AGD Class of 2020

AGD Names 2020 New Hampshire AGD Fellows and Masters

Congratulations to the 2020 Fellows, Masters and LLSR Recipients

New Hampshire Academy of General Dentistry

The New Hampshire Academy of General Dentistry is a professional association representing general dentists within our state. We are dedicated to providing resources for continuing dental education to our members and to improving patient care through lifelong service and learning. That dedication is supported by the programs and events that assist AGD members to achieve their professional goals, with our main focus in advocacy.

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Virtual Advocacy Conference

Date(s)
Dec. 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM - Dec. 21, 2024 12:45 PM

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

 

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