Distinguish yourself professionally through quality continuing education (CE) by pursuing the prestigious Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Fellowship Award.
Learn more about AGD Fellowship and the requirements to attain the award from the frequently asked questions (FAQs) below. For additional information, contact the AGD Membership Services Center toll-free at 888.243.3368 or membership@agd.org
Can I receive Fellowship credit for publishing articles or textbooks?
Yes, you can apply up to 150 CE credit hours toward Fellowship for authoring published scientific articles or writing textbooks. To receive credit for an article that has been published, submit a copy of the article as it appears in the publication to education@agd.org. Articles written about practice management are not eligible for credit. Credit is awarded as follows:
- 40 hours for scientific articles published in a refereed journal (20 hours for articles published in a non-refereed journal)
- 40 hours for writing a chapter of a dental textbook, up to 150 hours per textbook
- 10 hours for a published case report, technique paper or clinical research report in a refereed journal (five hours for articles published in a non-refereed journal)
A combined maximum of 150 CE credit hours from teaching/publication credit may be applied toward Fellowship. Review the Fellowship Award Guidelines for more information.