Government Relations

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) serves as the eyes, ears, and voice of the general dentist. Learn more about the AGD advocacy efforts on legislation and regulation (including state dental boards) in both Washington, D.C., and other various states.

Contact Lawmakers
Make your voice heard by participating in an e-mail campaign to lawmakers about legislation or simply inform yourself about the issues by reading the brief descriptions.

State Legislation
Each week the AGD publishes a series of state legislative updates called, General Dentists’ Eyes, Ears and Voices. Click on the links below to learn more about local legislation that the AGD is monitoring or view earlier legislative updates from the AGD by clicking on the archive link on the right.

National Legislation
In addition, the AGD publishes updates on national legislation that may affect general dentists. Click on the links below to learn more about national legislation that the AGD is monitoring or view earlier legislative updates from the AGD by clicking on the archive link on the right.

Dental Boards
Access contact information for the state dental boards or read the quarterly e-newsletter sent to each state dental board.

For further information on the AGD government relations, contact advocacy@agd.org.