March 2018
"Being a member of Texas AGD has given me the opportunity to meet many successful leaders of our profession. There is no place else in dentistry where you will engage with colleagues that are so passionate about their profession. If you are willing to explore the education opportunities of Fellowship and Mastership, you will become a leader in your profession."
- Marc Worob, DDS, FAGD | CenTex AGD  
TOP STORY
A Missions Story: Dentists in the Dominican
by Saskia Vaughan, DDS, MAGD, LLSR
Through the basic dental care Medical Ministries International provides, Dr. Vaughan has witnessed many everyday miracles as well as significant indirect impacts. It is Dr. Vaughan's hope that dentists reading this will become involved in its outreach also.
RECENT NEWS
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Chart Your Course @ NDC - Port of Call: Austin, TX
Chart your course at NDC with different ports of calls including a guided implant journey tour by Dr. Maureen Libby, hands-on workshops and demos, Lunch with Leaders, Party with Peers @ the Pier, and more!
LLSR: Are You Close to Recognition?
From volunteering on mission trips, to serving on your local component boards, to taking courses to sharpen your skills, Lifelong Learning & Service Recognition helps to celebrate what many of you may already be achieving.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Help Your Local Component with a Chance to WIN $500!!
Do you know who creates the Texas AGD difference? – YOU! 
For years, volunteers and members at the state and local level have been making a difference in the lives and careers of their peers by helping one another succeed. Whether it is by planning and implementing CE, creating environments to learn, connecting with one another, participating in community service, mentoring, or advocating – it is what makes our members excel and keeps the Texas AGD the largest and strongest constituent in the nation.   
 
How can you make a difference?
At Texas AGD we are more than just a professional association, we are a community of passionate general dentists partnering together to assist one another. Help us remain strong by:
 
1.      Renewing your dues
2.      Encouraging your peers to renew.
 
In addition, if you renew between now and March 16 – your component will have the opportunity to win $250 and/or $500 to go towards their education programs ! The component with the highest percentage of members to renew can win $250 and the component with the highest number of members to renew will also receive $250.
 
Everyone will be involved in this effort –Texas AGD will be providing resources on how to increase renewals; Dr. Jeff Geno, Texas AGD President and Dr. Melissa Brown, Texas AGD Membership Chair will be helping; and your component leaders will be reaching out. Join in the fun – connect with your peers and help your component win!
 
· Renew! Click here !
· Call/text/email/have a cocktail with other members, tell them your story of why you are a member and encourage them to renew.
· Let your fellow members know how they can renew online or by calling the Texas AGD office.
· Do you have another idea? Let us know!
 
If you have any questions regarding this retention campaign, please reach out to Membership Coordinator Monica Drisdale via email or by calling the Texas AGD office at (512) 371-7144.
MEMBERS IN OTHER NEWS
Texas AGD members, Dr. John K. Drisdale and Dr. J. Robert Donnelly, MAGD, and Texas AGD staff member Monica Drisdale ( team of volunteers pictured to the right ) participated in "Dentistry from the Heart - For the Love of Chance" offering free oral healthcare to those in need. Read more here .
Dr. Jarred Donald, Texas AGD member, highlights how continuing education improves care and keeps you up-to-date on the latest developments in the dental profession. Read full story on page 11 here.
DID YOU KNOW?
SAVE THE DATE! Lone Star Dental Conference
Mark your calendars for September 21-22 and join us at the 2018 Lone Star Dental Conference . Registration opens in May!
Share Your Story...
Have you volunteered recently? Want to tell us the awesome things that happen at your dental office? You are invited to share your story with us and your fellow Texas AGD members! For more information or to submit content, email  us today.
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