Your commitment to excellence deserves to be celebrated.
AGD celebrates general dentists who go above and beyond in their commitment to lifelong learning, exceptional patient care, and service to the profession. Each year, AGD honors members who have achieved the highest levels of continuing education and professional distinction through its Fellowship, Mastership, and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition awards.
Earning one of these distinctions is more than a milestone, but also a symbol of your dedication to dentistry and the patients you serve.
AGD Fellowship: commitment to oral care that goes above and beyond
Distinguish yourself professionally by pursing the AGD Fellowship Award. Earning Fellowship through the attainment of quality continuing education (CE) culminates with the receipt of your award at the AGD Convocation Ceremony held each year during AGD's Scientific Session.
Fellowship Requirements
To earn
- 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. (Did your membership recently lapse? Learn how you can buy back missed years of membership.)
- 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 $860. You must pay this fee by credit card when submitting your online application.
- 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.
Need help preparing for the fellowship exam?
Boost your exam readiness with AGD's preparation resources. The Fellowship Review Course is a two-day program offered annually during the AGD Scientific Session, with the option to take the Fellowship Exam immediately following the course.
The Fellowship Exam Study Guide, available for purchase, provides 100 practice questions with detailed answers to help you master the material and build confidence for exam day.
AGD Mastership: A lifelong commitment to exceptional patient care
Complete your journey to excellence by achieving AGD’s highest honor for lifelong learning — the Mastership Award. Mastership represents the highest level of achievement for members in accordance with AGD's mission to advance general dentistry and oral health through quality continuing education.
Fellowship Requirements
To earn
- 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. (Did your membership recently lapse? Learn how you can buy back missed years of membership.)
- 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 $860. You must pay this fee by credit card when submitting your online application.
- 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.
Lifelong Learning & Service Recognition (LLSR)
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.
Fellowship Requirements
To earn
- 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. (Did your membership recently lapse? Learn how you can buy back missed years of membership.)
- 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 $860. You must pay this fee by credit card when submitting your online application.
- 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.
AGD Award Navigator
Take the guesswork out of earning your next AGD award. The Award Navigator provides personalized guidance to help you achieve Fellowship, Mastership, or Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition (LLSR). Our team will review your transcript, map out your specific requirements, and create a customized roadmap showing exactly what you need to reach your next milestone—all at no cost to AGD members.
Nominate a Colleague
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in their service to AGD or the profession of general dentistry? Each year, AGD honors outstanding individuals whose leadership, dedication, and contributions have made a lasting impact. Recipients of these distinguished awards are recognized at AGD’s Scientific Session or Annual Meeting, where we celebrate their achievements and commitment to advancing general dentistry.
Fellowship Requirements
To earn
- 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. (Did your membership recently lapse? Learn how you can buy back missed years of membership.)
- 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 $860. You must pay this fee by credit card when submitting your online application.
- 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.
MasterTrack® Programs
These programs are designed to provide a regular course of study leading to Mastership
Live Courses
Find CE and earn credits toward your Fellowship and Mastership awards and the LLSR
Scientific Session
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