Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry

07/23/2026

An era ends. We never thought we would see Dr. Bob Fredrickson hang up his handpiece, but after 55 years of practice, he's earned a few deep breaths. Congratulations Bob, don't be a stranger!

Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker learned more about his long career.

06/28/2026

This weekend, 20 Pennsylvania docs took the walk at for their Fellowship, Mastership, and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition awards in the Academy of General Dentistry. Congratulations to all of you for your accomplishments and for your commitment to the people you serve.

06/23/2026

This webinar from Dr. Mark Mintline reviews the role of the dental team in preventing, detecting, and managing oral complications of cancer treatment. Thursday, July 23 at 7:00 pm. Go to www.pagd.org/cancer to learn more and register.

06/22/2026

Taking up the final parade float of PAGD dignitaries heading to , it's Dr. Michael Kaner! Dr. Kaner (here with much-better half Barbara) refuses to sit on the sidelines and wait for better days. He has guided PAGD, AGD, and the AGD Foundation for many years, which is why he's walking for another Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR) award in Vegas. Congratulations Michael!

06/19/2026

Another PA dentist heading to , it's Dr. Alex Tyurin of ! Dr. Tyurin knows how to hustle since he graduated from NYU in 2022. In that short time, he's got his FICOI and now he's put in the 500 CE hours and passed the exam for his Fellowship. Congratulations Alex!

06/17/2026

Stop the press, who is this going to ? It's Dr. Jagdeep Goraya! Dr. Goraya is a 2014 Pitt Dental grad who splits his time between Selinsgrove Dental & Dentures and is part-time faculty at U of Toronto Dental School. Seems like a long commute, but it let him study up for his Fellowship exam so he can walk in Vegas! Congratulations Jagdeep!

06/15/2026

Look who else is headed to , it's Dr. Alan Bui! Dr. Bui is a 2020 U of Maryland grad who practices at in the Philly area. Fun fact, Alan learned his customer service skills working his grandparents hotdog cart, and he sharpened his dentistry skills through the 500 CE hours and exam passage to earn his Fellowship. Congratulations Alan!