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As we celebrate and honor parents and caregivers on Mother’s Day in May and Father’s Day in June, we suggest that you review the early lessons taught by these figures in your life and think about how to apply them to define the culture of your practice.

AGD's "Capitol Connections" recently outlined how the organization is closely monitoring the various proposals being floated for possible inclusion within future COVID-19 relief packages, and is advocating for several priorities of great importance for dentistry. AGD will continue to be involved in the process of legislative negotiations between the various stakeholders in Congress.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seen a rise in fraud schemes and is warning members to research companies before purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) online. It specifically reports that members should use caution and watch for counterfeit treatments or equipment, fake CDC emails, and phishing emails.

The online Practice Booster system by Charles W. Blair, DDS, helps dentists eliminate costly coding errors and recover lost revenue. Additionally, as an AGD member, when you order “Coding with Confidence,” “Administration with Confidence” or “Medical Dental Cross Coding with Confidence,” you qualify for free shipping.

Addressing your business operations and staying in front of your patients and communities are as important as ever. AGD’s Exclusive Benefits providers have a collection of offers to help sustain your practice and manage the economic effects of COVID-19.

Richard C. Engar, DDS, FAGD, answers more malpractice insurance questions that you may have during the COVID-19 crisis.

AGD leads effort to support H.R. 6494, Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act, with the Organized Dentistry Coalition. 5.19.20

AGD podcaster Wes Blakeslee, DMD, MAGD, recently interviewed Brant Herman, founder and CEO of MouthWatch®. Herman addresses how telehealth regulations have recently been loosened, a move that usually includes teledentistry.

AGD’s “Capitol Connections” recently outlined the organization’s request that the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) substantially alter or remove its recently published guidance for COVID-19 control and prevention for dentistry workers and employers. AGD sent a letter to Loren Sweatt, OSHA principal deputy assistant secretary, on May 4.

If you’re a new graduate, you’ve probably already enrolled in complimentary professional liability insurance from our Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage. Why not take the next step and recommend it to your fellow graduates?

AGD has created a guidance document to support AGD members as they resume elective procedures. This tool focuses on three areas: employee safety and pre-appointment, intra-appointment, and post-appointment.

The increasing number of patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities calls for new approaches to assist with access to care. In the May/June issue of General Dentistry, Evan Spivack, DDS, FAGD, outlines the benefits of teledentistry in the evaluation of all patients but particularly those with disabilities.

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 AGD Foundation is asking AGD members, constituencies, regions and dental companies to donate items for its 2020 Electronic Silent Auction Fundraiser. The foundation is seeking new items such as electronics, jewelry, artwork, vacation getaways, tickets to professional events and autographed sports memorabilia.

Through AGD’s Referral Rewards membership recruitment program, you can help your colleagues by connecting them with AGD’s resources, such as free webinars through May and a collection of valuable benefits to support them through COVID-19 and beyond. You’ll also both earn $50 in rewards once they join.

Whether it’s building a practice from scratch or using greener products and procedures, dentists have options when it comes to making environmentally friendly choices. Changes made in dental practices can be positive for the environment, employees, patients and bottom lines.

Did you know that organizations with current PACE approval should be submitting verification of attendance to AGD on your behalf? Whenever you register for a course, AGD recommends you check whether the organization has current AGD PACE approval on the Find a PACE Provider page of the AGD website.

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.