Fellowship is the final credential available in the Academy and denotes the highest level of achievement. Fellows must have attended two of the four most recent Annual Conferences, and must have completed 50 cases at Accreditation standards, each of a different patient.

An Accredited Member of the New York Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry has completed extensive advanced training and education in cosmetic dentistry. In addition, this credentialed dentist or technician has successfully passed a rigorous Accreditation Board Examination. An Accredited Member is a dentist or technician who has demonstrated a very high level of technical skill and ability in cosmetic dentistry.

A Sustaining Member of the Academy has attended two of the last four Annual Conferences, and has passed the Accreditation written exam. The Accreditation Written Exam is the first step in the Accreditation process.

A General Member of the New York Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry is a dentist or a technician who is interested in continuing education in cosmetic dentistry. Credentialing is not necessary for general membership. To be included in the New York ACD referral service, General Members must have attended two of the four most recent Annual Conferences.