


Merlin P. Ohmer, DDS, MAGD, Installed as AGD President
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) installed Merlin P. Ohmer, DDS, MAGD, as president during its Annual Meeting, Nov.10-12, in Chicago. Ohmer, who recently served as the organization’s president-elect, steps into this role after serving the organization and the dentistry profession in a variety of leadership roles.

Distinguished Service Award Presented to the Late Roger D. Winland, DDS, MS, MAGD
Winland was a general dentist from Athens, Ohio, and served as AGD editor for 24 years before retiring from that role in 2020. He died in August 2022. Winland’s wife Debra accepted the award.

Michael Lacey, DMD, MAGD, General Dentist Dedicated to Dental Missions in Cambodia and Thailand, Receives AGD Humanitarian Award
Michael Lacey, DMD, MAGD, received the prestigious AGD Humanitarian Award during the AGD annual meeting in Chicago on Nov. 10, 2023.

Gordon R. Isbell, III, DMD, MAGD, Wins Prestigious Mark S. Ritz Advocate for Dentistry Award
Alabama general dentist Gordon R. Isbell, III, DMD, MAGD, is the Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD) 2023 recipient for the Mark S. Ritz Advocate for Dentistry Award. The award was presented to Isbell during AGD’s Annual Meeting on Nov. 10 in Chicago, IL. Isbell is only the sixth AGD member to receive this prestigious award since its inception

Dave Sullivan, DMD, MAGD, Receives AGD Humanitarian Award
Pennsylvania Dentist Dave A. Sullivan, DMD, MAGD, was recently presented the Humanitarian Award by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) during its annual meeting on Nov. 10, 2023, in Chicago.

Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD, Re-Elected Editor of the Academy of General Dentistry
AGD recently re-elected Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD, as the AGD editor during its annual meeting on Nov. 12 in Chicago. This is his second term as editor, and previously served as associate editor.

Robert M. Peskin, DDS, FAGD, Re-elected AGD Speaker of the House
Robert M. Peskin, DDS, FAGD, elected AGD speaker of the house during its annual meeting on Nov. 12 in Chicago. Peskin will continue his role with years of experience presiding over official governing bodies.
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AGD Installs New Officers at 2023 Annual Meeting
AGD’s House of Delegates installed new officers during its annual meeting, Nov. 10–12. Merlin P. Ohmer, DDS, MAGD, a general dentist from Florida, was named president.
Other officers elected during the meeting include Marc J. Worob, DDS, FAGD, as vice president; Kimberly Wright, DMD, MAGD, as secretary; Robert M. Peskin, DDS, FAGD, as speaker of the House of Delegates; and Timothy F. Kosinski, DDS, MAGD, as editor.
Other members of the 2023–24 Executive Committee include: Chethan Chetty, DDS, MAGD, president-elect, and Joseph A. Picone, DMD, MAGD, treasurer.

November AGD Impact Now Live

October Issue of AGD Impact Available Now
Issue Focuses on Implant Education

Academy of General Dentistry Responds to CMS’ Proposed Rule to Codify Procedures to Include Dental Benefits

AGD's New Podcast on Robotic Dental Implant Surgery Now Live
Michael Calderon, DDS, stops by the podcast to share his experience maneuvering the advancing technology.

The September Issue of AGD Impact Available Now
Issue features new medical perspectives column

July/August Issue of General Dentistry Available Now
The new issue includes a comparison of incidental findings on CBCT versus 2D imaging.

July AGD Impact Available Now
Learn more about the state of dental Medicaid benefits.

June AGD Impact Available Online Now
Issue features articles on homecare product sales, rare diseases and being more LGBTQIA+ inclusive

AGD Leaders Convene in Washington, DC for Hill Day
AGD leaders and congressional legislators come together to address issues related to oral health and the dental profession

Academy of General Dentistry Selects Bruce Cassis, DDS, MAGD, as New Association Editor
Cassis Served as the First Chair of the Organization’s Communications Council

AGD Comments on Federal Trade Commission Noncompete Ban
AGD request reconsideration and the withdrawal of proposed ban