This Week at AGD

On Jan. 13, 2021, H.R. 1418: Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act was signed into law, restoring competition within the health insurance market and protecting consumers from unfair practices.

AGD provides new dentists and residents with complimentary malpractice coverage from our Exclusive Benefits provider, Dentist’s Advantage. As part of AGD membership, qualifying members can get up to 12 months of professional liability insurance at no cost. You need insurance to practice, and having this coverage will protect the career you worked hard to establish.

Make your life easier while studying for the AGD Fellowship Exam by purchasing the Study Guide Supplement 2008-2015. This supplement, organized by discipline, is a compilation of all study guides from 2008 to 2015, making it the perfect resource for refreshing your knowledge before taking the exam.

AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists. The National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine recently released their review of the National Toxicology Program’s Second Draft Monograph on Fluoride Exposure Hazards.

Dental practices have now entered a business turnaround period. Most business scholars advise the best way to conduct a business turnaround is to focus on a small number of essential areas. Learn about three essential areas of dental practice and the corresponding actions that can be taken to ensure a faster, better and deeper recovery.

Because recommendations for prophylactic antibiotic therapy have implications for both the health of individual patients and antibiotic stewardship, a literature review was performed to examine the evidence on indications and regimens for antibiotic prophylaxis in patients undergoing surgical removal of impacted third molars.

Air filtration and air flow are important factors in maintaining a safe environment in dental practices, but the best approach for dental offices remains uncertain. As more research is conducted and new protocols emerge, what should a dental practice know when considering the purchase of an air scrubber?

In a new General Dentistry study, dental professionals participated in a two-day training course focused on pediatric dentistry. The study found that training initiatives like this one may be an effective tool for modifying patterns of treatment, increasing access to care for children and maximizing the capacity of the safety net system.

Every dollar counts when you’re running your own practice. Whether it’s finding lower rates on credit card processing and office supplies, discounts on administrative services and staff training, or helping to grow your customer base by providing patient financing options, AGD has you covered.

AGD is committed to helping its members become better practitioners by offering high-quality CE. Show your lifelong commitment to exceptional oral care by pursuing your AGD Fellowship and Mastership awards or LLSR.

As dental health professionals, we can't let the detection and diagnosis of oral cancer be delayed. Help raise awareness by supporting the mission of the AGD Foundation. As you renew your AGD membership, please include a tax-deductible donation to the AGD Foundation, or make a tax-deductible donation online today.

In addition to the classically considered features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), individuals with this disorder often present with multiple medical comorbidities that affect dental treatment. The latest issue of General Dentistry features a new study that explores the association between ASD and dental care.

AGD Impact is proud to introduce 10 dentists who have been practicing less than a decade and have wasted no time making a difference in the profession, their communities and their patients’ lives.

Get inspired by AGD2021 Keynote Speaker Scott Burrows! Burrows brings the concepts of vision, mindset and grit to life. He has overcome two separate catastrophic accidents that forced him to re-evaluate, re-invent and re-ignite his life. His captivating story will inspire you to create a mindset of hopefulness and growth.

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.

AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.

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.

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.

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

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.