http://www.agd.org Latest AGD News en-us Copyright 1996-2009 Academy of General Dentistry http://backend.userland.com/rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:50:02 CST http://www.agd.org 129 100 The AGD Benefits Plus program would like to announce a new service provider. The AGD Member Wireless Center offers discounts on cellular telephones with all major carriers. To access these discounts, please visit http://www.agdwireless.com/ for more details. Questions about the AGD Benefits Plus program can be sent to benefitsplus@agd.org. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6614#body Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST Whether you’re in the market for the latest in dental technology or are just dabbling in the idea, it’s no secret that advances in dental technology have revolutionized the way in which dentists practice, changing the face—and the smile of 21st century dentistry. To learn more about new dental technologies, read “21st Century Dentistry” from the November issue of AGD Impact. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6613#body Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST On November 10, WebMD.com, which has a viewership of 674,134, featured the article Brushing Too Hard Causes Sensitive Teeth. The article detailed the results of the AGD’s survey on the causes of sensitive teeth. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6612#body Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST Distinguish yourself from your peers by achieving Fellowship (FAGD) in the AGD. The journey to Fellowship ensures that you offer your patients cutting-edge care and added satisfaction in their choice of a general dentist. After completing 500 FAGD-approved continuing education (CE) hours and passing the AGD Fellowship Exam at any of the 250 Schroeder Measurement Technologies testing centers av... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6616#body Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST On November 7, 2009, during a rare weekend session, the House of Representatives passed its major health care overhaul bill by a vote of 220 to 215. The Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) is 2,000 pages and makes major reforms relative to the issuance and purchase of health insurance. Ultimately, 39 Democrats opposed the measure, as did all but one Republican, Rep. Anh “Joseph”... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6615#body Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST If you need to contact a fellow AGD member, look no further than the AGD Web site. Under the Membership tab you will find a link to the Find a Member page. Here you can look up a member using a variety of criteria and obtain the contact information for that member. Please note that this information cannot be used for commercial solicitation. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6611#body Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST Help reach recent graduates in transition and build the future of general dentistry by becoming a mentor in the new Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Mentor Program. The AGD is building a Mentor Program Directory that will include both mentors and mentees. To sign up for the directory, visit View My Profile in the “My AGD” tab and then click on “Update My Profile.” You can sign up to be a men... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6617#body Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST Democrats in the House of Representatives revealed their health care reform legislation on October 29, 2009. The Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) tracks closely with the health care reform bills produced this summer by the three House committees. Among other things, the bill contains language to revoke a federal antitrust exemption for health insurers and issuers of medical m... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6583#body Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST On October 29, 2009, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H.R. 3854, which combines provisions from eight bills aimed at improving small businesses’ access to capital and provide loan guarantees to small health care firms to purchase health information technology (HIT). Find out more about the HIT provisions and funding. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6584#body Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST In the November AGD Podcast interview, Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, talks to Louis Malcmacher, DDS, MAGD, about Botox®, dermal fillers and the many dental and esthetic uses of these products. Dr. Malcmacher is in private practice in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to writing for numerous publications, he is also the publisher of the Common Sense Dentistry newsletter. Listen to or download Nov... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6585#body Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST Congratulations to Michael R. Slater, DDS, of the Utah Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)! As the October Recruiter of the Month, Dr. Slater receives our thanks and a $150 Best Buy gift card for his efforts to strengthen the AGD through the Refer a Colleague program.   Dr. Slater has even more chances to win big this fall and so do you! As a reminder, just over two weeks remain in t... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6586#body Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST Joel Miller, DMD was featured in the The Signal, a Santa Clarita, Calif. newspaper, for winning a Lifelong Learning Service and Recognition award. The newspaper, which has a circulation of 50,000, featured an article about Dr. Miller with a photo from this year’s award ceremony and a quote from AGD President Paula Jones, DDS. The online version of the article is available here. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6564#body Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Foundation and the AGD partnered with Special Olympics Special Smiles® (SOSS) to identify providers for primary dental care for Special Olympics athletes. To learn more about how you can become a champion for these special athletes, read “Providing Access” from the October issue of AGD Impact. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6563#body Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST If you can’t get enough of AGD Impact, General Dentistry, or Dentalnotes, log onto the AGD Web site and check out the Publications Archives. You can read articles you may have missed or reread old favorites from issues that date back to 2005. The Publications Archives also house past podcasts and case studies from GD: General Discussion. You can access the Publications Archives on the AGD Web ... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6565#body Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST On Oct. 21, 2009, President Obama announced that he will ask Congress to increase limits on government loans to small businesses. His proposals closely track legislation (S.B. 1615) introduced by Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME). Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA), the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair, responded by saying that she will introduce legislation that would closely track S.B. ... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6525#body Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST The field of dentistry is vast, allowing dentists the opportunity to work with a variety of patients and develop versatility in their professional skill set. But with those opportunities come challenges, many of which involve servicing the unique needs of the youngest patients. To learn more, read “Challenging General Practitioners” from the October issue of AGD Impact. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6519#body Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST Keep your patients informed about issues relating to their oral health with AGD Oral Health Fact Sheets. There are more than 50 different oral health fact sheets produced by the AGD that cover topics ranging from air abrasion to women’s oral health. Share the AGD Oral Health Fact Sheets with your patients in two great ways—either print them for your office or embed them on your Web site. You c... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6521#body Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) spokesperson, Raymond K. Martin, DDS, MAGD, was recently featured in the October issue of Dentistry Today, which reaches nearly 150,000 readers. The article, “Dry Mouth and Multiple Medications,” highlighted information from the AGD’s newest brochure, “Thirsty for Answers About Dry Mouth,” which was designed to help the public better understand the connection... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6520#body Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST The computerized version of the newly revised 2009 Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Fellowship Exam is currently available at Schroeder Measurement Technologies (SMT) testing centers throughout the United States and Canada. The 2009 AGD Fellowship Exam now consists of approximately 250 multiple-choice questions and will be administered in one, four-hour testing session. Visit the AGD Web sit... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6524#body Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delayed enforcement of the Red Flags Rule once again—this time from November 1, 2009 to June 1, 2010. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives resoundingly passed H.R. 3763, a bill exempting small businesses owners, including private practicing dentists, from compliance with the Rule. H.R. 3763 now goes to the Senate and your help is needed to convince you... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1064&ArtID=6523#body Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST