PIERRE FAUCHARD ACADEMY
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The Pierre Fauchard Academy is a service organization of dentists whose members are selected for their dedication to the art and science of dentistry, and for their contribution to its professional literature. They will readily undertake to aid all members of the profession, wherever and whenever possible, in the solution of scientific, technical and economic problems. Further they are encouraged to continue contributing to the dental literature and to assist in establishing and maintaining a high plane of competence in professional publications. Above all, they practice with self-restraint and recognized ideals, exemplified by the "Golden rule" placing the welfare of patients above personal aims and desires.
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Objectives
1. To elevate the character, education and professional ability of the greatest number of dental surgeons by making available to them dental literature, presenting the latest developments and opinions in dentistry.
2. To encourage practitioners to contribute to the literature.
3. To encourage through annual awards, outstanding contributors to the science and art of dentistry and service to the profession or to the Society in general.
4. To establish personal contacts between leaders in the profession and those who seek advice on technical or economic subjects.
5. To encourage Dental Student and foster advancement of their scientific and professional standards.
HISTORY
INTERNATIONAL
The Pierre Fauchard Academy was founded in 1936 as an International Honour Dental Organisation by Dr. Elmer S. Best, a Minneapolis dentist.
In founding the Academy, Dr. Best and his colleagues adopted the name of Pierre Fauchard, a Parisian Chirurgien Dentiste who published his monumental work, Le Chirurgein Dentiste au Traite des Dents in 1728. It became the first widely accepted scientifically oriented book on Dentistry. The two volumes are credited with raising dentistry to the status of a profession. Deservedly, Pierre Fauchard has been described as the "Father of Modern Dentistry".
HISTORY
INDIA SECTION
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Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA) in India was started in the year 1976 but became non-functional in 1978 and was closed. However, during the Golden Jubilee of PFA in 1986, the International office appointed Dr. T. Samraj as Chairman and gave him powers to revive the India Section. A meeting of existing members and those who were interested to revive PFA in India was held in December 1986 at Coimbatore. The members ratified the action of the International PFA appointing Dr. T. Samraj as Chairman and elected him also as Secretary and Treasurer for 5 years and authorized him to co-ordinate all the activities of PFA in India. They also elected Dr. V.P. Jalili as Editor of the Journal of PFA (JPFA) and Dr. S.S. Sidhu as Scientific Editor of JPFA. The India Section was recognized in 1988 by the International PFA,
After 5 years in 1991, Dr. S.S. Sidhu was elected as Chairman of PFA for 1 year in 1992, Dr. T. Samraj as Secretary and Treasurer for another 5 years and Dr. V.P. Jalili as Editor of JPFA for another 5 years. Dr. S.S. Sidhu served 29 years as Scientific Editor of JPFA till 2015 and Dr. V.P. Jalili as Chief Editor of JPFA for 30 years till 2016 and is now the Emeritus Editor of JPFA from 2017. Dr. O.P. Kharbanda was elected as Chief Editor of JPFA from 2017 for 5 years and Dr. T. Samraj as Secretary and Treasurer for another 5 years. Dr. T. Samraj served as Secretary and Treasurer for 35 years till 2021 and is now the Emeritus Secretary of PFA from 2022. Dr. J. Sabarinathan was elected as Secretary for 5 years from 2022, Dr. O.P. Kharbanda as Chief Editor of JPFA for another 5 years and Dr. S. Sabitha as Treasurer for 5 years. Dr. Maya Ramesh was elected as Secretary for 3 years to complete the term of Dr. Sabarinathan and Dr. J. Arun Kumar was elected as Treasurer to complete the term of Dr. S. Sabitha.
MANAGEMENT
INTERNATIONAL
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The Pierre Fauchard Academy was originally incorporated in the state of Minnesota (residence of founder Elmer S. Best) in 1936 and reincorporated in Illinois in August 1995. It’s Constitution and Bylaws specify that it should be a non-profit educational organization whose assets are protected. Operation of the organization is vested in a Board of Trustees including the officers (elected annually for one-year terms) and (currently) ten Trustees who serve terms of four years. The Trustees represent geographic areas of the United States and the rest of the world. Subdivision is accomplished through individual state organizations and, in the case of foreign entities, sections in different countries under the guidance of regional Trustees.
