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Web site Update: In an effort to enhance your experience while visiting our site, the content and navigation of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Web site will undergo some changes in the next few weeks. If you have any questions or suggestions about the changes to the site, please contact the AGD at marketingdept@agd.org.
A Special Thanks
During this season of thanks, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you, our members, for your ongoing support of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and your continued contributions to the dental community. The AGD is dedicated to serving your interests and professional needs by providing you with the best possible member experience and the tools to make you and your practice more successful throughout these difficult financial times.
Now, more than ever, we encourage you to take advantage of the many membership benefits available to you, including:
Thanks again for your membership and dedication to general dentistry.
For any questions regarding your AGD membership, contact the Membership Services Team, toll-free, at 888.243.3368 or membership@agd.org.
Smileytooth Returns
After a two-year hiatus, Smileytooth is back! Retired Army Maj. Gary Nelson, DDS, MS, again enchants children with a fictitious dentistry tale that motivates them to establish good oral health care regimes. Read more about this fascinating tale of perseverance in “Smileytooth Returns!,” featured in the November issue of AGD Impact. AGD Members: Read the full issue.
AGD President on AOL Health
AGD President, Paula Jones, DDS, FAGD, was recently featured on AOL Health in the article, “Lies Women Tell Their Doctors.” In the article, originally featured in Redbook Magazine, Dr. Jones shares some of the interesting things she’s heard from patients about their flossing habits. AOL reaches more than 1.9 million online users. Inform your patients about the importance of flossing with a free, personalized patient education fact sheet.
Start a Discussion
Looking for some feedback on a procedure? Studying for the FAGD Exam? Connect with your other AGD colleagues on the Member Forums and swap your ideas and answers. | |
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October Recruiter of the Month: Dr. AriasSergio R. Arias, DDS, of the Ohio AGD is the October Recruiter of the Month. Congratulations! Dr. Arias wins a $150 gift card to Amazon.com for his recruitment efforts. Refer a colleague to the AGD, and next month you could win a gift card valued at $150. Have new members enter your name in the ‘Referral Information’ section of the paper or online application. Short on time? Submit a referral form  , and we’ll contact them for you!
For questions, contact the Membership Services Center at 888.243.3368 or membership@agd.org.
AGD Member Receives Humanitarian Award
Andrew C. Cobb, DDS, received the 2008 Small Business Humanitarian of the Year Award. Dr. Cobb received the award, along with two other colleagues, for his work in the Dominican Republic through the Somos Amigos Medical Missions. The award is presented by the Small Business Council of America.
AGD Past President Honored in Texas Sam W. Rogers, Jr., DDS, FAGD, AGD past president and speaker of the house, was presented with the 2008 Gold Medal for Distinguished Service by the Texas Dental Society (TDA) at this year’s American Dental Association (ADA) House of Delegates. Dr. Rogers served as a leader not only in the AGD, but also in the TDA and the ADA. The 2008 Gold Medal for Distinguished Service award is the highest honor one can achieve at the TDA. For the full article and bio on Dr. Rogers, see the November 2008 issue of the Texas Dental Journal. Achievement Awards are a great way to recognize an outstanding AGD colleague. Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2009 AGD Achievement Awards. Recognize a colleague today!
Free CE—Limited Time OnlyAGD members can earn up to 10 free CE credits online until July 1, 2009, through a partnership with GC America. To find the CE you need, log on to the AGD Web site, and visit the Education section.
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General Dentists’ Eyes, Ears and Voices
Dentists in Maine and Maryland are being affected by legislative and regulatory activity in those states. |
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