Dr. Foley isan active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, International College of Oral Implantology,American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, Metropolitan Denver Dental Association and The Association of Military Surgeons United States. Dr. Foley is affiliated with The University of Colorado School of Dentistry and donates time with Dentistry for the Handicap and Kids in Need of Dentistry.
Because of his persistence in continuing education and professional development, Dr. Foley has received the prestigious Master of the Academy of General Dentistry award. This has been awarded to fewer than 2% of dentists nationwide.
Dr. Foley lives in Southeast Denver with his family. With two kids attending University ofColorado and another working as a young professional in Denver, Dr. Foley enjoys spending his weekends with them appreciating the mountains or various Denver neighborhoods. Dr. Foley enjoys golfing, camping and boating with his sons as well as skiing during the winter with his daughter and his wife Gretchen. His family enjoys all winter sports, travel, photography and hanging out on the beach in Oregon. Dr. Foley has maintained a community based approach to his neighborhood practice, evolving as the needs of his patients have developed. Dr. Foley has continued to learn new technologies and improved techniques to maintain a contemporary practice meeting the expectations of his patients.
Achieving the goal of Master of the AGD is a significant milestone in a members career and clearly establishes a dentist as a shining example to other members of the profession. With this honor comes responsibility.
1There is a responsibility to selfContinue the journey as a lifelong learner and remain abreast of the current scientific information and clinical procedures, as well as cutting-edge advances in the profession.
2There is a responsibility to the dental profession Masters of the AGD have participated in some of the best, most comprehensive continuing education available. They must use their experience and position to teach and give others the benefit of what they have learned. Be involved and be mentors. Use your knowledge to improve existing continuing education programs and help develop quality programs where none exist. Be a recognizable participant in study clubs, society meetings, regional conferences, and significantly, local dental schools.
3There is a responsibility to the AGD Masters of the AGD have influence and prestige within the organization. Keep the commitment to the AGD strong and leverage the Master position to make the AGD an even better organization. Stay engaged, whether it be on a constituent, regional, or national level. Masters talents are needed as the AGD moves forward into a new era.
4There is a responsibility to community Master credentials speak for themselves within the dental profession, but Masters must actively extend their influence and talents into the communities that they serve. Be committed and be leaders. Exemplify dedication, concern, compassion and understanding in the community in the manner of unselfish service. Doing so will enhance the professional image among those we serve, and those who might enter our profession tomorrow.
Masters are leaders in the profession charged with the obligations and responsibilities outlined here. In accepting the award, Masters have made a commitment to the highest professional standards and the ideals of the AGD. It is a commitment that will last throughout their professional lives.
Your dentist is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), an organization of general dentists who are dedicated to professional development and continuing education. All AGD members must remain current with advances in the profession to provide quality patient treatment. A general dentist who is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) has been recognized by other general dentists as a leader and an example to other dentists of the importance of quality continuing dental education to patient care. A general dentist who has earned the designation Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD)a big step up from Fellowshiphas completed a structured and rigorous set of requirements involving all the dental disciplines. Both Fellows and Masters have accepted the charge to keep abreast of advances in dentistry for the benefit of patients and the betterment of dentistry. They serve as mentors and leaders to other dentists pursuing continuing dental education. They set examples in their communities with their hard work, concern and involvement.
To earn a Fellowship Award, your dentist must earn a minimum of 500 approved continuing dental education credits and pass a comprehensive 400-question examination. Your dentist must also be an Academy of General Dentistry member for five continuous years. While attaining Fellowship is a challenge, it allows dentists to remain current with what is new in dentistry, and to incorporate the latest techniques into their practices.
To attain Mastership, members must first be Fellows in the Academy of General Dentistry. Then they must earn an additional 600 approved continuing education credits, meeting minimum requirements in certain dental disciplines, of which 400 hours are hands on courses. Thus, a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry has taken a total of 1,100 hours of continuing education. A Master has studied 16 disciplines in dentistry, such as periodontics, orthodontics and implants.
Fellows and Masters of the Academy of General Dentistry follow a lifelong pursuit of continuing education to provide the highest quality of dental care to patients. The award symbolizes the professional responsibility of general dentists to remain current in their profession and reminds each member of the dental profession to continue to learn new techniques for their dental practice. These are awards, however and should not be confused with post-graduate degrees or certification. Every dentist who applies for the Fellowship or Mastership award has their application reviewed by the AGD Council on Dental Education to assure that the high standards of the Academy of General Dentistry are met.
To date, more than 10,000 members of the Academy of General Dentistry have become Fellows and more than 1,000 have gone on to receive Mastership. The Academy is proud of all of its members who must take at least 75 hours of continuing dental education every three years, and especially proud of its members who have made the commitment to pursue these awards. When your dentist has achieved the Fellowship Award or Mastership Award, you can be assured that they are dedicated to providing the finest care in general dentistry.
This information was compiled for you by the Academy of General Dentistry. Your dentist cares about long-tern dental health for you and your family and demonstrates that concern by belonging to the Academy of General Dentistry. As one of the 35,000 general dentists in the United States and Canada who are members of the Academy, your dentist participates in an ongoing program of professional development and continuing education to remain current with advances in the profession and to provide quality patient treatment. Visit the AGD's web site at www.agd.org.
At the core of our dental practice is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual, and tailor each treatment to your specific needs. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care, and that we value the trust you have placed in us.
