Academy of General Dentistry

The Academy of General Dentistry, (AGD) was founded in 1935 for the purpose of promoting dental health, educating the public, offering seminars and publications for professional dentists and advocating for governmental assistance for dental health. Today, AGD has over 35,000 members and publishes a journal General Dentistry and AGD Impact.

Address
211 East Chicago Ave., Ste 900
Chicago, IL 60611-1999
E-mail
media@agd.org.
Fax
312.440.0559

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Using mouthrinse reduces plaque and gingivitis more than toothbrushing alone

New research published in the January/February 2013 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), indicates that the use of a germ-killing mouthrinse in addition to reg ...

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Being overweight linked to higher risk of gum disease

Impacting approximately one-third of the U.S. population, obesity is a significant health concern for Americans. It's a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain forms of cancer, and now, according ...

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Sports and energy drinks responsible for irreversible damage to teeth

A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks ...

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