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The latest issues of AGD Impact and General Dentistry are both available to read online.

Working at the local level, AGD constituents do tremendous work to advance AGD’s mission and vision. Their outstanding efforts were also recognized during AGD’s virtual annual meeting.

General dentistry benefits from the talents of so many people, and AGD leaders were pleased to honor members at its annual meeting, held virtually this year, Oct. 23–25.

The Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD’s) House of Delegates installed new officers during its annual meeting, held virtually this year, Oct. 23–25. Bruce L. Cassis, DDS, MAGD, a general dentist from Fayetteville, West Virginia, was named president.

Fourth-quarter promotional codes and manufacturer offers are now available for AGDVANTAGE members. View the new online flyer to browse promotions. Call 800.626.2163 to create or update your existing account. Be sure to mention your AGD member number.

AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.

AGD is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award. To nominate a deserving colleague or educator, contact education@agd.org, and request a nomination form. The nomination deadline is Dec. 1, 2020.

The Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD’s) House of Delegates installed new officers during its annual meeting, held virtually this year, Oct. 23–25. Bruce L. Cassis, DDS, MAGD, a general dentist from Fayetteville, West Virginia, was named president.

The Academy of General Dentistry has installed Bruce Cassis, DDS, MAGD, a general dentist from Fayetteville, West Virginia, as the organization’s president during its Annual Meeting on October 25, held virtually due to COVID-19.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently elected Hans Guter, DDS, FAGD, as the vice president during its Annual Meeting on October 25, held virtually this year due to COVID-19. Guter has been a member of the AGD since 1991 and has served in many leadership roles.

The Academy of General Dentistry recently elected Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD, as the editor during its Annual Meeting on October 25, held virtually due to COVID-19. Since 2015, Kosinski has served as associate editor and has a strong appreciation for AGD’s news and peer-reviewed publications. He replaces long-time AGD editor Roger Winland, DDS, MS, MAGD, who retired after 24 years of consecutive service.

The Academy of General Dentistry recently elected Donald Worm, DDS, MAGD, ABGD, as treasurer during its Annual Meeting on October 25, held virtually due to COVID-19. Worm has been an AGD member since 1988 and has served in numerous leadership positions.

Joseph A. Battaglia, MS, DMD, FAGD, is only the fifth AGD member honored with the Mark S. Ritz Advocate for Dentistry Award.

Ralph A. Cooley, DDS, FAGD, of Houston, Texas is honored for his time and service to a host of dental programs benefiting the community.

Yolanda Mangrum, DDS, MAGD of Northern California AGD commitment to philanthropy spans beyond the borders of her local and regional communities.

AGD, along with 28 other allied health organizations, including AAOMS and ADA, sent a letter to the leaders of the House Education & Labor Committee on October 15, voicing support for H.R.1379, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA).

On October 8, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Treasury Department released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less.

The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that $20 billion in new funding for providers, including eligible dentists, would be available in a Phase 3 General Distribution from the Provider Relief Fund created under the CARES Act.

Dr. White Shares Perspectives on Unusual Times During Her AGD Presidency