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Committee on Provider Approval Continuing Education
Responsible for determining whether continuing education courses offered within the GAGD's jurisdiction should be recognized for Fellowship and Mastership credit in accordance with the guidelines established by AGD Headquarters.
Georgia Dental Association (GDA) Collaborative Committee
Build a collaborative partnership with the GDA; develop potential initiatives both organizations can promote and/or partner on together; work with the GDA to develop a GP law day.
Continuing Education Committee
Responsible for carrying out the overall direction from the Board in developing and implementing Continuing Education programs and for securing annual sponsorships.
Committee on Legislative, Governmental Affairs and Dental Practice
Provide recommendations on positions to be taken by the Georgia AGD with regard to legislative proposals being considered in the state; investigate and continually study any dental care programs, including third party programs, existing within the state, that has an effect on the general practice of dentistry.
Annual Sponsorship Committee
Works with members of the CE Committee and staff to develop an annual tiered sponsorship program.
State Dental Board Liaison Committee
Chair and committee members will attend state dental board meetings and submit reports to the GAGD Board. The purpose of the committee is to enable increased communication and amplify the voice of the general dentist in regulatory actions across the state.
Membership Committee
Assume the responsibility for an ongoing membership recruitment campaign; develop programs for recruiting, retaining, and reinstating members of the GAGD.
Public Information Committee
Develop and oversee a communications plan to the members and public; communicate information with dental professionals through emails, mailings, website, faxes and newsletters.
Dental School Relations Committee
Promote a positive image of the AGD to students and faculty; develop and oversee the FellowTrack program and lunch-and-learn opportunities for the students.
Committee on Constitution, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs
Annually review GAGD Bylaws; make recommendations to both the Board of Directors and the General Assembly on any proposed changes in the Constitution and Bylaws.
Committee on Legislative, Governmental Affairs and Dental Practice
Provide recommendations on positions to be taken by the Georgia AGD with regard to legislative proposals being considered in the state; investigate and continually study any dental care programs, including third party programs, existing within the state, that has an effect on the general practice of dentistry.
Strategic Planning Committee
Oversee the ongoing process of developing a long-range plan that addresses the priorities of GAGD members, the Board, and Committees, and is structured so that Board Members, Committees can systematically meet the needs of the membership.
