This Week at AGD

Looking for your next opportunity or planning your next career move? Don’t forget to take advantage of the AGD Career Center. Members can search exclusive job postings, post résumés, and access tools to strengthen their skills in interviewing, networking and career planning.

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) can offer comfort in healthcare settings, especially in pediatric care, where emotional support plays a crucial role in patients’ experiences and cooperation during treatment.

The lineup for AGD2026 at Caesars Palace highlights the evolving landscape of dentistry. Our ever-expanding roster of women speakers brings diverse expertise through hands-on sessions and lectures. Gain the practical insights and clinical tools needed to sharpen your skills and lead your practice with new energy.

The AGD Foundation is reminding AGD members, constituencies, regions and dental companies to donate items for its 2020 Electronic Silent Auction Fundraiser. The foundation is seeking new items such as electronics, jewelry, artwork, vacation getaways, tickets to professional events and autographed sports memorabilia.

As we celebrate and honor parents and caregivers on Mother’s Day in May and Father’s Day in June, we suggest that you review the early lessons taught by these figures in your life and think about how to apply them to define the culture of your practice.

AGD's "Capitol Connections" recently outlined how the organization is closely monitoring the various proposals being floated for possible inclusion within future COVID-19 relief packages, and is advocating for several priorities of great importance for dentistry. AGD will continue to be involved in the process of legislative negotiations between the various stakeholders in Congress.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seen a rise in fraud schemes and is warning members to research companies before purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) online. It specifically reports that members should use caution and watch for counterfeit treatments or equipment, fake CDC emails, and phishing emails.

The online Practice Booster system by Charles W. Blair, DDS, helps dentists eliminate costly coding errors and recover lost revenue. Additionally, as an AGD member, when you order “Coding with Confidence,” “Administration with Confidence” or “Medical Dental Cross Coding with Confidence,” you qualify for free shipping.

Addressing your business operations and staying in front of your patients and communities are as important as ever. AGD’s Exclusive Benefits providers have a collection of offers to help sustain your practice and manage the economic effects of COVID-19.

Richard C. Engar, DDS, FAGD, answers more malpractice insurance questions that you may have during the COVID-19 crisis.