AGD Group Exemption Filing Status Due August 30
U.S. constituencies and regions have the opportunity to be included as tax-exempt organizations under the umbrella of AGD headquarters’ group exemption.
Submit Your Universal Award Application
Don’t miss the opportunity to get your constituents recognized! The deadline to submit an application for the AGD Constituent Editor Award, Advocacy Award, Continuing Education Award of Excellence, Membership Award, Public Information Award and/or Constituent of the Year Award is Thursday, Aug.1.
Recruitment Promotion July 1
AGD’s Half-Year Dues membership promotion, one of our most popular recruitment promotions, starts in just a few days. Between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2019, qualifying new members who join AGD for the remainder of 2019 will receive national membership at half price.
2020 Dues Update Forms Due July 1
If you have not already done so, submit your 2020 Constituent and Component Dues Update Form by Monday, July 1.
Submit CE Online – Change Effective August 31
Let your members know that, effective Saturday, Aug. 31, AGD will require members to submit their continuing education (CE) online via AGD’s online submission process.
AGD2019 Convocation Celebration
Following the Convocation Ceremony, join AGD leaders, members, family and friends in celebrating 2019 Fellows, Masters, and LLSRs.
Schedule Your Regional Photos Today!
Caught in the Moment Photography is accepting appointments for group photos during AGD2019. Schedule your appointment here.
The First Class of BusinessTRACK 2019!
In April, the Texas AGD hosted the first of four 2019 BusinessTRACK events at the Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark. Dentists from all over Texas poured in, ready for the start of what would be an illuminating experience for dental practice owners.
Defining Joint Program Providers
Applicants and approved organizations are often unsure of the differences between joint programs, program sponsorship and speaking engagements.When completing the PACE application, keep the following points in mind.
AGD Tackles Managing Oral Injuries and Mouthguards
AGD Impact article encourages proactive strategies for management
and injury treatment
Using the AGD Subject Code List
General dentists attend CE courses that address a wide variety of topics in all specialty areas. AGD PACE-approved CE organizations are expected to identify the general topic/specialty area their courses address on all marketing materials and attendance verification forms.
PACE Guidelines Changes
Changes to the PACE Standards were recently approved by the AGD Board. Here is a summary of these changes:
PACE Approval Eligibility Criteria Unchanged
Recently some providers have contacted the AGD regarding changes to PACE eligibility criteria. Currently the AGD has no plans to make changes to the PACE eligibility criteria.
Regional Directors Corner
Laurence Grayhills, DMD, MS, MAGD, represents Region 20, which includes Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Although he has served in that position for only four months, he has already taken strides to unite his constituents, expand membership in the AGD and advance a pro-dentist legislative agenda in the Florida state capitol.
Inaugural New Dentist Conference a Hit for PAGD
On March 30-31, the Pennsylvania AGD (PAGD) conducted its inaugural New Dentist Conference. The conference was a success, with many resident dentists and new dentists with fewer than 10 years post-dental-school experience attending. It was a fantastic opportunity for contemporaries to learn and socialize together.
Missouri AGD Oral Cancer Awareness Walk
The Missouri AGD (MOAGD) was proud to host its first Oral Cancer Awareness Walk and Kids Sprint on Saturday, March 30.
Congratulations to the 2019 Constituent Mini-Grant Recipients
The AGD Constituent Services Team thanks all applicants. Join us in congratulating the following 16 constituencies, selected by AGD’s Regional Directors Constituent Development Subcommittee
Nominate a Colleague for the 2021 Weclew Award
AGD is now taking nominations for the 2021 Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award. This prestigious award is given to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the art and science of dentistry, or has enhanced AGD’s principles and goals and made exceptional efforts in promoting these ideals.
Submit Your Email and List Agreement Statements
AGD Constituent Email and List Agreement statements are due July 31. If your constituency has not already submitted this agreement, download a copy from the Important Dates and Forms section of the AGD website, and return a signed copy to the CST by July 31 via fax to 312.335.3429.
New Resources to Promote AGD Programs
Now is the perfect time to check out the new promotional materials available on the membership chair resource page. You can use these resources to locally promote AGD’s Exclusive Benefits and Career Center programs to your constituents.