http://www.agd.org Latest AGD News en-us Copyright 1996-2010 Academy of General Dentistry http://backend.userland.com/rss Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:50:04 CST http://www.agd.org 129 100 Next time you search for a new cellular phone, remember the discounts available via the AGD Benefits Plus program. The Member Wireless Program offers AGD members discounts on the purchase of a cellular phone, including a $100 credit on some telephone purchases, free Blackberry® Smart phones, and other promotions. Members may choose to renew existing cell plans or purchase new plans because... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7243#body Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Dentist’s Advantage offers AGD members a 10 percent discount on professional liability insurance. In addition, if the member is an AGD Fellow or Master, the discount increases to 15 and 20 percent, respectively. This AGD Benefits Plus program partner additionally offers members risk management discounts, claims-free discounts, and new dentist and recent graduate discounts. Learn more about thi... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7252#body Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST View recent updates to the Dentist's Advantage offerings. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7246#body Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. offers AGD members a discount on term life, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability income, professional overhead expense, Medicare supplement, and long-term care insurance. In addition, Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. offers a medical insurance referral program for individuals and small firms. Learn more about this AGD Benefits Plus program par... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7251#body Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Members who own a practice or plan to purchase a practice from another dentist may be interested in learning more about the professional financing discounts available through the AGD Benefits Plus program. Bank of America offers AGD members up to $5 million loans, up to 100 percent financing*, up to 15-year terms, guidance for completing a standard business plan, tracking key business indicato... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7245#body Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Check out the AGD Benefits Plus advertisement in this month’s issue of AGD Impact. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7247#body Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST First Data Independent Sales offers discounts on flexible and reliable products for dentists to accept nearly all types of electronic payments, including Mastercard®, Visa®, American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, PIN-secured and signature debit, gift cards, Telecheck® Check Warranty and TeleCheck Electronic Check Acceptance® (ECA®) Services, and other Web-based e-c... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7248#body Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST CareCredit offers AGD members discounts on enrollments, no monthly minimum usage fees, and free listing in the online doctor locator. This AGD Benefits Plus program partner additionally promises reduced time spent on accounts receivables and ongoing financial resources for your patients. Learn more about this AGD Benefits Plus program partner by visiting www.agd.org/membership/benefitsplus/. ... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7249#body Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST It's time to clean up your AGD profile and CE transcripts.  Take a moment to login and review your profile to update information and review your continuing education credits. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7227#body Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST The National Institute on Drug Abuse cites exposure to stress as one of the most powerful triggers of substance abuse in vulnerable individuals. Dentists, like anyone else under stress, also can suffer from addiction. Admitting their problems, however, may end their career, so many suffer secretly. Learn more about dentist and addiction in “When Dentists Do Drugs” from the March issue of AGD I... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7215#body Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST The AGD Benefits Plus program would like to announce that a "Living Green" article has been posted to the Liberty Mutual homepage. Liberty Mutual is an AGD Benefits Plus provider offering auto and home insurance discounts. Download the "Living Green" article. This resource is in a Word version and can be printed and shared with your employees and family members. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7217#body Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Congratulations are in order for Washington AGD’s Rhonda J. Newton, DDS! Dr. Newton was named the February Recruiter of the Month and will receive a $150 Amazon.com gift card for her recruitment efforts and participation in the Refer a Colleague program. Help spread the word about the AGD to your friends and colleagues and you could be next month’s big winner! Access all of the tips and tools ... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7219#body Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Did you sign up for the AGD Mentor Program? If you did, don’t worry, we didn’t forget about you. The mentor program and directory will go live at the AGD 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibits in New Orleans. We spent the past year building a database of mentors and protégés and will be following up with instructions, suggestions, and new resources when the program launches. Stay tuned! ... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7218#body Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Click on the image below to hear a message from Dr. Halpern. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7220#body Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Start your own spring training and join us for the AGD Foundation Fun Run/Walk 5K, which will be held on Sat., July 10, 2010, in New Orleans during the AGD 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibits. For more information, please contact Marilyn Mays, manager, AGD Foundation, at 888.243.3368, ext. 4329, or foundation@agd.org. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7213#body Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST In late February, the Stillwater Gazette, a daily newspaper in the Stillwater, Minn. region, published a feature story about dry mouth and sensitive teeth. The lengthy piece describes the symptoms, causes, and ways to alleviate both conditions. The article uses information from surveys provided by the AGD about the most common oral health complaints that dentists receive. In addition, the stor... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7214#body Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST You can now recommend a system that virtually eliminates plaque and helps prevent regrowth. Introducing the Pro-Health system from Crest & Oral B. To learn more visit http://www.virtuallyplaquefree.com. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7216#body Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST More than 1,000 AGD members are searching the AGD CE Database for continuing education (CE) courses every month. Are you one of them? Stop wasting your time on search engines such as Google that only end up complicating your searches or giving you too many options to choose from. The AGD CE Database is easy to use and gives you simple search options based on credit hours, topic, date, or locat... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7177#body Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST In the February AGD Podcast interview, Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, talks with Carl Misch, BS, DDS, MDS, PhD, about a new method for atraumatic extraction, the difference between standard forceps and the new “physics forceps,” and when inexperience may necessitate referral. Dr. Misch is a clinical professor and Director of Oral Implantology, Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentist... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7178#body Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST Join us for the AGDF Fun Run/Walk 5K, which will be held on Sat., July 10, 2010, in New Orleans. Or be a sponsor! AGD constituents are encouraged to be Race Route Signage Sponsors to encourage and cheer their members along the route.   For more information, please contact Marilyn Mays, manager, AGD Foundation, at 888.243.3368, ext. 4329, or foundation@agd.org. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1119&ArtID=7179#body Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST