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S.3799, the PREVENT Pandemics Act is undergoing a markup by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee this week. The legislation is designed to prepare for and respond to existing and emerging viruses and other health threats.

Congress passed a $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package last week that would fund federal operations for the remainder of fiscal year 2022.

On Monday, AGD met with the offices of Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) to discuss sponsoring H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act.

Are you interested in making a difference by helping general dentists and the patients they serve? Join the AGD Foundation Board of Directors to help support the Foundation's mission of oral/oropharyngeal cancer awareness, prevention and early detection. Qualified candidates are needed for the 2022¬-2024 term.

AGD’s annual scientific session is designed to be a celebration of our AGD members! In addition to world-class continuing education, AGD2022 offers multiple opportunities for attendees to have fun connecting with their peers.

All-on-X dental implants are becoming increasingly popular in the dental field. The procedure allows dentists to replace multiple teeth or entire arches with just a few implants. The all-on-X treatment can be a useful and lucrative addition to a dental practice, but it is important to understand the investment in time and money to successfully introduce it.

Make it someone’s lucky day by inviting them to become an AGD Premium Plus member. Let them know about free early bird registration to AGD2022 and the 18 free webinars that come with membership. You’ll get $50 in Referral Rewards for every new member you refer who joins.

The 2022 Thomas P. Hinman Meeting begins this Thursday. Visit us at booth 1246 to speak with one of our knowledgeable staff members about the perks of your AGD membership. Also, get your badge scanned at the booth for a chance to win a $100 gift card!

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

Set yourself up for future success by selecting the AGD membership plan that best fits your needs no matter what stage you’re at in your career. Explore all the benefits of becoming a Premium Plus or Premium member today.

Student members who refer fellow classmates to become AGD members can earn up to $850 in gift cards from AGD once they join. AGD student members can participate by submitting referrals online.

Are you a student or new dentist who is interested in exploring career options beyond private practice? AGD is presenting a free webinar tomorrow, March 8, “Alternative Careers in Dentistry Panel,” with leading industry experts to help guide you in this important decision.

In recognition of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, the latest issue of General Dentistry has a special focus on providing optimal preventive care and cancer treatment to your patients, with articles on oral squamous cell carcinoma, oral metastases and other important topics.

The AGD thanked Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and John Boozman (R-AR) for introducing S.3658, the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, in a letter addressed to their offices on Tuesday.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will issue $560 million in Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 payments to more than 4,100 providers this week. The agency has issued nearly $11.5 billion in PRF Phase 4 payments and $7.5 billion in American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payments.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published proposed guidelines for prescribing opioids to treat pain in patients 18 years and older. The proposed guidelines mark the first update to the CDC’s Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain since 2016.

REDI Act is an important part of student loan repayment reform

AGD’s year-round membership app offers you a way to stay connected with other members, access information and membership benefits, and receive important notifications. Use your AGD username (not email address) to log in.

Our Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage invites AGD members to attend a free webinar, “The 21st Century Cures Act: What Dentists Need to Know,” March 10, 6–7 p.m. ET. For more information and to register, check out Educational Opportunities on the Exclusive Benefits page.

This month, AGD Impact takes a look at the increasingly popular all-on-X dental implant treatment, which allows dentists to restore an entire arch with just a few implants.