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The White House recently released the outline of regulatory-related actions it plans to take in the coming months within the Spring 2021 Unified Agenda.

On June 24, Rep. Brian Babin, DDS (R-TX), reintroduced the bipartisan Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act (H.R.4122).

AGD led a coalition of 15 dental organizations in sending a letter of support to Representative Karen Bass (D-CA) on June 28 for her bipartisan legislation, the Foster Youth Dental Act of 2021 (H.R.1794).

AGD Hill Day is an opportunity for member dentists and dental students to meet with their members of Congress and discuss AGD priority legislative issues. This year, the event will be entirely virtual, beginning with guest speakers and advocacy training on Thursday, July 8, and Virtual Hill Day meetings on Tuesday, July 13.

AGD2021, AGD’s annual scientific session, was held June 9–12 in Austin, Texas. The meeting was a hybrid event, which included in-person and virtual courses. Nearly 150 courses, including 52 sold-out courses, were presented to over 2,600 registrants.

AGD Region 1 has established a recognition award and scholarship in honor of the late June Warren Lee, DDS, MAGD, who passed away in 2010. Numerous dentistry organizations benefited from Lee’s volunteerism over the last 40 years, including AGD.

This year’s Convocation Ceremony was striking because of the number of spouses, siblings and family members who were honored together.

Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, announced that it is releasing revised reporting requirements for recipients of Provider Relief Fund payments.

During AGD2021, the AGD Foundation was able to provide oral cancer screenings to employees of the host hotel, Fairmont Austin, as well as to AGD2021 attendees. The Foundation raised over $22,000 through its electronic silent auction.

AGD Editor and "The Daily Grind" blogger Timothy Kosinski, DDS, MAGD, discusses his experiences at AGD2021 and the excitement of lecturing again at in-person meetings.

Rising dental school debt and provider shortages in underserved areas are two major issues facing dentistry. For dentists, federal debt relief programs reward service to vulnerable populations with debt repayment. For underserved communities, the placement programs provide much-needed care. Are these programs equipped to solve both problems? Or are there additional challenges?

AGD member Brian B. Novy, DDS, of Quincy, Massachusetts, was recently presented the Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award, which honors a dedicated educator who embodies the spirit of comprehensive dental care.

AGD recognized Brian B. Novy, DDS, of Quincy Massachusetts, is this year’s recipient of the Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award.

You’ve graduated. Now what? Whether you’re a new dentist who needs to tackle student debt or just want to treat yourself to some relaxation and entertainment, AGD’s Exclusive Benefits program has members-only discounts for you. Check out all the deals we have to offer and start cashing in on savings this summer.

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

David L. Mapes, DDS, had an unconventional journey to both the field of dentistry and military service in the U.S. Air Force, but, along the way, he embraced every opportunity to serve others and take on leadership responsibility.

Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, recently introduced the Doctors of Community (DOC) Act (H.R.3671/S.1958), which would authorize substantial funding for the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) program through 2033.

On June 11, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued revised reporting requirements (press release) for health care providers who received funding from the Provider Relief Fund.

AGD sent a letter of support to Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), thanking her for reintroducing H.R.2295, the HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program (HELP) Act, on June 9.

On June 10, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) describing specifically what certain health care industry employers must do to protect their workers from exposure to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.