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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.

Every dollar counts when you’re running your own practice. AGD members can find lower rates on credit card processing and patient financing, as well as discounts on administrative services.

A new article in General Dentistry reviews applications of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for the detection of precancerous lesions, particularly when combined with artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve high-accuracy image interpretation. AI offers promise for future integration into OCT screening for early-stage oral cancer.

At AGD2024, you can select from over 90 courses (including 30+ hands-on), in addition to networking with over 2,500 fellow dentists. Premium Plus members receive FREE registration, and Premium members receive discounted pricing before April 30, so you can save money while attending the premier meeting for general dentistry.

Many dentists find it challenging to implement photography in their daily practices. In this AGD Impact article, 2024 10 Dentists to Watch honoree Dr. Andy Janiga covers the basics of using cameras for dental photography and reviews the usage of smartphone cameras, intraoral cameras, and DSLR or mirrorless cameras for taking clinical photographs.

Love is in the air, and so is the refreshing scent of minty fresh smiles! Wishing you a Valentine's Day filled with love and dental wellness.

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.

Cheers to brightening up little faces! Happy Children's Dental Health Month, where every smile is a step towards a lifetime of dental wellness. 🌟😁

Honoring the legacy of beautiful smiles that have shaped history. Happy Black History Month from AGD!

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.

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

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.

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.