IMPORTANT RESOURCES
U.S. Center for Disease Control
U.S. Small Business Administration
U.S. Chamber of Commerce (See checklist for small business loans.)
Take action on important COVID-19 related issues
AGD is advocating for its members at the federal and state levels to ensure the needs of general dentists are addressed. We continue to assess the economic stimulus package and other policies that are in place or being discussed that could help our members. The following information provides you some details on some of the efforts underway. Visit the Advocacy for current updates.
AGD is responding to crisis and has sent the following letter in response to the public health emergency:
- AGD sends letter to CDC, NIAID, and White House on inhalation exposure. 3.12.21
- AGD Welcomes Incoming CDC Director Dr. Walensky 1.22.21
- AGD urges Biden administration to allow COVID-19 Vaccine be administered by dentists 12.21.21
- AGD joins letter to Congress urging support for 501(c)(6) associations 12.5.20
- AGD signs on with coalition to expand authorization for dental professionals to administer COVID-19 vaccine. 9.22.20
- AGD sends letter to sponsors of the Small Business Comeback Act endorsing the legislation. 9.8.20
- Dr. White sends letter to National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine on equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution. 9.4.20
- AGD asks Rep. Babin to press CDC on N95 mask alternatives. 9.2.20
- AGD asks Rep. Ferguson to press CDC on N95 mask alternatives. 9.2.20
- AGD asks Rep. Gosar to press CDC on N95 mask alternatives. 9.2.20
- AGD asks Rep. Simpson to press CDC on N95 mask alternatives. 9.2.20
- AGD asks Rep. Van Drew to press CDC on N95 mask alternatives. 9.2.20
- Dr. White sends letter to CDC advocating for return to May 2020 guidance on N95 masks. 8.27.20
- AGD corresponds with OSAP about future infection control guidance. 8.13.20
- AGD gives FEMA data on general dentists' PPE needs. 8.13.20
- AGD sends letter to members of Congress supporting H.R. 7819, the Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act. 8.13.20
- AGD joins coalition in letter to Administration to support tax credit to offset increased infection control expenses. 8.6.20
- AGD joins coalition in letter to Congress to support tax credit to offset increased infection control expenses. 8.6.20
- AGD joins coalition on letter to advocate for tax changes on PPP loan forgiveness. 8.4.20
- AGD stands with America’s Recovery Fund Coalition to endorse the Small Business Comeback Act. 7.28.20
- AGD sends letter to National Association of Dental Plans
- AGD signs onto Organized Dentistry Coalition letter with priorities for next COVID-19 legislative package. 7.17.20
- AGD Support Letter HR7216 - Small Business PPE Tax Credit Act
- AGD joins coalition in letter to Congress supporting S. 3612, the Small Business Expense Protection Act. 7.1.20
- AGD joins Organized Dentistry Coalition to support HR 7216, small business PPE tax credit. 7.1.20
- AGD sends letter to OSHA asking for latitude on PPE combinations and guidance. 6.4.20
- AGD joins the Organized Dentistry Coalition to support S.3716, the Main Street Enhancement & Safety Act. 6.1.20
- AGD joins the Organized Dentistry Coalition to support H.R. 6886, PPP Flexibility Act. 5.27.20
- AGD joins the Organized Dentistry Coalition to support S. 3833, PPP Extension Act. 5.27.20
- Dr. White sends letter of support for H.R. 7010, Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. 5.28.20
- AGD supports S.3833, the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act. 5.22.20
- AGD supports HR 6886, Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. 5.22.20
- AGD joins small business organizations on letter to Congressional leaders for immediate changes to PPP. 5.21.20
- AGD leads effort to support H.R. 6494, Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act, with the Organized Dentistry Coalition. 5.19.20
- AGD joins with coalition to call for changes to deductible expenses for PPP loans. 5.7.20
- Dr. White requests that OSHA substantially amend or remove Guidance for Dentistry Workers and Employers. 5.4.20
- Dr. White sends support for HEROES Act. 4.28.20
- Dr. White sends letter to CDC requesting input and development of guidelines. 4.23.20
- Dr. White sends letter to OSHA requesting input and development of guidelines. 4.23.20
- Dr. White sends letter to NIOSH requesting input and development of guidelines. 4.23.20
- Dr. White sends letter to FEMA requesting development and implementation of PPE allocation policies. 4.23.20
- AGD joins the Organized Dentistry Coalition to advocate for point-of-care testing for COVID-19. 4.22.20
- AGD signs on with dental associations to increase funding for PPP & EIDL programs. 4.17.20
- Dr. White sends letter to Congress to supplement funding for PPP and EIDL programs. 4.16.20
- Dr. White writes to EPA Administrator Wheeler to delay start date of amalgam separator rule. 4.16.20
- Dr. White sends letter to Governors, Dental and State Boards to broaden scope of PDMPs to be used for COVID-19 patients. 4.15.20
- AGD signs letter with medical & dental associations to provide financial relief to non-profits. 4.14.20
- Dr. White advocates for point-of-care COVID-19 testing in letter to Admiral Ricks 4.11.20
- AGD sends letter to National Governors Association regarding PPE for emergency dental cases. 3.31.20
- Letter from Sec. Azar to Governors to extend health care workforce during COVID-19 pandemic. 3.24.20
- Guidance to states on extending health care workforce during COVID-19 pandemic. 3.24.20
- AGD sends letter to Secs. Azar & DeVos to increase supply of health care professionals to combat COVID-19. 3.25.20
- AGD sends letter to Vice President Pence to advocate for PPE coordinator. 3.24.20
- AGD sends letter to Congress in support of COVID-19 stimulus. 3.18.20
- AGD sends letter to HHS Secretary Azar to advocate for sufficient supply of surgical masks during the coronavirus public health emergency. 3.3.2020
Other Updates:
- Case studies of AGD members working to protect their profession, practices and communities:
New Jersey Responds to Small Business Economic Interruption - AGD Spokesperson Discusses Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dentistry Today Feb. 25, 2020
- The Novel Coronavirus and the Practice of Dentistry Feb. 10, 2020