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AGD Initiates Dialogue with the National Association of Dental Plans

Aug 28, 2020
The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) responded to AGD’s letter sent on July 7, and welcomed open communications between the organizations.

AGD Thanks Sponsors of Provider Relief Fund Tax Deductibility Bill

Aug 28, 2020
On August 13, AGD sent a letter to Reps. Cindy Axne (R-IA) and Neal Dunn (R-FL) expressing support for their recently introduced legislation, the Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2020 (H.R.7819).
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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

Offering Webinars During the Pandemic

Aug 28, 2020
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) would like to share the following information with you regarding offering webinars or other electronically mediated continuing dental education activities.

Policy to Ensure Scientific Basis

Aug 28, 2020
PACE Standard I, Criterion O states that program providers must develop and operate in accordance to written policies, procedures or guidelines designed to ensure that all clinical and/or technical continuing dental education activates offered include the scientific basis for the program content and an assessment of the benefits and risks associated with that content in order to promote public safety.

Using the AGD PACE Logo

Aug 28, 2020
All PACE-approved CE organizations are expected to include the AGD PACE logo and the official approval statement on all publicity materials and attendance verification forms.

Assigning AGD Subject Codes

Aug 28, 2020
AGD Subject Codes are numerical codes assigned by the AGD to identify the topic taught during a continuing dental education course. Approved providers are expected to identify the AGD subject codes associated with a course or program in all course/program announcements and again on attendance verification forms.

Approved Organizations Must Submit CE Rosters Electronically to the AGD

Aug 28, 2020
As of September 1, 2019 the AGD stopped accepting any continuing education (CE) verification forms or rosters through the mail, fax or email. All CE MUST be submitted electronically. Any CE submitted through the mail, fax or email will be returned to the CE provider.

Upcoming Application Deadlines and Approval Schedule for National PACE Approval

Aug 28, 2020
For the past several years the AGD PACE Council has reviewed applications on a bimonthly schedule. Due to an increase in the number of applications received and to improve the efficiency of our review process the AGD PACE Council has voted to transition to a quarterly review schedule.

Updated Privacy Settings/New Password Required

Aug 28, 2020
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has updated its privacy settings to protect your data. As part of this process, an alphanumerical password is required, and you may be asked to update your password in order to log in to AGD.org so you can access the PACE roster submission tools and the application for national PACE-approval.
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Dr. Attia Treats Patients like Family

Aug 24, 2020
Mohamed Attia, DDS, MAGD, has traveled from one Alexandria to another. He began his dental journey in Alexandria, Egypt, and today he owns and operates Alexandria Center of Dentistry in Alexandria, Virginia. He answered a few questions about his experiences and outlook.

Practice Booster Online System 2020

Aug 24, 2020
Understanding how to properly report dental procedures and provide the documentation required by payers is essential to receiving payment. The Practice Booster Online System is designed to make coding dental procedures and writing narratives easier than ever.

Honoring an AGD Icon

Aug 24, 2020
Harold “Hal” E. Donnell Jr., AGD’s longtime executive director who retired in 2003 after 30 years with the organization, died on July 23. Friend and colleague Richard C. Engar, DDS, FAGD, shares a special tribute to Donnell.

New Dentists Can Protect Their Careers in One Step

Aug 24, 2020
The odds of having a dental malpractice claim over a five-year period is 1 in 125, with the average cost of the claim payment being $83,120. Luckily for new graduates, AGD membership benefits include malpractice insurance at no extra cost from Dentist’s Advantage.

2020 Fall Fellowship Review Course Discount

Aug 24, 2020
AGD has discounted the price of the Fall Fellowship Review Course from $750 to $600 due to the cancellation of the in-person course and exam. If you previously registered, a $150 refund will be credited to your credit card.
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Ivoclar Vivadent Exclusive Offer for AGD Members only!

Aug 24, 2020
Keep an eye out tomorrow for a special offer from Ivoclar Vivadent and AGDVANTAGE available only to AGD members. This offer is time-sensitive. If you haven’t already signed up for AGDVANTAGE, call 800-626-2163, ext. 4568, and sign up today to avoid delays for ordering products.
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Representing the Needs of General Dentists

Aug 24, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has made AGD’s advocacy efforts paramount to the survival of general dentists. Myron J. Bromberg, DDS, describes the pandemic’s influence on AGD’s advocacy efforts and how the organization is working to help dentists like you.
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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
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Academy of General Dentistry Remembers Hal Donnell

Aug 17, 2020
Longtime executive director heralded for championing AGD's Growth
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