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At the Texas AGD, recruitment strategies are implemented throughout the year to deliver innovative and relevant programs and services for general dentists in Texas. In the first quarter of 2019, two strategies were made a reality.

The Illinois AGD hosted the 26th Annual Ted Weclew continuing education course on Feb. 20, 2019. Doug Lambert, DDS, presented, “Make Me Smile,” an excellent review of conservative composite restorations.

Thank you to the leaders who participated in the January 2019 quarterly conference call. The remaining 2019 constituent conference calls are scheduled for Tuesday, April 16 and Tuesday, Oct. 22.

AGD2019 is only four months away. Now is the time to build momentum and encourage members to register for AGD2019. On the constituent membership chair page, you will find promotional materials under “Scientific Session Materials.” Feel free to share these ads on your website or social media pages.

The annual auction held during AGD2019 helps support many of our constituents’ community outreach programs — programs that provide quality oral healthcare, including oral cancer screenings and risk-factor prevention education, for underserved populations.

AGD2019 attendees will discover educational opportunities never before available at an AGD meeting. Hands-on learning will be taken to a new level as a live operatory recreating an actual dental office will be constructed in the exhibit hall.

The Regional Directors Leadership Development Symposium Committee and AGD are pleased to announce the constituencies that have chosen volunteer leaders to attend the 2019 AGD Leadership Development Symposium, April 12–13 in Chicago.

In its efforts to make sure that oral health remains a priority throughout the world, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) promotes opportunities for general dentist to connect, share insights and learn best practices. The organization’s goal is to establish a network of support for general dentists throughout the world so that they can continue to affect change and advocate for policies that support the highest quality of care for their patients.

Today is National Dentist’s Day. As president of the Academy of General Dentistry, I am tremendously proud to be part of an organization that brings together general dentists dedicated to continuing education and staying up to date on the latest procedures and quality treatments.

Howard H. Chi, DMD, MA, MAGD, is the regional director of Region 13, which consists of California. He is serving his first year term as regional director. He

Some of you may have filed your personal tax returns, but have you thought about your constituent tax forms? I

Did you miss one of the Constituent Services Team’s (CST) monthly educational webinars? No problem. Recordings of CST monthly webinars are available.

Just last month, AGD’s Exclusive Benefits program announced the addition of SoFi as its new student loan refinancing provider

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

Do your constituents need to add continuing education courses to their transcripts? Encourage them to submit their CE credit online.

Have your constituents renewed for 2019? 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 AGD2019 Scientific e-Poster Session, which will take place Wednesday, July 17, at AGD2019 at Mohegan Sun.

To continue our mission of molding and preparing leaders, this year’s complimentary 2019 AGD Leadership Development Symposium is planned for April 12–13 at the Holiday Inn Chicago-Mart Plaza River North in Chicago.

In order to be successful in your career, you ultimately must build up a network of advisors who can help guide you through the challenges of professional life. But advisory relationships are two-way streets.

This year, as we celebrate U.S. presidents, AGD gives special recognition to President Truman for his contributions to improving the oral health of the public.