The ABP requires periodontists to recertify every 10 years to ensure they remain updated on advancements in the field of periodontics. This recertification ensures continued professional competency.
For recertification, periodontists must complete continuing education courses that demonstrate they are keeping pace with new research, techniques, and technologies in the field. This is part of the requirement to ensure ongoing competence.
As part of the recertification process, periodontists must undergo a clinical practice evaluation. This helps assess how they apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting, ensuring that their clinical abilities meet the required standards.
If a periodontist does not recertify on time, their board certification may be revoked. To regain certification, they would need to go through the certification process again, including the written and clinical exams.
The ABP tracks recertification progress through a professional portfolio. This portfolio includes documentation of continuing education courses, clinical evaluations, and other required activities, which periodontists submit to demonstrate their ongoing professional development.
