The Academy of General Dentistry has installed Bruce Cassis, DDS, MAGD, a general dentist from Fayetteville, West Virginia, as the organization’s president during its Annual Meeting on October 25, held virtually due to COVID-19.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently elected Hans Guter, DDS, FAGD, as the vice president during its Annual Meeting on October 25, held virtually this year due to COVID-19. Guter has been a member of the AGD since 1991 and has served in many leadership roles.

The Academy of General Dentistry recently elected Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD, as the editor during its Annual Meeting on October 25, held virtually due to COVID-19. Since 2015, Kosinski has served as associate editor and has a strong appreciation for AGD’s news and peer-reviewed publications. He replaces long-time AGD editor Roger Winland, DDS, MS, MAGD, who retired after 24 years of consecutive service.

The Academy of General Dentistry recently elected Donald Worm, DDS, MAGD, ABGD, as treasurer during its Annual Meeting on October 25, held virtually due to COVID-19. Worm has been an AGD member since 1988 and has served in numerous leadership positions.

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.

The premier meeting for general dentistry set to take place in Austin Texas

Academy of General Dentistry disputes recent World Health Organization Announcement.

I believe that all of us must address the racism in our communities and our profession. A community that is welcoming and embraces differences will make us stronger and will ensure that we better serve all patients, support our team members and strengthen our profession with a diverse group of leaders.

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. 5.19.20

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.

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.

On May 7, AGD joined with a coalition to call for changes to the deductive expenses for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently sent a letter to Loren Sweatt, acting assistant secretary for the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to address its newly released guidance Dentistry Workers and Employers.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently requested active participation in ongoing discussions, deliberations and development of guidelines for dental facilities.

AGD President Connie White, DDS, FAGD, recently shared tips on sustaining good oral health in a special Oral Health Edition of USA Today.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) this week forwarded a letter to leaders of the National Governors Association requesting more availability of PPE to dentists performing emergency dental procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are in an unprecedented time. With everyone scrambling to act and information changing hourly, practice management consultant Roger P. Levin, DDS, offers some actions you can take to protect your practice as we progress through the coronavirus crisis.

The following is a summary of the New Jersey AGD's (NJAGD) efforts to advocate for general dentists and small businesses being effected by COVID-19 in their state.

As our nation and profession continues to be challenged with COVID-19, AGD has created a resource page in efforts to address the concerns of our members and provide up-to-date developments of this crisis.