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Oral Cancer Screening

What to Expect During an Oral Cancer Screening

Apr 16, 2018
Your general dentist is the first line of defense against oral cancer. Learn about what to expect during an oral cancer screening.
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Differentiate Your Marketing: New Vs. Existing Patients

Apr 10, 2018
Columnist Jackie Ulasewich looks at the ways you can differentiate your marketing.
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April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Apr 4, 2018
As epidemic spreads, the Academy of General Dentistry stresses dialogue, vaccination, and screenings.
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Excellence in Dentistry: 2018 Call for Nominations Now Open

Mar 26, 2018
Nominate a deserving colleague for the 2018 Albert L. Borish, Distinguished Service and Humanitarian awards.
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Go Green in Your Practice for St. Patrick’s Day

Mar 16, 2018
Going green in your practice just might be the pot of gold you were looking for at the end of the rainbow.
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An Unusual Side Effect

Mar 12, 2018
This column will describe a drug used by the subject general dentist for many years and in many cases without complications until the case below, which turned out to be significant.
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We Celebrate Our Dental Assistants

Mar 8, 2018
AGD celebrates dental assistants during Dental Assistants Recognition Week.
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Five Reasons to Celebrate Your AGD Dentist during National Dentist’s Day

Mar 6, 2018
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Prioritize Goal Setting in 2018

Feb 26, 2018
We asked your colleagues, “What professional goals do you have for the year, and how are you planning to achieve them?”
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Five Ways Your Teeth are Keeping Cupid Away

Feb 14, 2018
Have you been wondering why Cupid hasn’t shot an arrow your way? Is it possible that your teeth are the problem?
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What are the Emotional Benefits of Bringing in an Associate?

Feb 13, 2018
At some point in your career, you might consider bringing in an associate.
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

Feb 8, 2018
Academy of General Dentistry Encourages Establishing a Dental Home Base for Children Early
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Academy of General Dentistry Wins Two LEAD Awards, Recognizing Excellence in Human Resources

Jan 30, 2018
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The Risk of Prescribing Antibiotics with No Documentation

Jan 16, 2018
Various states and provinces have different regulations governing the documentation of medications dispensed in the dental office. Are you taking adequate steps to make sure every medication you prescribe is documented?
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Academy of General Dentistry names Max G. Moses Executive Director

Dec 22, 2017
"We're really excited to have Max lead the Academy of General Dentistry," said AGD President Manuel A. Cordero, DDS, CPH, MAGD.
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A Simple Guide to Launching Your Practice’s Facebook Page

Dec 12, 2017
To stay relevant and reach the maximum number of people, you need to engage them through social networking. Facebook is the reigning king of social networking sites for marketing.
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AGD.org Wins Platinum Award

Dec 4, 2017
AGD.org was recognized with the 2017 eHealthcare Leadership Platinum Award for “Best Overall Internet Site.”
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Did You Know That Pumpkins Can Benefit Your Oral Health?

Nov 21, 2017
This is the season that pumpkins are blooming everywhere. Many households and cafes will be filled with the aroma of pumpkin spices this Thanksgiving. Aside from being this season’s most savory ingredient to some amazing drinks, soups and desserts, pumpkins pack in the nutrients to support positive oral health benefits.
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An Overview of Dental to Medical Cross-Coding

Nov 17, 2017
Dental and medical providers have long recognized a link between oral health and other diseases.
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General Dentistry and American Family Physician Collaborate to Examine Oral Systemic Health

Nov 14, 2017
General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, and American Family Physician, the American Academy of Family Physicians’ clinical review journal, have teamed up to publish a special issue of General Dentistry.
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