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Strategic Alliance Between AGD and Hufford Financial Advisors, LLC Do you know the key distinctions between achieving average and excellent financial outcomes? Attend the AGD/Hufford presentation at AGD2007SanDiego to learn more about an exciting educational opportunity to help you bridge that gap. Details of this program and the results from the Retirement Preparedness Study will be announced at the 2007 Annual Meeting & Exhibits on Sat., June 30, 2007, in San Diego. Visit the annual meeting site to learn more.
First Quarter Report of Excellence
Media coverage about the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), oral health information and advice from AGD experts plays a significant role in building awareness and recognition for AGD and its members throughout North America. Recognition is built not only for the AGD, but also for our members and the profession. Read the fourth quarter highlights.
Don't forget —AGD2007SanDiego Housing closes June 1! With so many new and exciting things happening at AGD2007SanDiego, room blocks are filling quickly. Reserve your room online now!
Kids Corner
New this year! Check out our Kids Corner inside Exhibit Hall G&H of the San Diego Convention Center. While you are checking out the latest advancements in dental products and services, let our experienced, licensed, and bonded child care specialists keep your children entertained at our Kids Corner. Our program includes arts and crafts projects, toys, games, a LEGO® building station, as well as PlayStation® and movies.
New Name? Not Exactly. Same Great Program? Absolutely!General Dentistry is proud to present a new look for its peer-reviewed continuing education program. The Dental Article Review and Testing (DART) program is going back to its original name, Self-Instruction. Read more on this exciting change!
OSHA’s Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees.” Read the OSHA’s pandemic guidelines.
AGDF Special Olympics Special Smiles Silent Auction
Experience San Diego’s eclectic eateries, jaunt to Ensenada, Mexico for a few hours, or take a walking tour of San Diego, all while helping to raise funds in support of Special Olympics Special Smiles. Over 25 restaurants, museums and tour companies generously donated gift certificates for the AGDF Silent Auction. Bid now and make plans to use the certificates while in San Diego! Bidding for items that are for use in San Diego, will close June 8, so that winning bidders may make arrangements prior to their arrival in San Diego. All other online auction items are available for online bidding through June 20.
On June 28, the auction will continue on-site only at the AGD2007 San Diego Annual Meeting & Exhibits in San Diego. Click here to start bidding.
Reminder: ADA Sedation Guidelines Town Hall at the AGD Annual Meeting & Exhibits
Sat., June 30, 2007, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
If you would like sedation to be part of your practice, you do not want to miss this important discussion! Find out more about the town hall meeting.
Voice Your Opinion: When deciding where to take your continuing education (CE), how important is it to you that a CE provider has PACE (the AGD’s Program Approval for Continuing Education) approval?
The AGD wants to ensure that AGD members are receiving important and timely information that they can use. For this reason, we need your feedback about your continuing education (CE). Your feedback will help us to serve you better.
We'll be posting a new survey online each month to get regular feedback from all AGD members. Each survey will be brief and typically less than 10 questions. Click here to take the Survey.
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Expanding Pediatric Dental Services to ChildrenA major bill has been introduced recently resulting from the tragic death of Deamonte Driver, a 12-year-old boy who died after not receiving appropriate care for an abscessed tooth. Read here about HR 2371.
General Dentists’ Eyes, Ears, and Voices for May 30, 2007
Many legislative sessions around the country are wrapping up for the spring, but some are still hard at work; and regulatory officials are still proposing rules changes that will affect dentists. Find out which bills have passed, which are dead, and which are still pending in the state legislatures.
Three AGD Members Make Local News
Three AGD members were recognized in their local media recently for their work with the community in providing free or reduced-cost oral health care. Read more about these dentists and their projects.
AGD response to AAP Guidelines
If you are an AGD member, please check your mail and e-mail! Why? Because on Tues., Jan. 22, 2007, the AGD sent it's General Guidelines for Referring Dental Patients to Specialists and Other Settings for Care, adopted in 1990 and revised in October 2006, to more than 164,500 dentists. (Non-AGD members received the guidelines via regular mail.) These guidelines are based in large part on the American Dental Association's (ADA) Code of Ethics and reflect the ADA's emphasis that referrals should be based on the education, training, interest and experience of the dentist and unique needs of the patient. To learn more about the AGD's guidelines or the American Academy of Periodontology's Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Periodontal Diseases, Find out more. |
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Constituent Leader Tip: Editing Your Constituent's News Page
There is a section on the Academy of General Dentistry's Web site that is designed with the AGD constituent leader in mind. This week learn how to edit your constituent's AGD Web site news page!
AGD Delegates "Tip of the Month” The HOD Manual and How to Use it
Make sure your AGD Delegates are knowledgeable about the HOD manual and how to use it.
Help the AGD Proclaim June 29, 2007, as Dental Awareness Day
Learn what your constituent can do to help the AGD promote both oral health and the professionalism of AGD members to the citizens of your state.
Special Olympics Trip to Shanghai Competition Heats Up
The competition is heating up with only a few weeks left before the drawing for the free trip to Shanghai for the International Special Olympic Games. Is your region one of the top three regions with the highest percentage of members registered?
Are Your Members Ready for AGD2007SanDiego?
There is a lot of excitement about this year's Annual Meeting & Exhibits in San Diego. See what's in store for the Premier Celebration! |
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