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On February 8, 2024, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a final rule entitled, Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records.

On February 21, 2024, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a report entitled, Strengthening Health Data Privacy for Americans: Addressing the Challenges of the Modern Era.

On February 20, 2024, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) announced a bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to explore ways that Congress can support AI innovation while establishing appropriate guardrails

Seven new on-demand webinars have been added to AGD’s Online Learning Center library of 150+ titles. If you’re interested in receiving free CE, upgrade to the Premium Plus membership level to gain access to the free CE library PLUS four on-demand webinars of your choice.

In her Wellness column in the February issue of AGD Impact, Dr. Maggie Augustyn defines “post-pandemic anger” and offers solutions on how we can mitigate it.

Step up to the plate, and submit an abstract for the AGD2024 Scientific e-Poster Session. Presentation categories include scientific research, clinical case studies and systematic literature reviews. These presentations may have been previously published.

For business owners, there is a delicate balance between embracing innovation and managing the practice’s financial health. AGD New Dentists columnist Dr. Clayton Sorrells shares how he has found that, with proper planning, he can upgrade his practice’s equipment without breaking the bank.

AGD Fellows, Masters, and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition recipients are recognized throughout the profession as dentists who go above and beyond to ensure they learn the most current and cutting-edge technologies and procedures to provide exceptional oral care.

The latest issue of General Dentistry describes a patient whose debilitating lower back pain during menses resolved after receiving treatment for subclinical temporomandibular disorder. The authors explain that this outcome could have been the result of neurologic, postural, inflammatory or qi flow changes from the orthotic treatment.

Distinguish yourself professionally by pursuing the AGD Fellowship Award. AGD is offering a two-day Fellowship Review Course at AGD2024, July 17–18. This course provides a refresher in 17 dental disciplines, and attendees may take the Fellowship Exam the following day.

If you are a recent graduate or resident, AGD has got you covered with complimentary malpractice insurance through our Exclusive Benefits provider, Dentist’s Advantage. New grads can receive up to 12 months of professional liability insurance at no cost. It’s one of your member benefits!

AGD will be returning to the Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Dental Meeting, Feb. 22–24. Interested in obtaining free AGD merchandise? Members who sign up for autorenewal and nonmembers who join AGD will receive a FREE clear AGD backpack. Also, get your badge scanned for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards.

Dental students, residents and recent graduates are invited to submit their dental research for the AGD2024 Scientific e-Poster Session. Submission categories include scientific research, case studies on clinical innovation and systematic literature reviews. The submission deadline is April 2.

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

The February issue of AGD Impact features an explanation of dental 3D printers and how they function — written by Testing the Tools columnist Dr. Ross Isbell — as well as a comparison detailing a few of the top products on the market.

On January 17, 2024, the Chair of the House Energy & Commerce (E&C) Full Committee and the Chair of the E&C Health Subcommittee, Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-5) and Brett Guthrie (R-KY-2) respectively, sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a study on the vertical integration and consolidation of the dental and vision benefits industries.

AGD recently signed onto a letter with other leading dental associations urging the Senate to pass legislation mirroring the tax bill recently passed by the House of Representatives, H.R.7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.

On January 17, 2024, Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced S.3597, the Promoting Dental Health Act.

AGD Podcast host Dr. George J. Schmidt spoke with Dr. Martin Mendelson about building strong teams through purposeful communications and optimism and with Amy Wood about HIPAA compliance, data management and breach assessments, and ways to protect your practice.