AGD Impact Now Available Feb 9, 2024 The newest issue AGD Impact is now available. In it, find articles covering 3D printing and dental photography as well as columns on Wellness, Student Perspectives and New Dentists.
Children’s Dental Health Month Feb 9, 2024 Cheers to brightening up little faces! Happy Children's Dental Health Month, where every smile is a step towards a lifetime of dental wellness. 🌟😁
Black History Month Feb 9, 2024 Honoring the legacy of beautiful smiles that have shaped history. Happy Black History Month from AGD!
New AGD Podcast Alert: Building Strong Teams Through Purposeful Communications and Optimism Feb 6, 2024
Secure a Victory with AGD Referral Rewards Feb 5, 2024 Recruit your colleagues to a winning team by referring them to become AGD members, a play that can earn you $50 in Referral Rewards for each new player who joins. The rewards you score can even be applied toward your membership renewal.
Capitol Connections Feb 5, 2024 AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.
Interested in Free CE at AGD2024? Feb 5, 2024 Students, residents and new dentists have access to the New Dentist Lounge at AGD2024 and can get up to seven hours of CE for free! The lounge also includes multiple networking opportunities developed specifically for your unique needs.
Unstable Periodontal Disease and Its Association with Sleep-Disordered Breathing Feb 5, 2024 A new clinical study in the latest issue of General Dentistry investigated the connection between unresolved periodontal disease and sleep-disordered breathing using the Papillary Bleeding Index, Epworth Sleepiness Scale questionnaire, STOP-Bang questionnaire and salivary cortisol testing.
The February Issue of AGD Impact Is Live Feb 5, 2024 The February issue of AGD Impact takes a detailed look at 3D printing and everything you should know before purchasing your first printing system. The issue also explores dental photography and includes a column on anger in the dental office, as well as special columns for dental students and new dentists.
HHS Posts List of National Health Professional Shortage Areas Jan 31, 2024 On January 2, 2024, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) posted new Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) designations and withdrawals and shared information on the process to submit comments on these decisions.
HHS Secretary Announces Inaugural Chief Competition Officer Jan 31, 2024 On January 8, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that Stacy Sanders will serve as the Department’s inaugural Chief Competition Officer, a newly created role aimed at reducing healthcare and prescription drug costs by promoting competition.
Short-Term Funding Agreement Reached as Government Shutdown Looms Jan 31, 2024 On January 18, 2024, President Biden signed into law another Continuing Resolution (CR) necessary to keep the government open, H.R.2872, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024.
AGD President Awarded Prestigious James Frank Collins Lifetime Achievement Award by FLAGD Jan 29, 2024 Merlin Ohmer, DDS, MAGD, Honored for Long-Term Commitment to General Dentistry
Members Remember Friend and Colleague Myron “Mike” Bromberg, DDS Jan 29, 2024 AGD recently invited several of Bromberg’s close friends and colleagues to share a few stories about his life and leadership, shedding light on the person he was, his mentorship and the lasting legacy he leaves.
New Online Learning Center Content Is Available Jan 29, 2024 Two new on-demand webinars have been added to AGD’s growing catalog in the Online Learning Center. 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.
AGD2024 Speaker Submissions Due Thursday Jan 29, 2024 This is your last chance to become a speaker at AGD2024! Share your knowledge and experience at the premier meeting for general dentistry by submitting an abstract for the newly developed Take the Floor series. The submission deadline is Feb. 1, 5 p.m. CST.
AGD2024 Fellowship Review Course and Exam Jan 29, 2024 AGD is offering a two-day Fellowship Review Course at AGD2024, and attendees may take the Fellowship Exam the following day. There is still time to prepare, so download the Study Guide Supplement 2016-2020 and annual online study guides to put yourself in the best position to succeed.
Experience the New Dentist Lounge Jan 29, 2024 The New Dentist Lounge at AGD2024 caters to the needs of students, residents and recent graduates. Attend free CE courses, collaborative workshops, mentorship events and multiple networking opportunities all in one place.
IRS Offers ERC Settlement Offer – Should You Take It? Jan 22, 2024 Since Dec. 1, the IRS has sent 20,000 letters to taxpayers denying their Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) claims for tax year 2020 and continues to ramp up audits for tax year 2021. For dentists who no longer believe they qualify for the credit, the IRS has introduced the ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program.