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
New AGD Spokespeople Selected and Trained Jan 8, 2021 Spokespeople serve as subject matter experts on behalf of AGD
AGD launches COVID -19 Vaccine Resource page Dec 23, 2020 Resource page details state distribution protocols and state-by-by distribution details.
AGD joins letter to Congress urging support for 501(c)(6) associations Dec 23, 2020 Letter petitions for COVID-19 relief
California Dentist Honored with 2020 Humanitarian Award by Academy of General Dentistry Oct 23, 2020 Yolanda Mangrum, DDS, MAGD of Northern California AGD commitment to philanthropy spans beyond the borders of her local and regional communities.
Academy of General Dentistry Honors Texas Dentist with 2020 Distinguished Service Award Oct 23, 2020 Ralph A. Cooley, DDS, FAGD, of Houston, Texas is honored for his time and service to a host of dental programs benefiting the community.
Academy of General Dentistry Honors New Jersey Leader with Prestigious Ritz Award Oct 23, 2020 Joseph A. Battaglia, MS, DMD, FAGD, is only the fifth AGD member honored with the Mark S. Ritz Advocate for Dentistry Award.
AGD sends letter to Senate and House leadership advocating for immediate COVID relief Nov 23, 2020 AGD is requesting pandemic related tax incentives, liability protections, enhancement of the paycheck protection program (PPP) and to safeguard flexible spending accounts (FSA).
AGD Foundation Grant Applications Available Nov 23, 2020 The AGD Foundation Grant Program offers support to AGD constituencies and nonprofit community-based outreach programs that promote oral cancer awareness, education and/or screening independent of standard dental practice.
Bruce Cassis, DDS, MAGD, Begins Term as AGD President Oct 25, 2020 The Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD’s) House of Delegates installed new officers during its annual meeting, held virtually this year, Oct. 23–25. Bruce L. Cassis, DDS, MAGD, a general dentist from Fayetteville, West Virginia, was named president.
AGD President Connie L, White, DDS, FAGD, Urges General Dentist to Remain Resilient Oct 19, 2020 Dr. White Shares Perspectives on Unusual Times During Her AGD Presidency
AGD Editor Dr. Winland Set to Retire After 24 Years of Service Oct 6, 2020 Dr. Winland published approximately 400 editorials during his term as editor.
AGD Launches #SeeYourDentist Campaign Sep 21, 2020 The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has launched the #seeyourdentist campaign to inform patients on how to prepare and what to expect at their next dental appointment.
AGD Signs on to Coalition Letter to Assistant Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Sep 25, 2020 AGD signs on with coalition to expand authorization for dental professionals to administer COVID-19 vaccine
Aademy of General Dentistry Challenges CDC's Most Recent Guidelines for N95 Masks Aug 28, 2020 Updated language of new guidelines could impact dental practices due to ongoing PPE shortages
Academy of General Dentistry Opens Registration for AGD2021 Aug 24, 2020 The premier meeting for general dentistry set to take place in Austin Texas
AGD Foundation’s Silent Auction Raises $19,000 for Oral Cancer Awareness Aug 19, 2020 Organization provides mini grants to organizations to create oral cancer awareness public awareness campaigns
Academy of General Dentistry Remembers Hal Donnell Aug 17, 2020 Longtime executive director heralded for championing AGD's Growth
General Dentists Support Continuation of Routine and Emergency Dental Care Aug 17, 2020 Academy of General Dentistry disputes recent World Health Organization Announcement.