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).

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.

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).

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.

Host an event in your community to screen people for oral cancer during April 2020, Oral Cancer Awareness Month.

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.

During the AGD2019 Convocation Ceremony, 234 AGD members received their Fellowship, 61 received Mastership and 22 members were recognized as LLSR recipients.

The AGD Governance Evaluation and Review Committee met in Chicago on June 21 to begin the arduous process of reviewing AGD’s governing structures.

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 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

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'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

Internationally recognized magazine, The Atlantic, calls out the dental industry in recent story published online. AGD’s President Neil J. Gajjar responds.

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.

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.

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.

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 received a final stamp of approval this week as President Donald J. Trump officially signed the bill into law.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) applauds Congress for passing the Action for Dental Health Act aimed to remove barriers to access oral healthcare. The bipartisan bill is expected to be signed into law by President Trump.