Academy of General Dentistry Provides Comments to the Food and Drug Administration
The response highlights AGD’s opinion on 3D Printing of Devices at Point-of-Care
Academy of General Dentistry Celebrates 70 Years
Celebrating seven decades of service to general dentists
Capitol Connections
AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.
February Live Webinar Announcement
Attend “Geriatric Dentistry: Treatment Planning and Management” with Tomas J. Ballesteros, MS, DMD, FAGD, on Feb. 15. This webinar will discuss the different restorative options for the general dentist when treating the complex geriatric population.
Match Fellow Colleagues with AGD
Do you know a colleague who still isn’t a member but would be the perfect match for AGD? Now’s your chance to introduce them to Premium Plus membership and earn $50 in Referral Rewards for each referral who joins.
What’s Old Is New Again: Is Inflation Here to Stay?
Inflation has roared back to a point that it now demands our attention. Inflation is that slow, insidious erosion in the purchasing power that our money provides. It affects the products and services we buy, the way we provide our dental services and how we can enjoy our retirements.
Techniques for Imaging of the Upper Airway
Which method of upper airway imaging is best for orthodontic assessment? Read the new issue of General Dentistry to compare the pros and cons of lateral cephalometry, multiplanar CBCT reconstruction and three-dimensional CBCT reconstruction.
HRSA Seeks Applications for Chief Dental Officer
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is currently recruiting for the position of Chief Dental Officer (CDO) within the Office of Special Health Initiatives.
HRSA Opens PRF Reconsideration Process for ARP Rural/Phase 4 Payments
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) opened the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Payment Reconsideration Process for American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural and Phase 4 payments on February 1, 2022 for a period of at least 45 days.
Education & Labor Leaders Urge Biden Not to Withdraw Healthcare Protections ETS
In a letter addressed to President Biden and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, Representatives Bobby Scott, Chair of the Education and Labor Committee, and Alma Adams, Chair of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, objected to the administration’s plan to withdraw most of its June 21, 2021 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring health care facilities to take steps to protect healthcare workers from exposure to COVID-19 while a more permanent standard is developed.
Become a Board Member
The AGD Foundation is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on the 2022–2024 Board of Directors. The board actively supports the Foundation’s mission of oral/oropharyngeal cancer awareness, prevention and early detection.
Don’t Leave Your Classmates in the Shadows
Whether or not spring comes six weeks early, you can brighten a fellow classmate’s winter by referring them to AGD and earn up to $850 in gift cards in the process. The more classmates you recruit, the more you earn.
February AGD Impact Now Available
This month, AGD Impact explores whether dental providers can strike a balance between holistic and conventional dentistry.
Become an AGD Spokesperson
AGD’s Communications Council is recruiting new members for its Spokesperson Program. Nominees should be comfortable communicating with the media and be willing to be AGD’s public voice. The deadline to submit nominations is Feb. 25!
Management of Separated Endodontic Instruments
Although managing a separated instrument is difficult, there are several options for retrieval, depending on the anatomy of the tooth, the type and location of the instrument and the skill of the clinician. Four unique cases of separated instruments are detailed in the latest issue of General Dentistry, along with one-year follow-up data.
Academy of General Dentistry Opens Registration for AGD 2022
Orlando Florida is the destination for the premier dental meeting this year
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AGD2022 Meeting Registration Opens Tomorrow
AGD2022 will be held in Orlando, Florida, July 27–30, 2022. Meeting registration officially opens tomorrow, Jan. 25. Check out the course listing, and learn more about things to do in Orlando.
Testing the Tools: Pulpal Liners
Pulpal liners are critical parts of conservative dentistry, and the chemistry backing them up is phenomenal. Depending on your personal experience and affiliation, you likely already have a quality product in your armamentarium. But, if you haven’t reevaluated the market recently, these are some of the top brands to consider.
Comparison of the Fit of Surgical Guides Manufactured with Low-Cost 3D Printers
In-office printing of surgical guides is becoming increasingly common in the modern dental practice. A study in the latest issue of General Dentistry sought to evaluate the accuracy of fit of surgical guides printed with four different desktop 3D printers purchased for less than $500.