AGD Applauds Decision by U.S. House to Refrain from Advancing Flawed Medicare Dental Expansion Proposal in Build Back Better Legislative Package
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
Campaign published in print and digital edition of USA Today
September Issue of General Dentistry Now Available
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
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
New Legislation is major step to increasing awareness and prevention
AGD Supports Bill H.R. 2295, the HIV Epidemic Loan Repayment Program (HELP)
AGD Impact’s June Issue Now Live: Service-Based Debt Relief, Mewing and More
AGD Defends Dentistry, Protecting Patients and Profession
Dr. Cassis sends letter to Kaiser Health News editor-in-chief
AGD Sends Letter Supporting RAISE Health Benefits Act to Bill Sponsors
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
The report is essential in documenting the progress of oral health
AGD Joins Coalition to Urge President Biden to Support Healthy Workplace Tax Credit
Legislation would protect workers, customers, and public
AGD President-Elect Highlights the Role of General Dentists in Early Detection of Oral Cancer
Regular Screenings, Education and Prevention are Key
AGD Stands With Asian Community
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
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
Blakeslee has a longtime history supporting AGD's communications platforms
AGD sends letter to Senate and House leadership advocating for immediate COVID relief
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
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.
Bruce Cassis, DDS, MAGD, Elected President of Academy of General Dentistry
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.
Hans Guter, DDS, FAGD, Elected AGD Vice President
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.
Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD, Elected AGD Editor
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.