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Purchase with a Purpose

Feb 8, 2021
By shopping on Amazon, you can help the AGD Foundation increase awareness of oral cancer and promote the importance of early detection. For each eligible purchase you make at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the AGD Foundation.
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Capitol Connections

Feb 8, 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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Strengthen the Voice of General Dentistry

Feb 8, 2021
By participating in the Refer a Colleague program, you’re helping the field of general dentistry grow stronger and thrive. Plus, each one of your colleagues who joins earns you both $50 in Referral Rewards coupons that can be used toward renewal dues.

AGD Congratulates Newly Assigned CDC Director

Feb 4, 2021
On January 20, AGD sent a letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky congratulating her on her recent selection by President Biden to be the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). The CDC Director position does not require Senate confirmation.

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Develops the Third COVID-19 Vaccine to be Considered by U.S. Regulatory Authorities

Feb 4, 2021
The J&J vaccine division, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, reports that their vaccine is 66% protective against moderate to severe COVID-19 infection in a multi-country study.

President Biden Issues Executive Orders on COVID Response

Feb 4, 2021
After his January 20 inauguration, President Joe Biden issued a series of Executive Orders (EOs) in the first days of his term, aiming to advance his Administration’s response to the COVID-19 crisis and other priorities.

AGD Joins Broad Coalition Calling on Congress to Provide COVID-19 Liability Protections

Feb 4, 2021
AGD and over 500 organizations sent a joint coalition letter to Congress on February 1, urging lawmakers to consider including targeted and temporary liability protections in the next COVID relief package.

HHS Amends PREP Act to Bolster Vaccinator Workforce

Feb 4, 2021
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a fifth amendment to the Declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) on January 28 to add additional categories of qualified persons authorized to prescribe, dispense, and administer COVID-19 vaccines.

Legislation Introduced to Expand Medicare to Include Dental Benefits

Feb 4, 2021
Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA) introduced the Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2021 (S.97/H.R.502)(text) on January 28.
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Don’t Leave Your Classmates in the Shadows

Feb 1, 2021
Whether or not spring comes six weeks early, you can brighten a fellow classmate’s winter by referring them to AGD. Introduce your fellow classmates to the support AGD can offer, and earn up to $850 in American Express gift cards in the process.
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Course Registration Opens April 7

Feb 1, 2021
Mark your calendars! AGD2021 course registration officially opens April 7. Courses can fill up quickly, so don’t wait to register. New this year, the AGD2021 Virtual Package Experience will offer a livestream option for lectures and hands-on sessions. Check out some of the AGD2021 topics and speakers.
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10 Dentists to Watch: AGD Impact’s February Issue Now Live

Feb 1, 2021
The newest issue of AGD Impact includes our “10 Dentists to Watch” list with 10 profiles on up-and-coming dentists who have been practicing less than a decade but who are already making an impact on the profession.
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Fluoride Levels in Popular Tea Brands

Feb 1, 2021
In a new study, researchers compared fluoride levels in commercially available black, green and matcha teas, and the mean concentration differed significantly between types and brands.
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AGD Foundation Tax Letters Available

Feb 1, 2021
Thank you, 2020 donors, for supporting the AGD Foundation's oral cancer awareness initiatives. Access your 2020 tax letter today.
Kapoor

Soyna Kapoor, DDS

Feb 1, 2021
“Dentistry is amazing and provides a great career that allows us to combine art, service and science.”
Brisbois

Jessica J. Brisbois, DDS

Feb 1, 2021
“I get to work next to dentists who have been working for over 30 years — what a blessing it is to feed off of all the lessons they have learned.”
Malterud

Rachel J. Malterud, DMD, MPH

Feb 1, 2021
“No one could have predicted COVID-19, and it has made the transition from student to dentist very different.”
Deshpande

Sampada J. Deshpande, DDS

Feb 1, 2021
“I’m passionate about bringing business education to every new dentist and dental student as well as seeing them create meaningful change in their communities with those added soft skills.”
Machi

John V. Machi, DDS, FAGD

Feb 1, 2021
“I never imagined how connected I’d feel to my patients or just how much impact people in our field can have on the health of the whole person.”
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Robert Jungman, DDS, FAGD

Feb 1, 2021
“With technology improving every year, the best way to help your patients is to learn all you can and stay up to date.”
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