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Professional Relations
AGD serves as the eyes, ears and voice of the general dentist. We advocate for you on legislation and
regulation (including State Dental Boards) in both Washington D.C. and the various states. We also stand up for you with
insurance companies and third party payers. Finally, we also represent your interests within organized dentistry, including
the American Dental Association.
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Scorecard from the 2008 ADA House of Delegates
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Scorecard of ADA 2008 House Actions and AGD Positions
Blue House vote in accord with AGD position
Red House vote opposite of AGD position
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Resolution |
Brief Summary |
AGD Position* |
House Action |
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#5/5S |
State No Fault and Workers' Compensation Programs |
Support #5S |
Adopted as amended |
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#7 |
Amendment to the Preamble to the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct |
Support |
Adopted |
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#9 |
ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct |
Support |
Adopted |
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#25 |
Health Literacy Research |
Support |
Adopted |
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#26 |
Health Literacy Strategic Communication Plan |
Support |
Adopted |
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#28 |
Update on Dental Tourism |
Support |
Adopted |
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#32 |
The Inherent Commitment and Duty-Bound Obligation of Dentists to Ensure for the Protection and Well-Being of the Public in All Dental Care Related Matters |
Support |
Not Adopted |
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#34 |
A Dental Quality Alliance |
Support |
Adopted as amended |
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#37 |
Implement Recommendations in the CODA Task Force Report |
Support |
Adopted |
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#38 |
Universal Healthcare Reform |
Oppose |
Adopted as amended |
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#39 |
Financial Support for CDHC Model |
Oppose |
Adopted as amended |
8 adopted positions out of 11 tracked resolutions = 73%
*The AGD did not take a position on all of the ADA resolutions.
**Resolution #35, Fifth Trustee District Resolution 35Re-examination of Mid-level Providers as Relates to the Academy of General Dentistry White Paper, was supported by the AGD but not included above because it was withdrawn.
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