Government Passes Minibus, Averts Partial Shutdown Mar 13, 2024 On March 9, 2024, a government shutdown was averted when President Biden signed a ‘minibus’ appropriations package for six of the 12 spending bills, including the Agriculture/FDA appropriations.
Can’t Make the Fellowship Review Course and Exam at AGD2024? Mar 11, 2024 Registration is now open for the 2024 Fall Fellowship Review Course and Exam at AGD’s headquarters in Chicago, Oct. 4-6! Earn 16 hours of CE during the two-day Review Course, and take the Fellowship Exam the next day while the information is still fresh.
Listen to the Latest from the AGD Podcast Series Mar 11, 2024 AGD Podcast Series host Dr. George J. Schmidt recently spoke with Dr. Russ S. Bergman about dental residency programs, the application process and the valuable ways postgraduate general dentistry training prepares new dentists for success in their careers. This is a valuable discussion for anyone considering residency programs.
AGD2024 e-Poster Submission Deadline Fast Approaching Mar 11, 2024 Dental students, residents and recent graduates have until Tuesday, April 2, to submit an abstract proposal for consideration in the AGD2024 Scientific e-Poster Session. Two individual winners from each category (Scientific Research, Case Presentation, Literature Review) will receive a monetary award and certificate.
Earn Free CE at the AGD2024 New Dentist Lounge Mar 11, 2024 Students, residents and recent graduates have access to the New Dentist Lounge at AGD2024 and can earn up to SEVEN hours of free CE! The lounge also includes three days of networking, including a speed mentorship event and special reception.
Breaking Barriers: A Historical Journey of Women in Dentistry Mar 11, 2024 AGD Impact columnist Dr. Amrita Rohit Patel discusses the journey of women in dentistry and how women have had to work to overcome societal barriers in the profession. Check out her latest column to learn more about the mark women are leaving on the profession.
The History of Women in Dentistry Mar 11, 2024 In honor of March as Women’s History Month, AGD Impact takes a look back at how women formally broke into dentistry, the work of female pioneers over the years, and how the women in dentistry today are helping to shape the profession’s future.
Happy Dentist's Day Mar 4, 2024 March 6 is Dentist’s Day. Here's to you, the dentist who makes every day brighter! Happy Dentist's Day!
Capitol Connections Mar 4, 2024 AGD is working to address the most pressing issues faced by our members as we advocate to government entities for general dentists.
Luck in Every Colleague Referral Mar 4, 2024 Reap the rewards of your professional network by referring fellow dentists for AGD membership and earning $50 in Referral Rewards for each one who joins. It’s a golden opportunity to accumulate unlimited rewards to apply toward your AGD renewal dues.
March Live Webinar Announcement Mar 4, 2024 The March 12 webinar is an interactive (and free) panel discussion highlighting some of dentistry’s brightest young stars. On March 14, explore how CBCT has transformed modern dental care. The March 21 webinar outlines the keys to success in online marketing, including how to utilize cutting-edge AI tools.
AGD2024 e-Poster Submissions Due April 2 Mar 4, 2024 There’s still time to submit an abstract proposal for consideration in the AGD2024 Scientific e-Poster Session. Two individual winners will be selected from each category (Scientific Research, Case Presentation, Literature Review) and will receive $400 for first place and $300 for second place in each category.
March Issue of AGD Impact Examines the History of Women in Dentistry Mar 4, 2024 AGD Impact looks back at how women formally broke into dentistry, the work of female pioneers, and how women in dentistry today are helping shape the profession’s future. This issue also covers what dentists need to know about noncompete clauses and includes columns on leadership and practice management.
The March/April Issue of General Dentistry Is Live Mar 4, 2024 Read the latest issue for new research across subject areas. Highlights include case reports on oral manifestations of mpox and prosthetically driven robot-assisted implant surgery, an overview of nutraceutical use in dentistry, and an evaluation of color stability on 3D-printed temporary crowns.
HHS Final Rule Modified SUD Confidentiality Regulations to Align with HIPAA Feb 29, 2024 On February 8, 2024, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a final rule entitled, Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records.
Senator Cassidy (R-LA) Releases Brief on Health Data Privacy Feb 29, 2024 On February 21, 2024, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a report entitled, Strengthening Health Data Privacy for Americans: Addressing the Challenges of the Modern Era.
Congressional Leaders Announce Bipartisan AI Task Force Feb 29, 2024 On February 20, 2024, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) announced a bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to explore ways that Congress can support AI innovation while establishing appropriate guardrails