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2022 Qualifying Examination Subcommittee Leadership

Find out more about the ABPD experience of those leading our Examination Committee.

We are so thankful for these leaders and their dedication and hard work!

The Qualifying Examination (QE) is designed to generate evidence toward validation of the individuals’ advanced training in pediatric dentistry.

The examination is composed of 200 objective, single-answer, multiple-choice items. The QE is intended to assess the examinee’s understanding of the scientific and biological principles that support the practice of pediatric dentistry, as well as current literature.
 
Members of the Qualifying Examination Subcommittee (QES) contribute by primarily writing and editing questions for the Qualifying Examination.

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Develop new items as assigned
  • Correct formatting, basic editing, relevance, and content errors in newly developed or existing items
  • Be proactive and progressive by suggesting new topics and helpful content
  • Work as a team member by participating in activities in a cooperative and helpful manner
  • Attend the Examination Committee Workshop and other meetings as needed

 

Qualifying Examination Subcommittee Leadership

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CHAIR

Rochelle "Shelley" Lindemeyer | Philadelphia, PA

Shelley was board certified in 1989. Her service to ABPD has consisted of:

  • Oral Clinical Examination Examiner: 2008 – 2013, 2015 – 2019 
  • Qualifying Examination Subcommittee: 
    • o    Chair, 2021 – Present 
    • o    Vice Chair, 2018 – 2020
    • o    Part Leader, 2010 – 2017 
    • o    Member, 2009

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VICE CHAIR

Leslie Tanimura | Lafayette, CA

Leslie was board certified in 1995. Her service to ABPD has consisted of:

  • Oral Clinical Examination Examiner: 2007, 2010, 2014 – 2017 
  • Qualifying Examination Subcommittee:     
    • o    Member, 2010 – 2017
    • o    Part Leader, 2018 – 2020 

Read more about Drs. lindemeyer & Tanimura here

 

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PART 1/2 PART LEADER

James Boynton | Belleville, MI

James was board certified in 2006. His service to ABPD has consisted of:

  • Oral Clinical Examination Examiner: 2011, 2014 – 2019, 2021
  • Qualifying Examination Subcommittee:
    • o    Part Leader, 2020 – Present 
    • o    Member, 2014 – 2018

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PART 3/4 PART LEADER

Vineet Dhar | Ellicott City, MD

Vineet was board certified in 2012. His service to ABPD has consisted of:

  • Oral Clinical Examination Examiner: 2015 – 2019, 2021
  • Qualifying Examination Subcommittee:
    • o    Part Leader, 2021 – Present 
    • o    Member, 2016 – 2020 

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PART 5/6 PART LEADER

Matthew Cooke | Pittsburgh, PA

Matthew was board certified in 2008. His service to ABPD has consisted of:

  • Oral Clinical Examination Examiner: 2014 – 2019 
  • Qualifying Examination Subcommittee:
    • o    Part Leader, 2019 – Present 
    • o    Member, 2014 – 2018 
       

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PART 7/8 PART LEADER

Thomas Tanbonliong | San Francisco, CA

Thomas was board certified in 2008. His service to ABPD has consisted of:

  • Oral Clinical Examination Examiner: 2013 – 2019 
  • Qualifying Examination Subcommittee:
    • o    Part Leader, 2021 – Present
    • o    Member, 2014 – 2019 
       

Eligibility

Eligible candidates must meet the following minimal qualifications at the time of application:

  • A diplomate in good standing
  • An active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
  • Must be at least five years since Board certification
  • Must be actively involved in direct patient care or clinical teaching of pediatric dentistry on a weekly basis

Term

Subcommittee members serve a 1-year term and may only serve on one (1) of the three (3) subcommittees. A member’s term may be extended annually to a maximum of five (5) years. Re-appointments are based on performance and the needs of each subcommittee. After a diplomate has served a five-year term and wish to serve again, they can reapply following a 12-month hiatus.

New subcommittee members must participate in the Examination Committee Workshop. Subcommittee members will also be required to participate in the Renewal of Certification Process if not already enrolled.

Subcommittee members are eligible to serve as examiners for the Oral Clinical Examination, if needed and invited.

Application Process

Applications for the 2023 Examination Committee will open in June of 2022. 

Click here for more information about serving on the Examination Committee.