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For half a century, the AGD Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AGD, has recognized the critical role of general dentists in advancing the oral health of the public through charitable initiatives.

An important initiative is underway in Massachusetts – Question 2 — that would require dental insurance companies to spend at least 83% of premium dollars collected on dental services or refund the difference to patients.

AGD’s year-round membership app offers you a way to stay connected with other members, access information and membership benefits, and receive important notifications.

Sign up for AGD’s four live webinars in October. “Let's Get Digital: An Introduction to Digital Dentures,” presented by Dr. Wendy Clark and sponsored by Dentsply Sirona, will take place this Thursday, Oct. 6, and is free to all attendees.

AGD submitted comment to the World Health Organization (WHO) on its Discussion Paper (Version dated August 12, 2022) Draft Global Oral Health Action Plan (2023-2030). The organization’s response outlines its concerns regarding universal oral health coverage, dental therapists, healthcare-related taxes and more.

AGD Impact’s popular cover story, “10 Dentists to Watch,” will return in 2023. For the first time ever, we’re opening the nominations up to all AGD membership! Do you know a talented young dentist who’s doing extraordinary things and deserves some recognition? Let us know!

Let colleagues know that by joining now for 2023, they’ll get the remainder of 2022 for free! Once they join, you’ll receive $50 in Referral Rewards that can be used toward your national membership renewal.

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

In a letter to the Chief Dental Officer of the World Health Organization (WHO), AGD outlined its positions on some of the topics covered under the WHO’s Global Oral Health Action Plan (2023-2030) draft.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed a rule that would update its Calendar Year 2023 Physician Fee Schedule to include expanded access to behavioral health services, Accountable Care Organizations, cancer screenings, and dental services deemed “medically necessary” under Medicare.

In a letter addressed to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the AGD expressed its deep concerns with recommendations put forward by the Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry’s (ACTPCMD) 19th Annual Report.

The deadline to register for the 2022 Fall Fellowship Review Course has been extended to Wednesday, Sept. 28. The course, to be held at the Andaz San Diego Hotel Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, will be immediately followed by the Fellowship Exam Oct. 2.

In a society and country where disruptive innovation has produced great advances across genres and industries, could the dental profession become a positive disruptor surrounding the issue of access and trust? Dr. Carlos Stringer Smith explores this idea.

Ross Isbell, DMD, MBA, shares the tools that he uses when dealing with larger or totally edentulous areas and designing a removable prosthetic’s implant anchorage with an individual attachment style.

Although many studies have evaluated the effects of finishing and polishing composite resin restorations, few have quantified the effect of these processes on adjacent tooth structure. A new study in General Dentistry examines enamel loss surrounding composite restorations after various finishing and polishing sequences.

If you know a recent graduate, remind them about the complimentary malpractice coverage from Dentist’s Advantage that comes with AGD membership. It protects their career and saves them money during their first year as a practicing dentist.

This month, AGD Podcast host Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, explores the color selection process during prosthetic restoration. Listen to his conversation with Robert Ingrassio, CDT, who describes various aspects that are overlooked in the process and how to collaborate with specialists.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Board approved a contribution of $50,000 from our AGD Advocacy Fund to support a statewide ballot initiative in Massachusetts — Question 2 — that would require dental insurance companies to spend at least 83% of premium dollars collected on dental services or refund the difference to patients.

This Friday, Sept. 23, is the last day to register for the 2022 Fall Fellowship Review Course. The course, to be held at the Andaz San Diego Hotel, will be followed by the Fellowship Exam on Oct. 2.