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Spread the Word About Half-Year Dues

Aug 9, 2021
Let colleagues know it’s the perfect time to become an AGD member. By joining now, they’ll pay only half of 2021 headquarters dues. Our Half-Year Dues promotion runs through Sept. 30.
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Making Recommendations with Results

Aug 9, 2021
AGD Corporate Sponsor Colgate provides support to general dentists to build better oral health habits. An online tool helps you access resources for recommendation to your patients.
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Latest Blog Post Showcases AGD’s Scientific Session

Aug 9, 2021
AGD’s blog, “The Daily Grind,” offers insight and reflections from dental students and practicing general dentists. Recently, George J. Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, chair, Dental Education Council, highlighted the 2021 Convocation Ceremony and the excitement that AGD was able to commemorate these accomplishments.
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Retaining Your Employees — Even During COVID-19

Aug 9, 2021
Too many employees are leaving dental practices, citing concerns over COVID-19. Don Deems, DDS, FAGD, PCC, provides guidance to help retain employees in a competitive job market.
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Capitol Connections

Aug 2, 2021
AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.
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Access More CE Through AGD’s Self-Instruction

Aug 2, 2021
AGD Impact Self-Instruction exercises are designed to easily fit into your busy learning schedule. Each exercise contains 10 questions and is worth 1 CE credit. Once enrolled, all you need to do is read the articles, take the exercises and submit your answers.
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Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam

Aug 2, 2021
AGD will host the 2021 Fall Fellowship Review Course Oct. 1–2 at the Capital Hilton in downtown Washington, D.C. Attendees can register to take the Fellowship Exam immediately following the review course Oct. 3.
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AGD Impact Explores COVID-19 and the Oral-Systemic Link

Aug 2, 2021
This month, AGD Impact examines emerging research linking oral disease to severity of COVID-19 infections and complications as well as the state of research regarding the oral-systemic link in general.
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Save $500 While Learning How to Integrate Orthodontics into Your Practice

Aug 2, 2021
Taking the course, “Orthodontics for General Practice,” delivered by general practitioner David A. Wright, DDS, MBA, MAGD, will prepare you to begin integrating satisfying orthodontic procedures into your practice.
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Savings To Make Your Practice Perfect

Aug 2, 2021
AGD’s Exclusive Benefits program provides dental practice owners savings on a variety of insurance and financial products, educational services, practice management tools, office supplies, promotional products, lab services and more.

Bill Introduced to Provide Consistent Adult Dental Benefit Through Medicaid

Jul 29, 2021
On July 19, Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA) introduced the Medicaid Dental Benefit Act (H.R.4439), which would require all state Medicaid programs to provide mandatory adult dental and oral health services.

House Appropriations Committee Advances 2022 Funding Bills

Jul 29, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2022 funding legislation on July 15 for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS). As anticipated, the Committee has included funding for vital oral health-related programs and provisions in the FY2022 Labor-HHS package (H.R.4502).

New Medicare Dental Expansion Proposals Introduced in Congress

Jul 29, 2021
The Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act (H.R.4311) from Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and the Medicare Dental Coverage Act (H.R.4650) from Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) were both recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Both bills would expand Medicare Part B coverage to include comprehensive dental and oral health services.

AGD-Backed Oral Health Literacy Legislation Reintroduced in the House

Jul 29, 2021
On July 20, Representatives Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) reintroduced H.R.4555, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021.
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Speaking Out Is Essential Business

Jul 26, 2021
On July 13, I was honored to lead my colleagues as we took our message to Capitol Hill through a virtual Hill Day. We met with congressional leaders and their staffs virtually to communicate key details regarding pressing issues affecting the dental industry.
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Addressing the Ethical Dimension of Care During the Pandemic

Jul 26, 2021
As we reach a critical point in the pandemic and continue to evaluate a barrage of daily new information, it is important to consider the ethical landscape of dental practice. Of significant concern are justice, equity and access to care.
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Treating Xerostomia with Mucoadhesive Pilocarpine Tablets

Jul 26, 2021
Though pilocarpine is indicated for the treatment of xerostomia, systemic use may promote adverse reactions that make this drug unviable. Topical, controlled-release formulations of pilocarpine for use on the oral mucosa, however, may be an effective alternative.
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Learn More about the AGD2022 Host Hotel

Jul 26, 2021
AGD2022 will take place at the luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, Florida. Lounge by one of four shimmering pools, enjoy discounted access to the 18-hole golf course, have dinner at the award-winning steakhouse, or relax at the spa.
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AGD Foundation Announces Grant Recipients

Jul 26, 2021
Each year, the AGD Foundation awards grants to community-based and community-driven outreach programs that promote oral cancer prevention and education with a focus on raising awareness. See the full list.
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New Dentists, What’s Next?

Jul 26, 2021
Protecting your career is a necessity. That’s why AGD members who are new dentists receive complimentary malpractice coverage from Dentist’s Advantage. For those still looking for the perfect opportunity, AGD can also help connect you with jobs in dentistry through AGD’s online Career Center. Let your membership benefits help propel your career today!
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