June 2018
"The people I have met through the Texas AGD have become my best friends and mentors. They have supported me in all aspects of my life, both professionally and personally. I encourage everyone to experience the Texas AGD difference - chances are you will meet a great mentor or friend!"
- Hanna Lindskog, DDS, FAGD | Houston AGD  
TOP STORIES
Selling Your Dental Practice
by Jeanine Lehman, Austin, TX Attorney
Learn how to meet two goals: Receive a fair price and ensure that your patients continue to receive the dental care they need.
Advocacy Pulse: Creation of the Advisory Committee on Dental Anesthesia (ACDA)
by Dr. Wayne Radwanksi, Advocacy Council Vice Chair & Central Texas AGD President
Discover the objectives of the new committee, its appointed members and their roles, how this will affect you, & much more.
Lone Star Registration Open!
Experience hands-on learning opportunities with Dr. Peter Harnois, a wildly entertaining speech by Olympic skier Vince Poscente, and much more! Master your general dentistry journey at LSDC. 
RECENT NEWS
Your Wish is Our On-Demand!
Dr. Luce's program is now on-demand in our online course catalog. Satisfy the minimum of (2) CE hours for TSBDE Rule 111.1 anytime, anywhere!
MEMBERS IN OTHER NEWS
Texas AGD member and past president, Dr. O.Z Helmer says his volunteerism with treating under-served patients around the world is more than a good cause. Read article on page 16, here .
Dr. Partha Mukherji, Texas AGD member and Fort Worth AGD President, explains how his office in Ft.Worth has been - and continues to be - actively engaged in his community. Read more on page 24, here.
DID YOU KNOW?
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.
"Gatekeeper" Provides News You Need to Know
Stay abreast of a major reason you're a Texas AGD member - we provide a voice for your profession. Read what's going on monthly at the TSBDE or at the Texas Capitol by clicking the Gatekeeper link at the top of this GP! Our Advocacy Council is working year-round for you!
Deadline Extended for AGD Recognition Awards
Do you know a deserving colleague with exceptional achievements and contributions to dentistry? Nominate them for AGD's Albert L. Borish Distinguished Service and Humanitarian award! Submissions now due by June 15. Learn more here.
Priorities Honed at Strategic Planning Session
Texas AGD leadership, including board of directors and committee chairs, recently convened in Austin for a strategic planning session. Along with leadership training and a board meeting, they addressed the organization’s top three priorities of 1) Strengthening components, 2) Increasing organizational effectiveness, and 3) Focusing on delivering innovative, relevant programs & services to members.
2018 Photo Contest is Here!
Have you recently taken photos of any architecture, nature or anything else striking to YOU? Well, submit them for our annual photo contest! The winners' photos will be featured in the Texas AGD calendar, but all are eligible to earn a spot in the calendar. Learn more here .
Are You in Compliance with New TSBDE Rules?
The rules for 100.13, Pre-Anesthesia/Sedation Checklist; 110.14, Emergency Preparedness Protocols; 110.15, and Prevention of Sedation/Anesthesia Emergencies can be found   here . 
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