On Aug. 4, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reissued its Guidance for Dental Settings. The guidance has been rearranged for clarity, includes updated definitions, and outlines steps to take to foster proactive communication and ensure safety.

Ivoclar Vivadent and AGDVANTAGE are partnering to offer AGD members a special promotion later this month. Be sure to sign up with AGDVANTAGE now so that you will be ready to take full advantage of this time-sensitive promotion. More details are coming soon.

In fall 2019, some dentists were taken aback to learn that their states would soon be mandating electronic prescribing of controlled substances. What do dentists need to know about complying with these new requirements?

AGD Corporate Sponsor Crest Oral-B has evaluated electric toothbrushes and shares its findings on how a new generation of these devices can improve patient care.

New Dentist Week, a weeklong virtual event will take place in just one week, Aug. 17–21. The week is tailored to the educational needs of students and new dentists. Attendees will have unique networking opportunities, and the first 100 registrants will be invited to participate in a mentorship program.

The 2020 in-person Fall Fellowship Review Course and exam in Washington, D.C., has been cancelled and will be replaced with a five-day Virtual Fall Fellowship Review Course that will take place Wednesday, Sept. 30, through Sunday, Oct. 4. Registration for the course closes on Sept. 25.

How would you like to attend AGD2021 for free? Each new AGD member you recruit qualifies as an entry to win a trip to AGD2021 in Austin, June 9–12. Plus, once they join, you’ll both receive $50 in Referral Rewards.