AGD News

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.”

AGD Partners with CDC in Support of Anti-Tobacco Campaign

Dr. Levin discusses the importance of integrity in case presentation.

AGD's peer-reviewed journal honored at 38th Annual EXCEL Awards Gala.

Learn how you can take advantage of the new tax law.

AGD Fellowship and Mastership are prestigious symbols of the continuous educational journey toward improvement and progress in dentistry. Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR) is a formal recognition for AGD Masters in the areas of continuing education, dental-related community service and service to organized dentistry.

Our columnists look at how to set goals for every stage of your career.

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General dentists play a pivotal role in identifying the harmful effects and offering patients referrals and cessation support.