AGD Impact editors recently asked experts to assess how dentists can tidy up three critical components of their practices.

Marina Ambridge, HBSc, MSc, DDS, is a general dentist in Peoria, Arizona, whose practice offers cosmetic, esthetic and implant dentistry as well as orthodontics.

As dentists, we want every patient’s visit to be safe, effective and pleasant. During the annual spring cleaning of your practice, consider these infection control improvements that can help you make the patient’s experience the safest it can be.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the appeal of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA) during its 2020–2021 term, which begins October 2020.

AGD continues to monitor the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and identify resources and information that are useful to our members.

The progression of COVID-19 in our communities is creating enormous uncertainty, especially for those of us in healthcare. As general dentists, the safety of our patients is our main priority; however, the needs of our staff, families and communities are also of critical importance.

A successful transition from paper to EHRs may not be easy, but it can be made much smoother with the right approach.

In the spirit of the annual tradition of spring cleaning, AGD Impact asked experts to assess how dentists can tidy up three critical components of their practice.

The future of COVID-19, the 2019 coronavirus disease, remains unclear. However, there is a growing body of knowledge about the virus being released by public health experts around the world.

If you’ve never participated in AGD’s Referral Rewards program, spring is the perfect time to help membership grow.

AGD President Connie L. White, DDS, FAGD, was recently recognized by Kansas City, Missouri-based Ingram’s Magazine — in its 13th year of recognizing the exceptional contributions made by educators and administrators — as a 2020 icon in Education.

A field called “informatics” combines technology, data and information science to leverage that data and identify opportunities to improve patient care and practice efficiencies.

This Friday, we will celebrate National Dentist’s Day, and I hope you take a moment to reflect on the important role you play in your office and your community.

AGD leaders recently met with executives and representatives from other allied dental organizations while many attended the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting Feb. 20–22.

AGD is seeking new candidates to serve on the advisory board for General Dentistry.

At the request of the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Dental Practice, the AGD advocacy councils respond to ADA silver diamine fluoride draft policy.

The March issue of AGD Impact and the March/April issue of General Dentistry are now available to read online!

If you’re a new dentist or resident, you can receive 12 months of complimentary malpractice coverage from Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage as part of your AGD membership.

AGD President Connie L. White, DDS, FAGD, met with members of Congress and federal agency officials in Washington, D.C., Feb. 12 to advocate for core AGD advocacy issues.

Do you know a dental school faculty member who deserves recognition for their commitment to AGD student chapters?