For the first time ever, AGD is taking the Fellowship Review Course to a virtual format that is completely separate from the scientific session. This course will be held Monday, July 13, to Friday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT daily.

In the May and June featured AGD Podcast Series episodes, host Wes Blakeslee, DMD, FAGD, talks with Katherine Eitel Belt, a dental industry consultant and founder/CEO of LionSpeak. Belt shares the three things your team needs from you right now.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced targeted financial help for providers who participate in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). AGD, in partnership with the Organized Dentistry Coalition, successfully advocated for inclusion of dentists. AGD recommends that eligible practices act promptly.

AGD understands the needs of general dentists. That’s why we’re excited to announce the addition of three new Exclusive Benefits for our members. You can now access savings from Bankers Healthcare Group and U.S. Bank for practice finance lending options and patient education and marketing services from Optio Publishing.

Alfred L. Frost III, MS, DDS, MBA, gives insight on how dentists can comply with the EPA amalgam separator rule during these challenging economic times.

As dental practitioners, what do we know about diabetes? How many patients in our practices have been diagnosed with this disorder? How many are taking insulin or diabetes control medications that could lead to hypoglycemia during treatment? Read the Public Health column in the May/June issue of General Dentistry, which reviews the challenges of treating patients with diabetes.