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As the academic year comes to an end for student members, AGD wants to help ease your expenses this summer with some special savings. AGD provides practical offers for renters, auto and health insurance — for an extra bit of financial security — as well as online shopping deals.

Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, discusses the topic of informed consent during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the first time ever, AGD is taking the Fellowship Review Course to a virtual format that is completely separate from the scientific session. This course will be held Monday, July 13, to Friday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT daily.

In the May and June featured AGD Podcast Series episodes, host Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, talks with Katherine Eitel Belt, a dental industry consultant and founder/CEO of LionSpeak. Belt shares the three things your team needs from you right now.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced targeted financial help for providers who participate in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). AGD, in partnership with the Organized Dentistry Coalition, successfully advocated for inclusion of dentists. AGD recommends that eligible practices act promptly.

AGD understands the needs of general dentists. That’s why we’re excited to announce the addition of three new Exclusive Benefits for our members. You can now access savings from Bankers Healthcare Group and U.S. Bank for practice finance lending options and patient education and marketing services from Optio Publishing.

Alfred L. Frost III, MS, DDS, MBA, gives insight on how dentists can comply with the EPA amalgam separator rule during these challenging economic times.

As dental practitioners, what do we know about diabetes? How many patients in our practices have been diagnosed with this disorder? How many are taking insulin or diabetes control medications that could lead to hypoglycemia during treatment? Read the Public Health column in the May/June issue of General Dentistry, which reviews the challenges of treating patients with diabetes.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently announced that it is transitioning its scientific session to a virtual platform in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety of all attendees, staff, speakers, and exhibitors.

The Academy of General Dentistry seeks to provide clear, concise guidance to its members as dentistry moves beyond emergency-only care and resumes comprehensive treatment.

Many people’s first thoughts of dental volunteerism are of organized trips to other countries, working in limited conditions while adapting to a new culture. While these efforts undoubtedly provide urgently needed care, many dentists are turning to locations much closer to home — often their own communities — to provide volunteer help.

AGD is advocating for general dentistry and working to respond to member needs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. You can view all advocacy efforts in relation to the crisis and read about how AGD is taking action on its members’ behalf on AGD’s COVID-19 Advocacy webpage.

If you run a practice, you understand the power of referrals. The same is true for growing membership, which is why we encourage you to participate in AGD’s Referral Rewards membership recruitment program.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety of all involved, AGD has decided to virtualize its in-person scientific session previously scheduled for July 15–18, 2020, at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. AGD2020 is now AGD2020 Virtual, a completely online educational and networking experience that will take place July 13–16, 2020, with a full schedule available here.