Certification Process
Ensure a meaningful and valid certification process.
Values & Goals
ExploreCore Values
Our core values guide all we do within our organization.
Excellence
We are committed to promoting and recognizing excellence in pediatric dental care through rigorous certification standards, continuous professional development, and lifelong learning.
Accountability
We take responsibility for maintaining the public’s trust by ensuring our processes are fair, valid, and grounded in sound scientific and educational principles.
Collaboration
We value partnership and dialogue with stakeholders – including diplomates, educators, organizations, and the public – to advance the quality and safety of pediatric oral health care.
Innovation
We encourage forward-thinking approaches to assessment, education, and certification, embracing evidence-based advancements, and continuous improvement.
Service
We serve the public and the profession through a commitment to children’s safety, health, and wellbeing.
Belonging
We uphold the highest ethical standards with unbiased fairness, transparency, and respect for the diverse individuals and communities we serve.
Strategic Goals
ABPD has established the following strategic goals for our organization
Communication
Continuous improvement of bi-directional communication
Sustainability
Maintain organizational excellence
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Advocate for DEI
Partnership & Collaborations
Strengthen current and seek new relationships