February is National Children’s Dental Health Month Feb 8, 2018 Academy of General Dentistry Encourages Establishing a Dental Home Base for Children Early
April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month Apr 4, 2018 As epidemic spreads, the Academy of General Dentistry stresses dialogue, vaccination, and screenings.
Set up Success with a Five-Year Plan May 14, 2018 Having success doesn’t have to mean shooting the winning basket in the last seconds of the game.
What to Expect During an Oral Cancer Screening Apr 16, 2018 Your general dentist is the first line of defense against oral cancer. Learn about what to expect during an oral cancer screening.
Differentiate Your Marketing: New Vs. Existing Patients Apr 10, 2018 Columnist Jackie Ulasewich looks at the ways you can differentiate your marketing.
Excellence in Dentistry: 2018 Call for Nominations Now Open Mar 26, 2018 Nominate a deserving colleague for the 2018 Albert L. Borish, Distinguished Service and Humanitarian awards.
Go Green in Your Practice for St. Patrick’s Day Mar 16, 2018 Going green in your practice just might be the pot of gold you were looking for at the end of the rainbow.
An Unusual Side Effect Mar 12, 2018 This column will describe a drug used by the subject general dentist for many years and in many cases without complications until the case below, which turned out to be significant.
We Celebrate Our Dental Assistants Mar 8, 2018 AGD celebrates dental assistants during Dental Assistants Recognition Week.
Prioritize Goal Setting in 2018 Feb 26, 2018 We asked your colleagues, “What professional goals do you have for the year, and how are you planning to achieve them?”
Five Ways Your Teeth are Keeping Cupid Away Feb 14, 2018 Have you been wondering why Cupid hasn’t shot an arrow your way? Is it possible that your teeth are the problem?
What are the Emotional Benefits of Bringing in an Associate? Feb 13, 2018 At some point in your career, you might consider bringing in an associate.
The Risk of Prescribing Antibiotics with No Documentation Jan 16, 2018 Various states and provinces have different regulations governing the documentation of medications dispensed in the dental office. Are you taking adequate steps to make sure every medication you prescribe is documented?
A Simple Guide to Launching Your Practice’s Facebook Page Dec 12, 2017 To stay relevant and reach the maximum number of people, you need to engage them through social networking. Facebook is the reigning king of social networking sites for marketing.
AGD.org Wins Platinum Award Dec 4, 2017 AGD.org was recognized with the 2017 eHealthcare Leadership Platinum Award for “Best Overall Internet Site.”
Did You Know That Pumpkins Can Benefit Your Oral Health? Nov 21, 2017 This is the season that pumpkins are blooming everywhere. Many households and cafes will be filled with the aroma of pumpkin spices this Thanksgiving. Aside from being this season’s most savory ingredient to some amazing drinks, soups and desserts, pumpkins pack in the nutrients to support positive oral health benefits.
An Overview of Dental to Medical Cross-Coding Nov 17, 2017 Dental and medical providers have long recognized a link between oral health and other diseases.
Manuel A. Cordero, DDS, CPH, MAGD, Installed as AGD President Nov 8, 2017 The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently installed its new officers, including Manuel A. Cordero, DDS, CPH, MAGD, of Sewell, New Jersey, as president of the organization.