The Qualifying Examination (QE) is the first of a two-part American Board of Pediatric Dentistry certification process. This 4-hour examination consists of 240 multiple-choice questions covering eight domains.   

The 2023 QE is scheduled for Monday, May 1, 2023, at Pearson Vue Testing Centers. The application is available until December 15, 2022 and can be accessed through ABPD’s online portal.

Are you eligible to apply?

Pediatric Dentists in their last year of residency or those that have previously completed their advanced education in Pediatric Dentistry are eligible to apply.

Click here to review the eligibility requirements for internationally trained pediatric dentists.

2023 Examination Cancellation Deadline: January 1, 2023

  • Cancellation more than 4 months prior to examination = full refund, less $100 processing fee
  • Cancellation within 4 months of the examination date = forfeiture of the examination fee
  • Failure to appear for the scheduled testing appointment = forfeiture of the examination fee

Click here to download the ABPD Candidate Certification Guide

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT, STUDY TIPS AND MUCH MORE. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@abpd.org, or 615-432-0082.