Battaglia Earns AGD Distinguished Service Award
2019-11-27
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has named Joseph A. Battaglia, DMD, of Wayne, New Jersey, the recipient of its 2019 Distinguished Service Award for
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Dr. Connie L. White Named AGD President
2019-11-15
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) House of Delegates installed new officers during its annual meeting in Chicago, held November 8 through November 10. Connie
AGD Announces Support of Oral Health Literacy Legislation
2019-10-31
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has announced its full support of HR 4678, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2019, legislation introduced
Dental Groups Defend Fluoride After Study Implicates It in Lower IQs
2019-08-23
A recent study published by JAMA Pediatrics suggests that there is a link between maternal exposure to fluoride during pregnancy and lower IQ scores measured
AGD Calls for Repeal of Medical Device Excise Tax
2019-06-28
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and the Organized Dentistry Coalition (ODC) are asking Congress to repeal the medical device excise tax, urging the Senate
AGD to Visit Mohegan Sun in July
2019-05-07
The Academy of General Dentistry has scheduled AGD2019 for July 18 through July 20 at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort in Uncasville, Connecticut. Courses
AGD Submits Public Comments for Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health
2019-02-26
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently submitted public comments to the US Surgeon General through the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Meet the Evaluator: George Dinulescu, DDS
2018-01-16
I knew that I wanted to become a dentist when I realized that medical school was not for me (in my 2nd year). I still
AGD Installs New Officers for 2018
2017-11-15
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) installed its latest officers during its Annual Meeting, November 3 through November 5, in Chicago. Manuel A. Cordero, DDS,
Patients Underestimate What General Dentists Can Do
2017-07-28
Some Americans don’t realize that their dental wellness checkups cover more than hygiene, according to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Only 25% of the
Meet the Evaluator: Thomas DeChellis, DDS
2017-01-25
Name: Thomas DeChellis, DDS,Dental School: The Ohio State University College of Dentistry,Years in Practice: 3 years,Specialty: General Dentistry,Practice Location: Youngstown, OH,Favorite Product: 3Shape TRIOS scanner,I
Organizations Call for Federal Chief Dental Officer Appointment
2016-05-04
Representatives from a quartet of dental organizations convened on Capitol Hill last week to encourage the nation’s legislators to restore the federal position of chief
