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Fluoride

Water Fluoridation AGD Policy on Water FluoridationWhen used appropriately, fluoride is safe and effective in preventing and controlling dental caries. Regular use throughout life will help protect teeth against decay. All water supplies, including bottled water, should have appropriate fluoride lev

State Advocacy Resources

State Advocacy Resources AGD offers you many different types of resources on state issues to help you advocate for your profession. This includes handouts, leave behinds and articles.AGD Impact CoverageMinnesota Dental Therapy ArticleFluoridation LettersFlorida AGD Fluoridation LetterPennsylvania AG

Small Business Assistance

IMPORTANT RESOURCESU.S. Small Business AdministrationU.S. Department of TreasuryU.S. Chamber of Commerce (See checklist for small business loans.) Updated May 19, 2020AGD encourages members to learn more about loans and grants available to you through the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Payc

Regulatory Resources

Updated September 21, 2021AGD continues to monitor COVID-19-related dental practice and regulatory activities and advocate for programs that support general dentists. The following resources have been updated to assist AGD members during this time. NEWOSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) Q&AO

Frequently Asked Question on PPE

Frequently Asked Question on PPE QUESTION: There is a shortage of N95 respirators/equivalent in my area. If I follow the CDC Guidance for Dental Settings and provide a level 3 mask and a face shield to staff members who perform aerosol-generating procedures (AGP’s) on well-patients, am I compl

Cares Act Provider Relief Fund

Cares Act Provider Relief Fund – Medicaid, CHIP & Dental Distribution *NEW The application deadline for both non-Medicaid and Medicaid/CHIP providers has been extended to August 28, 2020.Second Chance for Certain Medicare Providers – *ANNOUNCED JULY 31, 2020Starting the week of Augus

AGD Special Offers

Updated December 4, 2020Addressing your business operations and staying in front of your patients and communities are as important as ever. AGD’s Exclusive Benefits providers have recently added the following programs:Dental SuppliesAGDVANTAGE is available to you now and in the future to acces

New Jersey Small Business Economic Interruption

New Jersey Responds to Small Business Interruption The following is a summary of the New Jersey AGD's (NJAGD) efforts to advocate for general dentists and small businesses being effected by COVID-19 in their state. This information was originally posted on the AGD Connect Coronavirus community. See

PPPFA Offers New Support

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) was signed into law June 5, 2020. The PPPFA addresses several aspects of the CARES Act, especially related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that limited its effectiveness

Cares Act Provider Relief Fund Teleconferences

CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Webinar Handouts August 21, 2020Thank you for joining AGD Advocacy to discuss the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund. Please see the webinar handouts below to review program information and guidance on the application process.Medicaid, CHIP & Dental Distribution Fact S

AGD Sample Coronavirus Screening & Patient Consent Forms

Updated September 21, 2021AGD is providing guidance as general dentists resume elective procedures. This tool focuses on three areas: employee safety and pre-appointment, intra-appointment and post-appointment. You can use this document as one of many guiding resources to engage your team and identi

Messenger RNA Vaccines

Messenger RNA Vaccines Vs. Protein Antigen Vaccines Vaccines prevent diseases that can be dangerous, or even deadly. Vaccines greatly reduce the risk of infection by working with the body’s natural defenses to safely develop immunity to disease. This fact sheet explains how the body fights inf

COVID Capabilities

Dentist COVID-19 Capabilities - As of 2/6/21STATEAre dentists allowed to administer the COVID-19 Vaccine?Are dentists allowed to conduct or order COVID-19 tests?Are dentists allowed to administer the influenza vaccine?Yes/No Additional InformationYes/NoAdditional InformationYes/NoIf No, Additional I

Clinical Guidelines

Clinical Guidelines Advancing Quality Oral HealthAGD works with other our members, leaders in the industry, and other dental or health organizations to establish clinical guidelines that support the advancement of quality oral and health care to assist and support general dentists and other practiti

Insurance and Coding

Insurance & Coding Navigating Your Business NeedsDentists face myriad challenges when working with insurance companies and complying with coding requirements. We offer a number of resources to support our members as they navigate this crucial part of their business. Take advantage of benefits su

Member Benefits

Member Benefits Explore the Benefits that are Available to YouFrom dental school to retirement, AGD is the only organization exclusively dedicated to serving the needs of the general dentist. AGD offers benefits that cater to the changing needs of our members at every stage of their dental career. M

Offer

Dentist's Advantage FAQs

Dentist's Advantage FAQs About Dentist’s Advantage's WebinarsWill I receive a discount on my DA policy? No, at this time the webinar alone does not make you eligible for a policy discount, but participants who complete this activity will be awarded one contact hour of continuing dental educati

My Local AGD

Access my Local AGD Connect with ConstituentsAGD helps you work and connect with other members in your local area. Access local constituent websites and additional resources, including programs and services for constituents to increase the value of local and organizational membership. Our Constituen

Matters involving third party payers

Constituent Dues

Constituent Dues 2021 Constituent DuesAGD constituent dues are determined by practice location, dental school, residency location, or branch of the U.S. federal services. If none of these applies to you, your constituent will be determined by your home address. Constituent dues support local AGD act

Component Dues

Component Dues ConstituentComponentZip Codes DuesMember TypesCALIFORNIANORTHERN CALIFORNIA93900-9419994300-9519995400-95499 $0 SACRAMENTO SIERRA93600-9389994200-9429995200-9539995500-96299 $0 SAN DIEGO91900-92299 $0 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA90000-9189992300-93599 $0 FLORIDACENTRAL 321053211132113-32130321

Membership FAQs

Membership FAQs Membership FAQs How do I join? Who is eligible to become a member of the AGD? What are the different categories of membership? I am a dental team member. Can I become an AGD member? I am a dentist practicing in a specialty. Can I become an AGD member? I am an international dentist. C

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Digital Membership Card Unfortunately, we were not able to recognize your mobile device. The digital membership card is only available for Android and iOS. Download a PDF version of your membership card. If you have questions about downloading your digital membership card or PDF membership card, ple