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Board Certification

Founded in 1964, the American Board of Endodontics is the only certifying board in the dental specialty of endodontics recognized by the American Dental Association and the American Association of Endodontics. ABE Diplomate status is awarded to qualified candidates who have demonstrated diagnostic skill, clinical proficiency, and professional judgment of a level that ensures the highest quality of care of patients.

What it Means to be a Diplomate

By taking the initiative to achieve Diplomate status an endodontist has gone beyond the endodontic specialty education and licensing requirements of the American Dental Association and the Virginia State Board of Dentistry. He has taken an examination administered by a panel of experts and has demonstrated an exemplary level of knowledge, understanding, and clinical expertise in endodontics.

Benefits for the Patient

An endodontist volunteers to spend a great amount of time and effort preparing for and completing the certification process. By achieving Diplomate status, an endodontist has shown great inner motivation and exceptional commitment to continuing professional growth. A board-certified endodontist understands the importance of:

• Achieving the highest level of knowledge and skill possible.
• Continually pursuing new knowledge and experience.
• Fully understanding and applying new research and advances in the practice of endodontics.
• Ensuring the highest possible quality of care for you, the patient.

Requirements for Certification

Successful candidates for board certification have:

• Shown high moral and ethical standing.
• Studied and practiced endodontics for at least four years.
• Passed an extensive written exam covering the basic knowledge required for the practice of endodontics.
• Submitted a collection of treatment cases demonstrating a range of knowledge and experience in the field of endodontics.
• Successfully completed an oral exam given by experts in endodontics.
• Demonstrated the perseverance to complete the examination process, which generally takes from five to nine years.