What must candidates demonstrate regarding their professional conduct for AGD Fellowship?

Candidates for AGD Fellowship must demonstrate high ethical standards and professional integrity as a cornerstone of their professional conduct. This is essential because the AGD Fellowship is awarded to dentists who not only pursue advanced education but also commit to upholding the ethical principles that govern the dental profession. Such integrity reflects a dedication to the well-being of patients, the profession, and the community at large.

While compliance with local dental regulations is certainly important, it does not encompass the broader ethical expectations that the AGD Fellowship seeks to promote. Membership in a dental organization and a focus on patient satisfaction, although relevant aspects of a dentist's practice, do not directly capture the essential requirement of exhibiting high ethical standards and professional integrity, which are fundamental to the trust and credibility of the dental profession.