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Career Tools AGD Has the Tools to Help You GrowWhether you’re a new dentist or seasoned professional, on the brink of graduation or on the verge of retirement, we have the tools you need to take the next step in your career.AGD continuously develops tools to help its member in all stages of th
Contact Us
Contact Us Have a question about AGD membership, education offerings and more? You can contact us at any time!Academy of General Dentistry560 W. Lake St., Sixth FloorChicago, IL 60661-6600Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CSTTelephone: 888.AGD.DENT (888.243.3368)Fax: 312.335.3443Email: membership@agd.or
Diabetes Resources
Diabetes Resources The number of Americans with diabetes is staggering: 30 million Americans are living with: 84.1 million have prediabetes.Studies have shown that diabetics are more susceptible to the development of oral infections and periodontal (gum) disease than those who do not have diabetes.
Self Instruction Exercises
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AGD Foundation Bylaws
Academy of General Dentistry Foundation The Foundation was incorporated October 18, 1972, in the state of Illinois, and is exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as a vehicle to accept tax deductible contributions for the purpose of supporting charitable and educational progr
Password
Password ResetAGD has updated its privacy settings to protect your data. You may be asked to reset your password for enhanced security.IMPORTANT: If you have a password with at least seven characters that includes numbers and letters, no further action is necessary. If you still need to update your
See Your Dentist Videos
What’s the number one reason patients shouldn’t skip their next dental visit? Should patients be prepared for their routine visits to take longer? What type of PPE can patients expect to see professionals at their dental office wearing? jjjj What’s one thing you want to tell future patients? What ar
SeeYourDentist
Preparing for your dentist appointment during COVID-19 Dental offices are open and ready to care for their patients. Don’t have a general dentist? Visit agd.org/find-an-agd-dentist. Step One: Schedule Your Dental Appointment. Don’t Delay! Sep 24, 2020 Whether you want to schedule a dental clea
next dental visit
What To Expect At Your Next Dental Visit Going to the dentist has always been an important part of the overall health care routine. Even now, regular dental appointments are critical to good overall health and it is safe to see your dentist.You have questions. Will I be safe? Is my dental office fol
Nova Scotia Ethics
Ethics How to Limit-Unintended OutcomesExploring Preventive Ethics in DentistryProfessionalism in the Dental Office Part OneProfessionalism in the Dental Office Part TwoNeeds, Wants, and DialoguePutting Premortem Ethics Into Practice
GaugeWebinarSSO
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StudentQA
How Can AGD Support Your Career Following Dental School? AGD member Dr. Mai-Ly Duong answers questions from dental students about how AGD can support them after dental school. Member Benefits AGDVANTAGE Online Learning Center Track My CE Become an AGD Fellow Student CE FAQs AGD Student Chapters Find
Team Building
Team Building WorksheetsEmployee Salary/Pay ConferenceS.M.A.R.T. Goals
Mass AGD Speaker Series
Making It Easy for Patients to Say Yes Generations of Monolithic Zirconia Look Past the Teeth at the Airway SDF, Medical Management of Caries, and Minimally Invasive Dentistry Surgical Objective in Esthetic Implant Dentistry jjjj
Create an Account on App
Create an Account Thanks for creating an account with AGD. Here are some options so that we can help you:WANT TO BECOME A MEMBER?If you are interested in joining AGD, complete an application now.Join AGDDO YOU HAVE AN ACCOUNT?If you are a past AGD member, attended an AGD meeting, took a course or pr
Governance Directory
Meet the Current Board Review the contact information, term and region of the current AGD Board. The contact information includes business address, phone number and e-mail. Simply click on the e-mail link to launch the AGD contact form for the respective Board member. Board Members Bettina D. Laidle
Key Issues
Key Issues Key Issues Relevant to the General DentistWe want to ensure you stay on top of the latest issues impacting the practice of dentistry and general dentists.InsuranceAGD is working with legislators to eliminate insurance issues such as fee capping, unfair pricing and regulations that limit c
Dental Boards
Dental Boards The state dental board is a government agency. Dental board members, who are usually appointed to their positions, are assigned with interpreting and enforcing the state dental practice act. Most dental boards cannot change the state dental practice act without a legislative amendment.
Insurance
Insurance InsuranceRoughly 211.7 million Americans, or 66 percent of the population, use dental insurance to receive the oral health care they need. AGD is working with legislators to eliminate insurance issues such as fee capping, unfair pricing and regulations that limit consumers’ ability t
Oral Health Literacy
Oral Health Literacy According to a recent report issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, fewer individuals are receiving regular oral health care than they did in 2007.[1] It is clear that more needs to be done at all levels to educate the public about the importance of maintain
Removing Barriers to Care
Removing Barriers to Care AGD has long been a proponent of removing the barriers that limit the underserved from seeking and receiving quality oral health care. In 2008, AGD created its first white paper on oral health care issues, “White Paper on Increasing Access to and Utilization of Oral H
Student Debt
Student Debt According to the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), the average educational debt per graduating dental school senior in 2016 was roughly $219,000. Factoring out the 16 percent of dental school seniors who graduate with no debt, the average student debt rises to $262,000.With