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American Society for Geriatric Dentistry

Contact Information

Director
211 East Chicago Avenue
Suite 740
Chicago, IL 60611

312-440-2660 (Voice)

Internet Resources

Abstract

The American Society for Geriatric Dentistry (ASGD) is a component of Special Care Dentistry (SCD), a public benefit corporation with the mission to promote the oral health and well being of individuals with special needs. Through SCD publications, ASGD disseminates information,advocates oral health care for the aged, works to raise dental standards and influence dental curricula. ASGD cooperates with the American Dental Association and other agencies to further the delivery of dental care to ambulatory and institutionalized elderly.

Publications

Special Care in Dentistry--clinical reports and research findings on care of special needs patients, (bi-monthly); Interface Newsletter, bimonthly (members only).

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Notes

Audit

Date Entered: 4/1/1998
Date Edited: 2/23/2004
Date Revised: 2/11/2004
Health Referral Number: HR0314
Accession Number: DP91A0400
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