Caroline Puskas, Student Delegate
“I would recommend that any dental student involved with the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) apply for a position in the annual House of Delegates."
Macie Long, Student Delegate
“Before filling out the application to be a student delegate, I was a little apprehensive because I had no experience with parliamentary procedure. After some thought, I decided to step out of my comfort zone, and I sent in my application. I'm so glad I did!
Nominate Colleagues for 2023 Awards
AGD is seeking nominations for the 2023 Albert L. Borish, Distinguished Service and Humanitarian awards, which recognize exceptional achievements and contributions to the dental profession. Do you know an outstanding colleague whom you would like to see honored and recognized for their efforts?
Claim Your Complimentary Coverage
If you are a dental student graduating this year, be sure to claim your complimentary coverage. AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage offers our new graduates and residents malpractice insurance at no cost.
AGD2023 Speaker Submissions Due This Friday
This Friday, Jan. 27, at 5 p.m. CST, is your last chance to become a speaker at AGD2023! AGD Fellows and Masters can submit abstracts for 10- to 15-minute "Dental Pearls Presentations," and all members can submit abstracts for 50-minute "Emerging Speakers" lectures.
Aspen Dental Agrees to $3.5 Million Settlement in Massachusetts
On Jan. 5, the Massachusetts attorney general announced that Aspen Dental agreed to a $3.5 million settlement to end a lawsuit accusing the company of bait-and-switch advertising. Massachusetts asserted that Aspen Dental charged patients for services it advertised as “free” and claimed that it accepted “all” insurance when it does not accept Medicaid.
AGD2023 Course Registration Opens Wednesday
AGD2023 course registration officially opens this Wednesday! AGD’s scientific session includes some of the industry’s most respected speakers and features over 82 courses (33 of which are hands-on) along with six learning lab courses and much, much more.
10 Dentists to Watch
AGD Impact is proud to introduce 10 dentists at the beginning of their careers who represent the newest generation of exemplary oral healthcare providers. These dentists truly stand out among their peers.
A New Year Means Getting Finances Back on Track
Holiday spending may have dug deeper into your bank account than you hoped. With AGD’s Exclusive Benefits program, you can get back on track with the many different discounts and offers available to AGD members.
Patients’ Communication Preferences for Learning about HPV
Oropharyngeal cancer has the highest incidence of any cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). A new study in General Dentistry explores the preferences of dental patients regarding 11 modalities for learning about HPV-related topics from their oral health providers.
Congress Funds AGD-Backed Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Campaign
On Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, the U.S. Congress passed the Omnibus Appropriation Bill. Included in the Omnibus was an appropriation of $300,000 to fund the oral health awareness and education campaign that is being developed by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Speaker Submissions for AGD2023 Are Due Next Week
Next Friday, Jan. 27, at 5 p.m. CST, is your last chance to become a speaker at AGD2023! AGD Fellows and Masters can submit abstracts for 10- to 15-minute "Dental Pearls Presentations," and all members can submit abstracts for 50-minute "Emerging Speakers" lectures.
10 Dentists to Watch
AGD Impact is proud to introduce 10 dentists at the beginning of their careers who represent the newest generation of exemplary oral healthcare providers. These dentists truly stand out among their peers.
Sarita B. Patel, DDS, FAGD
“[The pandemic] has been difficult on dentists and, more importantly, dental students with their decreased clinical exposure. They need our help more than ever.”
Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS
“Dentistry is very rewarding and can simultaneously be very emotionally, physically and mentally challenging. I’m blessed to have a professional community to help navigate these challenges.”
Margaret J. Jones, DDS
“I hope to improve my community’s oral health literacy and be an agent of change who improves oral health among future generations.”
Selina Fuentes Gutierrez, DDS
“I plan to coordinate a yearly free dental service weekend at my office for the underserved communities of Greater San Antonio.”
Mark A. Gaches, DDS, FAGD
“I focus on quality dentistry, not quantity dentistry. This allows me to have much more time and focus for full-patient care.”
Gregory M. Feldman, DMD. MAGD
“To take the leap of faith and trust myself enough to start my own solo practice has, without a doubt, been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done.”
Jeena E. Devasia, DDS, FAGD
“I’d love to impact the life of a young dentist in the same way that my mentor impacted me.”