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A field called “informatics” combines technology, data and information science to leverage that data and identify opportunities to improve patient care and practice efficiencies.

This Friday, we will celebrate National Dentist’s Day, and I hope you take a moment to reflect on the important role you play in your office and your community.

AGD leaders recently met with executives and representatives from other allied dental organizations while many attended the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting Feb. 20–22.

AGD is seeking new candidates to serve on the advisory board for General Dentistry.

At the request of the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Dental Practice, the AGD advocacy councils respond to ADA silver diamine fluoride draft policy.

The March issue of AGD Impact and the March/April issue of General Dentistry are now available to read online!

In a recent column published by Dentistry Today, Larry Williams, DDS, MPH,MAGD, ABGD, a member and national spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), notes that the dental community has been doing an exceptional job to prevent staff and patients from contracting the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

If you’re a new dentist or resident, you can receive 12 months of complimentary malpractice coverage from Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage as part of your AGD membership.

AGD President Connie L. White, DDS, FAGD, met with members of Congress and federal agency officials in Washington, D.C., Feb. 12 to advocate for core AGD advocacy issues.

Do you know a dental school faculty member who deserves recognition for their commitment to AGD student chapters?

Next week (March 1–7) is Dental Assistants Recognition Week.

Course registration for AGD2020 opens today! Courses can fill up fast so don’t wait to register for the courses you need to continue providing the best possible patient care.

Several constituencies were recognized during AGD’s 2019 annual meeting as a result of submitting applications for award consideration as part of the Universal Award Application process.

Have your constituents renewed for 2020? If not, contact them today to remind them to renew their membership.

Please remember to invite your students, residents and recent graduates to submit an abstract proposal for the AGD2020 Scientific e-Poster Session.

The AGD Strategic and Tactical Assessment and Response (STAR) program provides constituencies with a team of trained facilitators and staff to assist with brainstorming, strategic planning and goal-setting.

AGD staff and experienced leaders traveled to the Delaware AGD Jan. 24 to assist constituent leaders during their highly anticipated Strategic and Tactical Assessment and Response (STAR) Visit.

Some of you may have filed your personal tax returns, but have you filed your constituency tax forms yet?

Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has new standard mileage rates for employees, self-employed individuals and other taxpayers.

Seung-Hee Rhee, DDS, MAGD, is the regional director of Region 2, which consists of New York.