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Virtual Advocacy Conference
December 15, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Free
7.5 CE credits
This event is free to AGD members.
The Academy of General Dentistry works every day to ensure that general dentists, like you, are heard when – and where – it matters most. Join this free, two-half day virtual event to gain insights into the current legislative and regulatory landscape and how it may affect your practice. Hear from members of AGD’s Legislative and Governmental Affairs Council and the Dental Practice Council, on today’s important issues and learn how you can make a difference at the state and federal levels.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain insights and perspective on various state and federal oral health issues.
- Develop an awareness of how intra-dentistry collaborations can impact advocacy efforts.
- Discover how you can influence legislative and regulatory conversations.
- Discuss the advocacy efforts AGD is undertaking on behalf of our members.
Agenda:
Agenda subject to change.
Friday, Dec. 15
| 12:00 pm CST | Welcome & Introductions Merlin Ohmer, DDS, MAGD President Dr. Myron Bromberg, DDS Chair, Legislative and Government Affairs Council |
| 12:05 pm – 1:05 pm CST | Federal Update/ Dental Benefits in Medicare JP Paluskiewicz Senior Policy Advisor Alston & Bird |
| 1:05 pm – 1:45 pm CST | Intra-Dentistry Collaboration: It’s Easier Than You Think Linda Edgar, DDS President, American Dental Association Hans Guter, DDS, FAGD, Immediate Past President, Academy of General Dentistry |
| 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm CST | Break |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm CST | Perspectives from a State Legislator |
| 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm CST | Medical Loss Ratio Legislation in the States Chad Olson State Government Affairs American Dental Association |
| 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm CST | Dental Therapy/ Mid-Level Providers David Keller, DDS, MAGD |
| 4:00 pm CST | Closing Remarks & Adjournment Myron Bromberg, DDS Chair, Legislative and Government Affairs Council |
Saturday, Dec. 16
| 10:00 – 10:05 am EST 7 am PST/ 8 am MST/ 9 am CST | Welcome & Introductions Merlin Ohmer, DDS, MAGD President Darren Greenwell, DDS, MAGD Chair, Dental Practice Council |
| 9:05 – 9:15 am CST | Antitrust Disclaimer Daniel Buksa, JD Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs Academy of General Dentistry |
| 9:15 – 9:40 am CST | The CDT Code: Ensuring it Reflects Procedures Performed by General Dentists Ralph Cooley, DDS, FAGD |
| 9:40 – 10:15 am CST | Dental Insurance Issues Darren Greenwell, DMD, MAGD |
| 10:15 – 10:50 am CST | The Dental Workforce: Real Versus Perceived Challenges Richard Huot, DDS |
| 10:50 am – 11:10 pm CST | Break |
| 11:10 – 11:55 pm CST | How to Advocate Jay Fisher, JD Manager, Government Relations Academy of General Dentistry Myron Bromberg, DDS Chair, Legislative and Government Affairs Council |
| 11:55 – 12:40 pm CST | Federal Regulatory Reform Y. Brian Lee Partner Alston & Bird Jeanie Kennedy Manager, Dental Practice & Policy Academy of General Dentistry |
| 12:40 – 1:15 pm CST | Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry Callan White, DDS, FAGD |
| 1:15 pm CST | Closing Remarks & Adjournment Darren Greenwell, DDS, MAGD Chair, Dental Practice Council |