December 2018
"Arnold Palmer once said, 'The road to success is always under construction.' My journey with the Texas AGD has provided me with the tools, friends, and mentors to make the ongoing construction of my success-road a pleasure and joy."

- Jeff Geno, DDS, MAGD | Houston AGD  
TOP STORIES
CASE STUDY: The Case of the Missing Canine
 by Elyse Barron, DDS, FAGD
This case highlights a teenager whose maxillary canines were coming in buccally, with a lower right canine missing.
From the Business Side of Dentistry: Leases - Critical to Success by Jeanine Lehman, Attorney
"Your dental office lease is one of the most important contracts you sign when moving, establishing, or expanding your practice."
RECENT NEWS
LIVE WEBINAR!
Sedation Inspections: Don't Be Scared; Be Prepared
Dr. Ernie Luce | January 30, 2019 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dr. Luce will clear up misconceptions on sedation inspections and go over the four rules set forth by the Texas Legislature.

Recommended Prerequisite : Dr. Luce's Sedation Protocols course is highly recommended in advance of this live webinar. Register/watch in next story.
This Just In! ON-DEMAND: Sedation Protocols & Emergency Prep Course
This course will discuss and identify ways to ensure you are administering anesthesia safely to your patients. (This course is a precursor to the above live webinar.)
Develop a Framework to Enhance Your Career with MasterTrack®
See how the MasterTrack® program has made significant impacts on participants' careers.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Texas AGD Wins Constituent of the Year Award
& More!
Including Constituent of the Year, Texas AGD took home several awards  from the Academy of General Dentistry Universal Awards in Chicago last month at AGD's annual House of Delegates meeting.
MEMBERS IN OTHER NEWS
Six members of the Texas AGD were inducted as Fellows of the International College of Dentists at their 89th Annual Convocation. Read full story here .
West Texas AGD members, Dr. Franklin Boyles, Dr. Steve Cobb, and Dr. Mark Rangel, provided free services to veterans in honor of Veterans Day. Read more 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. 
LAST CHANCE! Fellowship & Mastership Applications Due
Don't miss your chance! Fellowship (FAGD)  and  Mastership (MAGD) applications are due to the AGD by Dec. 31.
Texas AGD wins the 2018 Constituent Membership Recruitment Competition!
With 39 new members between July 1 and Sept. 30, Texas AGD won AGD's competition for the highest number of active members!
Continue to Reap Your Benefits this Renewal Season!
The Texas AGD is there with you throughout each stage of your career, from dental school to retirement. Renew today and continue enjoying the benefits of AGD , Texas AGD and your local component! Renew here .
We Want to Feature YOU!
Did your practice hold an event and was highlighted in the news? Have you been featured in any articles relating to dentistry, or anything of the like? Send us your stories  here.
Texas Legislative Session on the Horizon
The 86th Texas legislative session will begin on January 8, 2019.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
The Texas AGD office will be closed Tuesday, December 25 - Tuesday, January 1. Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday, January 2. Have a happy and safe holiday!
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