“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.”

“No one could have predicted COVID-19, and it has made the transition from student to dentist very different.”

“With technology improving every year, the best way to help your patients is to learn all you can and stay up to date.”

“The road to becoming a dentist is challenging but very rewarding.”

“You are not alone. There is an entire network of individuals in our profession who want to help you succeed.”

“I believe in unifying the voices of dentists and feel it is my responsibility to help spread the word.”

“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 supports PREP Act to permit certain qualified professionals permitted to order and administer COVID-19 vaccines.

The AGD Foundation is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on the 2021–23 board of directors. To submit your name for consideration or nominate a fellow member, email foundation@agd.org by April 15, 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.

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.

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

In this study, 10- to 17-year-old students were split into two groups: one that received conventional oral health education and one that received supplementary education via WhatsApp. Clinical evaluations and survey responses from both groups determined whether social media instruction yielded significant oral health outcomes.

The widespread shutdown orders sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic have financially impacted dental practices across the country.

AGD student representative Clayton Sorrells is a second-year student at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans. He spoke with AGD Impact about how he pivoted from ICU registered nurse to dental student and how he uses his nursing experience to better serve dental patients.

Last week, the U.S. Treasury and Small Business Administration rolled out a new round of the Paycheck Protection Program. Lenders began accepting applications for new and second-draw applications.

The AGD Foundation is asking AGD members, constituencies, and dental and non-dental companies to donate items for its 2021 auction such as electronics, vacation getaways, sports memorabilia, and items reflective of your state or region. Auction items are due April 15, 2021.

Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, a New Jersey general dentist, has been selected to serve as AGD associate editor. Blakeslee previously served on the advisory board for General Dentistry and is the host and creator of the AGD Podcast Series.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently provided an update on the authorized dosing schedules for COVID-19 vaccinations. The FDA is underscoring the importance of receiving COVID-19 vaccines according to how they’ve been authorized by the FDA.

As part of AGD Impact’s April Oral Cancer Awareness Month coverage, we would like to include brief summaries of what AGD constituencies are doing to promote oral cancer awareness and prevention.