That academy was re-incorporated in 1983 as the Academy of Dental Materials, as an international academy interested in promoting dental biomaterials. The corporation shall be known as The Academy of Dental Materials hereinafter called the Academy. Section 2 Fellows shall be Members who have attained a high level of achievement in the field of dental materials research. Acceptance of Fellows will be based on a simple majority vote of the committee. The Credentials Committee shall award Fellowship, and, upon payment of required dues and initiation fee, members so awarded shall be inducted into Fellowship at the next Annual Meeting.
Fellows maintain the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities of Members.
Section 3 Active Members shall be those individuals who can demonstrate evidence of authentic interest in dental materials, and have paid all required dues and assessments. Active Members may be dentists, members of academic institutions, industrial employees, or anyone else who can demonstrate activity or interest in dental materials. Resignation by Active Members must be in writing to the Secretary. Resignations will be recognized as in good standing if there are no outstanding financial obligations to the Academy. Section 4 Student Members are individuals with an interest in dental materials research who are currently enrolled in an education program.