Recognition for Lifelong Learning

In AGD, continued learning persists even after members have earned Mastership. AGD Masters can continue demonstrating their commitment to lifelong learning and service to the community and/or organized dentistry by earning Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR). Here’s how you can apply for LLSR.

LLSR Requirements

To be eligible for LLSR, you must complete the following requirements:

• Achieve Mastership in the AGD.
• Maintain current AGD membership for three continuous years by Dec. 31 of the year in which the application is received
• Earn a minimum of 500 CE hours after receiving the Mastership Award, 150 of which must be participation hours. Hours must be earned in at least eight of the 17 recognized clinical subject areas.
• Accumulate 100 service points in any combination of dental-related community/volunteer service and/or service to organized dentistry; only those services performed since the date Mastership was received or since a previous LLSR was received are eligible.
• Apply for the LLSR.

All of the CE offered during AGD2025 can be applied towards this professional distinction.

For more information, download the LLSR Guidelines.

Apply for LLSR in AGD

To receive your AGD LLSR in 2025, you must complete all requirements, apply online electronically, submit written verification of your volunteer activities, and pay the required fee by Dec. 31, 2024. Click here to access the online application. Please email education@agd.org with any questions.

AGD’s Council on Dental Education will review your application by the end of March. You can expect to receive notification of the council’s decision by mail by mid-April 2025.

Please email education@agd.org with any questions.