges Congress Vote on PREVENT HPV Cancers Legislation Aug 23, 2021 New Legislation is major step to increasing awareness and prevention
AGD Defends Dentistry, Protecting Patients and Profession May 27, 2021 Dr. Cassis sends letter to Kaiser Health News editor-in-chief
AGD Sends Letter Supporting RAISE Health Benefits Act to Bill Sponsors May 14, 2021 New legislation will help families pay for health care
AGD Signs on to Community Letter Urging the Release of the 2020 Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health May 12, 2021 The report is essential in documenting the progress of oral health
AGD Joins Coalition to Urge President Biden to Support Healthy Workplace Tax Credit May 7, 2021 Legislation would protect workers, customers, and public
AGD President-Elect Highlights the Role of General Dentists in Early Detection of Oral Cancer Apr 28, 2021 Regular Screenings, Education and Prevention are Key
AGD Stands With Asian Community Mar 25, 2021 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.
International Women's Day Mar 5, 2021 March 8 is International Women's Day. Join AGD is honoring and recognizing the diverse group of women who support the oral health of communities throughout the world.
Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, Named Academy of General Dentistry's Associate Editor Jan 25, 2021 Blakeslee has a longtime history supporting AGD's communications platforms
AGD sends letter to Senate and House leadership advocating for immediate COVID relief Nov 23, 2020 AGD is requesting pandemic related tax incentives, liability protections, enhancement of the paycheck protection program (PPP) and to safeguard flexible spending accounts (FSA).
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.