ABP Reaccreditation and Maintenance 2

Question 1

Under ABP reaccreditation requirements, board-certified periodontists must recertify every how many years?

Accepted Answer

10 years

Answer

The ABP requires diplomates to recertify every 10 years to maintain board certification status.

Question 2

Which clinical finding during a supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) visit most strongly indicates the need to return to active periodontal therapy?

Accepted Answer

A single site with 2 mm attachment loss since last visit

Answer

Progressive attachment loss at any site signals disease activity and warrants re-entry into active therapy.

Question 3

For a high-risk periodontal maintenance patient, what is the most evidence-supported recall interval?

Accepted Answer

Every 3 months

Answer

Evidence supports 3-month SPT intervals for high-risk patients to prevent recurrence of periodontitis.

Question 4

During reaccreditation, ABP diplomates are required to submit documentation demonstrating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Completion of approved continuing education credits

Answer

ABP reaccreditation requires evidence of ongoing professional development through approved continuing education.

Question 5

Which systemic condition is MOST associated with increased risk of periodontal disease recurrence during maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus

Answer

Poorly controlled diabetes impairs immune function and tissue healing, significantly increasing recurrence risk during SPT.

(ABP) American Board of Periodontology Practice Test