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“Knock Out” Your Continuing Education this Summer at the Academy of General Dentistry 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits
CHICAGO (May 9, 2012)—The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) invites dental professionals throughout the world to learn about the latest technologies and clinical practices in general dentistry at the AGD 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, from June 21 to 24, in Philadelphia.
“The meeting offers attendees access to more than 70 conference sessions that will be presented...
Sports and Energy Drinks Responsible for Irreversible Damage to Teeth
CHICAGO (May 1, 2012)—A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth—specifically, the high acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth enamel, the gl...
National Television News Segment Highlights Lack of Medicaid Funding
CHICAGO (April 25, 2012)—On Tuesday, April 24, 2012, the ABC program “World News With Diane Sawyer” aired a segment regarding the need to improve the oral health of underprivileged children on Medicaid, specifically in the state of Florida.
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) applauds this television program for bringing national attention to the lack of Medicaid fundin...
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), Ad Council Collaborate to Improve Children’s Oral Health
CHICAGO (March 5, 2012)—“The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is proud to partner with the Ad Council and distinguished members of the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives coalition on this three-year oral health literacy campaign,” says AGD President Howard Gamble, DMD, FAGD. “This campaign embraces our vision to educate the general public on how to create optimal health care...
Pursue Life, Liberty, and Learning in Philadelphia with the Academy of General Dentistry
CHICAGO (April 19, 2012)—The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) invites dental professionals and media representatives to learn more about the AGD 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, held June 21 to 24, in Philadelphia.
“This meeting is an opportunity to access top-notch continuing education, world-renowned speakers, quality exhibitors, and great networking events,” s...
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Sets the Record Straight on Dental X-Rays
CHICAGO (April 12, 2012)—On Tuesday, April 10, 2012, in the journal Cancer, the American Cancer Society published an article entitled “Dental X-Rays and Risk of Meningioma,” which summarized a study that sought to develop a correlation between dental radiographs and brain cancer.
According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 3...
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Stands Up for the Oral Health of Americans
CHICAGO (April 10, 2012)—Today, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation released its report, A Review of the Global Literature on Dental Therapists: In the Context of the Movement to Add Dental Therapists to the Oral Health Workforce in the United States. True to its title, the report is presented in the context of a political movement, and not in the context of what is in the best interest of the A...
Mouthing Off Against Oral Cancer
CHICAGO (March 29, 2012)—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 30,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year, and more than 8,000 deaths occur annually. The five-year survival rate for oral cancers is roughly 50 percent.
In observance of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recommends that p...
The Academy of General Dentistry Announces General Session Speakers
CHICAGO (March 26, 2012)—The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has named social media expert Jason Lipscomb, DDS, and professional motivator Kathy Metaxas of PLATINUM Professional Development as its two keynote speakers for the opening sessions of the AGD 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibits in Philadelphia, from June 21 to 24. Dr. Lipscomb will speak on Thursday, June 21, and Ms. Metaxas will ...
AGD Responds to Pew’s Report on Emergency Room Dental Care
CHICAGO (March 1, 2012)—Yesterday, the Pew Center on the States released its report, “A Costly Dental Destination,” which highlights the increasing number of Americans visiting the hospital emergency room to receive dental treatment. The AGD applauds Pew for underscoring the dangers that can occur when dentistry lands at the doorsteps of hospital emergency rooms.
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