Welcome to the Academy of General Dentistry's
Application for National PACE Approval!
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) was created to assist members of the AGD and the dental profession in identifying and participating in quality continuing dental education (CDE).
The program provider approval mechanism is an evaluation of the educational processes used in designing, planning, and implementing continuing education.
Approval by AGD does not imply endorsement of course content, products, or therapies presented, nor does this approval imply acceptance for licensure maintenance or any other purpose by any governmental or private regulatory authority that regulates the practice of dentistry, including any national, state or provincial board of dentistry. Approved program providers are expected to comply with all relevant state and federal laws. Continuing education offered by approved program providers will be accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and Lifelong Learning & Service Recognition credit.
Please sign in to get started. If you don't have a sign in or have forgotten it, email AGD at pace@agd.org.
Effective Date and National Application Fee Schedule
Jan. 1, 2025: $1,025
Jan. 1, 2026: $1,075
Jan. 1, 2027: $1,130
Jan. 1, 2028: $1,185
Jan. 1, 2029: $1,245
The AGD PACE Council has four review cycles every year. Here is when you can expect a decision based on when you submit an application.
| Review Cycle | Application Submission Date | Decisions Emailed By: |
| 1 | Sept. 1 - Nov. 30 | Mar. 31 |
| 2 | Dec. 1 - Feb. 28 | June 30 |
| 3 | Mar. 1 - May 31 | Sept. 30 |
| 4 | June 1 - Aug. 31 | Dec. 31 |
If you have current national PACE approval, here is a guide as to when you should submit a new application so that you do not have a lapse in approval.
| Expiration Month | When to Apply By: | Decision Emailed By: |
| January | August 31 of the year prior to expiration | December 31 of the year prior to expiration |
| February | August 31 of the year prior to expiration | December 31 of the year prior to expiration |
| March | November 30 of the year prior to expiration | March 31 |
| April | November 30 of the year prior to expiration | March 31 |
| May | November 30 of the year prior to expiration | March 31 |
| June | February 28 | June 30 |
| July | February 28 | June 30 |
| August | February 28 | June 30 |
| September | May 31 | September 30 |
| October | May 31 | September 30 |
| November | May 31 | September 30 |
| December | August 31 | December 31 |