News & Announcements

Apr 8, 2026

Strategic Planning: Listening, Learning, and Looking Ahead

The voices of our Diplomates continue to guide our evolution.

Dec 19, 2025

Updated Oral Clinical Examination with a Refocus on Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

We continually evaluate our examinations to ensure the highest quality and to accurately assess a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and judgment.

Sep 1, 2025

Answering the call of Why

The work of achieving our “Why” does not happen by chance. It takes a focused, concerted effort by everyone involved in our organization.

Oct 22, 2024

PDT | We Asked, You Spoke, We Listened!

In January, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry engaged with a third-party market research firm to help pave the way for improvements to the Renewal of Certification Process.

Nov 10, 2023

PDT | Celebrating Excellence: A Glimpse into Jasey Bratek's Dedication to ABPD

As we celebrate her 15th anniversary with ABPD, Jasey Bratek,Certification Programs Director, embodies the organization's guiding principle: 'A commitment to excellence through a certification process that inspires lifelong learning.' Her enthusiasm and dedication to excellence are evident and infectious.

Sep 11, 2023

PDT | Welcome ABPD Director: Steve Rayes

The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry is pleased to introduce our newest director, Dr. Steve Rayes. He will serve on the ABPD Board of Directors from 2023-2029.

May 23, 2023

ABPD Core Value: A Fair and Valid Examination

One of the core values of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) is “A fair and valid examination.” Two recent ABPD task forces have focused their efforts on the goal of ensuring this core value.

Sep 27, 2022

Welcome ABPD Director: Anupama Rao Tate, D.M.D., M.P.H

Jun 27, 2022

PDT| ABPD Core Value: Excellence in Pediatric Oral Healthcare

Learn more about what ABPD's Core Value of excellence in Pediatric Oral Healthcare means from the perspective of our Director, Brian Hodgson.

Mar 23, 2022

PDT | A Successful Oral Clinical Examination in COVID-19 Era

Despite challenges and changes, we were able to successfully execute an in-person examination in 2021!