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Recertification Process

Periodically all Diplomates in Active status are required to submit a statement of compliance with continuing education requirements and other professional activities directed toward maintaining current knowledge and competence in periodontics.

Requirements
Self-Study Exam
C.E. Credits

During the year recertification is due, the Board will send the Diplomate a copy of the Recertification Form , which must be completed and returned to the Board office by December 31 of that year to verify that recertification requirements have been met.

Recertificaton Requirements

Starting in 2008, new Diplomates will be required to meet recertification requirements every six (6) years by attaining BOTH of the following:

Completion of the Self-Study Recertification (SSR) program

At least 60 points of continuing education credit

Diplomates on the current three-year cycle who must recertify prior to January 1, 2011, will be required to attain BOTH of the following, after which they will begin the six-year cycle:

Completion of the Self-Study Recertification (SSR) program

At least 30 points of continuing education credit

ABP Recertification Self-Study Examination

The ABP Recertification Self-Study Examination may be purchased online. Once at the Web site, click on “Purchase Today.” The cost of the examination is $90. After your payment has been processed, you will be provided with login credentials to access and take the examination. Diplomates receive a certificate with completion of the examination.

Continuing Education Activities

Record keeping and reporting of the accumulation of points remains the responsibility of the Diplomate. The Board does not require Diplomates to submit proof of attainment of points for any of the above activities. Points may be accumulated in the following ways.

Point Value	Continuing Education Activities
7 pts.	Attendance at American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting
5 pts.	Attendance at national or international multiple-day meetings that are within the scope of periodontics*
2 pts. per day	Attendance at regional or local meetings either national or international devoted to topics within the scope of periodontics*
2 pts. per day	Attendance at conferences related to topics within the scope of periodontics* sponsored by a university or the American Academy of Periodontology
2 pts. per day	Courses taken on topics within the scope of periodontics*
4 pts. per day	Courses given on topics within the scope of periodontics*
1 pt.	Courses taken online related to topics within the scope of periodontics*
3 pts.	Publication as primary author in: a) National journal (those listed in Index of Dental Literature) b) Book chapter(s)
2 pts.	Publication as primary author in state dental journals
1 pt.	Publication as secondary author
1 pt. per day	Teaching–a maximum of 14 points during a six-year period may be credited for teaching

*One (1) point may be counted for courses less than a full day.
Scope of Periodontics: Periodontics is that specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures.

Recertification Form

At the time of recertification, Diplomates must complete the Recertification Form , verifying that they have maintained the qualifications for good standing, by responding to the following questions. The Board will mail this form to Diplomates when recertification is due, and the form must be completed and returned to the Board office. If a Diplomate answers Yes to any of these questions, a full explanation of the answer must be provided and returned with the statement of compliance. Further, if any answers change, the Diplomate must notify the Board and provide an explanation.

For More Information

If you have questions regarding recertification, please contact Dr. Gerald Bowers or Brenda J. Mayes at the ABP Office:

abperio@msn.com