Academy of General Dentistry Selects Bruce Cassis, DDS, MAGD, as New Association Editor May 12, 2023 Cassis Served as the First Chair of the Organization’s Communications Council
AGD Comments on Federal Trade Commission Noncompete Ban May 10, 2023 AGD request reconsideration and the withdrawal of proposed ban
May/June issue of General Dentistry Available Online May 10, 2023 AI, suction systems and aerosol contamination discussed in current issue
May Issue of AGD Impact Available Online May 10, 2023 Issue offers guide to help new dentists find their way
Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, Retires as Academy of General Dentistry’s Podcaster and Associate Editor Apr 13, 2023 Blakeslee Hosted Podcast for 15 years, Served Two Years as Associate Editor
March/April Issue of General Dentistry Available Mar 21, 2023 Current issue offers a special focus on oral cancer
The March Issue of AGD Impact is Now Available Mar 7, 2023 AGD Impact Explores Last-Minute Tax Tips and More
One Checklist Away Feb 22, 2023 A checklist was vital for me this last year of dental school, and I hope to shed some light on what you should have on your checklist if you are going into your final year.
10 Dentists to Watch Jan 17, 2023 AGD Impact is proud to introduce 10 dentists at the beginning of their careers who represent the newest generation of exemplary oral healthcare providers. These dentists truly stand out among their peers.
The Latest Issue of General Dentistry Is Live Jan 10, 2023 Be sure to check out the January/February issue of General Dentistry. Highlights include a case series on combining clear aligner therapy with orthognathic surgery, a report on prototyping increased vertical dimension of occlusion using an existing removable partial denture and a study on how best to explain HPV-related oral cancer information to patients.
What Stresses Students Out the Most Dec 19, 2022 We may not enjoy discussing stress in our lives, but it’s often helpful to know we’re not alone in our struggles. Dental school can be a very stressful environment for students. Here are the factors that are currently stressing my classmates and me out the most, and you may find they aren’t so different from what practicing dentists are experiencing.
Academy of General Dentistry Recognizes New York Dentist with Humanitarian Service Award Dec 5, 2022 Fabiola Milord, DDS, MPH, FAGD, has dedicated career to dental missions domestically and abroad
Academy of General Dentistry Recognizes Dental Leader for Extraordinary Efforts Dec 5, 2022 Thomas A. Howley ,Jr., DDS, MAGD, Honored with Albert L. Borish Award
Hans Guter, DDS, FAGD, installed as AGD President Nov 14, 2022 Hans Guter, DDS, FAGD, was installed as AGD president during its Annual Meeting in Chicago. Guter is committed to advancing AGD’s goals of delivering exceptional education, advocating for the profession and providing tools to help general dentists in their practices.
Chethan Chetty, DDS, MAGD, Elected AGD Vice President Nov 14, 2022 The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce the recent installation of Chethan Chetty, DDS, MAGD, a general dentist for Eagle Rock, California, as vice president during its Annual Meeting Chicago. Chetty is a second-generation dentist with many years of service devoted to the field of dentistry and the AGD.
AGD Elects Joseph A. Picone, DMD, MAGD, as AGD Treasurer Nov 14, 2022 he Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Joseph A. Picone, DMD, MAGD, a general dentist from Plantsville, Connecticut, was recently installed as its new treasurer during its Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
AGD SENDS STATEMENT ON HEALTH LITERACY AWARENESS ACT Oct 13, 2022 Bill S.B. 5073 Authorizes Funding for Education Campaign to Reduce Growing Oral Health Concerns
Advocacy Alert: Supporting Question 2 Ballot in Massachusetts Sep 23, 2022 The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Board approved a contribution of $50,000 from our AGD Advocacy Fund to support a statewide ballot initiative in Massachusetts — Question 2 — that would require dental insurance companies to spend at least 83% of premium dollars collected on dental services or refund the difference to patients.