AGD recently announced that about 40 of their general dentists and dental student members from across the country traveled to the nation’s capital to meet with national legislators to discuss policies and issues related to dentistry.

As we move into 2019, we approach what may be the most stressful time for dental firm owners — tax time. For many of the dentists we meet, taxes are their highest annual expenditure.

In its efforts to make sure that oral health remains a priority throughout the world, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) promotes opportunities for general dentist to connect, share insights and learn best practices. The organization’s goal is to establish a network of support for general dentists throughout the world so that they can continue to affect change and advocate for policies that support the highest quality of care for their patients.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) applauds Congress for passing the Action for Dental Health Act aimed to remove barriers to access oral healthcare. The bipartisan bill is expected to be signed into law by President Trump.

The Action for Dental Health Act received a final stamp of approval this week as President Donald J. Trump officially signed the bill into law.

This year, as we celebrate U.S. presidents, AGD gives special recognition to President Truman for his contributions to improving the oral health of the public.

Today is National Dentist’s Day. As president of the Academy of General Dentistry, I am tremendously proud to be part of an organization that brings together general dentists dedicated to continuing education and staying up to date on the latest procedures and quality treatments.

In order to be successful in your career, you ultimately must build up a network of advisors who can help guide you through the challenges of professional life. But advisory relationships are two-way streets.

AGD recently submitted comments to the U.S. Surgeon General regarding the anticipated 2020 Surgeon General’s Report on oral health, pledging support for efforts to revisit oral health in the U.S. and proposing areas of content for inclusion in the report.

Many people associate vulnerability with weakness. What they don’t realize is the ability to demonstrate vulnerability is an effective leadership strategy.

When you add a comprehensive periodontal program, patients will be impressed with the cutting-edge services of the practice and perceive this as high-level customer service.

Manuel A. Cordero, DDS, CPH, MAGD, a general dentist from New Jersey and immediate past president of the Academy of General Dentistry, has been named executive director of the Hispanic Dental Association.

A good oral health routine for children is the best defense against a range of maladies, as detailed by pediatric dentistry researchers whose work is featured in the November/December issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

Neil J. Gajjar, DDS, MAGD, a general dentist from Toronto, named AGD president at AGD Annual Meeting. He is the second Canadian to hold this office.

Jackie Ulasewich discusses offering sleep apnea treatment in this month’s AGD Impact Marketing column.

The United States Public Health Services Office appoints AGD member Dr. Ricks as Chief Dental Officer.

Dental student Sonal Kumar discusses how the humanities can benefit dental practitioners.

AGD hosts conference to discuss issues important to the profession.

Larry Emmott, DDS, discussed ransomware in this month’s AGD Impact Technology column.

Happy Peer Review Week to the people who put the “peer review” in “Peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry.”