CHICAGO--The Academy of General Dentistry has announced the recipients for its 2006 Fellowship and Mastership Award, whoreceived their honors at the AGD's Annual Meeting & Exposition on Aug. 5 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 (877) 2XA-YEAR or by visiting
the AGD's Web site.
