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The Academy of General Dentistry recently elected Donald Worm, DDS, MAGD, ABGD, as treasurer during its Annual Meeting on October 25, held virtually due to COVID-19. Worm has been an AGD member since 1988 and has served in numerous leadership positions.

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.

The premier meeting for general dentistry set to take place in Austin Texas

Academy of General Dentistry disputes recent World Health Organization Announcement.

I believe that all of us must address the racism in our communities and our profession. A community that is welcoming and embraces differences will make us stronger and will ensure that we better serve all patients, support our team members and strengthen our profession with a diverse group of leaders.

The provisions of H.R.7010 to make the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) more accessible and practical for small businesses.

AGD leads effort to support H.R. 6494, Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act, with the Organized Dentistry Coalition. 5.19.20

AGD has joined America’s Recovery Fund Coalition — a wide-ranging group of over 100 entities pressing Congress to make additional capital available for businesses experiencing hardships due to COVID-19.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) released AGD Member Return to Work Guidance, a tool designed to assist general dentists as they resume elective procedures following practice alterations due to COVID-19.

On May 7, AGD joined with a coalition to call for changes to the deductive expenses for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently sent a letter to Loren Sweatt, acting assistant secretary for the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to address its newly released guidance Dentistry Workers and Employers.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently requested active participation in ongoing discussions, deliberations and development of guidelines for dental facilities.

AGD President Connie White, DDS, FAGD, recently shared tips on sustaining good oral health in a special Oral Health Edition of USA Today.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) this week forwarded a letter to leaders of the National Governors Association requesting more availability of PPE to dentists performing emergency dental procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are in an unprecedented time. With everyone scrambling to act and information changing hourly, practice management consultant Roger P. Levin, DDS, offers some actions you can take to protect your practice as we progress through the coronavirus crisis.

The following is a summary of the New Jersey AGD's (NJAGD) efforts to advocate for general dentists and small businesses being effected by COVID-19 in their state.

As our nation and profession continues to be challenged with COVID-19, AGD has created a resource page in efforts to address the concerns of our members and provide up-to-date developments of this crisis.

During this unprecedented time in dentistry, it pays to be prepared. Here are a few actions to take if you haven’t already. Dr. Eric G. Jackson highlights important factors to keeping your practice fiscally sound during a crisis.

The CARES Act was passed by the US House of Representatives today, and is currently awaiting President Trump’s signature. See a summary of some of the bill’s provisions,

The association is urging its members to reach out to their local public health offices or first responders to donate masks, gloves, gowns, eye protection or other products that are desperately needed to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals caring for patients.