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The AGD’s goal is to be the premiere, worldwide organization of choice for all members of the general dentistry community, working together to ensure optimal oral health.
Mission statement
The mission of the Academy of General Dentistry is to serve the needs and represent the interests of general dentists, to promote the oral health of the public, and to foster continued proficiency of general dentists through quality continuing dental education in order to better serve the public.
Vision Statement
To be the premier organization of general dentists, dedicated to improving the quality and delivery of comprehensive dental services, education, health promotion, and wellness.
Governance
The Governance of the NYSAGD consists of an Executive Council (current officers) and a Board of Trustees (Area VP's, Officers, Committee Chairs). Meetings are held 4 times during the year. Planned Board and Executive Council Meeting Dates.
AGD Program Providers
Each year, thousands of continuing education courses are presented by hundreds of program providers - dental schools, dental societies and companies that specialize in course presentations. Most provide dentists with valuable information that can be successfully integrated into the dental practice. The AGD Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) was created to assist members of the AGD and the dental profession in identifying and participating in quality continuing dental education
PACE is an evaluation of the educational processes used in designing, planning and implementing continuing education. Approval by the AGD does not imply endorsement of course content, products or therapies presented, nor does this approval imply that a state or provincial board of dentistry will accept courses for re-licensure. Approved program providers are expected to comply with all relevant state and federal laws. Continuing education offered by approved program providers will be accepted by the Academy for Fellowship/Mastership credit.
Distinguish Yourself in Dentistry! Become an AGD Fellow
If you're seeking the best opportunity to distinguish yourself professionally through quality continuing education, consider Fellowship in the AGD. Attaining Fellowship is a rigorous process that requires three years of membership in the AGD, passing an exam, and culminates with receipt of an award at the convocation ceremony held each year at the AGD annual meeting.
Membership
To be eligible for Fellowship, you are required to maintain three years of continuous membership within the AGD. Your eligibility extends to September 30 of the year of the convocation for which you apply.
Fellowship Exam
Taking the comprehensive, 400-question exam is one step toward achieving Fellowship. It can be taken as early as your first year of active membership.
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