AGD News

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

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