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Tell Congress to Extend Funding for CHIP

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) sent an Action Alert on Friday, Sept. 8, urging AGD members to contact their members of Congress regarding the expiration of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) set for Sept. 30.

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves FY2018 Labor-HHS Spending Bill

AGD Expresses Support for Student Debt Refinancing Bill

New Surgeon General Sworn In

National Health Service Corps’ Students to Service Program Now Accepting Applications

In the States

Dr. Bromberg at Oral Health Symposium

AGD2017 Session Explores Six Steps to Advance Oral Health Literacy

Held Friday, July 14, during the Scientific Session, AGD emeritus member and longtime advocacy champion Myron J. Bromberg, DDS, moderated the session, “Oral Health Literacy Awareness, a National Healthcare Priority.”

FDA to Expand Education Campaign Discouraging Youth E-Cigarette Use

States Under Pressure as CHIP Funding Expiration Nears

Senate HELP Committee Schedules Bipartisan Health Reform Hearings

In the States

Dr. Binder Volunteers to Meet Dental Needs in Haiti

Twice over the past two years, I have spent a week volunteering in Haiti with the small nonprofit aid group, Haiti Marycare. The group’s mission is to help a few villages in the northern part of Haiti.

Dealing with Mistakes Made in Private Practice

In private practice, dentists are faced with making decisions every day. Most of the time, we make the right ones, but occasionally, we run into challenges.

AGD Group Exemption Deadline Is Fast Approaching

Inspiration

AGD Rebrand Resources Available to Constituents

Apply for 2018 Fellowship, Mastership and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition

Leader Tip: 2017 Constituent Webinar Recordings Available

FDA Announces Comprehensive Tobacco-Related Regulatory Plan

White House Opioid Commission Issues Interim Report