Passcodes to Student and Resident Perks
Students and residents are in a tricky financial spot — you’re investing in your career, but it’s costing a fortune. Learn how AGD can help.
Update: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Update Recommendations
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid recently announced updated recommendations on Adult Elective Surgeries, Non-Essential Medical Surgical, and Dental Procedures during COVID-19.
AGD2020 Early Bird Registration Ends April 1
Early bird registration for AGD2020 at Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will end Wednesday, April 1.
You Can’t Practice Without It
There are a few must-haves to starting a dental career, and professional liability insurance is one.
Spring Cleaning: Infection Control Procedures
AGD Impact editors recently asked experts to assess how dentists can tidy up three critical components of their practices.
Academy of General Dentistry Supports Final National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine Report on Fluoride
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) strongly supports the recent release of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s (NASEM) final review[1] of a 2016 report published by the National Toxicology Programs (NTP).
Dr. Ambridge Creates Art with Smiles
Marina Ambridge, HBSc, MSc, DDS, is a general dentist in Peoria, Arizona, whose practice offers cosmetic, esthetic and implant dentistry as well as orthodontics.
Spring Clean Your Infection Control Procedures with These Updates
As dentists, we want every patient’s visit to be safe, effective and pleasant. During the annual spring cleaning of your practice, consider these infection control improvements that can help you make the patient’s experience the safest it can be.
Supreme Court to Hear Affordable Care Act Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the appeal of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA) during its 2020–2021 term, which begins October 2020.
AGD Urges HHS to Ensure Availability of PPE During COVID-19 Outbreak
AGD continues to monitor the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and identify resources and information that are useful to our members.
Supporting Each Other During This Global Pandemic
The progression of COVID-19 in our communities is creating enormous uncertainty, especially for those of us in healthcare. As general dentists, the safety of our patients is our main priority; however, the needs of our staff, families and communities are also of critical importance.
Oral Cancer Screening
An oral cancer screening is a part of every routine dental visit
Over 53,000 People are Diagnosed with Oral Cancer Per Year
Over 53,000 People are Diagnosed with Oral Cancer Per Year
Early Detection is Key
Early Detection is Key
Goodbye, Paper. Hello, EHR.
A successful transition from paper to EHRs may not be easy, but it can be made much smoother with the right approach.
Spring Cleaning: Taking Stock of Your Office and Your Image
In the spirit of the annual tradition of spring cleaning, AGD Impact asked experts to assess how dentists can tidy up three critical components of their practice.
AGD Coronavirus Update
The future of COVID-19, the 2019 coronavirus disease, remains unclear. However, there is a growing body of knowledge about the virus being released by public health experts around the world.
Help Membership Grow this Spring
If you’ve never participated in AGD’s Referral Rewards program, spring is the perfect time to help membership grow.
AGD President Recognized As Icon in Education
AGD President Connie L. White, DDS, FAGD, was recently recognized by Kansas City, Missouri-based Ingram’s Magazine — in its 13th year of recognizing the exceptional contributions made by educators and administrators — as a 2020 icon in Education.
AGD President Connie White, DDS, FAGD Recognizes the Contributions of Dentists on National Dentist's Day
On March 6, we celebrate National Dentist’s Day. AGD President Connie White, DDS, FAGD, takes a moment to reflect on the important role you play in your office and your community.