Supreme Court to Hear Affordable Care Act Appeal Mar 16, 2020 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 Mar 16, 2020 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 Mar 16, 2020 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.
Over 53,000 People are Diagnosed with Oral Cancer Per Year Mar 12, 2020 Over 53,000 People are Diagnosed with Oral Cancer Per Year
Goodbye, Paper. Hello, EHR. Mar 9, 2020 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 Mar 9, 2020 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 Mar 9, 2020 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 Mar 9, 2020 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 Mar 9, 2020 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 Mar 6, 2020 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.
Working Smarter, Not Harder: How Dental Informatics Is Using Data to Modernize the Profession Mar 6, 2020 A field called “informatics” combines technology, data and information science to leverage that data and identify opportunities to improve patient care and practice efficiencies.
March 6 is National Dentist’s Day Mar 2, 2020 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 Meets with Allied Dental Groups Mar 2, 2020 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.
Join the General Dentistry Advisory Board Mar 2, 2020 AGD is seeking new candidates to serve on the advisory board for General Dentistry.
AGD Comments on ADA Silver Diamine Fluoride Policy Mar 2, 2020 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.
Latest Issues of AGD Impact and General Dentistry Available Now Mar 2, 2020 The March issue of AGD Impact and the March/April issue of General Dentistry are now available to read online!
AGD Spokesperson Discusses Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dentistry Today Feb 25, 2020 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).
New Dentist Members Get Free Professional Liability Insurance Feb 24, 2020 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.