American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

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2021-2022

Research Fellowship

The ABPD Research Fellowship is a one-year, part-time program that positions early career dentists, and others with relevant advanced degrees, as future health care leaders

The program facilitates research in areas relevant to assessment, performance, and quality improvement, continuing professional development, and initial and continuing board certification.

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Statement of Affirmation

As the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) continues to strive for excellence in pediatric oral health care, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization. To translate this commitment to action, ABPD has formed a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force. ABPD is pleased to announce our Statement of Affirmation

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2022 Qualifying Examination Application Now Open

The application for the 2022 Qualifying Examination (QE) is open until December 15, 2021.

Introducing the 2021-2022 ABPD Board of Directors

In May 2021, The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry's (ABPD) sponsoring organization, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), inducted the 2021/2022 ABPD Board of Directors virtually at the AAPD Annual Session, The Hub.

Call for Applications

The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) is now accepting applications for the subcommittees of the 2022 Examination Committee (EC) as well as for the next ABPD Director.