Fellowship Process - Overview

Process Overview | Process Chart | Fellowship Type

The International College of Dentists is a leading honorary dental organization dedicated to the recognition of outstanding professional achievement, meritorious service, and the continued progress of the profession of dentistry for the benefit of all humankind.  Any member in good standing may "Sponsor" a dentist within the USA Section for Fellowship through the Constituent Chapter/State in which the candidate resides.

STEP #1 — MOST IMPORTANT ! !

(Please read carefully if this is your first time to sponsor a potential candidate for Fellowship, or to use an electronic signature for first time.)  Fellowship Process Flowchart »

Dear Sponsor:

Please submit the name of the candidate to the Deputy Regent for the Constituent. Per our Bylaws, prerequisites to Fellowship are:

• A member in good standing in the American Dental Association, and will maintain membership.
• A graduate of recognized dental school, at least 30 years old, and a member of the dental profession for a minimum of five years.

The Deputy Regent submits candidate names to the screening committee for the purpose of determining if the candidates should be recognized for their integrity; for honesty of purpose; for outstanding knowledge of the needs of the profession; for strict adherence to the code of ethics; for fairness in disseminating professional knowledge to others; for good standing in the community, in the local, state, or national dental society; for personal contribution to the advancement of the scientific knowledge of the profession; for generosity and their benevolence to their fellow practitioners and patients; and for all other noble qualities required of a professional person.  Upon receiving a favorable response, the process may continue. 

The Sponsor Form and the Candidate Form necessary for the Fellowship process may be electronically downloaded from this website and may be completed on your computer screen, saved, emailed, and/or printed by using Adobe Acrobat Reader 10.0.1 (or newer version).  Earlier versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader will NOT allow you to save or email the filled-in forms, only print them. The blank forms may also be printed out and then filled in by typewriter. Handwritten copies are not acceptable, except for signature page.

Sponsor Form Download PDF» (Must open file in Adobe Acrobat Reader 10.0.1 to use electronically.)

    * Form can now be signed electronically. Instructions – please read carefully!

Candidate Form Download PDF» (Must open file in Adobe Acrobat Reader 10.0.1 to use electronically.)

To view and type into these forms, please download the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader 10.0.1 program for your computer

STEP #2 — Follow Fellowship Flowchart below

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