Regular Members shall be considered for Fellowship by the Credentials Committee according to the following guidelines:

1.  Academic Attainment: Holders of advanced degrees: at least a master’s degree and preferably Ph.D., Dr Odont., or equivalents are eligible.
2.  Scholarly Contributions: Evidence of contribution in the field of Dental Materials or related fields: publication of at least thirty (30), peer-reviewed, scientific articles in refereed journals, of which at least twenty (20) should be published beyond their post-graduate degree or equivalent and the candidate should be first author or senior author on one-half of the total articles.
3. Dedication to the field: A track record of at least ten (10) years of distinguished service, including in leadership roles, in research, training, service, and/or education beyond the attainment of their post-graduate or equivalent degree in the field of Dental Materials Science or related disciplines.
4. Commitment to the Academy: At least ten (10) years of continuous membership with the Academy, with attendance to at least 5 meetings in that period of time. Interruptions in membership will need to be justified and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.