Virtual Advocacy Conference

Dec. 20- 12:00- 3:30 p.m. CST
Dec. 21- 9:00 a.m.- 12:45 p.m. CST
See Agenda Below for Specific Times and Topics

Subject: 770- Self-Improvement
Credits: 6.75 
This event is free for AGD members. Non—Members: $525.

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Description

The Academy of General Dentistry works every day to ensure that general dentists, like you, are heard when – and where – it matters most. Join this free, two-half day virtual event to gain insights into the current legislative and regulatory landscape and how they are affecting your practice or could in the future. Hear from AGD leaders on issues they are tracking and learn how you can make a difference at the state and federal levels.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain insights and perspective on various state and federal oral health issues.
• Develop an awareness of how intra-dentistry collaborations can impact advocacy efforts.
• Discover how you can influence legislative and regulatory conversations.
• Discuss the advocacy efforts AGD is undertaking on behalf of our members.

Conference Agenda
Agenda subject to change.

Friday, Dec 20 

12:00 pm - 12:05 pm CST	Welcome & Introductions Chethan Chetty, DDS, MAGD President Academy of General Dentistry Darren Greenwell, DDS, MAGD Immediate Past Chair, Dental Practice Council Academy of General Dentistry
12:05 pm - 12:30 pm CST	The CDT Code: How AGD Influences What's In, What's Out, and What's New Arlene O'Brien, DMD, FAGD Alternate to the Code Maintenance Committee Academy of General Dentistry
12:30 pm - 12:55 pm CST	How Federal Regulatory Reform Impacts Your Practice Y. Brian Lee Partner Alston & Bird
12:55 pm - 1:35 pm CST	AGD Advocacy Within Organized Dentistry How Relationships Affect Advocacy Chethan Chetty, DDS, MAGD President Academy of General Dentistry American Dental Association George R. Shepley, DDS, MAGD, LLSR Past President American Dental Association Insurance Industry/NADP Laura Sharbash, DDS, FAGD Member, Dental Practice Council Academy of General Dentistry Insurance Industry/AADC Tyler L. Scott, DDS, FAGD Regional Director, Region 7 Acdemy of General Dentistry
1:35 pm - 1:50 pm CST	Break
1:50 pm - 2:20 pm CST	The Latest News about Dental Artificial Intelligence Robert A. Faiella, DMD, MMSc, MBA
2:20 pm - 2:45 pm CST	HPSAs and DPSAs: Who Says There's a Shortage of Dentists? Richard A. Huot, DDS, FAGD Chair, Legislative and Governmental Affairs Council Academy of General Dentistry
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm CST	Protecting the General Dentists' Right to Perform Anesthesia Brook Elmore, DDS, MAGD Member, Dental Practice Council Academy of General Dentistry
3:00 pm - 3:10 pm CST	Antitrust Disclaimer Daniel Buksa, JD, CAE Interim Executive Director  Academy of General Dentistry
3:10 pm - 3:30 pm CST	Take Local Action to Reduce Dental Benefits Plan Frustrations Darren S. Greenwell, DDS, MAGD
3:30 pm CST	Closing Remarks & Adjournment  Darren Greenwell, DDS, MAGD

 
Saturday, Dec. 21

9:00 – 9:05 am CST	Welcome & Introductions Chethan Chetty, DDS, MAGD Richard Huot, DDS, FAGD
9:05 am – 9:55 am CST	Federal Update/Future of Federal Dental Benefits JP Paluskiewicz Senior Policy Advisory  Alston & Bird
9:55 – 10:20 am CST	Perspectives from a State Legislator Eileen Dickinson State Representative, Vermont
10:20 – 11:00 am CST	How to Advocate/Mock Legislator Meeting Jay Fisher, JD Manager, Government Relations Academy of General Dentistry Richard Huot, DDS, FAGD
11:00 am - 11:15 am CST	Break
11:15 am - 11:35 am CST	Advocacy in Support of Community Water Fluoridation Johnny Johnson, DMD, MS President American Fluoridation Society
11:35 – 11:55 am CST	ERISA Reform and State Insurance Reform Christopher Tampio Director, Congressional Affairs American Dental Association
11:55 am – 12:25 pm CST	Status of Dental Loss Ratio Reforms in the States and Massachusetts Mouhab "Mo" Rizkallah, DDS, MSD, CAGS Author, Massachusetts Ballot Question 2
12:25 pm – 12:45 pm CST	Update on the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact Matt Shafer Deputy Program Director Council of State Governments Center of Innovation
12:45 pm CST	Closing Remarks Richard Huot, DDS, FAGD