Congratulations to the 2017 Universal Award Winners!
Texas Academy Awards – Celebrating Dentistry!
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General Dentistry and American Family Physician Collaborate to Examine Oral Systemic Health
General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, and American Family Physician, the American Academy of Family Physicians’ clinical review journal, have teamed up to publish a special issue of General Dentistry.
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Manuel A. Cordero, DDS, CPH, MAGD, Installed as AGD President
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently installed its new officers, including Manuel A. Cordero, DDS, CPH, MAGD, of Sewell, New Jersey, as president of the organization.
Manuel A. Cordero, DDS, CPH, MAGD, Installed as President at Academy of General Dentistry
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AGD Announces Universal Award Winners
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) announce the recipients of the 2017 Universal Awards. AGD believes in recognizing excellence in service and the many contributions of the local constituents. All award winners were acknowledged at the AGD Annual Meeting November 3-5 in Chicago.
Neil J. Gajjar, DDS, MAGD, Installed as President-Elect for Academy of General Dentistry
Connie L. White, DDS, FAGD, installed as Vice President at the Academy of General Dentistry
Michael W. Lew, DMD, MAGD, installed as Secretary at the Academy of General Dentistry
Bryan C. Edgar, DDS, MAGD, installed as Speaker of the House at the Academy of General Dentistry
Roger D. Winland, DDS, MS, MAGD, installed as Editor at the Academy of General Dentistry
Republicans Unveil Major Tax Overhaul Legislation
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Lawmakers and Groups Scramble to Prevent Medical Device Tax from Taking Effect
House Passes CHIP Extension Bill
In the States
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Jeffrey M. Cole, DDS, MBA, FAGD named ADA President-Elect
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