ABP Professional Development 2

Question 1

Which organization oversees the ABP certification and sets standards for periodontology board eligibility?

Accepted Answer

American Board of Dental Specialties

Answer

The American Board of Dental Specialties (ABDS) oversees the ABP and other dental specialty boards, establishing standards for certification.

Question 2

A periodontist who becomes a Diplomate of the ABP must complete recertification every how many years?

Accepted Answer

10 years

Answer

ABP Diplomates must complete recertification every 10 years to maintain their board certification status.

Question 3

Which component is NOT part of the ABP oral examination process?

Accepted Answer

Written multiple-choice exam

Answer

The ABP oral examination involves case presentations, case reviews, and examiner panels, but a separate written multiple-choice exam is part of the qualifying, not oral, examination.

Question 4

A periodontist seeking ABP candidacy must submit evidence of completing an accredited periodontal residency of at least how many months?

Accepted Answer

36 months

Answer

CODA-accredited periodontal residency programs must be at least 36 months to fulfill ABP candidacy requirements.

Question 5

When presenting cases for ABP certification, which type of case documentation is required alongside radiographs?

Accepted Answer

Clinical records including charting, photographs, and radiographs

Answer

Comprehensive clinical records — including periodontal charting, intraoral photographs, and radiographs — are required for ABP case submissions.

(ABP) American Board of Periodontology Practice Test

(ABP) American Board of Periodontology Practice Test

ABP Professional Development 2