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The AGD Foundation is partnering with the Cook County Health system in Chicago to produce the third annual Cook County Health Symposium on Oral Oncology, April 18–19, during Oral Cancer Awareness Month.

Do you know a fellow classmate who would be a perfect match for AGD? Introduce them to all the benefits and opportunities that come with AGD membership, and earn up to $850 in American Express gift cards in the process.

At present, the health of our patients and practices may be impacted by an emerging illness — the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The wisest course for safeguarding our practices is to make every effort to control or moderate those factors that are within our power, including the spread of infection.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tooth decay is one of the most infectious diseases among children and teenagers, and you can make a difference.

From the loss of his 8-year-old son due to a rare neurological disorder to his own battles with oral cancer, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly’s story is “a journey of perseverance.”

CBD is a component of the cannabis plant that can help relieve pain without the euphoric, psychoactive effects of THC, another component of cannabis. With new research currently being conducted, could there be a place for CBD in dentistry?

CBD is a component of the cannabis plant that can help relieve pain without the euphoric, psychoactive effects of THC, another component of cannabis.

Lung illnesses related to vaping and electronic cigarettes are increasing at concerning levels, and the long-term effects are still unknown. The risks associated with these alternatives to smoking are increasing due to numerous known harmful ingredients associated with the delivery devices.

Need help studying for the AGD Fellowship Exam? Make your life easier by downloading the Study Guide Supplement 2008-2015.

"Having the skill set and the knowledge to help when people are sick was really appealing to me. Having a direct impact on someone’s well-being is a powerful thing." — Alexander C. Quintner, DMD, MAGD

Your schedule as a dentist might make it hard to carve out time for anything else. That’s why AGD provides you with Exclusive Benefits that make it easier to take care of what matters.

In an effort to give AGD members the facts on how to avoid liability by complying with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) new regulations on amalgam disposal, we asked Alfred Frost, DDS, MS, director of Scientific and Clinical Affairs at Dental Recycling North America Inc. (DRNA), to address some common myths about amalgam recycling.

AGD President Dr. Connie L. White describes herself as a consensus-builder with a servant’s heart. Drawing on her multifaceted professional experience, her leadership skills and her passion for service, the newly elected AGD president is ready to hit the ground running.

With AGDVANTAGE, you can now save more on the dental supplies you order throughout the year than you pay in annual AGD membership dues with a 30% discount through Dental Health Products Inc.

Despite the chilly weather, AGD leaders convened at Chicago headquarters to strategize for 2020 and beyond. Each AGD council holds two in-person meetings per year to discuss the organization’s current status, develop new ways to advocate for general dentists and meet the needs of our membership.  

Are you a dental student graduating this year? Now is the time to start thinking about protecting your professional and financial future. AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage offers new graduates and residents up to 12 months of free professional liability insurance, an out-of-pocket savings of up to $500

The AGD Foundation is grateful to members who support our mission. If you made a donation to the AGD Foundation in 2019, you can now access your tax letter for filing purposes.

During pregnancy, women undergo changes in their cardiovascular, hematologic, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, endocrine and orofacial systems. Any treatment provided by a dentist can have serious consequences to the woman and her unborn child.

Dental students, residents and recent graduates are invited to submit their clinical or basic research for the AGD2020 Scientific e-Poster Session.

With the constantly rising costs of healthcare, many Americans and Canadians are making difficult decisions about their health, including sometimes forgoing routine preventive care as a way to save money. This includes dental care, which can result in patients requiring even more expensive and complicated emergency care down the road.