Senators Introduce Bill to Expand Dental Coverage for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) recently introduced the Oral Health for Moms Act (S.560).
AGD Joins Massive Coalition Calling for PPP Extension
AGD joined hundreds of allied organizations in an effort led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to have the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) extended beyond its current end-of-month expiration date.
Sixth COVID-19 Relief Bill Signed into Law
On March 11, President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319), a massive $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid package passed using the budget reconciliation process in Congress. No Republicans in the House or Senate voted in favor of the legislation.
AGD Supports Legislation to Create Healthy Workplaces Tax Credit
AGD send a letter of support to Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) on March 5 for their bipartisan legislation, the Healthy Workplaces Act (S.537). The bill would create a tax credit for qualified expenses that help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
HHS Authorizes Dentists and Dental Students to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines Nationwide
Effective March 11, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued the seventh amendment to the Declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) to authorize dentists and dental students to administer COVID-19 vaccines in all 50 states.
AGD2021 Hybrid Program
This year, AGD will include a virtual option for AGD2021 attendees unable to attend in person. Virtual courses will run June 9–12 in conjunction with AGD2021 live courses being held in Austin. Don’t miss this opportunity to earn hard-to-find CE while participating from home or the office.
AGD2021 Early Bird Registration Ends April 14
Early bird pricing for AGD2021 in Austin, Texas, ends Wednesday, April 14. This will be the last opportunity to secure the lowest registration prices for the premier meeting in general dentistry.
Reviewing the Oral Health Implications of HPV
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has been implicated for decades in cervical and uterine cancers, but recent data have shown an increase in cases of virally related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma in both male and female cohorts.
Make It Someone’s Lucky Day
Help membership bloom this spring by inviting a colleague to join AGD. Once they join, you’ll both receive $50 in Referral Rewards, which can be applied toward the headquarters dues portion of membership renewal. The more colleagues you recruit, the more rewards you’ll earn.
How COVID-19 is Changing Dental Office Design
During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, dental office design and redesign became a frequent and sometimes overwhelming concern for dentists as more recommendations from healthcare experts and health agencies arose.
Capitol Connections
AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists. The FDA recently authorized the third COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson, and the next stimulus package heads to the Senate after it passed through the House of Representatives.
AGD2021 e-Poster Submissions Due Next Month
The deadline for dental students, residents and 2020 graduates to submit their clinical or basic research for the AGD2021 Scientific e-Poster Session is April 10 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. The winners from each category will receive a certificate and $600.
Reflecting on an Unprecedented Year: AGD President Considers Lessons Learned
AGD President Bruce L. Cassis, DDS, MAGD, reflects on the challenges faced by AGD’s membership over the last year and shares five key lessons he learned through overcoming these challenges.
AGD2021 Drawing Winner Announced
Congratulations to Maribel M. Vann, DDS, on winning airfare for two to AGD2021 in Austin, Texas!
Who Are Your Picks for AGD Student Membership?
Student members who refer fellow classmates to become AGD members can earn up to $850 in gift cards from AGD once they join. You can put money in your pocket, no bracket required!
Dr. Abraham Brings First Dental Clinic to Kapsowar, Kenya
Caren Abraham, DDS, always knew she wanted a career in which she could serve others. In 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic, she helped start a dental clinic at Kapsowar Mission Hospital in Kapsowar, Kenya, the first dental clinic in the region.
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.
Dental Faculty Student Loan Bill Reintroduced
Representatives Yvette Clark (D-NY) and Paul Gosar (R-AZ), and Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) have reintroduced a bill to improve the dental faculty loan repayment program, the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (H.R.1285/S.449).
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Single-dose J&J Vaccine
On February 27, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the third vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The EUA allows the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S for use in individuals 18 years of age and older.
Stimulus Package Moves to Senate for Consideration
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319) on February 27, along a party-line vote. The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus proposal will now be taken up in the Senate, where the package will be revised to remove a provision that would increase the federal minimum wage to $15/hour.