How to Form Your Own Advisory Group
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.
Academy of General Dentistry Submits Public Comments on Commissioned U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health
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.
Using Vulnerability to Build Stronger Relationships
Many people associate vulnerability with weakness. What they don’t realize is the ability to demonstrate vulnerability is an effective leadership strategy.
Build a Perio Program to Boost Your Production
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 Cordero, DDS, CPH, MAGD, Named Executive Director of the Hispanic Dental Association
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.
The Academy of General Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Collaborate on a Special Pediatric Oral Health Issue of General Dentistry
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).
New AGD President: We Need to Help Our Members Be More Connected
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.
Offering Sleep Apnea Treatment is Nothing to Snooze on
Jackie Ulasewich discusses offering sleep apnea treatment in this month’s AGD Impact Marketing column.
AGD Welcomes Newly Appointed U.S. Chief Dental Officer Dr. Tim Ricks
The United States Public Health Services Office appoints AGD member Dr. Ricks as Chief Dental Officer.
Look Beyond Your Patient’s Chart
Dental student Sonal Kumar discusses how the humanities can benefit dental practitioners.
Improving Patient Care Tops Academy of General Dentistry Midlevel Provider Conference Agenda
AGD hosts conference to discuss issues important to the profession.
Protect Your Practice From Ransomware and Other Cybercrimes
Larry Emmott, DDS, discussed ransomware in this month’s AGD Impact Technology column.
AGD Celebrates Peer Review Week
Happy Peer Review Week to the people who put the “peer review” in “Peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry.”
The Effects of Passive Cigarette Smoke and Oral Health
AGD Partners with CDC in Support of Anti-Tobacco Campaign
Make Integrity a Priority in Case Presentation
Dr. Levin discusses the importance of integrity in case presentation.
General Dentistry Receives Two 2018 EXCEL Awards
AGD's peer-reviewed journal honored at 38th Annual EXCEL Awards Gala.
What the New Tax Deduction for Pass-Through Business Income Means for General Dentists
Learn how you can take advantage of the new tax law.
Masters, Fellows and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition Receipts Honored
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.
Embrace the Life Stages of a Dentist
Our columnists look at how to set goals for every stage of your career.
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