More than 430 AGD members are being honored this week as new AGD Fellows, Masters and recipients of the Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition.

While telehealth is more established in medicine, it is relatively nascent in dentistry. As some dentists are embracing teledentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic to increase access to care, they are figuring out how to effectively integrate teledentistry services into their practices.

Drs. Pamela Marzban, Larry Stanleigh and Eric G. Jackson have been busy sharing their insights on AGD’s Daily Grind blog during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their personal insights address challenges general dentists are facing right now and provide unique considerations and perspectives.

The AGD Foundation 2020 Electronic Silent Auction Fundraiser includes curing lights, PPE and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase items for your home and office, all while supporting oral cancer awareness. Proceeds will benefit the AGD Foundation Grant Program.

With AGD2020 Virtual starting today, stay up to date with everything happening at the meeting by downloading the AGD2020 Virtual App. Within the app, you can view your course schedule, take notes and download handouts. Participants should use the official app to make the most of your experience.

Rachel J. Malterud, DMD, MPH, was recently recognized with a special award for her outstanding contributions to the AGD Foundation. Malterud, who graduated from the A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in 2020, worked with the AGD Foundation as a practicum dental student intern in 2019.

The AGD Foundation 2020 Electronic Silent Auction Fundraiser will include items for the dental office. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase curing lights, PPE and more, all while supporting the AGD Foundation Grant Program’s efforts to increase awareness of oral cancer.

Will there be too many dentists in the future? Few questions elicit as much debate in the dental community. Forecasting whether a dental shortage or surplus is in store is complex, made no easier by different trends pointing in different directions.

The July/August issue of AGD’s peer-reviewed journal is now live. Highlights among this range of novel case reports, in vitro studies and literature reviews include a report on bone fenestration repair and a comprehensive look at the clinical scope and limitations of clear aligner therapy.

Let colleagues know now is the perfect time to become an AGD member. That’s because, from now until Sept. 30, new members will only pay half of 2020 membership dues during AGD’s Half-Year Dues promotion. Plus, if you refer them, you’ll both also earn $50 in Referral Rewards once they join.

Dental practices across the nation are facing challenging times, and the last thing you need is to pay for new equipment. The Environmental Protection Agency’s new amalgam rule goes into effect July 14 regardless of the economic climate. To help take one worry off your mind, DRNA is offering qualified AGD members a free amalgam separator, valued at $850, with any three- or five-year contract. And, to help you keep cash on hand, you will receive no invoices until 2021.

Shopping for a newly graduated dentist or a wedding gift this summer? By shopping on Amazon, you can help the AGD Foundation increase awareness about oral cancer and the importance of early detection for each eligible purchase you make through AmazonSmile.

The July issue of AGD Impact focuses on the future demand for dentists. Dental researchers chime in on the outlook for the profession, including the myriad evolving variables that may influence the future need for dentists. The July issue also covers teledentistry, marketing and ethics.

AGD2020 Virtual, July 13-16, 2020, is comprised of five lectures and four learning labs. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in online courses and discussion led by world-class dental educators and earn up to 14 hours of CE over four days.

Jackie Ulasewich Cullen, co-founder of My Dental Agency, gives tips on how to market to your existing patients during these uncertain times.

Many dental teams struggle with filing medical claims for dental procedures. Medical Dental Cross Coding with Confidence by Charles W. Blair, DDS, explains the different types of medical codes, how to complete the medical claim form and how to submit proper claims to medical payers.

Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, AGD has decided to virtualize the in-person scientific session scheduled to take place July 15–18, 2020. AGD2020 is now completely virtual and will consist of five lectures and four learning labs taking place July 13–16, 2020.

AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists. Recently, we supported the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act and assisted the Ohio AGD in supporting legislation that calls for personal protective equipment reimbursement by insurers.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidance for Dental Settings: Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response was updated June 17, 2020. Read more about the changes and where you can find the most up-to-date information for your practice.

One of the biggest impediments to providing leadership in times of crisis is an ever-changing set of circumstances. The degree of uncertainty we are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic is unique for most people. But dentists and other business owners have to lead their staff members through this crisis as well.