Publication of scientific articles

Teaching

General practice residencies (GPR)

Completion of courses of unusual length (usually 40 hours or more)

Completing audio, audiovisual, online and written self-instructional programs (verification of post‑tests completion) 

 

Has the AGD requirement of 75 credits for membership been discontinued?

No, members are still required to meet the 75 hours of continuing education for membership maintenance within their three-year cycle. However, members are not required to report their CE to maintain membership in the AGD. Instead, a signature on members’ annual dues invoice, or submission of dues online, will serve as verification of the ongoing commitment to meet the CE requirement. The following statement will precede the signature or submission button, “By submitting due to the AGD, I attest that I have met or will meet the 75 hours of continuing education that is required.”

 

 

If I took CE or postgraduate training before I joined the AGD, can I get credit for it?

Effective January 1, 2009.  Beginning with individuals completing a one-year CODA-accredited advanced dental education program (AEGD/GDR/GPR) in 2009, 150 hours of participation credit may be earned. Individuals completing a two-year CODA-accredited advanced dental education program (AEGD/GDR/GPR) in 2009, 300 hours of participation credit may be earned.   Credit can be received for non-concurrent completion of both program types for a maximum of 450 hours of participation credit. Credits are apportioned among the subject categories according to a predetermined ratio of subject hours based upon a survey of one- and two-year AEGD/GDR/GPR programs. A copy of the certificate is required to receive credit. Credit is permitted for the completion of programs as follows:

Current member of AGD                                                                        100% of credits are awarded

Join AGD within one (1) year of completion of the program                                 100%       “

Join AGD within two (2) years                                                              75%         “

Join AGD within three (3) years                                                            50%         “

Join AGD within four (4) years                                                              25%         “

Join AGD after four years                                                                     0%           “

 

 

How can I receive CE credit for the completion of a residency program?
Send a copy of the residency certificate or a letter from the director of the residency program on official letterhead verifying that you have completed the residency. Include the beginning and ending dates of the program, along with the type of residency completed. GPR and AEGD programs are the only residencies that qualify for credit.

Can I receive CE credit for teaching?
Yes, if you have a faculty appointment at an ADA- or Canadian Dental Association-accredited institution, you can receive up to 150 hours of approved credit. CE presentations sponsored by PACE or ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP)-approved providers also are eligible for credit.

Can I receive credit for my writing?
Yes, you can receive up to 150 hours of publication credit toward Fellowship or Mastership Awards for authoring published scientific articles.