FAQ’s

MasterTrack is a series of continuing education courses in every discipline of general dentistry.

The requirements for Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry include participation (versus lecture) hours in each of the following disciplines: Periodontics, Occlusion, Cosmetics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Oral Pathology, Fixed Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Removable Prosthodontics, and Implants. The Georgia MasterTrack curriculum provides all necessary participation hours required to obtain Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry.

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• Meets over a 5-year period (once per quarter vs. other programs that meet monthly for 2 years)

• Established, nationally recognized program running successfully for 25 years. The 2022 starting course will be the 6th consecutive 5-year MasterTrack continuum run by the GAGD.

• Meets or exceeds all requirements for participation and lecture hours in every discipline required for Mastership

• Augusta and Charlotte locations

• Small class size

• Camaraderie with a group of elite, like-minded peers

• Excellent course content and instructors

• Classes are closed to new registration after the start of the continuum. This stable class structure facilitates long-term relationships and cohesiveness of the group.

The course meets once per quarter for five (5) years, beginning November 4-6, 2022. The course will be held the first full weekends of May, August, November, and February. Class is in session Friday and Saturday from 8am until 6pm and Sunday from 8am until 2pm.

The courses will be held at The Pinnacle Club in Augusta, GA.

Class size is limited in order to keep the ratio of student to teacher low for the participation courses. The small class size allows students to get to know each other and develop lifelong friendships with dentists from around the southeast. There are typically no more than 30 participants in any class.

Fees are determined prior to the launch of the 5-year MasterTrack continuum, with a scheduled payment each year. MasterTrack provides over 600 hours of continuing education with over 500 of those hours in participation courses.

A deposit will be applied to your first year’s tuition that is required to reserve your place in the class.

Yes. This course will provide above and beyond the hours you need for Fellowship. Then, after completing the course, you are well on your way to Mastership in the Academy. The participation hours you have already earned can be applied to Mastership.

We welcome all general dentists looking for a comprehensive review of general dentistry whether their goals are mastership in the AGD or just good CE.

Instructors come from across the country to teach our MasterTrack courses. Some lecturers are general dentists in private practice with unique knowledge of a particular discipline. Other times, lecturers are specialists who have a passion to share their knowledge to teach GPs about their specialized field.

• Mastership in the Academy

Once you attain Mastership, you will be a part of an elite group of dentists (only 2%) who can boast this accomplishment!

• Growth of Your Practice

Because the continuum covers classes in all disciplines of general dentistry you will have many opportunities to incorporate new techniques and materials into your practice.

• Becoming a Better Clinician

You will be asked to present cases to your peers throughout the series. This will enhance your attention to documentation and clinical excellence. You will stretch “outside of your box” to be able to include new methods and technologies in your practice for yourself and your patients.

• True Education

The course is not sponsored by any products or corporations. This means the instructors are paid by the students and education is the primary goal of the lectures, not sales. The directors of the course are volunteer dentists with many years of experience in continuing education. You will utilize your time learning through quality continuing education that is not corporately biased.

• Making Lifelong Professional Connections

One of the most rewarding results of the Mastertrack series are the lifelong friendships you will make over the five years you are committed to this group. The dentists who take this course tend to be like-minded individuals with a goal of excellence in dentistry.

Dentists who strive to become excellent clinicians take this course. Previous classes have seen a nice mix of practitioners in the early years of their careers along with more seasoned dentists. Some participants begin the program already a Fellow in the Academy; others achieve this honor during the MasterTrack course, and still others attend the courses for the information alone without aspirations for their FAGD or MAGD.