"I have been a member since 1995. However, it was not until I committed to the Texas AGD Master Track in 2008 that my practice of dentistry, and indeed my life, truly transformed. The CE provided through this program, and the fellowship with like-minded dentists has allowed me to practice with a confidence I had not previously experienced."
- Saskia Vaughan, DDS, MAGD | Ft. Worth AGD
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Case Study: The Clock Starts Ticking to Replace a Mandibular Molar After Extraction
by Ben Warner, MS, DDS, MD, MAGD
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This case represents a situation where not only the quality of the treatment is important, but the speed with which it is delivered is just as important.
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Advocacy Pulse - Make a Difference Through Social Media
by Dr. Shane Ricci, Advocacy Council Chairperson
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Social media is a great way to disseminate information regarding issues facing dentistry and what you can do to improve the profession.
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LIVE WEBINAR: Opioid Prescribing for Dentists
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Meet the 2 hour CE requirement of TSBDE Rule 111.1 with Dr. Ernie Luce's live webinar!
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Wait for it ... Registration Opens in February!
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Expand your skills and grow your practice with a "Guided Tour for Today's Implant Journey" with Dr. Maureen Libby.
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A SEASON FOR THE HEALTH OF YOUR CAREER
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Along with the winter season, flu season, and cedar allergy season, Texas AGD is in the midst of membership renewal season. The latter can actually make you and your peers healthier – at least career-wise. And it’s the goal of all of us to stay healthy this time of the year.
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By renewing your Texas AGD membership, you maintain access to the valuable programs the membership provides:
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FellowTrack
- Earn CE that will enhance real world knowledge and inspire career development while in dental school.
New Dentist Study Club
- Continue your advancement toward Fellowship and lifelong learning while establishing a community for professional and personal growth after dental school and beyond.
New Dentist Conference
- One-of-a-kind conference designed for students and new dentists. Experience hands-on learning, expand your skills & grow your practice, create connections, and discover new products & services.
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MasterTrack®
- The highest level of learning for a general dentist with a unique structure to help you design your path to Mastership.
Lone Star Dental Conference
- Experience multidisciplinary CE designed specifically for general dentists with hands-on learning to expand your knowledge and grow your practice. Connect with peers and discover new products and services. In addition, celebrate general dentistry at the Texas Academy Awards and meet New Dentist of the Year and Texas Dentist of the Year™ nominees.
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Another goal, to continue our strong voice within the AGD, is in our renewal numbers. With your help, Texas AGD can hit 100 percent renewals. The graph below compares the renewals thus far to those at the end of the 2017 renewal season for each component. Our goal is to match these numbers 100 percent by April 30, the end of this year’s renewal season! How does your component stack up? Are you represented on the graph?
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Renew today and encourage your peers to do so, too, so your community will continue to thrive, and be ready for any season.
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Texas AGD Member, Past President of Texas AGD and 2014 Dentist of the Year™ winner, Dr. T. Bob Davis receives 2018 ADA Humanitarian Award. Read accomplishments & full story
here.
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Dr. Donna Miller, Texas AGD Member, Texas AGD Past President, and 2016 Dentist of the Year winner, recognized for teaching children healthy dental habits in Waco, TX. Read more
here.
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AGD Early Membership Contest Winner
Katie Stewart, Texas AGD student member from Houston AGD, won an iPad Mini for renewing her membership by December 15. Congratulations Katie!
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New Texas AGD Business Hours!
The Texas AGD office has changed its business hours and is now open from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
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Texas AGD Call for Nominations
Texas AGD strives to attract qualified leaders. Please nominate your selection for the 2018-2019 Board of Directors. Complete a
nominee form and return to Texas AGD by March 2, 2018.
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Master Study Club Update
The Texas AGD bids a fond farewell to one of its programs, the Master Study Club. Thank you to all of the Masters and volunteer leaders who engaged in the program over the years! Stay tuned to learn more ways Masters can continue their lifelong educational journey.
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Sponsor a New Dentist and Share the New Dentist Conference Experience!
Sponsor any first time new dentist or student attendee and help the future generation of dentists succeed.
Sponsor Now!
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Star of the South & Onsite Dental Charity
Come see us at booth
#118 in Houston this week!
Pick up a CE form at our booth or fill one out online
here
. For more information about the Onsite Dental Charity, click
here
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Where Are You On Your Journey to Success?
Texas AGD offers you access to events in your local area, at annual conferences, and through online courses. No matter where you are along your journey of Lifelong Learning, the Texas AGD has something for YOU! Renew your membership
here.
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Welcome New Members!
We encourage you to welcome new members to the Texas AGD family. Meet them
here
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AGD Announces Student Dues Increase
Student dues have increased to $20 effective January 1, 2018. All new student members will be charged $20 for their 2018 dues. For more information, click
here.
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New Section to the Controlled Substances Act
House Bill 2561 added new Section 481.0763 to the Texas Controlled Substances Act which required the Texas State Board of Pharmacy to register prescribers with the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP). The Texas State Pharmacy Board sent out emails to prescribers on Jan. 11. Please contact PMP at 512-305-8050 or
[email protected]
if you have questions.
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