The West Virginia University School of Dentistry received an AGD Foundation grant in 2021 to promote oral cancer awareness and prevention through free education and oral screenings to the general public.

Dental hygiene is a major and critical part of the dental profession. Hygienists play various roles — expert clinicians, licensed professionals, practice producers and colleagues. However, once the pandemic arrived and practices shut down, more dental hygienists decided to exit the profession, at least temporarily.

Let colleagues know it’s the perfect time to become an AGD member. By joining now, they’ll pay only half of 2021 headquarters dues. Our Half-Year Dues promotion runs through Sept. 30.

AGD Corporate Sponsor Colgate provides support to general dentists to build better oral health habits. An online tool helps you access resources for recommendation to your patients.

AGD’s blog, “The Daily Grind,” offers insight and reflections from dental students and practicing general dentists. Recently, George J. Schmidt, DMD, FAGD, chair, Dental Education Council, highlighted the 2021 Convocation Ceremony and the excitement that AGD was able to commemorate these accomplishments.

Too many employees are leaving dental practices, citing concerns over COVID-19. Don Deems, DDS, FAGD, PCC, provides guidance to help retain employees in a competitive job market.