AGD Practice Test

The AGD Fellowship Exam is open to licensed dentists who are AGD members in good standing. This page brings together free practice sets, worked explanations, and verified details about eligibility, exam delivery, and results. Use the questions to identify topics that need further study and to practise explaining your choices. Our practice content is written with AI tools; these are our own questions, not real exam questions.

AGD Exam at a Glance

What changed for AGD in 2026

• Oct 26, 2026: Registration deadline (Computerized exam) changed to At least 2 weeks before test date (previously Apply at least 2 weeks before your test date).^[1]
• Oct 26, 2026: Passing score changed to Pass/fail (norm-referenced; minimum pass score set annually) (previously Pass/fail (norm-referenced; minimum pass score set each year)).^[2]
• Oct 26, 2026: Score release changed to Immediately (computerized); 4–6 weeks (fall paper); 8–10 weeks (summer paper) (previously Immediately (computer); 4–6 weeks (fall paper); 8–10 weeks (summer paper)).^[1]
• Oct 26, 2026: Retake policy changed to Up to 2 computerized attempts per year; retake until passed without repeating the same version (previously Unlimited retakes; never the same exam version twice).^[2]
• Oct 26, 2026: Eligibility changed to Licensed dentist and AGD member in good standing (7-day waiting period after joining) (previously Licensed dentist and AGD member in good standing; apply 7 days after joining).^[1]
• Oct 26, 2026: Other (update 2026-01-01) changed to Effective January 1, 2026, up to 100 hours of continuing education earned as an AGD student member can count toward the CE requirements for the AGD Fellowship Award. (previously From January 1, 2026, up to 100 hours of CE earned as an AGD student member can count toward the CE requirement for the AGD Fellowship (FAGD) Award.).^[2]
• Jan 1, 2026: Effective January 1, 2026, up to 100 hours of continuing education earned as an AGD student member can count toward the CE requirements for the AGD Fellowship Award.^[2]

What the AGD is and how it works

According to Academy of General Dentistry, “The Fellowship Exam includes 252 multiple-choice questions covering all 17 dental disciplines.”^[1]

The Academy of General Dentistry Fellowship Exam is part of the path to AGD Fellowship. Passing the exam and earning the Fellowship award are separate milestones: the exam score has no expiration date, and there is no time limit for applying for the award after passing.

The exam contains 252 multiple-choice questions and lasts 4 hours. Computerized testing is offered year-round at SMT/Prometric centers throughout the United States and Canada. Paper-and-pencil testing is available in person at AGD events. Results are typically available immediately after computerized testing, within 4–6 weeks after fall paper testing, or within 8–10 weeks after summer paper testing.

To be eligible, you must be a licensed dentist and an AGD member in good standing. You can apply 7 days after becoming a full, active member. Submit the computerized exam application at least 2 weeks before your intended test date.

Results are pass/fail. The exam is norm-referenced, with a minimum passing score established annually. AGD permits up to 2 computerized attempts per year without repeating the same version. Consult AGD’s Fellowship Exam Information and Fellowship Exam FAQs for the official application and retake requirements.

Worked examples: how to reason through AGD questions

These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.

Example 1

Question: Which oral manifestation is MOST characteristic of primary herpetic gingivostomatitis?

1. Multiple small vesicles that rupture leaving painful ulcers with generalized gingival erythema
2. Single painless ulcer with indurated border
3. White patches that wipe off leaving a bleeding surface
4. Bullae on non-inflamed mucosa

Answer: A. Multiple small vesicles that rupture leaving painful ulcers with generalized gingival erythema

Explanation:

Option A is correct. Multiple vesicles that rupture into painful ulcers, together with generalized gingival erythema, fit primary herpetic gingivostomatitis. The combination of lesion appearance and widespread gingival inflammation matters more than ulceration alone.

Option B describes a solitary, painless, indurated ulcer, which does not match the painful, multiple lesions in this presentation. Option C describes removable white patches rather than vesicles progressing to ulcers. Option D describes bullae without surrounding inflammation, so it misses the characteristic gingival inflammatory pattern.

Rule to remember: Compare the distribution, pain, lesion type, and surrounding tissue changes as a pattern. Do not choose a diagnosis solely because it can cause oral ulcers.

