http://www.agd.org Latest AGD Press Releases en-us Copyright 1996-2015 Academy of General Dentistry http://backend.userland.com/rss Fri, 9 Jan 2015 12:42:44 CST http://www.agd.org 129 100 CHICAGO (Jan. 8, 2013)—Today, the Pew Center on the States released a report, “Falling Short: Most States Lag on Dental Sealants,” claiming that not enough is being done on a state level to provide dental sealants to low-income children. This report asserts that two-thirds of all states do not have sealant programs in a majority of high-need schools, and that a rule requiring a dentist to be p... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1576&ArtID=11221 Tue, 8 Jan 2013 00:00:00 CST CHICAGO (Jan. 2, 2013)—Today, the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) published “A Systematic Review of Oral Health Outcomes Produced by Dental Teams Incorporating Mid-level Providers.” This review examined the existing studies that occurred during a large time frame and aimed to answer this research question: “In populations where nondentists conduct diagnostic, treatment pla... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1576&ArtID=11203 Wed, 2 Jan 2013 00:00:00 CST CHICAGO (Dec. 13, 2012)—Registration is open now for the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Annual Meeting & Exhibits, June 27 to 30, 2013, at the brand new Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn.!   “This meeting will be a wonderful opportunity to experience the hottest topics in continuin... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1572&ArtID=11166 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 CST CHCAGO (Oct. 18, 2012)—The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting the efforts of general dentists as they strive to improve the oral health of the public, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month.   Founded in 1972, the AGD Foundation—the philanthropic arm of the AGD—supports programs that offer dental care and o... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1553&ArtID=11064 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST CHICAGO (Oct. 15, 2012)—Halloween is just around the corner, and although candy consumption is almost unavoidable this time of year, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) wants parents and children to know that there are both good and bad candy options, both of which may find their way into children’s trick-or-treat bags this fall.   “Of course, dentists do not advocate tha... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1553&ArtID=11051 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST CHICAGO (October 2, 2012)—Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson Steven A. Ghareeb, DDS, FAGD, offers advice on how to keep your smile healthy and pretty by avoiding these five bad oral health habits.   1. Not flossing Brushing your teeth twice a day is important, but many patients don’t realize that flossing at least once a day is just as ... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1553&ArtID=11018 Tue, 2 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST CHCAGO (Sept. 5, 2012)—With the generous support of its 2012 donors, the Academy of General Dentistry Foundation—the philanthropic partner of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)—recently awarded a total of $40,000 in grants through its AGD Foundation Grant Program to nine charitable organizations for their work with local access to care programs.   “The number of peopl... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1545&ArtID=10948 Wed, 5 Sep 2012 00:00:00 CST CHICAGO (August 14, 2012)—The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is proud to support today’s national launch of a new three-year multimedia campaign designed to educate parents and caregivers on how to improve their children’s oral health in simple ways.   The AGD is a member of the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives, a f... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1536&ArtID=10905 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 CST CHICAGO (July 26, 2012)—The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) applauds the recently released American Dental Association (ADA) series of studies on the economic viability of independent midlevel providers in dentistry. The ADA retained ECG Management Consultants (ECG) to study the economic viability of independent midlevel providers in five states (Connecticut, Kansas, Maine, New Hampshire an... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1524&ArtID=10865 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 CST CHICAGO (July 18, 2012)—More than 240 volunteer dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and University of Pennsylvania dental students and faculty provided free dental care to 325 Philadelphia residents during the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and AGD Foundation third annual outreach project, “Nation of Smiles, One Smile At a Time.” The event—the largest donated dental day in Pennsylvani... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1524&ArtID=10843 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 CST Chicago (June 28, 2012)—Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the Act). Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) President Jeffrey M. Cole, DDS, MBA, FAGD, issued the following statement:   “Although the Supreme Court found the Act to be constitutional, the decision does not address either t... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1513&ArtID=10790 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST Chicago (June 27, 2012)—On Tuesday, June 26, the PBS “Frontline” documentary series aired “Dollars and Dentists,” a special program that investigated what it referred to as the “broken nature of the dental care system” in the U.S. According to the PBS piece, more than 100 million Americans currently do not have dental insurance and cannot afford treatment. “Dollars and Dentists” attributed thi... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1513&ArtID=10789 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST CHICAGO (June 26, 2012)—The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 37,000 general dentists dedicated to providing quality dental care and oral health education to the public, is pleased to announce that 352 dentists have earned the AGD’s prestigious Fellowship and Mastership Awards, which were bestowed during a special Convocation ceremony on June 23, 2012.... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1513&ArtID=10784 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST CHICAGO (June 26, 2012)—The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce its newly elected and installed executive committee. A formal ceremony to recognize the AGD’s new leaders occurred during the AGD 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, held June 21 to 24, in Philadelphia.   President—Jeffrey M. Cole, DDS, MBA, FAGD A member of the AGD since 19... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1513&ArtID=10785 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST CHICAGO (June 25, 2012)—The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 37,000 general dentists dedicated to providing quality dental care and oral health education to the public, is honored to announce that the late June Warren Lee, DDS, MAGD, MAAFO, FACD, FICD, FADI, FPFA, formerly of Boston, has posthumously received the association’s 2012 Distinguished Servi... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1513&ArtID=10774 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST CHICAGO (June 25, 2012)—The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Roger D. Winland, DDS, MS, MAGD, of Athens, Ohio, will continue to serve as editor of the association. Dr. Winland was elected to a sixth consecutive term during the AGD 2011 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, held July 28 to 31 in San Diego. He has served as AGD editor since being selected to replace the la... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1513&ArtID=10776 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST CHICAGO (June 25, 2012)—The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Maria A. Smith, DMD, MAGD, of Easton, Conn., was re-elected as Treasurer of the association during the AGD 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, held from June 21 to 24, in Philadelphia. She has served as Treasurer of the association since 2010.   “I have greatly enjoyed the privilege of s... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1513&ArtID=10777 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST CHICAGO (June 25, 2012)—The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Jeffrey M. Cole, DDS, MBA, FAGD, of Wilmington, Del., was installed as president of the association during the AGD 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, held June 21 to 24 in Philadelphia.             “It is an exciting time in the field... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1513&ArtID=10782 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST CHICAGO (June 25, 2012)—The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 37,000 general dentists dedicated to providing quality dental care and oral health education to the public, is pleased to announce that Kevin Seidler, DDS, MAGD, of Frisco, Texas, received the organization’s 2012 Humanitarian Award during the AGD 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, held June... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1513&ArtID=10773 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST CHICAGO (June 25, 2012)—The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) announced at the AGD 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, held June 21 to 24 in Philadelphia, that Howard Gamble, DMD, FAGD, of Sheffield, Ala., completed his term as president of the association. Dr. Gamble now will serve as immediate past president.    “I am honored to have served as president of the AGD and... http://www.agd.org/public/newsroom/pressreleases/Default.asp?PubID=45&IssID=1513&ArtID=10775 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST