AGD Leader Insider

A brief update on state midterm election results.

Hyams obtained her DMD in 2004 from the Université de Montréal after completing a BSc in microbiology and immunology and an MSc in dental sciences at McGill University. She practices general dentistry in the Montreal region.

Did you know that oral cancer is the sixth deadliest cancer in the United States? 51,540 people have been diagnosed with oral cancer in the U.S. 70 percent of oral cancers are found in the late stages, and, over the last nine years, the incidence of oral cancer has been on the rise.

Where did the year go? With the start of the new year, now is the perfect time to take stock of 2018’s accomplishments and challenges, to look back over the year and assess what worked, what didn’t work, and what we could have done differently.

Plan to participate in the next quarterly conference call for constituent presidents and executives, scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 7-8 p.m. CST.

The AGD Strategic and Tactical Assessment and Response (STAR) program provides constituencies with a team of trained facilitators and staff to assist with brainstorming, strategic planning and goal setting.

Would you like more financial support for your constituent activities? Be sure to participate in the 2019 Mini-Grant Assistance Program. Applications will be available in January.

Remind your members to renew their membership for 2019! To renew, members should log on to agd.org to view their invoice and submit payment.

There is nothing more rewarding than honoring those who serve our profession. AGD recognizes individuals for their accomplishments to benefit humanity or projects or in the field of oral health.

The Virginia Academy of General Dentistry hosted its 30th Annual Conference, Nov. 30 to Dec. 1 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Richmond – Midlothian.