Capitol Connections
AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.
Project Governance Underway
AGD’s Project Governance aims to explore how AGD's governance aligns with current best practices and helps determine the structure and processes necessary to support the organization's mission effectively.
Interstate Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact is Formed
On April 22nd Maine Governor Janet Mills signed legislation creating the Interstate Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. The Compact became active when the seventh state enacted the Compact language. Maine joined Washington, Iowa, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Virginia and Kansas as initial Compact states.
Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-5) and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Release Comprehensive Data Privacy Draft Bill
On April 7, 2024, House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-5) and Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released a discussion draft of federal privacy legislation, entitled the American Privacy Rights Act.
CMS Quality Conference Highlights the Importance of Access to High Quality Oral Health Care
On April 8-9, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hosted the 2024 Quality Conference. The conference theme was "Resilient and Ready Together: Creating an Optimal Environment for Quality Healthcare for Individuals, Families, and Communities."
Increase Cash Flow and Reduce Stress by Reducing PPO Exposure
Read about how to evaluate the financial success of your PPO participation and choose which plans to keep and which to drop in the April issue of AGD Impact.
Early Bird Pricing for AGD2024 Ends Next Week
The opportunity to lock in early bird pricing for AGD2024 expires next Tuesday, April 30. Premium Plus members can enjoy FREE registration, while Premium members benefit from discounted rates. Immerse yourself in world-class CE, discover the natural beauty of Minneapolis, and make AGD2024 a memorable experience.
Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam
Join us Oct. 4–6 for the 2024 Fall Fellowship Review Course at AGD headquarters in Chicago. As a special benefit, Premium Plus members will receive a 20% discount on registration. Following the review course, attendees have the option to register for the Fellowship Exam Oct. 7.
Special Offer for 2024 Graduates and Residents
Congratulations to our soon-to-be 2024 dental school graduates! AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider, Dentist’s Advantage, wants you to start off your dental career right by offering you professional liability insurance at no cost. It’s included as one of AGD’s membership benefits.
Introducing the FellowPath Scholarship for New Dentists
Attention all members who graduated between 2019 and 2024! We're excited to announce the FellowPath Scholarship. The scholarship covers the cost of the Fall Fellowship Review Course, Fellowship Exam, airfare and accommodations. With three scholarships available, make sure to apply by June 3.
CMS Rule Allows Access to Adult Dental Care
On April 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a rule to allow access to adult dental care as an essential health benefit through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. States must initiate an application process in 2025.
New AGD Podcast Alert: AGD 2024 Keynote Speaker Jeffry L. Gurian, DDS Featured Guest
Animal Magnetism: Some Veterinarians Are Drawn to Oral Healthcare
What dental specialty allows a practitioner to perform a sinusotomy on a standing patient who happens to have 12 pounds of teeth or fix a tooth the patient broke by biting an antler? The answer is animal dentistry.
AGD Can Help You Become Financially Fit
Give your finances a serious workout with AGD’s Exclusive Benefits program. As an associate dentist, we can help you stretch your dollars and strengthen your savings with student loan refinancing offers, insurance coverage, entertainment discounts and more.
Recognize Your Colleagues
Nominations are open for AGD’s 2024 Student Chapter of the Year and Faculty of the Year awards! Help AGD recognize dedicated student chapters and faculty advisers who went above and beyond for their dental school’s AGD student chapters. Nominations are being accepted now through April 18.
Dental Team Opportunities at AGD2024
Improve patient care and increase practice success by empowering your dental team. AGD2024 presents 15 courses specifically tailored for dental team members, covering a diverse range of subjects to help staff excel.
Looking to Take the Fellowship Exam at AGD2024?
The Fellowship Review Course at AGD2024 takes place July 17–18 and includes a refresher in 17 dental disciplines, and attendees may take the Fellowship Exam the following day. Registrants will also receive an electronic copy of the Fellowship Exam Study Guide and a link to downloadable course handouts.
Capitol Connections
AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.
AGD Signs Letter in Support of the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Assistance Ac
On April 2, 2024, AGD and other oral health advocacy organizations sent a letter to House Energy & Commerce and House Ways & Means Committee leadership in support of H.R.7814, the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Assistance Act
Senate Passes AGD-Supported Resolution to Promote Health Care Workforce Well-being
On March 20, 2024, the Senate passed S.Res.567, a bipartisan resolution to designate March 18, 2024, as the inaugural "Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness."