AGD Fellows commit to oral care that goes above and beyond. 

Distinguish yourself professionally by pursuing the AGD Fellowship Award. Earning Fellowship through the attainment of quality continuing education (CE) culminates with receipt of your award at the AGD Convocation Ceremony held each year during AGD’s Scientific Session.

Fellowship Requirements

To earn Fellowship, you must complete the following requirements:

  • Maintain current AGD membership for three continuous years by Dec. 31 of the year in which the application is received, to begin no earlier than the month of dental school graduation.
  • Have a dental license that has not been suspended or revoked within the past five years and is not currently under probation, suspension or revocation.
  • Pass the AGD Fellowship Exam anytime as an AGD member. You do not need to complete 500 hours of CE before taking the exam.
  • Complete 500 hours of approved CE.
  • Attend the AGD Convocation Ceremony, held during the AGD Scientific Session, where you will receive the award; successful candidates are allowed three years following approval to complete this requirement. Awardees can register to receive complimentary general meeting registration and a complimentary ticket to the Convocation Celebration the year they receive their award. 

For more information, download the AGD FAGD Guidelines. 

Apply for Fellowship

To receive your AGD Fellowship Award, you must submit an application and the required fee to AGD by Dec. 31 to be considered for the class immediately following the application deadline. Click on the blue APPLY FOR FELLOWSHIP box below to start the online application.

  • You MUST be logged in under your AGD Member ID to access the application.
  • The current application fee is $780. You must pay this fee by credit card when submitting your online application. Effective January 1, 2024, the Fellowship Award application fee will be $860.
  • You will receive an automatic confirmation email once the application and payment are received.
  • Email questions to education@agd.org

Click here for step-by-step directions on applying online for the AGD Fellowship Award.

Apply for Fellowship

 

Applications must be received no later than Dec. 31 to be considered for the class immediately following the application deadline. 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.

 

Find CE

Search the AGD’s Member-only CE Directory to find courses that will help you meet the Mastership Award Requirements.  You can also find AGD PACE-Approved CE organizations in your state and contact them direct for information about their upcoming courses. 

CE Directory

Find a PACE-approved Program Provider

 


"My mentor has his Fellowship, Mastership and LLSR. He instilled in me how important it is to keep learning after dental school. My friend and I achieved our Fellowship together. Staying committed together is important for accountability."

Lisa Sue Bowerman, DDS, FAGD
Ann Arbor, MI Member since 2003

Lisa Bowerman