Recent News

July 10, 2017 - President's Message
Texas AGD President, Dr. Marc Worob, sends a congratulatory message to those receiving their FAGD/MAGD/LLSR this year in Las Vegas and a warm thank you to everyone who attended and participated in this year's New Dentist Conference. Read here.

July 3, 2017 - Now Accepting Submissions for Annual Photo Contest!
Do you have a knack for photography and are looking for an opportunity to showcase your skills? Well Texas AGD is now accepting submissions for our annual photo contest! Winners are announced in our Texas GP Newsletter and also earn the chance to have their photos displayed in our calendar issue. All members are encouraged to participate! Read more and submit photographs here.

June 8, 2017 - Welcome Taylor Austin, New Marketing & Communications Coordinator!
Meet Texas AGD's new Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Taylor Austin! She relocated to Austin, TX after graduating from The University of Alabama (Roll Tide!) with a Master's in Digital and Social Media Marketing. In her free time, Taylor enjoys binge watching on Netflix and trying new food recipes on Pinterest. 

May 17, 2017 - Welcome Erin Mitchell, New Marketing Manager!
Meet Texas AGD's new Marketing Manager, Erin Mitchell! She recently moved to Austin, TX from her home state of Ohio after graduating from The Ohio State University (Go Bucks!) and working in Marketing & Graphic Design for a few years. In her free time, Erin enjoys cooking, traveling and enjoying the awesome Austin weather. 

May 3, 2017 - Registration Open! Join Us at Lone Star Dental Conference!
Your Lone Star Dental Conference registration is now open! Watch our video here to see how you can continue your lifelong journey when you attend.

April 4, 2017 - President's Message
The building blocks of success rely on vision, ideas, and "why." Texas AGD President, Dr. Marc Worob, explains how Texas AGD and its members are creating success. Read here.

January 17, 2017 - TexasGP Winter Calendar Issue Published
The TexasGP 2017 Calendar issue brings you 2017 CE events, photos taken by our members who entered our 2016 annual photo contest, and inspirational quotes! View the issue here.

December 21, 2016 - President's Message
Texas AGD President, Dr. Marc Worob, sends wishes for a happy new year and words of inspiration that you can carry into 2017. Read his message here.

December 16, 2016 - Texas AGD Members Inducted into International College of Dentists
Twelve Texas AGD members were inducted as Fellows of the International College of Dentists at its 87th Convocation in Denver on October 21, 2016. Read more here.

December 16, 2016 - Member Named into Texas Monthly's Hall of Fame
Texas AGD member, Robert Shelton, DDS, MAGD, has been named into the Texas Monthly's Hall of Fame for the 5th consecutive year! Dr. Shelton has practiced dentistry in Longview for over 40 years and earned his Mastership in the AGD in 2011. Read more here.

November 28, 2016 - Member Awarded Certificate for International Volunteer Service
Texas AGD member, John T. Baker, DDS, FAGD, was awarded by the American Dental Association the Certificate for International Volunteer Service which recognizes members who have volunteered in developing countries to improve oral health. Over 19 years, Dr. Baker participated in 38 mission trips to service the impoverished people in the most primitive settings of Mexico. Read more here.

November 1, 2016 - JUST RELEASED: Fall TexasGP 
The TexasGP fall issue is ready for your viewing! Catch a recap of the Lone Star Dental Conference, Texas Academy Awards and MasterTrack®, as well as inspiring member stories, and more! Read the issue here.

October 3, 2016 - Texas AGD Honors Leadership with Awards
The Texas AGD proudly honored all component leadership at the annual leadership reception, September 22nd. See who won awards for their outstanding contributions to their profession here. 

October 3, 2016 - Texas AGD Announced 2016-2017 Officers and Board of Directors
The AGD President, Dr. Maria Smith proudly placed the responsibility and progress of the Texas AGD into the hand of the new board on September 23rd. Read more here.

October 3, 2016 - Dr. Miller Wins Prestigious Texas Dentist of the Year™ Award 
Join us in honoring our 2016 Texas Dentist of the Year™ winner, Dr. Donna Miller. Read more here.

