http://www.agd.org Latest AGD News en-us Copyright 1996-2010 Academy of General Dentistry http://backend.userland.com/rss Tue, 9 Feb 2010 05:50:01 CST http://www.agd.org 129 100 Nursing for Women’s Health, circulation 22,000, recently mentioned the AGD in an article titled “Brush Up: Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy,” encouraging nurses to suggest dental care to their maternity patients, including a first trimester cleaning and possible dental appointments during the second and third trimester to monitor the patient’s oral health. The AGD has information about pregna... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1109&ArtID=7063#body Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST Members are eligible for a free AT&T BlackBerry model of choice with a free Memory Card when they activate or renew their wireless plan with the AGD Benefits Plus Program, the AGD Wireless Center, through the month of February. If you have questions about the AGD Benefits Plus program, please contact benefitsplus@agd.org. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1109&ArtID=7065#body Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST Register now for the AGD 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibits and prepare to savor the flavors of New Orleans, July 8 to 11, 2010. Visit the AGD Web site to download the registration brochure and browse through all of the hot, spicy, and new continuing education options, course descriptions, exhibitor information, governance information, hotel accommodations, New Orleans attractions, and more! http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1109&ArtID=7067#body Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST Renew your Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) membership for 2010 today to continue to taking advantage of member-exclusive offerings such as: FREE patient appointment reminder e-mail and text message software called AGD Patient Alerts. FREE and customized patient education fact sheets for your patients. FREE third-party patient assistance with coding and reimburs... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1109&ArtID=7069#body Mon, 8 Feb 2010 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=1109&ArtID=7062#body Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST The AGD is working hard on your behalf to ensure that your voice as a general dentist is being heard. Read about the AGD’s legislative and regulatory activity in “Advocacy—What the AGD Has Done for You Lately” from the February issue of AGD Impact. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1109&ArtID=7064#body Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a proposed rule on Jan. 29, 2010, that would reinstate a line in the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300) for musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) caused in the workplace. Read more about OSHA’s recent efforts toward ergonomics rulemaking and the history behind this. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1109&ArtID=7066#body Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST Michigan AGD’s very own Sheri L. Snider, DDS, is the January Recruiter of the Month. Congratulations! Dr. Snider wins a $150 Best Buy gift card for recruiting a new member and strengthening the voice of general dentistry. Refer your colleagues today to become eligible for the next Recruiter of the Month prize! And don’t forget, with February already flying by, less than three months remain in ... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1109&ArtID=7068#body Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST In the February AGD Podcast interview, Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, talks to Steffany Mohan, DDS, about the importance of training your team, the value of delegating, and the advantages of using automated systems to maintain and expand your patient base. Dr. Mohan is in practice in West Des Moines, Iowa, and CEO of the Practice Doctor, a dental coaching system the focuses on dental practice growt... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1109&ArtID=7034#body Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST Frank Vascimini, DDS, FAGD, suggested to his readers who are looking for a dentist to start with the AGD. In the Jan. 14, 2010 edition of his column, “Sound Bites,” which runs in the Citrus County Chronicle, circulation 26,303, Dr. Vascimini also explains the Fellowship (FAGD) and Mastership (MAGD) distinctions to his readers. He tells them that after they have found an AGD member near them to... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1109&ArtID=7035#body Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST Just in time for National Children’s Dental Health Month, the AGD has created a patient education fact sheet on children’s oral health. Help your patients understand when to first take their child to a dentist and how to prevent tooth decay with this informative piece. Download the children’s oral health fact sheet, or one of 50 other fact sheets, from the Practice Management section of the AG... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1109&ArtID=7037#body Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST The AGD would like to encourage its members to help with the disaster-relief efforts in Haiti by donating to the American Red Cross. Donations can be submitted by phone at 1-800-Red-Cross, by text at 90999 (keyword HAITI), or online at www.redcross.org. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1109&ArtID=7038#body Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST This is your chance to be an exciting part of the AGD by volunteering to serve! The success of the AGD is due largely in part to the commitment, energy, and expertise of our volunteer leaders. Completing the AGD Call for Volunteer Leaders is a great way to get involved with the AGD and truly realize the potential of your AGD membership. The deadline for appointments for 2010–2011 national-leve... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1109&ArtID=7039#body Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST Register now for the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) 2010 Annual Meeting & Exhibits and prepare to savor the flavors of New Orleans, July 8 to 11, 2010. Visit the AGD Web site to download the registration brochure and browse through all of the choice continuing education options, course descriptions, exhibitor information, governance information, hotel accommodations, Ne... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1109&ArtID=7040#body Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST The growing evidence of the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes affirms that proper oral health is necessary for good general health. As medicine and dentistry bond over this relationship, oral health care providers can expect a more active and collaborative role in identifying, treating, and educating patients with diabetes. Learn more by reading “Diabetes and Oral Health” f... http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1109&ArtID=7036#body Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST In January, the AGD launched the digital edition of its peer-reviewed clinical journal, General Dentistry. Each digital edition of the journal is a fully interactive copy of the print issue—ads and all—that features more articles, more interactivity, and more of what you expect from General Dentistry. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1089&ArtID=6971#body Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST Members receive free patient education pieces that are customized with your practice information. The colorful pieces range in topic from flossing to sedation and are available for download or embedding on your practice Web site, after they’ve been published in AGD Impact on the AGD Web site. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1089&ArtID=6973#body Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST The AGD offers personalized assistance to all members with questions or concerns regarding third-party payer coding and reimbursement issues, including the appeal of overpayment refund requests. Learn more about new codes and ensure that you optimize your reimbursement for the services you proved. Members can also get advice from colleagues via the AGD member forums. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1089&ArtID=6972#body Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST The AGD offers several patient education toolkits to help you promote dental health to our patients via free Web advertisements or brochures on topics including Dentin Hypersensitivity, Xerostomia, and KnowYourTeeth.com. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1089&ArtID=6969#body Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST AGD members can subscribe to FREE, fully automated software that syncs with existing practice-management software to send patient appointment reminders, birthday greetings, electronic newsletters, and much more via e-mail and/or text message. http://www.agd.org/about/newsroom/Default.asp?PubID=37&IssID=1089&ArtID=6974#body Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST