The widespread shutdown orders sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic have financially impacted dental practices across the country.

Last week, the U.S. Treasury and Small Business Administration rolled out a new round of the Paycheck Protection Program. Lenders began accepting applications for new and second-draw applications.

The AGD Foundation is asking AGD members, constituencies, and dental and non-dental companies to donate items for its 2021 auction such as electronics, vacation getaways, sports memorabilia, and items reflective of your state or region. Auction items are due April 15, 2021.

Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, a New Jersey general dentist, has been selected to serve as AGD associate editor. Blakeslee previously served on the advisory board for General Dentistry and is the host and creator of the AGD Podcast Series.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently provided an update on the authorized dosing schedules for COVID-19 vaccinations. The FDA is underscoring the importance of receiving COVID-19 vaccines according to how they’ve been authorized by the FDA.

As part of AGD Impact’s April Oral Cancer Awareness Month coverage, we would like to include brief summaries of what AGD constituencies are doing to promote oral cancer awareness and prevention.

Your role as an associate dentist may have you feeling stretched thin and stressed out. That’s why AGD has put together a collection of discounts to help you out. Whether it’s personal, financial or insurance related, we have options to fit your lifestyle.