Virtual Advocacy Conference

Date(s)
Dec. 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM - Dec. 16, 2023 9:00 AM

Dec. 15- 12:00- 4:00 p.m. CST
Dec. 16- 9:00 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. CST
See Agenda Below for Specific Times and Topics

Subject: 149 Multi-Disciplinary
Credits: 7.5

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This event is free to AGD members.

Description

The Academy of General Dentistry works every day to ensure that general dentists, like you, are heard when – and where – it matters most. Join this free, two-half day virtual event to gain insights into the current legislative and regulatory landscape and how it may affect your practice. Hear from members of AGD’s Legislative and Governmental Affairs Council and the Dental Practice Council, on today’s important issues and learn how you can make a difference at the state and federal levels.

Learning Objectives:
  • Gain insights and perspective on various state and federal oral health issues.
  • Develop an awareness of how intra-dentistry collaborations can impact advocacy efforts.
  • Discover how you can influence legislative and regulatory conversations.
  • Discuss the advocacy efforts AGD is undertaking on behalf of our members.
Agenda:
Agenda subject to change.

Friday, Dec. 15

12:00 pm CST Welcome & Introductions
Merlin Ohmer, DDS, MAGD
President

Dr. Myron Bromberg, DDS
Chair, Legislative and Government Affairs Council
12:05 pm - 1:05 pm CST Federal Update/ Dental Benefits in Medicare
JP Paluskiewicz
Senior Policy Advisor
Alston & Bird
1:05 pm - 1:45 pm CST Intra-Dentistry Collaboration: It’s Easier Than You Think
Linda Edgar, DDS
President, American Dental Association

Hans Guter, DDS, FAGD, Immediate Past President, Academy of General Dentistry
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm CST Break
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm CST Perspectives from a State Legislator
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm CST Medical Loss Ratio Legislation in the States
Chad Olson
State Government Affairs
American Dental Association
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm CST Dental Therapy/ Mid-Level Providers
David Keller, DDS, MAGD
4:00 pm CST Closing Remarks & Adjournment
Myron Bromberg, DDS
Chair, Legislative and Government Affairs Council
 
Saturday, Dec. 16

10:00 – 10:05 am EST
7 am PST/ 8 am MST/ 9 am CST
Welcome & Introductions
Merlin Ohmer, DDS, MAGD
President

Darren Greenwell, DDS, MAGD
Chair, Dental Practice Council
9:05 – 9:15 am CST Antitrust Disclaimer
Daniel Buksa, JD
Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs
Academy of General Dentistry
9:15 – 9:40 am CST The CDT Code: Ensuring it Reflects Procedures Performed by General Dentists
Ralph Cooley, DDS, FAGD
9:40 – 10:15 am CST Dental Insurance Issues
Darren Greenwell, DMD, MAGD
10:15 – 10:50 am CST The Dental Workforce: Real Versus Perceived Challenges
Richard Huot, DDS
10:50 am – 11:10 pm CST Break
11:10 – 11:55 pm CST How to Advocate
Jay Fisher, JD
Manager, Government Relations
Academy of General Dentistry

Myron Bromberg, DDS
Chair, Legislative and Government Affairs Council
11:55 – 12:40 pm CST Federal Regulatory Reform
Y. Brian Lee
Partner
Alston & Bird

Jeanie Kennedy
Manager, Dental Practice & Policy
Academy of General Dentistry
12:40 – 1:15 pm CST Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
Callan White, DDS, FAGD
1:15 pm CST Closing Remarks & Adjournment
Darren Greenwell, DDS, MAGD
Chair, Dental Practice Council


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