The AGD announces the Barnes and Noble Benefits Plus!
Posted: July 30, 2010 12:06 PM
The AGD Benefits Plus program and Barnes and Noble.com are now offering AGD members a 5% discount on the purchase of books and other merchandise through a co-branded online bookstore. The AGD online bookstore can be accessed at www.bn.com/AGD.
Please note some restrictions apply to these discounts; those details can be viewed at http://www.agd.org/membership/benefitsplus/barnesandnoble
If you have any questions, please contact AGD Headquarters toll-free at 888-AGD-DENT(888-243-3368) x 4355 or benefitsplus@agd.org
The New Jersey AGD is bestowed with the AGD's ACE Award!
Posted: July 30, 2010 11:59 AM
Did you know that the NJAGD is the 2010 recipient of the William W. Howard ACE Award! The ACE Award recognizes excellence in newsletter publishing. The award acknowledges the best newsletters in six size categories, as well as the "most improved newsletter" and "best constituent Website". Congratulations NJAGD!
Aetna's Clinical Policy Bulletin: Oral Brush Biopsy
Posted: June 09, 2010 9:47 AM
Aetna considers oral brush biopsy experimental and investigational for screening or diagnosis of cancerous or pre-cancerous oral lesions.
To Learn more go to:
http://jada.ada.org/cgi/reprint/141/5/509
or
http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/600_699/0686.html
AGD Talking Points on Bisphenol-A
Posted: June 04, 2010 2:21 PM
CNN is airing a two-night investigative report (last night and tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern) with Dr. Sanjay Gupta entitled, "Toxic America," focusing on five chemicals, including Bisphenol-A (BPA). It is our understanding that sealants are mentioned as a source. The ADA has released the attached statement on the issue. The AGD does not have a formal opinion or policy at this time. However, the AGD Dental Practice Council has monitored the BPA issue since October 2008 and reviewed the present matter yesterday in light of ADA’s statement. The council recommends and provides to you the following response to use as a guideline should you or your colleagues be questioned about the CNN program or about AGD’s position on BPA.
For more information on Bisphenl-A and Dental Materials go to: http://www.ada.org/1766.aspx.
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), through its councils, has been actively monitoring the BPA dialogue within professional communities of interest, including specifically the American Dental Association (ADA), Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Health & Human Services (HHS). Based on current research available, the AGD concurs with the ADA and the authoritative government agencies that the low level of BPA exposure that may result from dental sealants and composites poses no known health threat. The AGD continues to monitor the BPA dialogue and fully supports continued research into the safety of BPA as well as all existing and new dental materials in order to safeguard our patients and the public.
Red Flag Rules Delayed by the Federal Trade Commission!
Posted: June 01, 2010 8:34 PM
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has extended the enforcement deadline for the Identity Theft Red Flags Rule.
At the request of several Members of Congress, the Federal Trade Commission is further delaying enforcement of the "Red Flags" Rule through December 31, 2010, while Congress considers legislation that would affect the scope of entities covered by the Rule.
The Red Flags Rule requires many businesses and organizations to implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program designed to detect the warning signs - or "red flags" - of identity theft in their day-to-day operations.
The delay issued by the FTC is intended to give Congress time to pass legislation that would permanently exclude certain small businesses, including dental practices from the rule.
To read more visit the FTC website.
A Great Dentist Goes to Washington!
Posted: May 07, 2010 11:50 AM
AGD Lobbies Legislators
The AGD’s fourth-annual government relations conference, A Great Dentist Goes to Washington, was planned at an opportune time to lobby legislators and their staffs. Nearly 65 AGD members from 30 states and Washington, D.C., traveled to the nation’s capital on Monday, April 19, 2010, for a day of intensive government relations skill-building sessions. The members honed and perfected their lobbying abilities to accomplish nearly 120 visits to Capitol Hill to meet with congressmen and senators on Tuesday, April 20. Also on April 20, the AGD hosted a breakfast on Capitol Hill at which AGD President David Halpern, DMD, FAGD, presented Congressman John Linder, a former dentist from Georgia who will be retiring at the end of the congressional session, with the AGD’s Legislator of the Year Award.
Breaking News-Invisalign Proficiency Requirements
Posted: May 06, 2010 11:55 AM
On June 2, 2009, Align Technology Inc. announced its Invisalign® Proficiency Requirements that mandated a quota of 10 patient case starts each year utilizing the Invisalign product. The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) acted immediately by engaging Align in negotiations and exploring all legally permissible options. More than 1,500 of you utilized AGD’s Capwiz to voice your outrage directly to the president of Align.
We are pleased to report to you that your voice has been heard! Align has just announced today that it has dropped the patient case start quota from its 2010 Invisalign Proficiency Requirements!
Thank you for your patience and your dedication as we fought this battle on your behalf.
To read more about what this means to you, please visit Align’s FAQ page today!
The NJAGD Announces a new Member Benefit offered by Darby Dental Supply, LLC
Posted: September 24, 2009 5:10 PM
Since 1948, thousands of dentists nationwide have relied upon Darby Dental as one of the leading distributors of dental supplies.
The NJAGD is proud to announce an exclusive rebate offer from Darby Dental Supply to all NJAGD members. Participating members can now save an average of 10-17% off current Darby pricing and be eligible to receive a quarterly 2% rebate on all purchases.
There is no obligation of any kind. Think of all the money you can save through this member benefit. To enroll, simply fill out the Darby Dental Supply Form located on our New Member Benefits button on our Home Page, and Fax it to Darby Dental Supply/Christina Kenderes @1-800-957-7362.
If you have any questions about the rebate offer, please contact Felicia Conte, NJAGD Executive Staff @856-217-1580 or email: contenjagd@yahoo.com
Call for Volunteers
Posted: September 04, 2009 1:32 PM
The NJAGD's success as an organization, is due largely in part to the commitment, energy and expertise of our volunteer leadership. Our constituent has been blessed with dedicated, quality mentors who are eager to serve.
Becoming involved with the NJAGD provides benefits to you and your profession. You'll receive recognition as a leader who has a commitment to the profession, opportunity to network with peers in the profession, possible speaking opportunities, innovative ideas to use in your practice, leadership development training, and experience in leadership for future roles in the association.
In an effort to involve more NJAGD members and identify potential volunteers, we are conducting a local Call for Volunteers as a process of recruiting future leaders for the constituent.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call, Felicia Conte, Executive Staff @ 856-217-1580 for more information. You may also email: contenjagd@yahoo.com to request an application.
Regards,
Jeffrey C. Linfante, DMD, FAGD
NJAGD President
Reach For The Stars
Posted: January 15, 2009 3:07 PM
In this day and age, everyone wants to be "new and improved." Dentistry is no different. Each day, we strive to improve our profession by learning more about what we do in the operatory. A major vehicle is the internet, which gives the public so much information, so quickly that patients are coming to us asking for very specific treatment. The need is greater than ever to keep up with new cutting edge technology, and techniques.
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