History and Mission
- Incorporated on August 2, 1952
- First female president in 2008 (Paula Jones)
- Professional association of general dentists from Canada and the United States
- Mission is to serve the needs and represent the interests of general dentists
- Mission is to promote the oral health of the public and foster continued proficiency of general dentists through quality continuing dental education
Headquarters
- Headquarters located in Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Membership
- 40,000 member dentists in the United States, Canada, and other countries
- Represents general dentists
- Membership open to dentists from various countries
- Provides a platform for dentists to connect and collaborate
- Offers resources and support to its members
Publications
- Publishes two publications: General Dentistry and AGD Impact
- General Dentistry is a bimonthly, peer-reviewed journal
- AGD Impact is a monthly newsmagazine
- Provides valuable information and updates to dentists
- Helps dentists stay informed about the latest developments in the field
Leadership
- AGD Executive Committee (EC) consists of eight elected officers
- President, president-elect, vice president, secretary, treasurer, speaker of the House of Delegates, editor, and immediate past president
- Current president is Gerald J. Botko, DMD, MAGD
- Each officer plays a key role in the organization's leadership
- Leadership ensures effective governance and decision-making in the AGD
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The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is a professional association of general dentists from Canada and the United States.
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| Abbreviation | AGD |
|---|---|
| Formation | August 2, 1952 |
| Type | Professional association |
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| Legal status | 501(c)(6) professional association |
| Purpose | To serve the needs and represent the interests of general dentists, to promote the oral health of the public, and to foster continued proficiency of general dentists through quality continuing dental education in order to better serve the public. |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°53′09″N 87°38′32″W / 41.8858501°N 87.6423476°W |
Region | Canada and United States |
Membership | 40,000+ |
President | Gerald J. Botko, DMD, MAGD |
President-Elect | Hans P. Guter, DDS, FAGD |
Vice President | Merlin P. Ohmer, DDS, MAGD |
Revenue(2014) | $14,770,506 |
| Expenses(2014) | $13,155,120 |
Employees(2014) | 87 |
Volunteers(2014) | 375 |
| Website | www |
