AGD2021 Early Bird Registration Ends April 14
Early bird pricing for AGD2021 in Austin, Texas, ends Wednesday, April 14. This will be the last opportunity to secure the lowest registration prices for the premier meeting in general dentistry.
Make It Someone’s Lucky Day
Help membership bloom this spring by inviting a colleague to join AGD. Once they join, you’ll both receive $50 in Referral Rewards, which can be applied toward the headquarters dues portion of membership renewal. The more colleagues you recruit, the more rewards you’ll earn.
How COVID-19 is Changing Dental Office Design
During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, dental office design and redesign became a frequent and sometimes overwhelming concern for dentists as more recommendations from healthcare experts and health agencies arose.
Capitol Connections
AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists. The FDA recently authorized the third COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson, and the next stimulus package heads to the Senate after it passed through the House of Representatives.
AGD2021 e-Poster Submissions Due Next Month
The deadline for dental students, residents and 2020 graduates to submit their clinical or basic research for the AGD2021 Scientific e-Poster Session is April 10 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. The winners from each category will receive a certificate and $600.
Reflecting on an Unprecedented Year: AGD President Considers Lessons Learned
AGD President Bruce L. Cassis, DDS, MAGD, reflects on the challenges faced by AGD’s membership over the last year and shares five key lessons he learned through overcoming these challenges.
AGD2021 Drawing Winner Announced
Congratulations to Maribel M. Vann, DDS, on winning airfare for two to AGD2021 in Austin, Texas!
Who Are Your Picks for AGD Student Membership?
Student members who refer fellow classmates to become AGD members can earn up to $850 in gift cards from AGD once they join. You can put money in your pocket, no bracket required!
Dr. Abraham Brings First Dental Clinic to Kapsowar, Kenya
Caren Abraham, DDS, always knew she wanted a career in which she could serve others. In 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic, she helped start a dental clinic at Kapsowar Mission Hospital in Kapsowar, Kenya, the first dental clinic in the region.
International Women's Day
March 8 is International Women's Day. Join AGD is honoring and recognizing the diverse group of women who support the oral health of communities throughout the world.
Dental Faculty Student Loan Bill Reintroduced
Representatives Yvette Clark (D-NY) and Paul Gosar (R-AZ), and Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) have reintroduced a bill to improve the dental faculty loan repayment program, the Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act (H.R.1285/S.449).
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Single-dose J&J Vaccine
On February 27, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the third vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The EUA allows the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S for use in individuals 18 years of age and older.
Stimulus Package Moves to Senate for Consideration
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319) on February 27, along a party-line vote. The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus proposal will now be taken up in the Senate, where the package will be revised to remove a provision that would increase the federal minimum wage to $15/hour.
New Bill Introduced to Improve Dental Coverage for Vulnerable Children
Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) introduced a bill on February 25 to improve dental insurance coverage available to children through the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
AGD Welcomes Colleen Lawler, CAE, IOM, As New Executive Director
AGD has named Colleen Lawler, CAE, IOM, as its new executive director.
Volunteers Needed for Oral Cancer Screenings
Dental health professionals have a responsibility to educate patients and the public about oral cancer. Join in the fight by volunteering to help with free oral cancer screenings of AGD2021 attendees and employees of the Fairmont Austin Hotel on Friday, June 11, at AGD2021 in Austin, Texas.
FEMA is Seeking Vaccinator Volunteers in Certain States
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently contacted the AGD. FEMA wants to administer 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations in 100 days, and they are exploring all avenues to accomplish this goal.
Don’t Leave Your Classmates in the Shadows
Whether or not spring comes six weeks early, you can brighten your fellow classmates winter by referring them to AGD. Introduce them to the support AGD can offer, and earn up to $850 in American Express gift cards in the process.
March 6 is National Dentist’s Day
AGD President Bruce L. Cassis, DDS, MAGD, shares a few words of appreciation for all members in recognition of National Dentist’s Day, Saturday, March 6.
The March Issue of AGD Impact is Available Now
This month, AGD Impact examines how dental office design and redesign are changing due to COVID-19.