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AGD, along with 28 other allied health organizations, including AAOMS and ADA, sent a letter to the leaders of the House Education & Labor Committee on October 15, voicing support for H.R.1379, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA).

On October 8, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Treasury Department released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less.

The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that $20 billion in new funding for providers, including eligible dentists, would be available in a Phase 3 General Distribution from the Provider Relief Fund created under the CARES Act.

Dr. White Shares Perspectives on Unusual Times During Her AGD Presidency

Dr. White shares perspectives on unusual times during her AGD presidency.

The risk of malpractice claims and lawsuits are enough to scare any dentist, so we’ve arranged for all AGD new graduates and residents to receive professional liability insurance from Dentist’s Advantage at no cost. It’s one of the treats of AGD membership.

On Oct. 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an updated communication about SARS-CoV-2 and the potential for airborne transmission. The CDC has found that less infection is spread in contact or “fomite transmission.” Epidemiologic assessments have found that most infections are spread through close contact and not airborne transmission.

No matter your experience level, this guide is a must-have for every practice. Learn the different types of medical codes, how to complete the medical claim form and how to submit proper claims to medical payers.

A report published in the November 2020 Journal of the American Dental Association found that COVID-19 prevalence and positive rates among dentists were low and concluded that “current infection controls recommendations may be sufficient to prevent infection in dental settings.”

On Sep. 24, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided recommendations about the use of dental amalgam in certain groups who may be at greater risk of potential adverse health effects of mercury exposure, including pregnant and/or nursing women and people with certain preexisting conditions.

On Oct. 2, The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) released the consensus study report, "Framework for Equitable Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine."

Now more than ever, it is important that general dentists use their voices in legislative and regulatory policy planning. The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the need for AGD members to stay informed and active. This year, the annual AGD Advocacy Conference will be held virtually on Saturday, Nov. 14.

AGD Impact’s Testing the Tools columnist Ross Isbell, DMD, MBA, shares some favorite PPE items along with other tools that he feels are above average to help as general dentists address new standards of care.

AGD wants to help alleviate some of the stress that comes along with school for our dental student members, so we’ve worked out some special savings just for you.

This month, AGD Podcaster Wes Blakeslee, DMD, MAGD, interviews Jackie Ulasewich Cullen, co-founder of My Dental Agency, about important efforts to improve online marketing efficiencies in your dental office.

As many schools remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some schools have moved to hybrid or fully online learning models for the 2020–21 school year. This change has affected many AGD members who must manage their office needs while also addressing fluctuating school schedules.

The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that $20 billion in new funding for providers, including eligible dentists, would be available in a Phase 3 General Distribution from the Provider Relief Fund created under the CARES Act.

In an effort led by the American Dental Association (ADA), a group of dental organizations, including AGD, sent a letter on September 22 to the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) to support a Transparency in Dental Benefits Contracting model act. NCOIL's Health Insurance & Long Term Care Issues Committee considered the model act at a September 26 meeting.

The House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass H.R.3935, the Protecting Patients Transportation to Care Act, on September 21. Reps. Buddy Carter (R-GA), Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), Tom Graves (R-GA), and Sanford Bishop of (D-GA) introduced the bill in July 2019.