There shall be eight (8) categories of membership: Active, Associate, International, Affiliate, Postdoctoral Student, Friend, Life, and Retired.
As outlined in Chapter 1, Section 2 who practice, teach, or do research outside the United States.
A general practitioner who expresses a desire to treat children as a part of their practice whose interests are consistent with the overall mission of this Academy
Is either a full-time or part-time postdoctoral student enrolled in an educational program in pediatric dentistry that is accredited by the American Dental Association or its foreign equivalent.
Student members shall be exempt from payment of Academy dues.
All other individuals whose interests are consistent with the mission of the Academy
Members in good standing of the Academy for thirty (30) consecutive years
Have reached the age of sixty-five (65) years
Continue to fulfill the provisions set forth in Chapter 1, Section 2
Have paid all dues and assessments through the calendar year in which application for Life membership is made
Life members shall be exempt from payment of Academy dues.
Have voluntarily and completely retired from dental practice, teaching, and/or administration,
Are not engaged in part-time practice or employed in a dental administrative or teaching capacity for which remuneration is received.
If previously a member of this academy for a minimum of 15 years, have paid all dues and assessments through the calendar year in which application for Retired membership is made. Retired members shall be exempt from payment of Academy dues.