AGD News

Member Spotlight: Reaching for the Power Within: Dr. Finley’s Journey From Middle School Dropout to Dentist

Nov 8, 2021

Trent E. Finley, DDS, didn’t follow a traditional path to dentistry. He overcame numerous obstacles from a young age and still found a path to success. In this Member Spotlight, he shares how he’s used the challenges he’s overcome to inspire success for the future.

AGD President to Testify Before Congress on Oral Health Literacy

Oct 19, 2021

On October 20, AGD's President, Dr. Bruce Cassis, DDS, MAGD, will testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health in support of the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act (H.R.4555).

Academy of General Dentistry Foundation Celebrates 49 Years of Supporting General Dentistry and Oral Health

Oct 15, 2021

Organization has donated more than $200,000 in recent years to support oral cancer awareness

September Issue of General Dentistry Now Available

Sep 9, 2021

The issue includes a review of several formulations of topical anesthetics, an analysis of growth factors and cell differentiation in PRF membranes and an assessment of the diagnostic accuracy of digital periapical radiography.

AGD Urges Congress Vote on PREVENT HPV Cancers Legislation

Aug 23, 2021

New Legislation is major step to increasing awareness and prevention

AGD Works On Advancing Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Bill in Congress

Jul 21, 2021

AGD-led effort to improved oral health literacy and awareness is closer to reality with the introduction of the “Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021,” legislation by Representatives Tony Cardenas (D-CA) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).

Brian B. Novy, DDS, is Recipient of 2021 Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award

Jun 21, 2021

AGD recognized Brian B. Novy, DDS, of Quincy Massachusetts, is this year’s recipient of the Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award.

AGD Supports Bill H.R. 2295, the HIV Epidemic Loan Repayment Program (HELP)

Jun 10, 2021

AGD Impact’s June Issue Now Live: Service-Based Debt Relief, Mewing and More

Jun 4, 2021

AGD Defends Dentistry, Protecting Patients and Profession

May 27, 2021

Dr. Cassis sends letter to Kaiser Health News editor-in-chief

AGD Signs on to Community Letter Urging the Release of the 2020 Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health

May 12, 2021

The report is essential in documenting the progress of oral health

AGD Sends Letter Supporting RAISE Health Benefits Act to Bill Sponsors

May 14, 2021

New legislation will help families pay for health care

AGD Joins Coalition to Urge President Biden to Support Healthy Workplace Tax Credit

May 7, 2021

Legislation would protect workers, customers, and public

AGD President-Elect Highlights the Role of General Dentists in Early Detection of Oral Cancer

Apr 28, 2021

Regular Screenings, Education and Prevention are Key

AGD Stands With Asian Community

Mar 25, 2021

AGD released a statement regarding patterns of intentional violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities that has increased starkly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

AGD Welcomes Colleen Lawler, CAE, IOM, As New Executive Director

Mar 1, 2021

AGD has named Colleen Lawler, CAE, IOM, as its new executive director.

FEMA is Seeking Vaccinator Volunteers in Certain States

Mar 1, 2021

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently contacted the AGD. FEMA wants to administer 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations in 100 days, and they are exploring all avenues to accomplish this goal.

AGD President Featured in USA Today

Feb 23, 2021

AGD Joins USA Today's Annual Oral Health Campaign

AGD urges Biden Administrtaion to allow COVID-19 Vaccine to be administered by dentists

Jan 25, 2021

AGD supports PREP Act to permit certain qualified professionals permitted to order and administer COVID-19 vaccines.

Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, Named Academy of General Dentistry's Associate Editor

Jan 25, 2021

Blakeslee has a longtime history supporting AGD's communications platforms