
Who We Are
The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) was organized by the American Society of Dentistry for Children in 1940.
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Why
Every child, every adolescent, and every individual with special needs deserves quality care
How
Commitment to excellence through a certification process that inspires lifelong learning
ABPD Overview
The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) was organized by the American Society of Dentistry for Children in 1940; Articles of Incorporation were signed in 1942. On January 1, 1964, sponsorship of the Board was transferred to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. The ABPD office is located in Brentwood, TN.
Bylaws of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
A copy of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry's financial statements can be obtained by contacting our staff. ABPD is a 501(c)(6), and financial states are available to the public through a number of websites, including GuideStar.

Helpful links to Organizations of Pediatric Dentistry
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Purpose
- Advocacy
- Guidline Development
- Education
- Professional Development
- Sponsoring Organization of ABPD
Contact
- Chicago, IL
- www.aapd.org
- 312-337-2169
Annual Dues/Fees Deadline
- October 1
The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Purpose
- Credentialing
- Certification
- Renewal or Maintenance of Certification
Contact
- Brentwood, TN
- www.abpd.org
- 615-432-0082
Annual Dues/Fees Deadline
- November 30
College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Purpose
- Promotes ABPD
- Mentoring
- Education
- Fellowship
Contact
- San Diego, CA
- www.cod-abpd.org
- 858-272-6560
Annual Dues/Fees Deadline
- December 31
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation
Purpose
- Access to care grants and support
Contact
- Chicago, IL
- www.aapdfoundation.org
- 312-337-2169
Annual Dues/Fees Deadline
- Donations
The Foundation of the COD of the ABPD
Purpose
- Support COD
- Education
- Lifelong Learning
- Award Excellence
- Honor Dedication
Contact
- San Diego, CA
- www.cod-abpd.org/CODFoundation
- 858-272-6560
Annual Dues/Fees Deadline
- Donations
NOTE: All organizations are independent of each other, both administratively and fiscally. If your contact information changes, you must contact each independent organization to update.