The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) announced the recipients for its 2006 Fellowship and Mastership Award, who received their honors at the AGD’s Annual Meeting & Exposition on August 5, 2006, in Denver.
More than 400 dentists who received the prestigious AGD Fellowship or Mastership Award come from nearly every state in the United States, from Canada and other countries. These dentists are united by their dedication to remain current in their profession and to provide excellent patient care.
“By completing the rigorous requirements for either a Fellowship or Mastership award, these dentists have distinguished themselves from others in the profession,” says AGD President Bruce R. DeGinder, DDS, MAGD. “Receiving this award means that each individual dentist has made a commitment to offering his patients a better variety of diagnosis and treatment choices.”
The AGD awarded more than 290 dentists with the Fellowship Award. To earn the Fellowship Award, dentists must complete 500 hours of continuing dental education and pass a comprehensive written exam given by the AGD. To date, more than 14,000 AGD members worldwide have earned Fellowship honors.
An additional 115 dentists received Mastership honors. Dentists must complete more than 1,100 hours of quality continuing dental education in the 16 disciplines of dentistry, including 400 hours of hands-on courses, to earn the Mastership Award. To date, more than 2,200 AGD members worldwide have earned Mastership honors.
The consumer section of the AGD’s Web site, www.agd.org, can help consumers learn more about AGD Fellows and Masters. Consumers also can get names, address and phone numbers of AGD members, as well as members that have a Fellowship or Mastership award, by calling 1.877.2X.A.YEAR or by visiting the AGD’s Web site.
About the AGD:
The AGD is a professional association of more than 35,000 general dentists dedicated to staying up-to-date in the profession through continuing education. Founded in 1952, the AGD has grown to become the world’s second largest dental association, which is the only association that exclusively represents the needs and interests of general dentists.
More than 758,000 persons are employed directly in the field of general dentistry. A general dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages and is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients’ oral health needs.
For more information about the AGD, please visit www.agd.org.