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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Merlin Ohmer, DDS, MAGD, Honored for Long-Term Commitment to General Dentistry

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Next Thursday, Feb. 1, at 5 p.m. CST, is your last chance to become a speaker at AGD2024! All AGD members, with an emphasis on FAGD and MAGD awardees, are encouraged to submit an abstract for the newly developed Take the Floor series.

Student members with a graduation coming up this year can claim complimentary malpractice coverage through AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider, Dentist’s Advantage. It is important to protect your professional and financial future, and new graduates and residents can claim up to 12 months of professional liability insurance at no cost.

With recent increases in the rates of antimicrobial resistance and superbug infections, it’s imperative for dentists to follow evidence-based guidelines when prescribing antibiotics to patients. A new article in General Dentistry reviews the latest evidence on when and when not to prescribe prophylactic antibiotics and discusses guidelines for endodontic infection.

AGD Impact regularly features a Testing the Tools column with practical reviews of some of the latest dental products. This month, reviewer Ross Isbell, DMD, MBA, a general dentist in Gadsden, Alabama, tested membranes for socket preservation and grafting, a housing pickup material, and a hemostatic paste and compression cap combo for gingival retractions.

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

While specialists like dentist anesthesiologists and oral surgeons may provide deeper levels of sedation, general dentists who have gained the appropriate training and permitting may also provide these services. Please complete a survey for AGD’s advocacy councils about how AGD members perform different levels of sedation services.

AGD is proud to announce the new Take the Floor series at AGD2024. Formerly known as Dental Pearls and Emerging Speakers presentations, this reimagined series covers relevant topics within dentistry. Submit an abstract, and help make this new chapter a resounding success!

General and course registrations for AGD2024 open tomorrow, Jan. 16! AGD’s latest scientific session continues the tradition of offering top-notch continuing education, and you can expect 86 courses, 30+ of which are hands-on. In all, you can earn up to 54 CE credits across almost all dental disciplines.