http://www.agd.org Latest AGD News en-us Copyright 1996-2012 Academy of General Dentistry http://backend.userland.com/rss Fri, 3 Feb 2012 05:50:05 CST http://www.agd.org 129 100 As a business owner and oral health expert, you may be interviewed by your local media at some point in your career. Whether your media experience is with a newspaper, magazine, radio, or television station, the AGD’s Public Relations (PR) department offers these communication strategies   for interview success. These seven tips are pulled from the AGD Spokesperson Manual, which... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1453&ArtID=10400#body Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST Until further notice, the AGD Benefits Plus offering from AVIS/Budget will not be available. If you should have any questions regarding the Benefits Plus Program, please contact benefitsplus@agd.org. The AGD apologizes for this inconvenience. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1453&ArtID=10398#body Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST The AGD/AGD Foundation Outreach Program, “Nation of Smiles, One Smile at a Time”, will provide free dental care to underserved residents of Philadelphia during the AGD 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits. The program will be held at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine on June 23, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dentists, dental teams, and sponsors are needed for this charitable event... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1453&ArtID=10401#body Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST Congratulations to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) members who renewed their 2012 AGD membership early this year! So far, 11 lucky members have won an Apple iPad 2. If you haven’t renewed your membership yet, send in your payment by Feb. 29, 2012, and you’ll be entered in a drawing for a $200 Amazon.com gift card! Visit the AGD website at www.agd.org to log in and access your online due... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1453&ArtID=10399#body Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST Register today for the AGD 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits and begin your pursuit of the best CE with world-renowned speakers like: Carl E. Misch, BS, DDS, MDS, PhD (hc)—“Key Implant Position and Implant Number: A Biomechanical Rationale to Treatment Planning” Louis J. Malcmacher, DDS, MAGD—“BOTOX® and Dermal Fillers for Every Dental Practice: A Two-Day Course” H... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1446&ArtID=10388#body Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST We know the New Year has been busy, but we still want you to get a jump start on your continuing education (CE). To help, we’re bringing the CE to you! Listen to some of the top speakers in the industry, including Joerg Wittenberg, MD, DDS, Jose-Luis Ruiz, DDS, and Sandy Pardue, through our new Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Online Learning Library. Visit today and take advantage of: U... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1446&ArtID=10390#body Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST The AGD is currently working to process the CE it received at the beginning of this month. If you submitted CE prior to January 2012, please take a moment to review your CE transcripts and make sure that all of your courses are current. If possible, submit your CE courses by scanning and emailing them to membership@agd.org. Don’t forget the deadline for Fellowship and Mastership award applications... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1446&ArtID=10389#body Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST In addition to top-notch CE, the AGD has many great social networking events planned! Take advantage of member discounts and our early bird rates before April 20, 2012, and save on your meeting and course registration. Register today for the AGD 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits! Don’t forget to book your hotel stay! We look forward to seeing you for cutting-edge CE and lots of family fun in t... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1446&ArtID=10364#body Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST Register today to begin your pursuit of the very best continuing education with world-renowned speakers! http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1446&ArtID=10371#body Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST Registration is now open for the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits—join us this summer from June 21 to 24 in historic Philadelphia! Register today at www.agd.org/philadelphia! How is AGD 2011–2012 President Howard Gamble, DMD, FAGD, preparing for the AGD 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits? Click the video above to see how he plans to knock out his ... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1446&ArtID=10372#body Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST The AGD has all of the courses you need in one great location! Plus: See the Exhibits section to learn about the more than 200 companies that will be attendance. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1446&ArtID=10365#body Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 2405, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act. Section 2 of the bill contains H.R. 570, the Dental Emergency Responder Act, which will include dentists in medical and public health emergency planning and response activities. On Dec. 14, the Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee passed similar legislation. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1446&ArtID=10345#body Wed, 4 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST The AGD 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits Housing Registration is now open! Secure your hotel room today and get one step closer to experiencing Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Learning this June in Philadelphia. You’ll have access to cutting-edge continuing education courses that will be presented by top speakers in general dentistry, including Carl E. Misch, BS, DDS, MDS, PhD, (hc); Harold L.... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1446&ArtID=10346#body Wed, 4 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST Start 2012 off right with Ellie the spokes-elephant and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Benefits Plus program. Make it your New Year’s resolution to take advantage of the TONS of savings and discounts offered exclusively to you as an AGD member—so that you can save more money! Ellie and the AGD work with 11 leading brands to offer you personal and professional services, ranging from insuran... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1446&ArtID=10347#body Wed, 4 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 2405, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act. Section 2 of the bill contains H.R. 570, the Dental Emergency Responder Act, which will include dentists in medical and public health emergency planning and response activities. On Dec. 14, the Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee passed similar legislation. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1435&ArtID=10336#body Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST The AGD 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits Housing Registration is now open! Secure your hotel room today and get one step closer to experiencing Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Learning this June in Philadelphia. You’ll have access to cutting-edge continuing education courses that will be presented by top speakers in general dentistry, including Carl E. Misch, BS, DDS, MDS, PhD, (hc);... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1435&ArtID=10337#body Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST Start 2012 off right with Ellie the spokes-elephant and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Benefits Plus program. Make it your new year’s resolution to take advantage of the TONS of savings and discounts offered exclusively to you as an AGD member—so that you can save more money! Ellie and the AGD work with 11 leading brands to offer you personal and professional services, ranging from insuran... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1435&ArtID=10338#body Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST The most recent AGD Quarterly Advocacy Report is now available! In this issue, we not only inform you about government relations activities at the state and federal level, but we also provide you with the tools you need to become involved in your local advocacy issues! Read the latest Quarterly Advocacy Report now. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1435&ArtID=10309#body Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST Working toward completing your journey to Mastership, but having a hard time finding a hands-on pediatric course? The AGD has invited Fred Margolis, DDS, to offer a two-day, hands-on pediatric continuing education (CE) course from March 23 to 24, 2012, in Itasca, Ill., at the Eaglewood Resort and Spa. Dr. Margolis will cover topics such as esthetics for tots and teens, traumatic injuries, and inte... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1435&ArtID=10310#body Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST The AGD Foundation’s Nominating Committee is seeking Board of Director candidate nominations for the 2012–2014 board term. The 12-member AGD Foundation Board of Directors is the ultimate governing authority for the AGD Foundation, and its mission is to govern the Foundation, protect the organization’s image and assets, and support the activities of the AGD through fundraising and grant-giving. We ... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1435&ArtID=10295#body Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST