Pierre Fauchard Academy

What Pierre Fauchard Academy does

The Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA) is an international nonprofit honorary dental service organization founded in 1936 by Dr. Elmer S. Best and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. It recognizes ethical dentists who have made outstanding contributions to the art and science of dentistry, with Fellowship extended by nomination to fewer than 3% of dentists internationally. The Academy serves nearly 7,000 Fellows organized across 11 global regions and over 142 local Sections, providing peer recognition, professional development, and humanitarian engagement opportunities. Core offerings include two publications - Dental World (quarterly newsletter) and Dental Abstracts (bi-monthly journal published in partnership with Elsevier) - plus bundled access to scientific journals from Elsevier, Wiley, Sage Publishers, and Springer Nature, an online CE leadership course catalog, the PFA Podcast series, and a portfolio of prestigious awards (Fauchard Gold Medal, Elmer S. Best Memorial Award, Dental Trade and Industry Award, Student Certificate of Merit, Honorary Fellowship, and the PFA International Hall of Fame of Dentistry established in 1992). The Academy also coordinates humanitarian programs including Mission of Mercy events and international dental missions to Panama, Guatemala, Central African Republic, and Mexico.

Name

Pierre Fauchard Academy

Legal name

Pierre Fauchard Academy

Website

https://fauchard.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Pierre Fauchard Academy is a nonprofit international dental honor organization founded in 1936, serving nearly 7,000 nominated dentist Fellows across 11 global regions with publications, awards, and leadership development.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from fellows provide the primary revenue stream. Dues include subscription to Dental World and Dental Abstracts, support the Awards Luncheon, student Awards of Merit, the Fauchard Gold Medal and Elmer S. Best Award, general administration and activities of the Academy, online CE classes focusing on leadership, and certain section functions.

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Pierre Fauchard Academy is a nonprofit international dental honor organization that recognizes outstanding dentists worldwide through nomination-only fellowship. Its core deliverables to fellows include a quarterly newsletter (Dental World), a bi-monthly journal (Dental Abstracts), access to aggregated scientific journals from Elsevier, Wiley, Sage Publishers, and Springer Nature, an awards and honors program, and online leadership-focused continuing education courses.

Product overview

The Pierre Fauchard Academy is an international dental honor organization offering a portfolio of products and services focused on professional recognition, education, and publications. Its core offerings include two major publications: Dental World (quarterly newsletter) and Dental Abstracts (bi-monthly journal with approximately 50 abstracts from key dental articles). The Academy provides access to scientific journals from Elsevier, Wiley, Sage Publishers, and Springer Nature for its Fellows. The organization administers multiple prestigious awards including the Fauchard Gold Medal Award (USA), Elmer S. Best Memorial Award (international), Dental Trade and Industry Award, Student Certificate of Merit, Presidential Award of Excellence, Model Section Award, Distinguished Service Citation Certificate, and Honorary Fellowship. It also operates the PFA International Hall of Fame of Dentistry (established 1992) honoring distinguished dental professionals. Educational offerings include leadership courses (Leadership in Turbulent Times, Clinical Leadership, Presentation Skills, Negotiation Skills) and the PFA Podcast series. The Academy supports humanitarian initiatives including Mission of Mercy events and dental missions to underserved regions. Fellowship in the Academy is by nomination only, recognizing dentists who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the profession.

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Brands

• PFA International Hall of Fame of Dentistry: Established in 1992, honors elite and distinguished members of the dental profession from throughout the world. Located at University of Maryland School of Dentistry and International Headquarters in Rockville, MD.
• Dental World
• Dental Abstracts

