AGD Requests Financial Relief for General Dentists
AGD sent a letter to Congress strongly recommending that general dentists be compensated in the amount of $500 million to make up for lost treatment time.
Investment Planning During COVID-19
AGD Investment Committee Chair John W. Portwood Jr., DDS, MS, MSF, CFP, CLU, ChFC, MAGD, offers some thoughts on investment strategies during this critical time.
Spring Cleaning: Declutter Your Digital Marketing
Here are some ways to declutter your digital marketing so that what remains will better resonate with your audience.
Increase Profitability with Confident Coding in 2020
“Coding with Confidence,” dentistry’s premier Current Dental Terminology guide, has the latest information to help you prevent the most common and costly coding errors.
Less is More: Declutter Your Digital Marketing
Here are some ways to declutter your digital marketing so that what remains will better resonate with your audience.
Protect Your Practice Financially During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During this unprecedented time in dentistry, it pays to be prepared. AGD member Eric G. Jackson, DDS, MAGD, offers the following advice on actions you can take.
Passcodes to Student and Resident Perks
Students and residents are in a tricky financial spot — you’re investing in your career, but it’s costing a fortune. Learn how AGD can help.
Update: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Update Recommendations
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid recently announced updated recommendations on Adult Elective Surgeries, Non-Essential Medical Surgical, and Dental Procedures during COVID-19.
AGD2020 Early Bird Registration Ends April 1
Early bird registration for AGD2020 at Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will end Wednesday, April 1.
You Can’t Practice Without It
There are a few must-haves to starting a dental career, and professional liability insurance is one.
Spring Cleaning: Infection Control Procedures
AGD Impact editors recently asked experts to assess how dentists can tidy up three critical components of their practices.
Academy of General Dentistry Supports Final National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine Report on Fluoride
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).
Dr. Ambridge Creates Art with Smiles
Marina Ambridge, HBSc, MSc, DDS, is a general dentist in Peoria, Arizona, whose practice offers cosmetic, esthetic and implant dentistry as well as orthodontics.
Spring Clean Your Infection Control Procedures with These Updates
As dentists, we want every patient’s visit to be safe, effective and pleasant. During the annual spring cleaning of your practice, consider these infection control improvements that can help you make the patient’s experience the safest it can be.
Supreme Court to Hear Affordable Care Act Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the appeal of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA) during its 2020–2021 term, which begins October 2020.
AGD Urges HHS to Ensure Availability of PPE During COVID-19 Outbreak
AGD continues to monitor the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and identify resources and information that are useful to our members.
Supporting Each Other During This Global Pandemic
The progression of COVID-19 in our communities is creating enormous uncertainty, especially for those of us in healthcare. As general dentists, the safety of our patients is our main priority; however, the needs of our staff, families and communities are also of critical importance.
Oral Cancer Screening
An oral cancer screening is a part of every routine dental visit
Over 53,000 People are Diagnosed with Oral Cancer Per Year
Over 53,000 People are Diagnosed with Oral Cancer Per Year
Early Detection is Key
Early Detection is Key