Fellowship Requirements & Annual Dues

Fellowship Requirements

Candidates for active fellowship shall be ethical dentists and shall have made outstanding contributions to the art and science of dentistry or to society. Fellowship is by invitation only and candidates must have graduated from an accredited dental school.

To begin the process of nominating an outstanding dentist for fellowship-current PFA members may download or complete online Fellowship Nomination Form.

Annual Dues & Dental World / Dental Abstracts

Membership dues are established by the Board of Trustees. Dues include subscription to Dental World and to Dental Abstracts for all members throughout the world. Dues support the Awards Luncheon, student Awards of Merit, the Fauchard Gold Medal and the Elmer S. Best Award, the general administration and activities of the Academy, online CE classes focusing on leadership and certain section functions, such as recruiting new members. The Academy has its own publication, Dental World, and has always encouraged its fellow members to contribute to dental education and dental literature. Through its Foundation, it offers financial support to various dental projects and monetary grants to dental students.