Self-Instruction FAQs

Self-Instruction exercises are developed by and for general dentists to ensure that you receive quality CE that benefits you, your patients, and your practice.

General Dentistry is published bimonthly, for a total of six issues per year. 

AGD members: Credits earned will be entered on your AGD transcript within one week of receipt of answers. You can check your transcript online to track your progress. If you have provided an email address, you will receive an email within 24 hours containing a link to a credit verification letter for the exercises you passed. If you fail an exercise, you will be notified via email, fax, mail, or by phone.
Nonmembers: You will receive notice of credits earned or exercises failed via mail, email, or by phone. 

Participants must answer at least 12 of 15 questions correctly (80 percent) to earn CE credit. 

Please follow the simple guidelines listed below for the program:

• Please keep a copy of your answer forms for your records.
• Credits are entered directly into your member transcript.
• Nonmembers will receive a credit award notification letter for each exercise submitted and passed.
• Online submission of exercises is highly recommended.

You may submit exercises one of four ways:

1. Website: Submit your answers online.
   
2. Email: self-instruction@agd.org.
   • The exercises MUST contain your Name, AGD number, and Self-Instruction exercise number being submitted (#205).
   • Only one exercise should be submitted per email.
   • Please write your answers vertically as such:
     1. A (enter)
     2. B (enter) and so forth.
   • Note: Email responses omitting any of this information will take longer to process.
3. Via U.S. postal mail to our address below.
4. Via fax at 312.440.4261. 

For each exercise that you pass, you earn two CE credits. In one year, you could earn up to 36 CE credits. These credits can be applied toward AGD membership maintenance or the AGD's Fellowship Award. All credits are PACE- and CERP-approved and count toward state licensure where self-instruction credits are permissible. Check with your state board for licensure requirements in your area. 
Click here to find contact information for your state board.

Your Self-Instruction enrollment will not expire; you have as much time as you need to complete the amount of exercises you purchase.

Exercises	CE Credits	Price (Member)	Price (Nonmember)
1	2	$30	$50
6	12	$100	$150
12	24	$150	$225

Call 888.AGD.DENT (888.243.3368), ext. 4336, to register for exercises by phone or enroll online.

Both AGD members and nonmembers may enroll in the program.