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The COVID-19 pandemic has taught dentists that marketing their dental practices online is more important than ever. The crisis has trained people to reach for their computers for information, products and services, and you can leverage the online momentum and the public’s need for facts to rebuild your practice.

AGD has resources to help you on your journey as a new dentist. First, protect your career with complimentary coverage from Dentist’s Advantage. Don’t have a position lined up, or has your job been put on hold? AGD can help dental jobs find you through AGD’s online Career Center.

New Dentist Week is a weeklong virtual event Aug. 17–21 tailored to the specific educational needs of students and new dentists, with programs each night featuring exceptional speakers. Attendees will also have unique networking opportunities, and the first 150 registrants will be invited to participate in a mentorship program.

In a recent letter to National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) President Ron Bolden, AGD President Connie L. White, DDS, FAGD, urged NADP member plans to apply “forward-thinking measures” in their business practices to address the dramatic changes in the delivery of dental services in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The VET CARE Act of 2019 (H.R. 2628) addresses dental care programs for veterans and is currently pending a full House vote. AGD members are urged to send a message to their legislators and the Speaker of the House that this bill needs to be voted on this session.

AGD2021 will be held June 9–12 in Austin, Texas! At AGD’s scientific session, everything from the educational programming to the exhibit floor is designed to help general dentists achieve their full potential. Whether you’re a frequent attendee or a newcomer, we encourage you to register for AGD2021 today.

If you’re an associate dentist adjusting to the new normal, AGD is here to support you. Our Exclusive Benefits program offers AGD members discounts on a variety of services addressing personal finance, auto and homeowners insurance, student loan refinancing and more.

Shopping for new graduates or newlyweds this summer? By shopping on Amazon, you can help the AGD Foundation increase awareness of oral cancer and promote the importance of early detection.

AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.

More than 430 AGD members are being honored this week as new AGD Fellows, Masters and recipients of the Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition.

The Academy of General Dentistry is pleased to announce that registration for its Annual Scientific Session AGD2021 is now open.

The AGD has worked diligently with constituents to help address issues during the COVID-19 emergency. This has included providing resources, creating state-specific action alerts and helping compose and send letters to government entities that express concerns of general dentists within their state.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) to help protect workers from exposure to the coronavirus on July 2.

On July 4, the President signed legislation to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) into law, S. 4116.

On July 8, the Treasury Dept. and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provided guidance to employers requiring them to report the amount of qualified sick and family leave wages paid to employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on W-2 Forms.

AGD officially endorsed the Small Business PPE Tax Credit Act (H.R.7216) in a July 8 letter to the sponsors of the legislation.

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced on July 10 that an application is now open for dental providers who may not have previously been eligible to receive funding through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund.

The House of Representatives Appropriations Committee held a markup for the fiscal year 2021 funding legislation on July 13, including the appropriations package for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS).

Rachel J. Malterud, DMD, MPH, was recently recognized with a special award for her outstanding contributions to the AGD Foundation. Malterud, who graduated from the A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in 2020, worked with the AGD Foundation as a practicum dental student intern in 2019.

With AGD2020 Virtual starting today, stay up to date with everything happening at the meeting by downloading the AGD2020 Virtual App. Within the app, you can view your course schedule, take notes and download handouts. Participants should use the official app to make the most of your experience.