Florida Academy of General Dentistry

04/16/2026

Congratulations to the recipients of the AGD Future Leader in General Dentistry Award from the University of Florida College of Dentistry! 🎉

We are proud to recognize Tiffany Hope Hermann and Jannie Ho, who were honored at the Senior Awards Ceremony on April 4, 2026.

This award celebrates exceptional students who demonstrate leadership, dedication to the profession, and a passion for advancing general dentistry. Tiffany and Jannie truly embody the future of our field, and we are excited to see the impact they will make.

01/08/2026

11/04/2025

Please see the entire issue at https://www.flagd.org/florida-focus/

11/04/2025

While we're working on the December issue of our quarterly publication, the Florida Focus, please enjoy the September issue! Congratulations again to the 2025 Florida AGD Fellowship, Mastership, and LLSR Awardees, and thank you to the contributors: Drs. David Carroll, Charles Reinertsen, and Richard Huot and Mr. Rick Ball of Summit Handpiece Express. To see previous issues, please visit our website at https://www.flagd.org/florida-focus/ Have a happy Thanksgiving! Millie Tannen, DDS, MAGD; FLAGD Editor

08/06/2025

Happy National Fresh Breath Day! 😮‍💨✨Let’s celebrate the power of prevention, the beauty of patient education, and the magic of a well-timed tongue scraper. Fresh breath isn’t just a courtesy — it’s a sign of great oral health, and that starts in our chairs. Here's to minty-fresh smiles, one checkup at a time! 💙🦷

06/08/2025

🚨 Calling All Dental Professionals in Florida! 🚨

Ready to elevate your skills and expand your practice offerings? 💉 Join us for the CFLAGD Hands-On Botox Course — right here in Central Florida! 🌴✨

This course is designed specifically for dentists who want real, practical training in facial esthetics. You’ll gain hands-on experience with expert instructors, ensuring you leave confident and ready to integrate Botox treatments into your practice.

Space is limited — secure your spot today and take the next step in growing your clinical and esthetic expertise!

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05/02/2025

Dentists’ Day on the Hill 2025- This event is an opportunity for dentists to advocate for oral health policies with their members of Congress.
1st photo: Drs. Kessler, Maderal, Morales
2nd photo: Miami Mayor, Daniela Levine and Dr. Mel Kessler

04/09/2025

The 2025-26 FLAGD Board and Region 20 officers gathered for the annual meeting at Amelia Island, pictured from left: Drs. Nish*ta Patel, Gail McDonald-Chang, Harvey Gordon, Seth Calish,
Darlenn Ayan, Aldo Miranda, Richard Huot, President Ray Morse,
Douglas Massingill, Herminia Rodriguez, Executive Director Patricia
Jenkins, Millie Tannen, Toni-Anne Gordon, and Merlin Ohmer.

03/13/2025

The Florida AGD's Northeast Component invites you to join us on Friday, April 4, for a Maggiano's breakfast buffet and the course, "Wake Up to the Signs: A Practical Guide to Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening," by Dr. Francisco Marcano and pediatric dentist Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero. Please see the flyer below for more information. To register, please email Dr. Millie Tannen at [email protected]. We hope you'll join your fellow Florida AGD members for this fun and worthwhile program!👍

12/17/2024