A Special Message for AGD Members
2020-06-04
Dear Member, This week, I am reminded of the words of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall when he received the Liberty Award in
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E-Cigarette Use Impedes Bone Fracture Healing
2020-06-04
The use of e-cigarettes, vapes, and mods has increased as smokers believe there are healthier than traditional cigarettes and have fewer side effects. These users
CDO Sara Hurley releases ‘return to work’ SOP for dentistry
2020-06-04
The CDO for England has released the new standard operating procedure for dental teams as they prepare to get back to practice. CDO Sara Hurley
Dentist workforce faces racial disparities, study shows
2020-06-04
The ADA released data in 2019 studying racial diversity in the dental workforce by comparing the racial makeup of the 2015 dentist workforce to the
Guide Informs Patients What to Expect at Their Next Dental Appointment
2020-06-04
As dental practices reopen, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) has released a new checklist to help people prepare for their next dental appointment.
How a Kentucky DSO is weathering the COVID-19 storm — 4 notes
2020-06-04
Mortenson Dental Partners includes more than 140 practices across nine states, with over 1,800 team members and treating almost 1 million patients each year. Four
Eta Products Donates Innovative Masks to Frontline Workers
2020-06-04
Eta Products, which produces dental masks that provide additional eye protection, has donated its entire 20,000-piece inventory to frontline workers in Boston. Almost 10 years
Could COVID-19 kill NHS dentistry?
2020-06-04
Julian English discusses the potential impact of new COVID-19 guidelines as practices get ready to return to work. You just know when something is rushed;
Recognising domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic
2020-06-04
With a rise in domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bindiya Thakrar explores how the dental team can recognise early signs. The rise in domestic
Are you prepared for the new level of communication patients need and are likely to expect?
2020-06-04
Smilevision is helping dental practices reopen with its library of videos and leaflets available to download. With dental practices now planning their return, patient communication
Colorado Dental Association reverses Medicaid program defunding
2020-06-04
The benefits in question were established in 2013 by a state Senate bill that allowed for limited dental benefits under Medicaid for patients age 21
The Power to Heal Our Communities
2020-06-04
Dental leaders respond to current events The dental profession mourns the passing of George Floyd, who died last week while he was being restrained by