Legislation Introduced to Expand Medicare to Include Dental Benefits Feb 4, 2021 Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA) introduced the Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 (S.97/H.R.502)(text) on January 28.
10 Dentists to Watch: AGD Impact’s February Issue Now Live Feb 1, 2021 The newest issue of AGD Impact includes our “10 Dentists to Watch” list with 10 profiles on up-and-coming dentists who have been practicing less than a decade but who are already making an impact on the profession.
Don’t Leave Your Classmates in the Shadows Feb 1, 2021 Whether or not spring comes six weeks early, you can brighten a fellow classmate’s winter by referring them to AGD. Introduce your fellow classmates to the support AGD can offer, and earn up to $850 in American Express gift cards in the process.
Course Registration Opens April 7 Feb 1, 2021 Mark your calendars! AGD2021 course registration officially opens April 7. Courses can fill up quickly, so don’t wait to register. New this year, the AGD2021 Virtual Package Experience will offer a livestream option for lectures and hands-on sessions. Check out some of the AGD2021 topics and speakers.
Fluoride Levels in Popular Tea Brands Feb 1, 2021 In a new study, researchers compared fluoride levels in commercially available black, green and matcha teas, and the mean concentration differed significantly between types and brands.
AGD Foundation Tax Letters Available Feb 1, 2021 Thank you, 2020 donors, for supporting the AGD Foundation's oral cancer awareness initiatives. Access your 2020 tax letter today.
Soyna Kapoor, DDS Feb 1, 2021 “Dentistry is amazing and provides a great career that allows us to combine art, service and science.”
Jessica J. Brisbois, DDS Feb 1, 2021 “I get to work next to dentists who have been working for over 30 years — what a blessing it is to feed off of all the lessons they have learned.”
John V. Machi, DDS, FAGD Feb 1, 2021 “I never imagined how connected I’d feel to my patients or just how much impact people in our field can have on the health of the whole person.”
Sampada J. Deshpande, DDS Feb 1, 2021 “I’m passionate about bringing business education to every new dentist and dental student as well as seeing them create meaningful change in their communities with those added soft skills.”
Rachel J. Malterud, DMD, MPH Feb 1, 2021 “No one could have predicted COVID-19, and it has made the transition from student to dentist very different.”
Robert Jungman, DDS, FAGD Feb 1, 2021 “With technology improving every year, the best way to help your patients is to learn all you can and stay up to date.”
Spencer K. Wright, DMD Feb 1, 2021 “The road to becoming a dentist is challenging but very rewarding.”
Sandra Montes, DDS, FAGD Feb 1, 2021 “You are not alone. There is an entire network of individuals in our profession who want to help you succeed.”
Katie E. Stuchlik, DDS Feb 1, 2021 “I believe in unifying the voices of dentists and feel it is my responsibility to help spread the word.”
Carson W. Henley, DDS Feb 1, 2021 “I am where I am because of the mentors who guided me, but it was the work I put into the opportunities afforded me that opened up more doors.”
AGD urges Biden Administrtaion to allow COVID-19 Vaccine to be administered by dentists Jan 25, 2021 AGD supports PREP Act to permit certain qualified professionals permitted to order and administer COVID-19 vaccines.
Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, Named Academy of General Dentistry's Associate Editor Jan 25, 2021 Blakeslee has a longtime history supporting AGD's communications platforms
AGD Launches Daily News Briefing Jan 25, 2021 The pace of information impacting general dentistry and the delivery of oral care is progressing at an intense pace. AGD wants to provide new ways to keep our members informed. To support you, we are launching a daily news update. Watch for more information in the coming weeks.
Take Advantage of This Complimentary Offer Jan 25, 2021 AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage offers new graduates and residents malpractice insurance at no cost. It’s one of your membership benefits. Visit the registration page to claim your complimentary coverage.