Career Details

Board Certified General Dentist

Description

Board certification by the American Board of General Dentistry signifies the pinnacle of achievement in general dentistry and is an individual credential beyond any other in general dentistry. Board certification with the ABGD demonstrates your ongoing commitment to excellence. It requires dedication and perseverance to complete the steps required for certification, but it is a readily attainable goal.

Certifying Organization

American Board of General Dentistry

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Board Certification in Pediatric Dentistry

Certifying Organization

American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Odontology

Certifying Organization

American Board of Forensic Odontology, Inc.

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Diplomate in Dental Public Health

Certifying Organization

American Association of Public Health Dentistry

Type

A - Core

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