NEWSROOM

The AGD2021 registration period ends tomorrow, June 8, at 5 p.m. CDT. Register now to secure your place at the premier meeting for general dentistry.

While ibuprofen is the most widely prescribed NSAID in the United States, diclofenac is the most widely prescribed worldwide. Its use in treating mild to moderate dental pain should be of interest to dental providers seeking alternate pain management options for their patients.

The process, called Orthotropics, or mewing, claims that if you consistently position your tongue in a particular way, you will be able to get a more defined jaw line. To many patients, the results might seem too good to be true. But is there any truth to these social media claims?

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

The AGD Foundation is auctioning off popular items to help support its fight against oral cancer. Hot items include two nights at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, a Dr. Richard Madow seminar and a gold heart bracelet.

Can’t make it to Austin? AGD is bringing back Facebook Live coverage for AGD2021! Our coverage includes unparalleled access to all the can’t-miss education offerings, social events and exhibitor demonstrations along with attendee interviews.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidance on Thursday, May 13, that recommends that fully vaccinated individuals can stop wearing masks in most non-healthcare settings.

On May 26, Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, announced their plans to develop legislation to establish a federally administered public option for health coverage.

President Joe Biden put forward his proposed FY2022 budget on May 28, which would amount to approximately $6 trillion in government spending. The budget accounts for many of the provisions the President has detailed in his American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan.

On May 26, the Director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), Dr. Rena D’Souza, announced that the twenty-year follow-up report to Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General will be released in the fall of 2021.

AGD sent letters of support to the House and Senate sponsors of the DOC Access Act on May 26, thanking them for taking the lead on this critical piece of legislation.

AGD reminds general dentists that the recent changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mask guidance for fully vaccinated people do not apply to healthcare settings such as dental offices. Dentists should continue to consult the "CDC Guidance for Dental Settings" and follow CDC and state screening recommendations when patients arrive at their offices.

This year, there will be no onsite registration at AGD2021 in Austin, Texas, so be sure to register for the meeting and courses by 5 p.m. CDT on June 8. Can't make it to Austin? Take advantage of the AGD2021 Lecture-Only Hybrid Package.

AGD President Bruce L. Cassis, DDS, MAGD, responded to a recent article in U.S. News and Kaiser Health News (”Why Your Dentist May Seem Pushy”). “Unfortunately, attacks on our profession like this can set us back from providing the essential care our patients and communities need and deserve,” said Cassis.

The electronic platform allows participants to bid from anywhere on their phone or laptop. The auction is open to all AGD members, friends and family members and will remain open until June 12 at 8 p.m. CDT.

This month, AGD Impact examines the impact service-based debt relief programs have on new dentists and the communities they serve. The issue also breaks down the DIY orthodontic craze Orthotropics, or mewing, that has gone viral on social media, and a special feature highlights four 2021 FAGD and MAGD recipients.

Dr. Cassis sends letter to Kaiser Health News editor-in-chief

Are you working toward earning your AGD Fellowship? For a limited time, all Study Guides (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020) and the Study Guide Supplement (2008–2015) are discounted. The Study Guides are now $50 each (previously $96), and the Study Guide Supplement is now $199 (previously $299). These discounts end May 31.