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.
Humanitarian Award
Award Profile
- Must be an active member of the AGD in good standing.
- Should be an exemplary member of the dental profession and of his/her community.
- Should sacrifice his/her own interests in order to better serve the public.
- Should bring honor to the dental profession through his/her accomplishments.
- Should be compassionate, concerned, thoughtful, sensitive, charitable, dedicated, unselfish, progressive, service-oriented, professional, and dedicated to excellence.
Guidelines and Selection Process
- Nominations may only be submitted by an active AGD member in good standing in the organization.
- Self-nominations will not be accepted.
- Individuals may be nominated by others outside his/her region.
- The nominee may not be a current member of the AGD Board or Regional Directors, nor be a candidate for office.
- The award will not be given to the same individual more than once; therefore, past recipients are ineligible.
- A nominator is limited to one Humanitarian Award nomination per year.
- A completed nomination form, letter of recommendation, along with a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV), must be received at AGD Headquarters by April 15, 2026.
- Other supporting documentation may be submitted to substantiate the character of the nominee (testimonials, photos, newsletters, articles).
- It shall be the duty of the Awards Committee to act as the Screening Committee for all nominees.
- Staff will forward all nominations and supplemental materials to the Awards Committee for consideration.
- The committee will submit a list of nominees for vetting by the Board.
- After the list of nominees have been vetted by the Board, the committee shall select the final award recipients to be ratified by the Board.
- The Awards Committee also has the option to forego recommending a recipient to the AGD Board.
- Typically, only one award is granted annually. However, if the caliber of nominees is particularly outstanding, two awards may be granted.
- Nominations may be resubmitted for consideration the following year for qualified candidates.
Award Presentation
The recipient will be presented with the Humanitarian Award during the 2026 Annual Meeting.
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.
Humanitarian Award
Award Profile
- Must be an active member of the AGD in good standing.
- Should be an exemplary member of the dental profession and of his/her community.
- Should sacrifice his/her own interests in order to better serve the public.
- Should bring honor to the dental profession through his/her accomplishments.
- Should be compassionate, concerned, thoughtful, sensitive, charitable, dedicated, unselfish, progressive, service-oriented, professional, and dedicated to excellence.
Guidelines and Selection Process
- Nominations may only be submitted by an active AGD member in good standing in the organization.
- Self-nominations will not be accepted.
- Individuals may be nominated by others outside his/her region.
- The nominee may not be a current member of the AGD Board or Regional Directors, nor be a candidate for office.
- The award will not be given to the same individual more than once; therefore, past recipients are ineligible.
- A nominator is limited to one Humanitarian Award nomination per year.
- A completed nomination form, letter of recommendation, along with a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV), must be received at AGD Headquarters by April 15, 2026.
- Other supporting documentation may be submitted to substantiate the character of the nominee (testimonials, photos, newsletters, articles).
- It shall be the duty of the Awards Committee to act as the Screening Committee for all nominees.
- Staff will forward all nominations and supplemental materials to the Awards Committee for consideration.
- The committee will submit a list of nominees for vetting by the Board.
- After the list of nominees have been vetted by the Board, the committee shall select the final award recipients to be ratified by the Board.
- The Awards Committee also has the option to forego recommending a recipient to the AGD Board.
- Typically, only one award is granted annually. However, if the caliber of nominees is particularly outstanding, two awards may be granted.
- Nominations may be resubmitted for consideration the following year for qualified candidates.
Award Presentation
The recipient will be presented with the Humanitarian Award during the 2026 Annual Meeting.
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.
Humanitarian Award
Award Profile
- Must be an active member of the AGD in good standing.
- Should be an exemplary member of the dental profession and of his/her community.
- Should sacrifice his/her own interests in order to better serve the public.
- Should bring honor to the dental profession through his/her accomplishments.
- Should be compassionate, concerned, thoughtful, sensitive, charitable, dedicated, unselfish, progressive, service-oriented, professional, and dedicated to excellence.
Guidelines and Selection Process
- Nominations may only be submitted by an active AGD member in good standing in the organization.
- Self-nominations will not be accepted.
- Individuals may be nominated by others outside his/her region.
- The nominee may not be a current member of the AGD Board or Regional Directors, nor be a candidate for office.
- The award will not be given to the same individual more than once; therefore, past recipients are ineligible.
- A nominator is limited to one Humanitarian Award nomination per year.
- A completed nomination form, letter of recommendation, along with a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV), must be received at AGD Headquarters by April 15, 2026.
- Other supporting documentation may be submitted to substantiate the character of the nominee (testimonials, photos, newsletters, articles).
- It shall be the duty of the Awards Committee to act as the Screening Committee for all nominees.
- Staff will forward all nominations and supplemental materials to the Awards Committee for consideration.
- The committee will submit a list of nominees for vetting by the Board.
- After the list of nominees have been vetted by the Board, the committee shall select the final award recipients to be ratified by the Board.
- The Awards Committee also has the option to forego recommending a recipient to the AGD Board.
- Typically, only one award is granted annually. However, if the caliber of nominees is particularly outstanding, two awards may be granted.
- Nominations may be resubmitted for consideration the following year for qualified candidates.
Award Presentation
The recipient will be presented with the Humanitarian Award during the 2026 Annual Meeting.
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.
Humanitarian Award
Award Profile
- Must be an active member of the AGD in good standing.
- Should be an exemplary member of the dental profession and of his/her community.
- Should sacrifice his/her own interests in order to better serve the public.
- Should bring honor to the dental profession through his/her accomplishments.
- Should be compassionate, concerned, thoughtful, sensitive, charitable, dedicated, unselfish, progressive, service-oriented, professional, and dedicated to excellence.
Guidelines and Selection Process
- Nominations may only be submitted by an active AGD member in good standing in the organization.
- Self-nominations will not be accepted.
- Individuals may be nominated by others outside his/her region.
- The nominee may not be a current member of the AGD Board or Regional Directors, nor be a candidate for office.
- The award will not be given to the same individual more than once; therefore, past recipients are ineligible.
- A nominator is limited to one Humanitarian Award nomination per year.
- A completed nomination form, letter of recommendation, along with a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV), must be received at AGD Headquarters by April 15, 2026.
- Other supporting documentation may be submitted to substantiate the character of the nominee (testimonials, photos, newsletters, articles).
- It shall be the duty of the Awards Committee to act as the Screening Committee for all nominees.
- Staff will forward all nominations and supplemental materials to the Awards Committee for consideration.
- The committee will submit a list of nominees for vetting by the Board.
- After the list of nominees have been vetted by the Board, the committee shall select the final award recipients to be ratified by the Board.
- The Awards Committee also has the option to forego recommending a recipient to the AGD Board.
- Typically, only one award is granted annually. However, if the caliber of nominees is particularly outstanding, two awards may be granted.
- Nominations may be resubmitted for consideration the following year for qualified candidates.
Award Presentation
The recipient will be presented with the Humanitarian Award during the 2026 Annual Meeting.
MasterTrack® Programs
These programs are designed to provide a regular course of study leading to Mastership
Live Courses
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Scientific Session
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