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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“You are not alone. There is an entire network of individuals in our profession who want to help you succeed.”

“The road to becoming a dentist is challenging but very rewarding.”

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

“I believe in unifying the voices of dentists and feel it is my responsibility to help spread the word.”

“I am where I am because of the mentors who guided me, but it was the work I put into the opportunities afforded me that opened up more doors.”

AGD supports PREP Act to permit certain qualified professionals permitted to order and administer COVID-19 vaccines.

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