| Student -with no PhD (Annual Dues: $40 , Includes: on-line journal) Students are individuals with an interest in dental materials research and currently enrolled in an education program. Students must provide a signed confirmation letter of student status from either a sponsoring member or their learning institute, and complete the Education tab with expected graduation date. NOTE: Individuals who already hold a PhD degree are not eligible for Student Membership. Please apply as a Regular Member or First Year New Member |
| Post-Doctoral Member (Annual Dues: $55 , Includes: on-line journal) Post-Doctoral Members hold a postdoctoral research position not to exceed 4 years in duration. Only postdoctoral researchers are eligible for this membership category and for a maximum of four years. Individuals who hold or have held a more senior academic role or faculty position for any length of time are not eligible for this category and should apply as Regular Members. Verification document attesting the postdoctoral role will be required at the time of application and can be provided by the section supervisor, Department Chair or Dean of the applicant’s institution. |
| Fellow (Annual Dues: $149 , Includes: on-line journal) Fellowships are approved by the Credentials Committee according to the following guidelines:
- Achievement of advanced degrees: at least a master's degree and preferably a Ph.D., Odont Dr., or equivalent degree;
- Evidence of contribution: publication of at least ten (10), peer-reviewed, scientific articles in refereed journals, of which the candidate should be first author on one-half of the articles; and
- Longevity of commitment to the field: at least five (5) years of leadership through research, training, service and/or education beyond formal education.
- Normally at least Five (5) years of membership in the Academy of Dental Materials
Candidates for Fellowship should submit a curriculum vitae and letters of recommendation from a minimum of two Fellows of the Academy. |
| Regular Member (Annual Dues: $149 , Includes: on-line journal) Active membership is $149/year and begins after new member status, ending this calendar year (December). Select this option if you have previously been a member of the ADM or you are an inactive member reactivating your membership. |
| Corporate (Annual Dues: $2000 , Includes: on-line journal) Corporate Membership shall be recognized as a special membership status for business corporations. Corporate members will receive a complimentary subscription to Dental Materials (the journal) for the membership year. Corporate member names and corporate logos will appear in each issue of Dental Materials (the journal) throughout the membership year in acknowledgment of their member status. Corporate membership requires payment of annual dues. |
| Emeritus (Annual Dues: $0, without any journal subscription ) Emeritus Members are those individuals who have contributed to the field of dental materials and have retired from their professional position. They must have been Active Members or Fellows prior to achieving Emeritus status. An individual must apply in writing to the Secretary or President for Emeritus status. The Board of Directors will vote on awarding the Emeritus membership. An Emeritus Member will pay no dues, but would be assessed a member's subscription rate for the journal should he/she decide to continue the subscription. All other rights and privileges of Active Membership would be maintained. |