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6-1-21_MaskGuidance

Updated CDC Mask Guidance

Jun 1, 2021
AGD reminds general dentists that the recent changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mask guidance for fully vaccinated people do not apply to healthcare settings such as dental offices. Dentists should continue to consult the "CDC Guidance for Dental Settings" and follow CDC and state screening recommendations when patients arrive at their offices.
6-1-21_LettertoEditor

AGD Defends Dentistry, Protecting Patients and Profession

Jun 1, 2021
AGD President Bruce L. Cassis, DDS, MAGD, responded to a recent article in U.S. News and Kaiser Health News (”Why Your Dentist May Seem Pushy”). “Unfortunately, attacks on our profession like this can set us back from providing the essential care our patients and communities need and deserve,” said Cassis.
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AGD Foundation's Electronic Silent Auction Opens for Bidding

Jun 1, 2021
The electronic platform allows participants to bid from anywhere on their phone or laptop. The auction is open to all AGD members, friends and family members and will remain open until June 12 at 8 p.m. CDT.
6-1-21_Feature_B

AGD Impact’s June Issue Now Live: Service-Based Debt Relief, Mewing and More

Jun 1, 2021
This month, AGD Impact examines the impact service-based debt relief programs have on new dentists and the communities they serve. The issue also breaks down the DIY orthodontic craze Orthotropics, or mewing, that has gone viral on social media, and a special feature highlights four 2021 FAGD and MAGD recipients.
Letter to Editor

AGD Defends Dentistry, Protecting Patients and Profession

May 27, 2021
Dr. Cassis sends letter to Kaiser Health News editor-in-chief
2-22-21_Exam

One Week Left for Study Guide Discount

May 24, 2021
Are you working toward earning your AGD Fellowship? For a limited time, all Study Guides (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020) and the Study Guide Supplement (2008–2015) are discounted. The Study Guides are now $50 each (previously $96), and the Study Guide Supplement is now $199 (previously $299). These discounts end May 31.
Feature-5-24-21

Join the Fight Against Oral Cancer

May 24, 2021
Early detection of oral and oropharyngeal cancer is essential to improving treatment options for individuals who are diagnosed with this disease. According to the American Cancer Society, about 54,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with oral and oropharyngeal cancer this year.
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Access Exclusive Savings for Your Practice

May 24, 2021
For practice owners, managing your business operations and staying in front of patients are as important as ever. AGD wants to help you stay on top by providing special discounts on a variety of insurance and financial services and practice management products to meet the needs of your business.
Wellness_5-24-21

How to Keep Staff Members on Board

May 24, 2021
One of the biggest problems facing dental practice owners is staffing. While this problem is not new, applicant pools have become even smaller since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eric S. Studley, DDS, and Ivy Peltz, DDS, MSED, PhD, MAGD, talk about how to keep your dental staff members on board.
EthicsGenDen_5-24-21

Empathy and Narrative in Dental Practice

May 24, 2021
Scientific knowledge and technical skill are not the only qualities dental professionals need to do their jobs well. Narrative medicine is an emerging competence that encourages providers to appreciate empathy and its role in patient care.
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Connect with AGD Foundation at AGD2021

May 17, 2021
AGD2021 is just around the corner — are you aware of all the offerings the AGD Foundation will have in Austin? The AGD Foundation will host free oral cancer screenings, New Dentist Lounge activities and the AGD Foundation Silent Auction.
5-17-21_Feature

Top Patient Phobias and How to Handle Them

May 17, 2021
Fear of the dentist is among the top reasons adults cite for avoiding the dentist. Every patient is unique, and individual dentists may develop their own strategies to help fearful patients, but there are several best practices to help put these patients at ease. (One Self-Instruction CE credit available.)
5-17-21_GenDent4

What Every Dentist Needs to Know About E-Cigarettes

May 17, 2021
While the popularity of e-cigarettes continues to rise, the evidence against these products as a healthy alternative to tobacco smoking — or a safe tobacco cessation tool — continues to mount. The latest installment of General Dentistry’s literature review series outlines current and concerning research on the effects of e-cigarette use.

New Graduates: No Malpractice Insurance Yet? No Problem

May 17, 2021
If you’re a new graduate, you’ve hopefully already enrolled in the complimentary malpractice coverage from our Exclusive Benefits provider Dentist’s Advantage. So why not take the next step and recommend it to your fellow graduates? The coverage lasts from the day of enrollment through April 30, 2022.
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Capitol Connections

May 17, 2021
AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists. AGD joined the American Association for Dental Research May 5 along with other dental and healthcare stakeholders in releasing a letter of support to Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, urging the prompt release of the 2020 Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health.
RAISE Health Benefits Act

AGD Sends Letter Supporting RAISE Health Benefits Act to Bill Sponsors

May 14, 2021
New legislation will help families pay for health care
Surgeon Generol Oral Health Report

AGD Signs on to Community Letter Urging the Release of the 2020 Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health

May 12, 2021
The report is essential in documenting the progress of oral health

AGD Supports FSA Improvement Legislation

May 12, 2021
The AGD sent a letter of support to the sponsors of the Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee (RAISE) Health Benefits Act on May 10.

OSHA's COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Expected Very Soon

May 12, 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has sent its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review, a step before the ETS is made public.

AGD-Backed Coalition Calls for Release of 2020 Surgeon General Report on Oral Health

May 12, 2021
AGD, along with allies from organized dentistry and other health stakeholders, sent a letter that was spearheaded by the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) to Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D. on May 5, requesting a quick release of the pending 2020 Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health.
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