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In an interview with Bloomberg Law, Doug Parker, Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA), described the enactment of a permanent COVID-19 workplace standard for the healthcare industry as OSHA’s most urgent rulemaking.

Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and John Boozman (R-AR) plan to introduce the Senate companion to H.R.4122, the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, this week.

Last Thursday, AGD met with Administrator Carole Johnson of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to welcome the Administrator to her new role and reinforce AGD’s ongoing collaboration with the agency.

Whether it’s finding lower rates on credit card processing or office supplies, getting discounts on administrative services, or providing patients with financing options, AGD has you covered.

The Exhibit Hall at the ASDA Annual Session will be open Feb. 18 through Feb. 20. Don't miss your chance to speak with an AGD representative (at booth 19) and learn about the special discounts, resources and networking tools designed specifically for your needs as a student.

For many, family is a source of support and inspiration. Usually, that support comes from outside when it pertains to your professional career, but some are fortunate enough to work in the same profession as their family members — or even alongside them.

On January 14, President Joe Biden delivered public remarks in which he detailed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal, the American Rescue Plan. The American Rescue Plan will be the first piece of Biden’s two-part response to the pandemic.

Holistic approaches can be found in many medical fields, including dentistry. Despite the popularity of this approach, confusion still abounds. What does holistic dentistry look like today? How does it differ from conventional dentistry? Can dental providers strike a balance between the two approaches?

When flowers and chocolate are not enough, give a gift that makes a lasting impact. Mark your donation to the AGD Foundation as a tribute. All support enhances oral cancer outreach, programs and awareness efforts.

As healthcare professionals, we know how important it is to keep our minds and bodies healthy. Perhaps it’s now time to consider critical thinking as a component of an overall personal wellness program as well.

New issue takes a look at holistic dentistry and inflation

The response highlights AGD’s opinion on 3D Printing of Devices at Point-of-Care

Celebrating seven decades of service to general dentists

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.