Understanding how to properly report dental procedures and provide the documentation required by payers is essential to receiving payment. The Practice Booster Online System is designed to make coding dental procedures and writing narratives easier than ever.

The odds of having a dental malpractice claim over a five-year period is 1 in 125, with the average cost of the claim payment being $83,120. Luckily for new graduates, AGD membership benefits include malpractice insurance at no extra cost from Dentist’s Advantage.

Harold “Hal” E. Donnell Jr., AGD’s longtime executive director who retired in 2003 after 30 years with the organization, died on July 23. Friend and colleague Richard C. Engar, DDS, FAGD, shares a special tribute to Donnell.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made AGD’s advocacy efforts paramount to the survival of general dentists. Myron J. Bromberg, DDS, describes the pandemic’s influence on AGD’s advocacy efforts and how the organization is working to help dentists like you.

Keep an eye out tomorrow for a special offer from Ivoclar Vivadent and AGDVANTAGE available only to AGD members. This offer is time-sensitive. If you haven’t already signed up for AGDVANTAGE, call 800-626-2163, ext. 4568, and sign up today to avoid delays for ordering products.

AGD has discounted the price of the Fall Fellowship Review Course from $750 to $600 due to the cancellation of the in-person course and exam. If you previously registered, a $150 refund will be credited to your credit card.