The officers include the President, President-Elect, Immediate Past President, Vice President, Treasurer and Executive Director, all of whom serve with the eleven Trustees to form the Board of Trustees.
State Chairpersons or Section Chairs (outside the United States) are charged with the responsibility of overseeing their own areas, nominating new Fellows, arranging meeting functions and public relations.
The Pierre Fauchard Academy maintains 142 Sections in 11 Regions, worldwide. The United States has 55 Sections with 6,000 members and another 87 Sections in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia with 2,000 members. The Global membership is 11,000.
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MANAGEMENT
INDIA SECTION
The India Section is managed by the Senate of PFA consisting of 16 Fellows, namely, the Chairman, Secretary, Emeritus Secretary, Chief Editor, Emeritus Editor, Treasurer, 4 Vice-Chairmen (VC) 1, 2, 3, and 4 from North, South, West and East regions, one Joint Secretary, one Deputy Secretary and Four Assistant Secretaries, representing each region.
The Secretary shall be responsible for the management of the PFA India Section Office, assisted by Joint Secretary and Deputy Secretary. The Chief Editor is responsible for the publication of JPFA and the Treasurer is for the maintenance of Accounts. The Vice-Chairmen and Assistant Secretaries are charged with the responsibility of overseeing their areas, nominating new Fellows, and arranging CDE meetings, functions, and public relations.
The India Section has 1004 Fellows and 68 International Fellows in their rolls as of January 2024.
The India Section is registered under the Societies Act at Vellore with Registration No: 39 / 89.
FELLOWSHIP / FORM
INTERNATIONAL
Fellowship is by invitation only and limited to ethical dentists.
Fellowship is through India Section only. No direct International Fellowship is permitted.
INDIA SECTION
Fellowship is by invitation only and limited to ethical dentists. Each nomination for Fellowship must bear the endorsement of the Section Secretary / Chairperson. The minimum requirement for Fellowship in India Section is either BDS with 10 years’ experience or MDS with a minimum of 5 years’ experience after BDS (From 1998). Primary membership in Dental and Specialty Association / Society is essential.
FELLOWSHIP / FORM
Dues (From 2015) India Section International
Admission Fee Rs. 6,000 US $ 106
Life Membership Fee Rs. 6,000 Not applicable
Annual Fee Not applicable US $ 53
Journal Fee Rs. 1,000 Not applicable
C.D.E Fee Rs. 1,000 Not applicable
Total Rs. 14,000 Rs. 14,500 (2024)
Total Dues 2024 Rs. 28,500 Renewal Date 01-12-2026
International Fellowship is through India Section only. No direct International Fellowship is permitted.
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Click here to download application form (2024)
PUBLICATIONS
INTERNATIONAL
Dental World, which replaced a newsletter in 1980, is the current periodical issued by the Academy. This bi-monthly publication appears inside the scientific journal Dental Abstracts. Dental World covers the programs and activities of the International Academy, its Officers and Fellows, and provides meeting reports for Sections and Foundation news.
The Academy’s Website is: https://fauchard.org/#_more-about-pfa/
INDIA SECTION
The Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy, India Section was started in 1986, the first year of formation of the India Section. The Journal is a quarterly publication of the India Section and carries scientific articles and section news and is completely online now.
Journal website : https://www.informaticsjournals.com/index.php/jpfa
The India Section’s website (2005) is: www.pfaindia.org
FOUNDATION
INTERNATIONAL
The Foundation of the Pierre Fauchard Academy was established in 1986.
1. The annual grants program receives applications for dental projects in a number of dental service areas from all over the world.
2. The Student Scholarship Program makes presentations to dental students from all over the world.
3. The foundation website is:www.foundationpfa.org
Contact Details
PFA INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Robert Cattoi,
Region 3 - Southeast USA, Section: North Carolina
Email: rcattoi@fauchard.org
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PFA FOUNDATION
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www.foundationpfa.org
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PFA INDIA SECTION OFFICE
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SECRETARY
Prof. Dr. Maya Ramesh,
100, Kittu Residency
Flat No : 105, Nagaramalai Road
Alagapuram, Salem – 636 016
E-mail: pfaindiasection@gmail.com
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Website: pfaindia.org
