Government Relations
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) serves as the eyes, ears, and voice of the general dentist. Learn more about the AGD advocacy efforts on legislation and regulation (including state dental boards) in both Washington, D.C., and other various states.
Contact Lawmakers
Make your voice heard by participating in an e-mail campaign to lawmakers about legislation or simply inform yourself about the issues by reading the brief descriptions.
State Legislation
Each week the AGD publishes a series of state legislative updates called, General Dentists—Eyes, Ears and Voices. Click on the links below to learn more about local legislation that the AGD is monitoring or view earlier legislative updates from the AGD by clicking on the archive link on the right.
National Legislation
In addition, the AGD publishes updates on national legislation that may affect general dentists. Click on the links below to learn more about national legislation that the AGD is monitoring or view earlier legislative updates from the AGD by clicking on the archive link on the right.
Dental Boards
Access contact information for the state dental boards or read the quarterly e-newsletter sent to each state dental board.
For further information on the AGD government relations, contact advocacy@agd.org.
Getting Your Voice Heard
Over the past year, more than 3,600 AGD members have sent 7,242 e-mails and letters to elected officials on issues that affect general dentistry. Here are the top 5 issues to which AGD members have responded through the Capwiz Action Alert Center.
Date of Message |
Advocacy Messages |
Total Activists |
E-Mail |
Printed |
Total Advocacy Messages |
% of AGD Members Taking Action* |
5/13/2011 |
Urge Congress to Protect Division of Oral Health |
442 |
444 |
9 |
453 |
1.41% |
1/14/2011 |
Act Now to Repeal 1099 Paperwork Requirements |
2,262 |
2,236 |
90 |
2,326 |
7.23% |
12/02/10 |
Vote Yes on S. 3987 (Red Flags Legislation) |
876 |
891 |
21 |
912 |
2.80% |
11/23/10 |
Please Support 1099 Repeal! |
1,066 |
2,095 |
99 |
2,194 |
3.41% |
11/16/10 |
Please Pass H.R. 4626 NOW (McCarran-Ferguson) |
1,408 |
2,856 |
250 |
3,124 |
4.50% |
* based on 31,295 active US members
When you see an e-mail asking you to take action, make sure you do—this is your best opportunity to have your voice heard!
