Thank you for your interest in joining AGD.
To begin your online application:
Prefer a paper application to pay by check? Access one here.
Step 1: Select a membership category from the list below.
Step 2: Click on "Complete an Application" from within the appropriate category.
Dentist Membership Application
Special considerations are available for:
Recent Graduates
AGD provides reduced annual headquarters dues for dentists who have graduated in the past four years from an accredited dental school in their country of residence.
Residents
AGD provides reduced annual headquarters dues for dentists currently enrolled in an accredited, advanced dental education program in the U.S. or Canada. Other types of programs (e.g., postdoctoral, master’s) do not qualify for the residency discount. Proof of residency enrollment must be provided to AGD on official program letterhead. Upon completion of a qualifying residency program, AGD members who submit proper verification may qualify for up to 150 hours of continuing education credit toward pursuit of the AGD Fellowship Award.
Complete an application.
General dentists, specialty dentists and dental residents who currently practice dentistry in the U.S. This includes dentists who graduated from an accredited school of dentistry, or who successfully completed an accredited general practice residency or advanced education in general dentistry program in the U.S. or who hold a license to practice dentistry in any state or territory in the U.S.Special considerations are available for:
Recent Graduates
AGD provides reduced annual headquarters dues for dentists who have graduated in the past four years from an accredited dental school in their country of residence.
Residents
AGD provides reduced annual headquarters dues for dentists currently enrolled in an accredited, advanced dental education program in the U.S. or Canada. Other types of programs (e.g., postdoctoral, master’s) do not qualify for the residency discount. Proof of residency enrollment must be provided to AGD on official program letterhead. Upon completion of a qualifying residency program, AGD members who submit proper verification may qualify for up to 150 hours of continuing education credit toward pursuit of the AGD Fellowship Award.
International Dentist Membership Application
Complete an application.
General dentists, specialty dentists and dental residents who currently practice dentistry in a country other than the U.S. or Canada can join online.
Dental Student Membership Application
Complete an application.
Dental students who are currently enrolled in an accredited dental school in their country of residence can join AGD for a discounted cost.
Associate Membership Application
Complete an application.
Dentists who are graduates of accredited dental schools or hold a license to practice dentistry in their country of residence, but are practicing as specialists rather than as general dentists join as associate members.
Affiliate Membership Application