October 3, 2016 - Dr. Lindskog Wins Prestigious Texas New Dentist of the Year Award
Congratulations to Dr. Lindskog in receiving the most prestigious honor a recent dental graduate in Texas can earn.  Read more here.

September 1, 2016 - Give Us Your Quotes!
Texas AGD is planning your TexasGP 2017 winter calendar and we need quotes from you! Tell us about your Texas AGD experience and how it has impacted your journey through Fellowship, Mastership and Life Long Learning. Email us today!

September 1, 2016 - New Student Loan Refinancing
AGD now offers student loan refinancing! Learn more about this unique, merit-based platform here.

July 18, 2016 - Congrats to FAGD, MAGD and LLSR Awardees
Our members are a dedicated and passionate group of professionals! TAGD congratulates all of those who were awarded their Fellowship, Mastership and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition Award at the 2016 AGD Convocation Ceremony in Boston. View the list of awardees here.

July 14, 2016 - TAGD Receives Constituent of the Year Award
AGD presented TAGD with the national Constituent of the Year Award at the annual AGD conference in Boston. TAGD is proud that is has received the highest honor - Constituent of the Year - nine years in a row! We also accepted awards for our advocacy, communications, continuing education and public information programs. Read the release here.

July 1, 2016 - JUST RELEASED: Summer TexasGP
The latest digital edition of the TexasGP is here! Learn more about the upcoming Lone Star Dental Conference, discover the Texas Academy Awards nominees, read articles for success, and more! Read the issue here.

June 28, 2016 - Now Accepting Submissions for 2016 Photo Contest
TAGD is excited to announce our 2016 Photo Contest! All members are welcome and encouraged to participate. Winners are announced in our TexasGP fall issue and all participants have the chance to have their photos displayed in our calendar issue! Read more and submit photographs here.

June 24, 2016 - Varun Joseph Named New Student Regent
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Varun Joseph, TAGD student member, as the new student regent for the University of Texas System Board of Regents. It is through his dedication and involvement that he has achieved this high honor. Congratulations Varun! For more information, read the UT press release and the UT Health Science Center release.

May 13, 2016 - Registration Open! Join Us at Lone Star Dental Conference!
Your Lone Star Dental Conference registration is now open! Watch our video here to see what makes this conference unique for all.

May 12, 2016 - Texas A&M Recognizes Dr. Thomas Harrison
Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry recognizes Dr. Thomas Harrison, TAGD member, as the 2016 Distinguished Alumnus. Dr. Harrison practices dentistry in Katy and participates in numerous dental organizations. Congratulations, Dr. Harrison! Read more here.

April 27, 2016 - AGD Honors Dr. Robert Mayhew
The AGD Board selected TAGD member, Robert Mayhew, DMD, MAGD, ABGD, as recipient of the 2016 AGD Distinguished Service Award. He will be honored during the First Session of the House of Delegates on July 14th in Boston. Read more about Dr. Mayhew here.

April 25, 2016 - Free CE for AGD Members
The AGD now offers six FREE webinars through the AGD Online Learning Center. Webinars are available to members, can be viewed anywhere at anytime, and will help earn CE credit towards Fellowship and Mastership distinctions. Learn more here.

April 1, 2016 - JUST RELEASED: Spring TexasGP
The latest digital edition of the TexasGP is here with more of what you want including a glance at the 2016 New Dentist Conference with speaker Q&A, inspiring member stories, robotics in dentistry and more! Read the issue here.

March 22, 2016 - Love Your Benefits? Choose to Renew!
Don't miss out on all of the great member benefits TAGD has to offer! Renew today here!

February 4, 2016 - "Oh My Surgery!" New Dentist Conference Registration Opens
Your New Dentist Conference registration starts TODAY! Check out the NDC video to see what you don't want to miss! Watch now!

January 4, 2016 - TexasGP  Winter 2016 Calendar Issue Published
Announcing the release of the TexasGP 2016 Winter Calendar issue! This award winning quarterly publication brings you 2016 CE events, photos taken by members who entered our 2015 annual photo contest and inspirational quotes from you, TAGD members! View the issue here.

January 4, 2016 - President's Message
Dr. James Bone sends members a message for the new year! His message is full of hope and excitement as a new year brings new opportunities to continue the commitment to dentistry and the Texas AGD. Read more here.