Examination Information and Policies

Examinations

Qualifying Examination

The Qualifying Examination (QE) is one section of the two-part certification process for Diplomate status in the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.  More...

Revalidation Examination

To revalidate a Board Candidate's (BC) knowledge of contemporary pediatric dentistry. This examination is available only to candidates who have earlier successfully completed the first phase of the certifying process (written or Qualifying Examination).  .  More...

Oral Clinical Examination

The purpose of the clinical section of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry examination is to enable the candidate to demonstrate proficiency in diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical care.  .  More...

Renewal of Certification

The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) believes that Renewal of Certification stimulates life-long learning, as well as self-evaluation, and thereby helps maintain an optimum level of problem solving skills.  In 1991, the ABPD established a policy of 10-year, time-limited certification.   More...

Policies

Re-Examination Process Policy

Information about the re-examination policy for both the Qualifying Examination and the Oral Clinical Examination. More...

Examination Appeal Process Policy

You may only appeal exam results if you suspect technical error by examiner, procedural difficulties in administration of an examination, or discrimination of a candidate.  More...

Cancellation Policy

All Qualifying Examination cancellations must be submitted in writing and are assessed a $75 administrative fee. More...