"Texas AGD is the only organization in Texas that advocates for the specific interests of general dentists. Our advocacy team works diligently to represent you each step of the way to advance and protect our profession. By being a member of Texas AGD and donating to our advocacy program, you can rest assured you have a strong voice in Texas with legislators and regulatory agencies.
- Brooke Elmore, DDS, FAGD | Central Texas AGD
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Get behind the wheel and drive your career and practice forward. Navigate through the BusinessTRACK program to be a successful, confident business leader and practice owner.
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President's Message: Steer Your 2019 in the Right Direction
Jennifer Bone, DDS, MAGD
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Learn how you can have a successful 2019 with Texas AGD educational offerings including the NEW BusinessTRACK!
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FellowTRACK Student Melba Salazar: Full Circle
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Inspired by her uncle, a fellow AGD member, Salazar follows a calling to serve her hometown community.
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Picture the Practice of your DREAMS @ 2019 NDC!
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Picture this: Dr. Jeff Baggett, and other speakers, will guide you through technical excellence, practice management, and practice marketing for you to pursue the practice of your DREAMS. Lectures & hands-on rotating sessions with treatment planning, occlusion, photography, and more!
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ENCORE PERFORMANCE:
LIVE Webinar on Sedation Inspection Preparation
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Don't be scared, be prepared...because Dr. Ernie Luce is back by popular demand to help you with TSBDE inspections.
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Ambassador Program Helps Build Texas AGD's
Dental Community
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An outreach program to increase retention and recruitment membership initiatives.
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As a professional membership organization, we are all asking the same question, “How can I retain our current members and recruit new members?” In an effort to boost this initiative, the Texas AGD launched an Ambassador’s Program in 2018 with two goals: 1) Promote awareness about the benefits and services of the AGD, Texas AGD, and local components to members and nonmembers. 2) Encourage new and current members to become more engaged through communication, interaction, and attendance at events.
How do you get started with your own Ambassador Program? It all starts with the statewide Membership Committee setting the standards for the program to identify who will represent the organization as an ambassador, define the ambassador role, and set goals. In Texas, Ambassadors are volunteers from all over the state that have a desire to engage and help their peers succeed. Often they:
- Work closely with the local or state Membership Committee to stay on track with goals and receive membership rosters so they can contact new members (phone, email, and/or handwritten letter).
- Welcome them to the association and inform them of opportunities to network and attend CE.
- Cross-reference CE rosters with current members to identify, welcome, and recruit non-members.
In addition to connecting with their peers, Ambassadors also get recognized during programs and throughout the year in emails and on social media. Overall, this is an outreach program by members FOR members that builds a stronger community, formulates friendships with peers, and gives back to the association. And it helps bolster membership numbers! Click
HERE to learn more about how the Texas AGD program works and how you can volunteer!
Leader Testimony:
“The Ambassador Program is a great approach to connecting with our members and offering them a personal membership experience. We know that once a general dentist experiences the uniqueness of our CE, they will be inspired to take the pathway of Fellowship, Mastership, and Lifelong Learning. Once on the path, they will be lifetime members. We are continuing to grow the number of Ambassadors statewide and our goal would be to have as many as ten in each component area. This strategy promotes micro-volunteerism and the opportunity for new members and non-members to meet more people.” Melissa Brown, DDS, FAGD and Texas AGD Board Member, 2017-2018 Membership Chairperson.
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Three members of the Texas AGD have been recognized for utilizing the Total Health Academy's education program for one full year and are now implementing this approach to dentistry at their practice. Read full story
here
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WELCOME, VERONICA!
We welcome to the team Veronica Umaña, as our new Marketing & Communications Coordinator!
Read More.
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Francine Johannesen Earns Certified Association Executive (CAE) Credential
Congratulations to Francine, our Executive Director! ASAE has awarded her the highest professional credential in the association industry.
Read More.
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San Antonio AGD Student Chapter Wins Scholarship
The AGD recently congratulated 10 student chapters for winning a Fellowship Scholarship. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School was one of the 10 earning this scholarship!
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Texas AGD Advocates for YOU!
Renew today and continue enjoying the great benefits of AGD, Texas AGD and your local component! The Advocacy Council volunteers represent the general dentist at the TSBDE and at the Capitol. Renew
here
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Seeking Volunteer Leadership
Texas AGD strives to attract qualified leaders who want to give back, and support their profession. Please nominate your selection for the 2019-2020 Board of Directors. Complete a
nominee form
and return to Texas AGD by March 4, 2019.
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Give Back through Committee Service:
Interested in serving on a Texas AGD committee to help guide our mission of "Helping General Dentists Succeed?" Please email us
here.
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Welcome New Members!
We encourage you to welcome new members to the Texas AGD family. Meet them
here!
Also, be sure to check out our
Facebook page
for #NewMemberMonday.
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Don't Limit Yourself!
There's great CE offered by other local components besides just the great CE in your locale. Check them out
here!
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What's New at the TSBDE
Click
here to catch up on the latest news from the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
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See You @ Star of the South!
Come see us at booth #
116
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Pick up a CE form at our booth or fill one out online
here
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STAY CONNECTED! VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
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