As federal policymakers and legislators work to draft bills and regulations related to COVID-19, it is a challenge and an opportunity to ensure they have a full understanding of the impact these policies have on general dentists, dental students and oral health delivery. Over the past month and a half, AGD has submitted comments and advocated for general dentists on a range of issues.

Are you taking part in micro-learning events such as 15- or 20-minute education updates? Courses of any length can be applied toward the Fellowship or Mastership award requirements as long as the events are offered through AGD PACE- or ADA CERP-approved providers. Check who meets these standards. 

AGD Impact interviewed Amanda Sonntag, DDS, this month. She has seen it all as far as making both motherhood and dentistry fit into her life. One of her children was born when she was a dental student, one when she was a resident, and one after she became a private practitioner.

During this unprecedented time, U.S. Air Force dentists, hygienists, dental technicians and lab technicians continue to answer our nation’s call.

AGD is monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing the situation locally, nationally and globally, and evaluating its impact on our members and meeting attendees. In the event AGD2020 is cancelled as a result of COVID-19, registered attendees will receive a full refund, including conference registration and course fees.    

Erics S. Studley, DDS, and Ivy D. Peltz, MSEd, PhD, MAGD, offer simple strategies to increase overall wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Edge Endo is collaborating with the AGD Foundation to support its Oral Cancer Awareness Charitable Giving Campaign.

Platelet-rich plasma and platelet-rich fibrin are popular, but confusing variations and nomenclature make adopting autologous blood concentrates challenging for the general dentist.

To help alleviate some of that economic stress, we want to remind members of the AGD Exclusive Benefits available on a variety of products, services and tools.

For a limited time, all study guides (2016–2020) and the Study Guide Supplement (2008–2015) are discounted.

Paul Edwards, CEO and founder of CEDR Solutions, discusses how to handle employee issues during this complex, ever-changing situation.

The AGD Foundation is asking AGD members, constituencies, regions and dental companies to donate items for its 2020 Electronic Silent Auction Fundraiser.

Don Deems, DDS, FAGD, PCC, gives insight on how you can keep your dental team together during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AGD Impact explored the significant side effects of chemotherapy and radiation that general dentists must be aware of in order to provide prompt and comprehensive care.

Gerard Scannell shares his perspective on creating a professional strategy in the age of COVID-19 as a dental student.

AGD has developed a series of free webinars to help answer questions about the impact of the coronavirus on general dentistry.

Dental health professionals have a responsibility to educate patients and the public about oral cancer. Join in the fight by volunteering to help with free oral cancer screenings.

AGD’s Exclusive Benefits partner, Dentist’s Advantage, wants to help start your dental career by offering AGD graduates and residents professional liability insurance at no cost.

AGD has developed a series of free webinars to help answer questions about the impact of the coronavirus on general dentistry.

Richard C. Engar, DDS, FAGD answers common malpractice insurance questions that you may have during the COVID-19 crisis.