Example 2

Question: During try-in of a wax denture, the patient's upper lip appears flat and unsupported with insufficient tooth display at rest. The appropriate correction is to:

1. Increase the vertical dimension of occlusion
2. Move the anterior teeth labially or increase their incisal length
3. Reduce the labial flange thickness
4. Reposition the posterior teeth buccally

Answer: B. Move the anterior teeth labially or increase their incisal length

Explanation:

Option B is correct. Moving the maxillary anterior teeth labially can improve upper-lip support, while increasing their incisal length can improve tooth display at rest. At the wax try-in, assess which adjustment addresses the observed deficiency before changing the arrangement.

Option A changes the vertical dimension of occlusion without evidence that it is incorrect; poor lip support alone does not justify that change. Option C reduces labial flange thickness and may further reduce support. Option D changes posterior tooth position without directly correcting anterior tooth display or upper-lip support.

Rule to remember: Match the adjustment to the finding. Evaluate anterior tooth position and length when lip support and anterior display are deficient, rather than assuming the vertical dimension is responsible.

Example 3

Question: A colleague confides that they have been practicing while impaired by alcohol. What is the most appropriate first action?

1. Report immediately to the state dental board
2. Encourage the colleague to seek help through a peer assistance program
3. Confront the colleague publicly at the next staff meeting
4. Document the conversation and take no further action

Answer: B. Encourage the colleague to seek help through a peer assistance program

Explanation:

Option B is the intended answer: encourage the colleague to seek help through a peer assistance program. This offers a route toward addressing the impairment. However, the question leaves out whether the colleague is currently treating patients and what reporting duties apply. Encouragement alone is insufficient if patients remain at risk.

Option A may be required under applicable reporting rules, so it cannot be dismissed as universally wrong. Option C adds public humiliation without providing a suitable response to impairment. Option D leaves the safety concern unresolved; documentation alone is not action.

Rule to remember: Support access to help while protecting patients and following applicable reporting obligations. Treat this answer as conditional on the circumstances, not as a universal instruction to delay reporting.

How to use these practice tests

Start with a practice set in an area where your reasoning feels uncertain. Answer before checking the explanation, and record what led you to each choice. Separate gaps in knowledge from errors caused by overlooking a detail in the stem.

Use Oral Diagnosis and Pathology to practise distinguishing similar presentations. Follow with Diagnostic and Treatment Planning Techniques to work on choosing an appropriate next step. For restorative decisions, use Operative and Restorative Dentistry alongside Dental Materials and Application.

After reviewing a missed answer, explain why the alternatives do not fit. Check uncertain explanations against your study references; do not treat an AI-written answer as the final authority. Revisit the topic with related questions and look for whether you can apply the reasoning to a different presentation.

Compare your study coverage with AGD’s official exam material. These practice-set labels are not a verified official blueprint. Before test day, check AGD’s application instructions and your testing appointment details. For a Prometric appointment, plan to arrive 30 minutes early with valid government photo ID.

Sources & last verified

1. Academy of General Dentistry — number of questions, time limit, delivery, eligibility (official source). “The Fellowship Exam includes 252 multiple-choice questions covering all 17 dental disciplines.” Verified Oct 26, 2026 · source checked Oct 25, 2026.
2. Academy of General Dentistry — passing score, retake policy, validity, other (official source). “The Fellowship Exam is norm-referenced. Scores are based on the candidate’s total number of correct answers. The annually established minimum pass score indicates a level…” Verified Oct 26, 2026 · source checked Oct 25, 2026.
3. Academy of General Dentistry — exam fee (official source). “$650 U.S. funds must accompany this application.” Verified Oct 26, 2026.
4. Academy of General Dentistry — renewal (official source). “No, once a member has earned Fellowship in the AGD they are entitled to use the designation if they maintain membership in the organization.” Verified Oct 26, 2026.
5. Academy of General Dentistry — next exam date (official source). “You can register to attend a two-day AGD Fellowship Review Course during the Greater New York Dental Meeting, November 29 and 30, with the option…” Verified Oct 26, 2026 · source checked Oct 25, 2026.
6. prometric.com — delivery (official source). “Plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time, whether you are testing in a center or with remote online proctoring.” Verified Oct 26, 2026.

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