Navigating Treatment After Oral Cancer Apr 13, 2020 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.
COVID-19 and Dental School Apr 13, 2020 Gerard Scannell shares his perspective on creating a professional strategy in the age of COVID-19 as a dental student.
Staying Connected During COVID-19 Apr 13, 2020 AGD has developed a series of free webinars to help answer questions about the impact of the coronavirus on general dentistry.
Volunteer to Help Fight Oral Cancer Apr 13, 2020 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.
Free Liability Insurance for New Graduates and Residents Apr 9, 2020 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.
New Webinar Series: Staying Connected During COVID-19 Apr 6, 2020 AGD has developed a series of free webinars to help answer questions about the impact of the coronavirus on general dentistry.
Common Malpractice Insurance Questions During the COVID-19 Crisis Apr 6, 2020 Richard C. Engar, DDS, FAGD answers common malpractice insurance questions that you may have during the COVID-19 crisis.
Free Webinars to Help You Stay Connected During COVID-19 Apr 6, 2020 AGD has developed a series of free webinars to help answer questions about the impact of the coronavirus on general dentistry. The series, “Staying Connected During COVID-19,” will run over the next several weeks as this crisis continues.
Help Your Colleagues During COVID-19 by Inviting Them to Join Apr 6, 2020 If you run a practice, you understand the power of referrals.
The April Issue of AGD Impact Is Live Apr 6, 2020 In recognition of April as Oral Cancer Awareness Month, the April issue of AGD Impact features treatment recommendations for dental patients before, during and after oral cancer treatment to assist you in managing the unique needs of this patient population.
The Importance of Keeping in Touch Apr 6, 2020 In challenging times like these, staying in touch with colleagues has never been more important. Kim Wright, DDS, MAGD, offers her perspective on why this is vital to your health and the profession.
AGD Seeks Nominations for Spokespeople Apr 2, 2020 AGD is currently looking for individuals to join its spokespeople program and seeks nominations of members capable of promoting oral health and AGD.
AGD Foundation Cancels Oral Cancer Screening Challenge Mar 30, 2020 The AGD Foundation Board of Directors has decided to postpone the April 2020 AGD Foundation Oral Cancer Screening Challenge in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Trump Signs CARES Act Mar 30, 2020 President Trump signed the CARES Act into law on Friday, providing essential financial support to general dentists struggling from mandated office closures due to COVID-19. The CARES Act includes a financial lifeline for small businesses, sole proprietors and self-employed individuals.
Discounts on Infection Control Lines to Be Honored Mar 30, 2020 AGD wants to remind members that Dental Health Products Inc. (DHPI) will continue to honor the AGDVANTAGE discount on all products that are not currently on allocation by manufacturers, such as various infection control lines.
AGD Podcast Focuses on Epidemiology of COVID-19 Mar 30, 2020 The AGD Podcast Series features an interview with John Molinari, PhD, professor emeritus at the University of Detroit Mercy and an expert in infection control in dentistry.
Does Dentistry Have an Ethical Obligation to Be More Sustainable? Mar 23, 2020 In General Dentistry, ethics columnist Toni M. Roucka, RN, DDS, MA, FACD, asks the question, “Does dentistry have an ethical obligation to be more sustainable?”
Discount on Surgical Masks to Be Honored Mar 23, 2020 If you're purchasing masks as a precaution for coronavirus, Dental Health Products Inc. (DHPI) will continue to honor the AGDVANTAGE discount while supplies last.
AGD Requests Financial Relief for General Dentists Mar 23, 2020 AGD sent a letter to Congress strongly recommending that general dentists be compensated in the amount of $500 million to make up for lost treatment time.
Investment Planning During COVID-19 Mar 23, 2020 AGD Investment Committee Chair John W. Portwood Jr., DDS, MS, MSF, CFP, CLU, ChFC, MAGD, offers some thoughts on investment strategies during this critical time.