This examination provides a tool for evaluating the effectiveness of programs and prepares students for the Part 1 Qualifying Examination for Diplomate certification.
- Access past exams in the In-Service resource library on AAP Connect, the Academy's online member community.
2014 Examination schedule and application
Dates and an online exam application will be posted as soon as they are available for next year's In-Service Exam, which will be administered by U.S. postdoctoral periodontal programs.
For More Information
If you have questions about the In-Service Examination, contact Shana Thomas at shanat@perio.org or
Studying for the Examination
The Exam is comprised of 375 questions based on current and classic literature. Recommended study material includes current literature, past In-Service Examinations and other documents listed in the table below.
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2012 Exam 2013 Exam |
Free online to members in AAP Connect resource library |
| Other AAP Reference Material | Access |
| Position Papers | Free online |
| Periodontal Literature Reviews |
Available at the Online Journal of Periodontology to |
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Free online to members in AAP Connect resource library |
| Most Frequently Used References in the 2012 Exam | Free online to members in AAP Connect resource library |
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Annals of Periodontology |
Free to JOP subscribers and AAP members |
| AAP Annual Meeting Seminar Recordings | Available for purchase or annual subscription through Mobiltape |
Members Only Content:
Not Member Only