Products and services

• Fellowship Membership Annual nomination-only membership for licensed dentists who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to dental literature, service to the profession, and service to the general community. Members pay annual dues and receive the Academy's publications, journals access, awards eligibility, courses, and section participation.
• Dental World Newsletter Official quarterly newsletter of the Pierre Fauchard Academy distributed to fellows worldwide, featuring Academy, Foundation, Regions and Section news, individual member news, meeting announcements, and abstracts of select publications.
• Dental Abstracts Journal Bi-monthly journal featuring approximately 50 abstracts from key articles in dentistry, keeping dentists informed of developments and advances in general dentistry and its specialties. Published in partnership with Elsevier and distributed to all fellows.
• Scientific Journals Access Member benefit providing PFA Fellows with full access to all scientific journals published by Elsevier, Wiley, Sage Publishers, and Springer Nature through the member portal login.
• PFA Leadership Courses Online continuing education courses for PFA Fellows focusing on leadership and dental practice topics, including: How Curiosity Drives Contribution, What constitutes unprofessional conduct?, Leadership in Turbulent Times (Parts 1 and 2), Clinical Leadership, Presentation Skills, Negotiation Skills, Dominating Google SEO in 2023 and Beyond, and the Dental Buyer's Journey.

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Laurence Walsh AOminorOthersEmeritus Professor Laurence Walsh AO received the 2025 Elmer S. Best Memorial Award. He is a specialist in special needs dentistry based in Brisbane, Australia, with over 40 years at University of Queensland School of Dentistry.
• Dr. Roger P. LevinminorOthersDr. Roger P. Levin received the 2025 Fauchard Gold Medal Award. He is Chairman and CEO of Levin Group, Inc., the largest practice management consulting firm in the U.S.
• Jean-Philippe Vergnes (A-dec)minorOthersJean-Philippe Vergnes received the 2025 Dental Trade and Industry Award for his leadership at A-dec in France and contributions to the dental profession through education, innovation, and commitment to dental team well-being.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American College of Dentists: U.S.-focused honorary dental society with by-invitation fellowship recognizing dentists for leadership, ethics, and contributions. Closely mirrors PFA's selectivity criteria, awards program, and recognition-driven value proposition.
• Academy of Operative Dentistry: Honor and recognition society for operative dentistry with selective membership, awards, and an annual meeting. Closely comparable in scale, selectivity, and recognition-driven mission to PFA, though narrower in clinical focus.
• International College of Dentists: The most direct comparable: a global honorary dental organization that inducts dentists by invitation based on outstanding professional service and contributions. Operates sections worldwide and grants fellowships, awards, and humanitarian recognitions in a near-identical model to PFA.

Regional players

• British Dental Association: U.K. national professional association and trade union for dentists, offering publications, events, and member services. Comparable as a regional professional body serving the same dental audience PFA covers in Region 1 (Europe).
• Canadian Dental Association: National dental association serving Canadian dentists with advocacy, CE, and publications. Relevant peer for the Canadian Region 6 of PFA, sharing audience but operating as a broad membership body rather than an honorary society.
• Royal College of Surgeons of England (Faculty of Dental Surgery): U.K.-based professional body awarding dental fellowships (FDS RCS Eng) and credentials. Comparable as a recognition and fellowship-granting institution for senior dental professionals, though primarily operating in the U.K. and Commonwealth markets.

Broad incumbents

• Academy of General Dentistry: Large U.S. professional association serving general dentists through continuing education, fellowships (FAGD/MAGD), and recognition. Overlaps with PFA on CE, leadership development, and member recognition but is a broader membership body rather than a purely honorary society.
• American Dental Association: The largest U.S. professional dental association, offering membership, advocacy, publications, and continuing education. While not honorary, it competes for dentists' attention, dues dollars, and engagement with a much larger portfolio of programs.
• FDI World Dental Federation: Global umbrella organization representing national dental associations and dentists worldwide. Comparable as a globally federated dental professional body, though it operates at a policy and public-health level rather than a fellowship/recognition level.

Emerging players

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: Specialty dental association with selective membership, awards, CE, and a humanitarian ethos. Comparable to PFA in mission structure (recognition + service), but narrower in clinical scope (pediatric dentistry) and smaller in global reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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