June 2017
"The Fellowship and Mastership tracks were terrific ways to stay current, meet other like-minded colleagues, get great value for my CE dollar, and have a lot of fun doing it!"

- Ed Wuensch, DDS, MAGD  
TOP STORIES
Advocacy Pulse
by David Mintz &  Brooke Elmore, DDS, FAGD
With the passage of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Sunset legislation, there are big changes ahead for both the agency’s operations and for dentists.
Get Your Hands Dirty @ New Dentist Conference
Grab your gloves, loupes, and get your hands dirty with hands-on CE at the New Dentist Conference! Need business advice? We have that too!
Feeling Overwhelmed?
Incorporate a simple formula into your life to better manage responsibilities and to create a positive work/life balance.
RECENT NEWS
Save the Date!

Satisfy Your State Board Requirement with this Live Webinar Coming in July!

In July, Dr. Arthur Jeske will lead a live webinar on Prescribing Controlled Substances in Texas, which meets the TSBDE RULE §111.1, concerning continuing education in controlled substance. Stay tuned for more information!
Registration Open!

Join us at Lone Star Dental Conference  Featuring Dr. Ernie Luce
  • Learn about the recent Sedation Rule Changes
  • Practice Sedation Treatment Planning Exercises: Sedation Emergencies, Airway, Capnography & Pre-Cordial Stethoscope
FIND MEMBERS IN OTHER NEWS
Kevin Gureckis, DMD, MAGD, ABGD shares how earning his Fellowship and Mastership impacted his dental career. Read on pages 16-19 .
Joshua Austin, DDS, FAGD discusses how he evaluates the purchase of a new item for his dental practice. Read on page 24 .
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
San Antonio AGD
The National AGD challenged all constituents to reach out to their members who had not yet renewed for 2017. With the help of our local components, the Texas AGD had the most members to renew out of all constituents, winning the challenge! We are proud to announce that between March 28 and April 28, the San Antonio AGD had the highest number of renewing members and the highest percentage of members to renew!

Congratulations San Antonio AGD for winning the challenge and receiving a total of $500 for your dedication to helping members succeed!

Other components from around the state of Texas also participated, and we applaud each of them for their commitment.

Components with the most members to renew:
  • 1st place - San Antonio AGD (46 renewed)
  • 2nd place - Dallas AGD (43 renewed)
  • 3rd place - Houston AGD (41 renewed)

Components with the highest percentage renewed:

  • 1st place - San Antonio AGD (11%)
  • 2nd place - South Texas AGD (10.71%)
  • 3rd place - Central Texas AGD (8.68)

But wait, there's more! You have ONE MORE CHANCE to WIN $250 for renewing dropped members!

From June 15 to July 15, the Texas AGD component (must be an active component) with the highest number of members who renew will win $250! Winner will be announced in the August TexasGP.
DID YOU KNOW?
2017 Photo Contest
Submit your favorite photos for our annual photo contest! All winners will have their photo displayed in the annual calendar. Learn more.

Strengthen Partnerships at Strategic Planning and Leadership Development Retreat
Texas AGD Board Members, Committee Members, and Component Leaders joined together to advance the state's strategic plan and empower their inner leader at a leadership development retreat in Austin. 

Register Now for Digital Imaging Program
Join Dr. Vijay Parashar for a hands-on experience dedicated to digital imaging/CBCT. Event will be held June 16 at the MasterTrack® program in Austin. Only 2 seats remaining! Register here to secure your space.
Welcome Erin Mitchell New Marketing Manager!
Meet Texas AGD's new Marketing Manager! Erin recently moved to Austin, TX from her home state of Ohio after graduating from The Ohio State University. Read more here.

Welcome New Members!
We encourage you to welcome new members to  the Texas AGD family. Meet them  here !

Thanks for Visiting Us at TDA
Thank you to all who stopped by our booth at TDA! If needed, click here to fill out a CE form.

TSBDE May 2017 Newsletter
Stay informed with TSBDE's monthly update. Read  here .
Support AGD2017 on Instagram!
Post a past AGD meeting picture or create a video about why you're excited to attend AGD 2017.  Add #AGD2017 and #TXAGD.
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