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AGD’s House of Delegates installed new officers during its annual meeting, Nov. 11–13. Hans P. Guter, DDS, FAGD, a general dentist from Columbus, Ohio, was named president.

Two outstanding general dentists were recognized during AGD’s annual meeting Nov. 11–13. Thomas A. Howley Jr., DDS, MAGD, and Fabiola Milord, DDS, FAGD, were honored for their exceptional contributions to the profession and for delivering exceptional oral care.

Take advantage of 150+ webinars in AGD’s online on-demand library. Subjects span the broad spectrum of general dentistry and include, but are not limited to: 250 Operative (Restorative) Dentistry, 430 Pediatric Dentistry, 550 Practice Management and Human Relations, and 780 Esthetics/Cosmetic Dentistry.

If you are a recent graduate, you can claim malpractice coverage insurance through AGD’s Exclusive Benefits provider, Dentist’s Advantage, at no cost to you. This is just one of many Exclusive Benefits new dentists can take advantage of to save money.

The economy has slowed down, and the excellent performance of many practices in 2021 may not be matched in 2022. What you need to determine is how and when your practice may be directly affected.

We’re excited to announce the addition of MemberDeals to the AGD Exclusive Benefits program. Members will now receive up to 60% off entertainment and travel brands as well as amazing shopping deals with savings up to 70%.

AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.

Did you know that AGD offers special discounts through the Exclusive Benefits program for dental practice owners to save on insurance, financial services, practice management resources and more? Gobble up all the deals that you get with your membership.

With just a month and a half remaining, time is running out to fulfill all requirements and submit your application for the Fellowship or Mastership awards or Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your lifelong commitment to exceptional oral care!

Your referrals make the most impact in growing membership, and we’re grateful for your efforts. Let your colleagues know that if they join now for 2023, they’ll get the rest of 2022 for free. Once they join, you’ll both receive $50 in Referral Rewards.

Working at the local level, AGD constituencies do tremendous work to advance AGD’s mission and vision. Their outstanding efforts were recognized during AGD’s annual meeting.

Hans Guter, DDS, FAGD, was installed as AGD president during its Annual Meeting in Chicago. Guter is committed to advancing AGD’s goals of delivering exceptional education, advocating for the profession and providing tools to help general dentists in their practices.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce the recent installation of Chethan Chetty, DDS, MAGD, a general dentist for Eagle Rock, California, as vice president during its Annual Meeting Chicago. Chetty is a second-generation dentist with many years of service devoted to the field of dentistry and the AGD.

he Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Joseph A. Picone, DMD, MAGD, a general dentist from Plantsville, Connecticut, was recently installed as its new treasurer during its Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Ben Cardin (D-MD) recently introduced S.5073, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2022, in the U.S. Senate.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized their Calendar Year 2023 Physician Fee Schedule rule that expands access to behavioral health services, Accountable Care Organizations, cancer screenings, and dental services deemed “medically necessary” under Medicare.

The AGD recently signed onto an Organized Dentistry Coalition letter, urging leaders on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee to include S.754, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA), in any package scheduled to be taken up by the Senate before the end of the year.

Eric M. Block, DMD, CAGS, FICOI, FICD, shares part two of a three-part series on introducing clear aligners in your practice. This section focuses on how to decide on a clear aligner system, get the team on board and put practice systems in place.

The AGD Foundation's Electronic Silent Auction is opening soon. All donations will be used to support efforts to prevent oral/oropharyngeal cancer.

AGD members gathered in Chicago for AGD’s Advocacy Conference to share best practices in advocacy and legislative outreach to expand the organization’s impact with state and federal legislators.