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Welcome to AGD Thursday, December 20, 2007

Presenting… AGD2008Orlando
Click on the "view" button below to watch a PowerPoint presentation about the Academy of General Dentistry's (AGD) 56th Annual Meeting & Exhibits. The presentation is available via www.slideshare.net. Slideshare recently became the world’s largest social networking site for sharing presentations and slideshows. Forward the presentation’s link to anyone who you think might be interested in learning about this newest way to promote AGD2008Orlando.
 
A Special Reason to Smile…

The (AGD) and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) have teamed up to produce a highly anticipated special issue of AGD’s award-winning peer-reviewed journal, General Dentistry. The issue is dedicated exclusively to the topic of cosmetic dentistry!

The issue arrived in members’ mailboxes early November 2007. A guest editorial from Gordon Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD, articles from experts in the field of cosmetic dentistry, and three additional Self-Instruction exercises make this bonus issue of General Dentistry one that you don’t want to miss!

 
 Help Patients Find You
Almost 5 million patients use CareCredit’s Doctor Locator each year to search for dentists offering CareCredit payment options. Visit www.carecreditworks.com/agd/ to update your listing. If you want to enroll in the program, contact CareCredit at 800.300.3046, ext. 4519, or visit the Web site.

You’ve Got AGD Mail
If you renewed your membership by Nov. 20, 2007, you’ll receive an AGD window cling and your new 2008 membership card soon. Display the cling to broadcast your dedication to going above and beyond in general dentistry. Bring your membership card to continuing education (CE) programs from Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) providers. The bar code on the card allows PACE providers to electronically record your participation. Please remember: PACE providers are required to submit your CE participation to the AGD. For questions about your membership card, contact the AGD Membership Services Center at 888.243.3368, ext 5300, or membership@agd.org.

Financial Planning for Dentists
The Texas AGD will host Mastering Your Financial Future, a program designed to educate dentists about financial planning, in Austin, Texas. Session 1 will be held on Fri., Feb. 1, and Sat., Feb. 2, 2008, and Session 2 will be held on Fri., April 4, and Sat., April 5, 2008. Register now  for more information. 

Tell Us What You Think
AGD Monthly Survey—Annual Meetings
The AGD wants to ensure that members are receiving important and timely information that they can use. For this reason, we need your feedback about attending past annual meetings. Your feedback will help us to serve you better.
Please take the Survey!
 
We'll be posting a new survey online each month to get regular feedback from all AGD members.

 Legislators, Listen Up!
Contact your legislator to co-sponsor HR 2371, Deamonte’s Law, using AGD’s action alert on Capwiz. It’s quick and easy! Ample cosponsors may translate to a vote by Congress.

Labor/HHS Funding
House Republicans rejected a compromise from Democrats for President Bush’s budget. Learn the four provisions of this bill that impact general dentists.

Sticking Points for SCHIP
Congress passed a temporary extension of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) bill until Dec. 14, 2007.

General Dentists’ Eyes, Ears, and Voices
Maine, New Jersey, and Tennessee have important legislative or regulatory activity that will affect general dentists. Learn how this will affect you!