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Let colleagues know now is the perfect time to become an AGD member. That’s because, from now until Sept. 30, new members will only pay half of 2020 membership dues during AGD’s Half-Year Dues promotion. Plus, if you refer them, you’ll both also earn $50 in Referral Rewards once they join.

Dental practices across the nation are facing challenging times, and the last thing you need is to pay for new equipment. The Environmental Protection Agency’s new amalgam rule goes into effect July 14 regardless of the economic climate. To help take one worry off your mind, DRNA is offering qualified AGD members a free amalgam separator, valued at $850, with any three- or five-year contract. And, to help you keep cash on hand, you will receive no invoices until 2021.

AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists. We recently supported legislation that if passed, would allow for a tax credit of up to $25,000 for qualified personal protective equipment (PPE) to eligible small businesses.

Shopping for a newly graduated dentist or a wedding gift this summer? By shopping on Amazon, you can help the AGD Foundation increase awareness about oral cancer and the importance of early detection for each eligible purchase you make through AmazonSmile.

AGD Advocacy is continuously working with constituents to address issues as a result of the pandemic, such as advocating for PPE reimbursement and for dental practices to perform COVID-19 testing.

On June 17, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application as part of their implementation of the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020.

On June 19, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule to amend Section 1557 regulations of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

A bipartisan group of members of the House recently introduced H.R.7216 - the Small Business PPE Tax Credit Act.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidance for Dental Settings: Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response was updated on June 17.

The July issue of AGD Impact focuses on the future demand for dentists. Dental researchers chime in on the outlook for the profession, including the myriad evolving variables that may influence the future need for dentists. The July issue also covers teledentistry, marketing and ethics.

AGD2020 Virtual, July 13-16, 2020, is comprised of five lectures and four learning labs. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in online courses and discussion led by world-class dental educators and earn up to 14 hours of CE over four days.

Jackie Ulasewich Cullen, co-founder of My Dental Agency, gives tips on how to market to your existing patients during these uncertain times.

Many dental teams struggle with filing medical claims for dental procedures. Medical Dental Cross Coding with Confidence by Charles W. Blair, DDS, explains the different types of medical codes, how to complete the medical claim form and how to submit proper claims to medical payers.

Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, AGD has decided to virtualize the in-person scientific session scheduled to take place July 15–18, 2020. AGD2020 is now completely virtual and will consist of five lectures and four learning labs taking place July 13–16, 2020.

AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists. Recently, we supported the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act and assisted the Ohio AGD in supporting legislation that calls for personal protective equipment reimbursement by insurers.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidance for Dental Settings: Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response was updated June 17, 2020. Read more about the changes and where you can find the most up-to-date information for your practice.

One of the biggest impediments to providing leadership in times of crisis is an ever-changing set of circumstances. The degree of uncertainty we are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic is unique for most people. But dentists and other business owners have to lead their staff members through this crisis as well.

As the academic year comes to an end for student members, AGD wants to help ease your expenses this summer with some special savings. AGD provides practical offers for renters, auto and health insurance — for an extra bit of financial security — as well as online shopping deals.

Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, discusses the topic of informed consent during the COVID-19 pandemic.