Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Conference Calls
Thank you to the leaders who participated in the January 2020 quarterly conference call. Here is the schedule for the remaining 2020 constituency conference calls.
Submit Your Email and List Agreement Statements
AGD Constituent Email and List Agreement statements are due Aug. 31.
Nominate a Colleague for the Weclew Award Today
AGD is now taking nominations for the 2022 Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award.
Early Bird Registration Closes Today
The price to attend AGD2020, July 15–18 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, increases after today. Please remind your members that this is their last chance to register before the deadline.
2021 Constituency/Component Dues Rates Update Request
Help AGD staff begin to prepare for 2021. Submit your 2021 Constituent and Component Dues Update Form, which is posted on the constituency section of the AGD website.
AGD Foundation Cancels Oral Cancer Screening Challenge
The AGD Foundation Board of Directors has decided to postpone the April 2020 AGD Foundation Oral Cancer Screening Challenge in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Trump Signs CARES Act
President Trump signed the CARES Act into law on Friday, providing essential financial support to general dentists struggling from mandated office closures due to COVID-19. The CARES Act includes a financial lifeline for small businesses, sole proprietors and self-employed individuals.
Discounts on Infection Control Lines to Be Honored
AGD wants to remind members that Dental Health Products Inc. (DHPI) will continue to honor the AGDVANTAGE discount on all products that are not currently on allocation by manufacturers, such as various infection control lines.
New Jersey AGD Advocates for Dentists
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.
AGD Podcast Focuses on Epidemiology of COVID-19
The AGD Podcast Series features an interview with John Molinari, PhD, professor emeritus at the University of Detroit Mercy and an expert in infection control in dentistry.
Daily Update: AGD COVID-19 Resources and Information
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.
Protect Your Practice Financially During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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.
Help Is On The Way. Senate passes CARES Act.
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,
Approved Organizations Must Submit CE Rosters to AGD Electronically
As of Sept. 1, 2019, AGD stopped accepting any CE verification forms or rosters by mail, fax or email. All CE MUST be submitted electronically. Any CE submitted by mail, fax or email will be returned to the CE provider.
The Online Application for National PACE Approval Is Moving to a New Platform
AGD is now planning to migrate to a new platform called SurveyMonkey Apply. The application for national PACE approval will be unavailable to users from Friday, April 10, 2020, until Thursday, April 30, 2020.
New 2020 and 2021 Application Deadlines and Approval Schedule for National PACE Approval
The 2020 calendar year has four remaining review cycles. Beginning in 2021, there will be four review cycles per year. Please see upcoming dates.
PACE Approval During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, AGD would like to share the following information regarding offering webinars or other electronically mediated CE activities.
ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY CALLS FOR MEMBERS TO SUPPORT MEDICAL EFFORTS TO COMBAT COVID-19
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.
Does Dentistry Have an Ethical Obligation to Be More Sustainable?
In General Dentistry, ethics columnist Toni M. Roucka, RN, DDS, MA, FACD, asks the question, “Does dentistry have an ethical obligation to be more sustainable?”
Discount on Surgical Masks to Be Honored
If you're purchasing masks as a precaution for coronavirus, Dental Health Products Inc. (DHPI) will continue to honor the AGDVANTAGE discount while supplies last.