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The Fellowship Exam is one step towards earning your Fellowship (FAGD) designation.

It's a comprehensive, proctored examination that tests your clinical knowledge, techniques, and procedures across 17 dental disciplines.

 

Step 1: Determine Eligibility

You're eligible to take the Fellowship Exam if you meet all of these criteria:
  • You're an AGD member in good standing
  • You can apply to take the exam 7 days after becoming a full, active member
  • You are a licensed dentist

FELLOWSHIP Award GUIDELINES   FELLOWSHIP EXAM FAQS

 

Step 2: Register For The Exam

To register for the AGD Fellowship Exam, download the FAGD Exam Application, and send it, along with your payment, to AGD. You can choose to take the exam in one of three ways:
  1. At the AGD Scientific Session. The exam will be in a paper-and-pencil format. You can register for Scientific Session to take the exam.

  2. During the Fall Fellowship Review Course. The exam will be in a paper-and-pencil format. You can register to sit for the exam immediately following the review course, which is given annually at various locations.

    For 2026:
    The 2-day fall review course will be held on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, 2026, in New Orleans, LA at the InterContinental Hotel.
    The fall administration of the Fellowship Exam will be Sunday, September 27 at the same location.
    Registration is available at Fellowship Review Course.
  1. At an SMT/Prometric testing center. Take a computerized version of the exam, offered year-round at SMT/Prometric testing centers throughout the United States and Canada. Complete the exam application at least two weeks in advance of the date on which you plan to take the exam. Once you have submitted your application and fee to AGD, SMT/Prometric will send you an email containing your user ID and password, which you will need to schedule a testing appointment.

Note: During the months of October, November and December, exam seats typically fill up quickly. Schedule your appointment at least three weeks in advance of the date on which you plan to take the exam. 

 

FELLOWSHIP EXAM APPLICATION

 

Step 3: Prepare For The Exam

In preparation for taking the Fellowship Exam, start by reviewing "Taking the Fellowship Exam: Myths from Facts" to understand what the exam is really like.
AGD offers resources to help you prepare:

 

FELLOWSHIP REVIEW COURSE   Purchase Online Study Materials   Access Online Study Materials

 

Taking the Fellowship Exam: Myths from Facts

AGD Fellowship Exam advice

AGD also offers guidance on taking practice exams so you can familiarize yourself with the question format. You may also want to join a study group to prepare with other candidates.

 

Step 4: Take The Exam

The Fellowship Exam includes 252 multiple-choice questions covering all 17 dental disciplines. The exam is administered during a one-day, four-hour testing session.
Key details:
  • You can schedule your exam at any time during the testing window (January-December).
  • Results are typically available within 8-10 weeks after the summer paper/pencil administration; 4-6 weeks after the fall paper/pencil administration; or immediately after completing the computerized administration.
  • The exam is scored on a pass/fail basis.
  • Be on time and bring proper credentials (state ID, driver's license or passport)

NOTE: Name and address on your exam application MUST match address listed on your picture ID. Submitting a different address may cause a delay or denial at your testing location.

 

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Step 5: Get Recognized

Passing the Fellowship Exam is one step to achieving the FAGD Award. Members must also maintain active AGD membership for a minimum of three consecutive years immediately prior to applying for the award and earn at least 500 approved CE hours. These requirements can be completed in any order. Recognition of achieving the Fellowship Award is recognized at the AGD Annual Scientific Session during the Fellowship Convocation.

For more information regarding the Fellowship Award, Convocation, and next steps please check out the links below.

 

FELLOWSHIP AWARD   AGD SCIENTIFIC SESSION   Promote My Achievement