College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Knowing Your Board-Certified
Pediatric Dentist

You have chosen or are considering a Board-Certified pediatric dentist for your child. We hope this website will answer some of your questions and help you understand a Board-certified choice in pediatric dental care.

What is
Pediatric Dentistry?

Pediatric dentistry is recognized as a dental specialty by the...(read more)

Achieving
Board Certification

Nearly 70% of eligible pediatric dentists have chosen to continue their professional growth through a voluntary Board certification process. And, in recent survey of this group, more than half who have hospital privileges reported that certification was a requirement...(read more)

Calendar of Upcoming Events
April 13-15, 2018 2018 Spring Study Club	May 27, 2017 2017 Annual Meeting & Symposium	October 12-14, 2017 2017 Fall Study Club
"Sedating the Pediatric Dental Patient: A Seminar & Clinical Simulation Course" with optional PALS re-certification Presented by: David L. Rothman, DDS	"Concussion and TBI in Children- What Pediatric Dentists Should Know" Presented by: Gerard Gioia, PhD	"The Continuum of Orthodontics, with a sharp focus on Preventive, Interceptive and Early Orthodontics" Presented by: Jeffrey A. Dean, DDS, MSD, CAE
The W Hotel Atlanta, GA	Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center Washington, D.C.	The Hotel Viking Newport, RI
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