AGD2020 Course Registration Opens Today Feb 24, 2020 Course registration for AGD2020 opens today! Courses can fill up fast so don’t wait to register for the courses you need to continue providing the best possible patient care.
CBCT Purchasing Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Machine Feb 17, 2020 Before I get into the details, I’ll answer one question upfront — if you’re considering buying a CBCT machine, don’t hesitate. It was a practice-changing decision for me.
Become a Fellow or Master Feb 17, 2020 It’s never too early to start pursuing your AGD Fellowship or Mastership award.
Serve the AGD Foundation Feb 17, 2020 The AGD Foundation is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on the 2020–2022 board of directors.
AGD2020 Course Registration Opens Feb. 24 Feb 17, 2020 AGD2020 course registration opens in one week! Courses can fill up quickly, so don’t wait to register.
Advocating for Oral Healthcare: What’s Happening at the State Level Feb 17, 2020 Did you know that AGD tracks oral health-related legislation being introduced in state legislatures across the United States?
Perfect Deals for Your Dental Practice Feb 17, 2020 To help you and your office manager keep your budget in check, AGD has a collection of deals on products and services though the Exclusive Benefits program.
The Novel Coronavirus and the Practice of Dentistry Feb 12, 2020 At present, the health of our patients and practices may be impacted by an emerging illness — the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The wisest course for safeguarding our practices is to make every effort to control or moderate those factors that are within our power, including the spread of infection.
AGD Foundation Supports Cook County Health Symposium on Oral Oncology Feb 10, 2020 The AGD Foundation is partnering with the Cook County Health system in Chicago to produce the third annual Cook County Health Symposium on Oral Oncology, April 18–19, during Oral Cancer Awareness Month.
Be an AGD Student Membership Matchmaker Feb 10, 2020 Do you know a fellow classmate who would be a perfect match for AGD? Introduce them to all the benefits and opportunities that come with AGD membership, and earn up to $850 in American Express gift cards in the process.
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus and the Practice of Dentistry Feb 10, 2020 At present, the health of our patients and practices may be impacted by an emerging illness — the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The wisest course for safeguarding our practices is to make every effort to control or moderate those factors that are within our power, including the spread of infection.
Taking Care of Your Young Patients Feb 10, 2020 February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tooth decay is one of the most infectious diseases among children and teenagers, and you can make a difference.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly to Speak at AGD2020 Feb 10, 2020 From the loss of his 8-year-old son due to a rare neurological disorder to his own battles with oral cancer, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly’s story is “a journey of perseverance.”
Dentistry in the New World of CBD Feb 3, 2020 CBD is a component of the cannabis plant that can help relieve pain without the euphoric, psychoactive effects of THC, another component of cannabis. With new research currently being conducted, could there be a place for CBD in dentistry?
The February Issue of AGD Impact Is Now Available Online Feb 3, 2020 CBD is a component of the cannabis plant that can help relieve pain without the euphoric, psychoactive effects of THC, another component of cannabis.
Talking to Patients about Vaping Feb 3, 2020 Lung illnesses related to vaping and electronic cigarettes are increasing at concerning levels, and the long-term effects are still unknown. The risks associated with these alternatives to smoking are increasing due to numerous known harmful ingredients associated with the delivery devices.
Jump-Start Your AGD Fellowship Exam Studying Feb 3, 2020 Need help studying for the AGD Fellowship Exam? Make your life easier by downloading the Study Guide Supplement 2008-2015.
Dr. Quintner Explores the Surgical Side of General Dentistry Feb 3, 2020 "Having the skill set and the knowledge to help when people are sick was really appealing to me. Having a direct impact on someone’s well-being is a powerful thing." — Alexander C. Quintner, DMD, MAGD
Let Your AGD Membership Benefits Help You Feb 3, 2020 Your schedule as a dentist might make it hard to carve out time for anything else. That’s why AGD provides you with Exclusive Benefits that make it easier to take care of what matters.
Myths About Amalgam Separator Recycling Jan 27, 2020 In an effort to give AGD members the facts on how to avoid liability by complying with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) new regulations on amalgam disposal, we asked Alfred Frost, DDS, MS, director of Scientific and Clinical Affairs at Dental Recycling North America Inc. (DRNA), to address some common myths about amalgam recycling.