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AGD recently sent a letter to the "Four Corners" of Senate and House leadership, which urges Congress to advance a supplemental COVID-19 relief package to address the general dentistry community's key priorities.

In this collaboration between AGD and the American College of Dentists, Na’eel Cajee, DMD, MTS, urges dentists to focus on presenting dentistry as an essential service for the public good rather than as a business in times of crisis.

The newest issue of AGD Impact includes a three-part story on how dentists can help themselves and their practices recover from 2020 by assessing their mental health, finances and infection control equipment.

It takes courage to invest in marketing when there is so much uncertainty. However, it is precisely these times when you should stay visible to your target audience because it’s an opportunity to overtake your competitors. AGD Impact columnist Jackie Ulasewich Cullen explores how you can use marketing to grow your practice during this tumultuous time.

Don’t let this amazing opportunity fall into the mix of other Cyber Monday deals! Today is your last chance to be entered into the drawing. Register for AGD2021 today, Nov. 30, by 11:59 p.m. CST, to be entered into a drawing to win airfare for two to AGD2021 in Austin, Texas.

Visit AGD virtually at booth No. 2349 during the Greater New York Dental Meeting for your chance to be entered into a drawing to receive an iPad Air (valued at $599.99) and view the latest information on our offerings and specials. Have a question? This is a great opportunity to get answers directly from an AGD representative.

Each month, AGD Impact’s Testing the Tools column looks at products to help you in your practice.

The AGD Foundation is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on the 2021–2023 board of directors. If you are interested in joining AGD’s philanthropic initiative by supporting oral cancer prevention and other programs, submit your name for consideration, or nominate a fellow member. Nominations are due to the AGD Foundation Governance Committee at foundation@agd.org by April 15, 2021.

AGD is requesting pandemic related tax incentives, liability protections, enhancement of the paycheck protection program (PPP) and to safeguard flexible spending accounts (FSA).

AGD believes that the dental home functions optimally when patients maintain consistent relationships with primary care dentists and dental teams. During AGD’s recent annual meeting, the Comprehensive Workforce Policy Statement was updated.

AGD has secured a special group rate in Austin, Texas, during AGD2021 at Fairmont Austin, Austin Marriott Downtown and Hilton Austin (government room rate only). Your safety is important, and these hotels are taking proper precautions and staying committed to the health, safety and well-being of their guests.

Did you know that AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage offers malpractice insurance at no cost to members for their first year out of dental school? It’s one of the benefits of AGD membership, and there’s no catch to enroll.

AGD blogger Larry Stanleigh, DDS, FAGD, has shared a number of Daily Grind blog posts in 2020 about the importance of relationships in our personal and professional lives. Check out some recent posts on the Pareto Principle, the power of relationship-building, and the principle of The Golden 10 in getting to know your patients.

November is Native American Heritage Month, and the November issue of AGD Impact features Modoc dentist Donald R. Dexter Jr., DMD. As an enrolled Modoc member of the Klamath Tribes of Southern Oregon, Dexter was the first in his family to attend college and the first member of a federally recognized Oregon tribe to become a dentist.

The AGD Foundation Grant Program offers support to AGD constituencies and nonprofit community-based outreach programs that promote oral cancer awareness, education and/or screening independent of standard dental practice.

AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists. AGD recently supported legislation in the Senate related to noncovered services.

AGD President Bruce L. Cassis, DDS, MAGD, talks about the importance of resiliency.

One of the first actions anticipated by President-elect Joe Biden's Administration will be implementing mandatory workplace safety rules that employers must follow to protect workers from COVID-19 exposure.

The House Committee on Financial Services Committee's Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, and Insurance held a hearing on November 19 entitled "Insuring against a Pandemic: Challenges and Solutions for Policyholders and Insurers."

The Senate Appropriations Committee published working drafts of its 12 Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 spending bills on November 10.