The American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health Fellowship program signifies exceptional dedication to advanced oral and systemic health and establishes honorees as distinguished experts in the field.
The AAOSH Fellows/Masters/Diplomats showcase your professional achievements and signify your lifelong learning and growth commitment. Your pursuit of this prestigious Fellowship demonstrates your commitment to staying at the forefront of cutting-edge research, expanding your knowledge, and embracing best practices in oral systemic health. Oral Systemic Education allows for the continuous development of skills and competencies to treat patients with periodontal conditions that stem from systemic disease.
By attaining the status of an AAOSH Fellow, you join an esteemed group of professionals who share your passion and dedication to oral systemic health. This achievement not only recognizes your accomplishments but also serves as an inspiration to others within the field.
Induction into the AAOSH Fellowship program occurs during the annual Collaboration Cures national event in September of each year. You will receive the following:
- Use of the FAAOSH, MAAOSH, DAAOSH distinction
- Digital assets for the promotional badge of Fellows/Masters/Diplomat
- Fellows label on your AAOSH Member Directory profile and the AAOSH Website
- Recognition at the Annual Collaboration Cures Conference
- A personalized Fellowship plaque that can be displayed in your office
Elevate your professional profile with the AAOSH Fellowship designation. This prestigious honor recognizes your commitment to ongoing oral systemic education and keeps you abreast of the latest developments and technology. Gain valuable skills to treat patients with periodontal conditions linked to systemic diseases by pursuing this fellowship.
To earn the Fellowship, you must complete the following requirements:
- Maintain a current AAOSH membership by July 31 of the year in which the application is received.
- Complete the registration form and submit the required fees of $199.
- Have a dental and/or medical license that has not been suspended or revoked.
- Complete 70 AAOSH-approved credit hours as an AAOSH member with at least 35 hours earned in course attendance from AAOSH Collaboration Cures or regional events and the other 35 from any electives that match our AAOSH Core Curriculum categories.
- Search below for the approved list.
- All courses submitted for Fellowship must be outside the realm of self-taught or self-instructed.
- The Fellowship award application must be completed and postmarked by July 31 of the year the award will be received.
- Attendance at a Collaboration Cures event held during the AAOSH annual event to receive the award is expected but not mandatory.
- Successful candidates are allowed to complete these requirements three years after application submission.
- You may use credits from 2011 on to achieve your AAOSH Fellowship.
Continue your professional profile with the AAOSH Master Fellowship designation. This prestigious honor recognizes your ongoing commitment to oral systemic education and keeps you abreast of the latest developments in oral systemic health.
To earn the Fellowship, you must complete the following requirements:
- Maintain a current AAOSH membership for two consecutive years (24 months) by July 31 of the year in which the application is received.
- Complete the registration form and submit the required fees of $249.
- Have a dental and/or medical license that has not been suspended or revoked.
- Complete 120 AAOSH-approved credit hours as an AAOSH member with at least 60 hours earned in course attendance from AAOSH Collaboration Cures or Regional events and the other 60 from any electives that match our AAOSH Core Curriculum categories.
- Search below for the approved list.
- All courses submitted for Master Fellowship must be outside the realm of self-taught or self-instructed.
- The Master Fellowship award application must be completed and postmarked by July 31 of the year the award will be received.
- Attendance at a Collaboration Cures event held during the AAOSH annual event to receive the award is expected but not mandatory.
- Successful candidates are allowed to complete these requirements three years after application submission.
- You may use credits from 2018 and on may be applied to Master level.
- You may not reuse any credits that you submitted for fellowship. This process should take at least three years after becoming a Fellow.
Complete your journey to excellence by achieving AAOSH’s highest honor for life-long learning, the Diplomat Fellowship designation. Diplomat represents the highest level of achievement for members in their commitment to ongoing oral systemic education.
To earn the Diplomat, you must complete the following requirements:
- Maintain a current AAOSH membership for three consecutive years (36 months) by July 31 of the year in which the application is received.
- Complete the registration form and submit the required fees of $299.
- Have a dental and/or medical license that has not been suspended or revoked.
- Complete 170 AAOSH-approved credit hours as an AAOSH member with at least 85 hours earned in course attendance from AAOSH Collaboration Cures or Regional events and the other 85 from any electives that match our AAOSH Core Curriculum categories. Click HERE for the approved list. (link to website).
- All courses submitted for Diplomat must be outside the realm of self-taught or self-instructed.
- The Diplomat award application must be completed and postmarked by July 31 of the year the award will be received.
- Attendance at a Collaboration Cures event held during the AAOSH annual event to receive the award is expected but not mandatory.
- Successful candidates are allowed to complete these requirements three years after application submission.
- Credits from 2021 and on may be applied to the Diplomat level. You may not reuse any credits that you submitted for Fellowship or Master Fellowship. This process should take at least three years after becoming a Master Fellow.
- You may not reuse any credits that you submitted for Fellowship or Master Fellowship. This process should take at least three years after becoming a Master Fellow.
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Engage in advanced learning and enhance your communication skills with your patients and other medical professionals.
Become part of an advanced, elite group of individuals who have gained the skills to be designated as an accomplished oral systemic practitioner.
Belong to a community of recognized individuals, highlighted as oral systemic experts and an inspiration to others.
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Submit your application!
Available exclusively for AAOSH members.
Fellowship applications are accepted annually between October 1st through July 31st.
Pay the program registration fee:
- Fellows ($199)
- Master Fellows ($249)
- Diplomats ($299)
The registration fee is non-refundable.
Download and complete the Course Record Sheet.
Track all Oral Systemic Courses taken with the Course Record Sheet.
Make sure all Fellowship credits are from a diverse mix of oral systemic health categories (see category list below).
Submit your completed course record sheet, a photo of yourself, and a short bio, with the button below:
The Fellowship Committee will review and process your submission. We'll be in touch with any questions that arise during this process and let you know when your fellowship designation has been confirmed. Please note that this process may take a few weeks.
Course Record Sheets submitted after the deadline will be considered for the following year's fellowship awards.
- AAOSH Fireside Chat
- AAOSH Webinars
- AAOSH Hot Topics
- AAOSH Regional events
- Collaboration Cures, AAOSH National Event
- Elective hours must be qualified in the following categories.
- Cardiovascular Health
- Aging/Brain Health
- Diabetes
- Periodontal Disease and Biofilm Diseases of the Mouth
- Metabolic Health
- Lifestyle
- Genetics
- Nutrition
- Airway and Sleep Disorders
- Genomics
- Oral Pathogens
- Gut Health and Microbiome
- Cancer and Autoimmune Disorders
- Behavior Influences
- Increasing Health Literacy
- Environmental Influences
- Success for the Oral Systemic Practice
- Case Studies, research project whitepapers, and clinical presentations contributing to Collaboration Cures
- Any joint session seminars with ACAM, AAPMD, AAMFM, IAOMT
- Any AGD/PACE or CERP-approved course designed to educate the practitioner on the relationship of oral health to whole body health—including but not limited to exploring the mechanisms of these relationships, delivering emerging evidence or education on the pathophysiologic connection between oral health and overall health, and delivering current treatment and preventive modalities.
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