Become a Board-Certified Endodontist
Diplomates of the American Board of Endodontics are a distinguished group of endodontists who have demonstrated their dedication to professional growth and providing the highest quality of patient care.
Become a Board-Certified Endodontist
Diplomates of the American Board of Endodontics are a distinguished group of endodontists who have demonstrated their dedication to professional growth and providing the highest quality of patient care.
Board-certified endodontists have reached the highest level of education in the specialty.
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Understand the three-step exam process to achieve Board certification.
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Demonstrate that you are a truly a life-long learner by getting recertified as a Diplomate of the ABE.
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Applications for Board certification
Review all of the instructions, applications and documentation needed for the Board certification process.
Find a Board-Certified Endodontist
Board-certified endodontists have reached the highest level of education in the specialty. Find one today.
Path to Board Certification
Becoming a Board-certified Diplomate of the ABE requires three steps. Learn more below.
The written exam tests a broad range of fields, including anatomy, biochemistry, pathology, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology, radiology, statistics, clinical endodontics and related disciplines.
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The case history exam requires submission of a variety of cases from the endodontist’s own practice. The cases must demonstrate exceptional knowledge, skills and expertise in the full scope of endodontics.
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The oral exam evaluates the candidate's problem solving, decision making, analysis, creativity and evaluation skills as they relate to a variety of endodontic diagnosis and treatment situations.
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News and Announcements
Read about the ABE, the Board certification process and Diplomates of the ABE in the news section below.
Dedication—The quality of being committed to a task or purpose
ABE President Dr. W. Craig Noblett describes the dedication and purpose one undertakes when pursuing Board certification.
What is the American Board of Endodontics?
Becoming a Diplomate of the ABE will help our specialty thrive for years to come.
It’s Never Too Late: A Story of Commitment and Perseverance
Dr. Ian C. Grayson,a 62-year-old Toronto native, successfully passed the North East Regional Board examinations, attained a Fellowship in the Royal College of Dentist of Canada for endodontics and became a Diplomate of the ABE.
President’s Message: Board Certification: Debunking the Elitist Myth
A hot topic within the dental community has been the process by which the dental specialties are recognized. What does Board certification really mean to end-dentists and the specialty?
American Board of Endodontics: Profiles and Perspective on Board Certification
Board certification is not only a personal accomplishment, but a way of showing respect and gratitude to your profession, endodontic training program and the faculty members who mentored you along the way Read three different perspectives on becoming a Diplomate.
Our Newest Diplomates
Meet the latest in a group of distinguished endodontists to earn their Board certification from the American Board of Endodontics.