The Examination Committee is composed of Diplomates who have been appointed by the Board of Directors following a review process administered by the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

The Examination Committee provides a broad perspective of the pediatric dentistry specialty by preparing items for the Qualifying Examination, the Renewal of Certifcation examinations. Members also assist in the development of vignettes for the Oral Clinical Examination as well as serving as Examiners. A member shall meet the following criteria to be consiered for appointment:

  • A Diplomate in good standing.
  • An interval of 3 years after the completion of Board Certification.
  • Willingness to participate as an examiner for the Oral Clinical Examinations.
  • Demonstrates contemporary knowledge of all aspects of didactic and clinical pediatric dentistry.
  • Actively involved in clinical or academic pediatric dentistry.

Appointments are for one-year and following annual evaluation may be extended yearly to a maximum five-year term. Application for the Examination Committee.

A Consultant to the Examination Committee is a Diplomate who will assist as an Examiner for the Oral Clinical Examination. The Consultant shall meet the following criteria for appointment:

  • A Diplomate in good standing.
  • An interval of 3 years after the completion of Board Certification.
  • Willingness to participate as an examiner in at least one Oral Clinical Examination annually.
  • Demonstrates contemporary knowledge of pediatric dentistry treatment.
  • Actively involved in clinical or academic pediatric dentistry.

The appointment will be for one year and will be reviewed annually for reappointment. Application to serve as a Consultant to the Board.

Examination Committee 2007-2008

Part I: Preventive and Restorative Dentistry
Felicity K. Hardwick - Nanaimo, BC, Canada (Chair)
Anthony Kamp - Erlanger, KY (Vice Chair)
Kevin Donly - San Antonio, TX
Tom Ison - Louisville, KY
Janice Jackson - Birmingham, AL
Michael Milano - Chapel Hill, NC
Amr M. Moursi - New York, NY

Part II: Growth and Development
Greg Mathieu - Farmington, CT (Chair)
Bradley R. Smith - Castle Rock, CO (Vice Chair)
John R. Christensen - Durham, NC
Lorne D. Koroluk - Chapel Hill, NC
Fouad Salama - Omaha, NE
Preston Shelton - Baltimore, MD
Jenny Stigers - Cape Girardeau, MO

Part III: Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine
Rebecca Slayton - Seattle, WA (Chair)
Jay C. Shirley - Marietta, GA (Vice Chair)
Maria Aslani-Breit - Rochester, NY
Marcio da Fonseca - Columbus, OH
Ann Greenwell - Louisville, KY

Part IV: Hospital Dentistry and Sedation
William Greenhill - Cincinnati, OH (Chair)
Leila Younger - Barrington, IL (Vice Chair)
Joseph Creech, Jr. - Gilbert, AZ
Mary J. Hayes - Chicago, IL
Leslie Lawrence - Grand Blanc, MI
Roy A. Rockman - Augusta, GA
Jack Thomas, Jr. - Atlanta, GA