AGD News

On March 6, we celebrate National Dentist’s Day. AGD President Connie White, DDS, FAGD, takes a moment to reflect on the important role you play in your office and your community.

In a recent column published by Dentistry Today, Larry Williams, DDS, MPH,MAGD, ABGD, a member and national spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), notes that the dental community has been doing an exceptional job to prevent staff and patients from contracting the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

At present, the health of our patients and practices may be impacted by an emerging illness — the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The wisest course for safeguarding our practices is to make every effort to control or moderate those factors that are within our power, including the spread of infection.

Host an event in your community to screen people for oral cancer during April 2020, Oral Cancer Awareness Month.

The Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD’s) House of Delegates recently installed new officers during its annual meeting, held in Chicago, Nov. 8–10. Connie L. White, DDS, FAGD, a general dentist from Kansas City, Missouri, was named president.

Bill (H.R. 4678) Authorizes Funding for Strategic Public Education Campaign that Aims to Reduce Growing Oral Health Concerns

Researchers recently published a study questioning the effectiveness and safety of water fluoridation based on maternal exposure to fluoride during pregnancy. The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) believes that, according to generally accepted scientific research, fluoride remains safe at the concentrations found in optimally fluoridated water and is a community health measure that benefits children and adults.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) selected Dental Recycling North American (DRNA) as an Exclusive Benefits provider for amalgam separators and amalgam recycling for members of AGD.

Dental Health Products, Inc. (DHPI) recently announced an agreement with the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the largest professional association for general dentists, to create AGDVANTAGE, a discount dental supply program provided exclusively to its members.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) presented its Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award to Dr. Steve Ratcliff during the organization’s annual convocation ceremony at its scientific session last week. This prestigious award is given to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the art and science of dentistry or who has enhanced the principles and goals of the AGD and made exceptional efforts in promoting these ideals.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), along with the Organized Dentistry Coalition (ODC), today announced that it recommends the full repeal of the medical devise excise tax and urges the Senate Finance Committee to move promptly to consider legislation that includes repeal.

The AGD Governance Evaluation and Review Committee met in Chicago on June 21 to begin the arduous process of reviewing AGD’s governing structures.

AGD Impact article encourages proactive strategies for management and injury treatment

Internationally recognized magazine, The Atlantic, calls out the dental industry in recent story published online. AGD’s President Neil J. Gajjar responds.

AGD National Spokesperson Jennifer Bell, DDS, FAGD, weighs in on products containing the ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride, an alternative to alcohol

AGD's President, Neil J. Gajjar, DDS, MAGD, offers tips on “making the most of your dental visit in the insert or oral health, published in the May 3, edition of USA Today

Between the months of January to May there have been about 764 individual measles cases reported throughout 23 states in the U.S. AGD member Dr. Larry Williams recently shared tips on how to keep your practice measles free and your patients safe.

AGD recently announced that about 40 of their general dentists and dental student members from across the country traveled to the nation’s capital to meet with national legislators to discuss policies and issues related to dentistry.

As we move into 2019, we approach what may be the most stressful time for dental firm owners — tax time. For many of the dentists we meet, taxes are their highest annual expenditure.

In its efforts to make sure that oral health remains a priority throughout the world, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) promotes opportunities for general dentist to connect, share insights and learn best practices. The organization’s goal is to establish a network of support for general dentists throughout the world so that they can continue to affect change and advocate for policies that support the highest quality of care for their patients.