Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, Retires as Academy of General Dentistry’s Podcaster and Associate Editor Apr 13, 2023 Blakeslee Hosted Podcast for 15 years, Served Two Years as Associate Editor
A New Law Requires 8 Hours of Training as Part of DEA Registration Mar 30, 2023 All U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-registered prescribers (Schedule II, III, IV and/or V) must comply with the new Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act.
March/April Issue of General Dentistry Available Mar 21, 2023 Current issue offers a special focus on oral cancer
The March Issue of AGD Impact is Now Available Mar 7, 2023 AGD Impact Explores Last-Minute Tax Tips and More
Academy of General Dentistry Supported Oral Health Literacy Legislation Gets Funding by U.S. Congress Jan 30, 2023 AGD leading advocate for Campaign
10 Dentists to Watch Jan 17, 2023 AGD Impact is proud to introduce 10 dentists at the beginning of their careers who represent the newest generation of exemplary oral healthcare providers. These dentists truly stand out among their peers.
The Latest Issue of General Dentistry Is Live Jan 10, 2023 Be sure to check out the January/February issue of General Dentistry. Highlights include a case series on combining clear aligner therapy with orthognathic surgery, a report on prototyping increased vertical dimension of occlusion using an existing removable partial denture and a study on how best to explain HPV-related oral cancer information to patients.
Chethan Chetty, DDS, MAGD, Elected AGD Vice President Nov 14, 2022 The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce the recent installation of Chethan Chetty, DDS, MAGD, a general dentist for Eagle Rock, California, as vice president during its Annual Meeting Chicago. Chetty is a second-generation dentist with many years of service devoted to the field of dentistry and the AGD.
Academy of General Dentistry Recognizes New York Dentist with Humanitarian Service Award Dec 5, 2022 Fabiola Milord, DDS, MPH, FAGD, has dedicated career to dental missions domestically and abroad
Academy of General Dentistry Recognizes Dental Leader for Extraordinary Efforts Dec 5, 2022 Thomas A. Howley ,Jr., DDS, MAGD, Honored with Albert L. Borish Award
Hans Guter, DDS, FAGD, installed as AGD President Nov 14, 2022 Hans Guter, DDS, FAGD, was installed as AGD president during its Annual Meeting in Chicago. Guter is committed to advancing AGD’s goals of delivering exceptional education, advocating for the profession and providing tools to help general dentists in their practices.
AGD Elects Joseph A. Picone, DMD, MAGD, as AGD Treasurer Nov 14, 2022 he Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Joseph A. Picone, DMD, MAGD, a general dentist from Plantsville, Connecticut, was recently installed as its new treasurer during its Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
AGD Statement on American Medical Association’s Approval of a New Category III CPT Code Oct 28, 2022 The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is concerned that the American Medical Association’s (AMA) recent decision to allow non-dental health care workers to administer silver diamine fluoride is a temporary solution to a growing oral health crisis.
AGD SENDS STATEMENT ON HEALTH LITERACY AWARENESS ACT Oct 13, 2022 Bill S.B. 5073 Authorizes Funding for Education Campaign to Reduce Growing Oral Health Concerns
Advocacy Alert: Supporting Question 2 Ballot in Massachusetts Sep 23, 2022 The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Board approved a contribution of $50,000 from our AGD Advocacy Fund to support a statewide ballot initiative in Massachusetts — Question 2 — that would require dental insurance companies to spend at least 83% of premium dollars collected on dental services or refund the difference to patients.
AGD Submit Comments to Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services Sep 8, 2022 Response Addresses Proposed Rule to Expand Medicare