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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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.
The President’s Message – A Promise Made Is a Promise Kept
The President’s Message A Promise Made Is A Promise Kept Dr. Bradford Johnson, D.D.S., M.H.P.E. President, American Board of Endodontics My commute to work each day is mostly by train and, although it’s a long ride, it gives me time for reflection – sometimes wide awake and brimming with random thoughts and half-baked ideas, other…
The President’s Message – Your Board is Never Bored
The President’s Message Your Board is Never Bored Melissa Drum DDS, MS President, American Board of Endodontics Life is always riding the waves and your Board is no exception. The last few years brought extensive changes but throughout it all, all exams were still administered, and all Board functions continued. Instead of getting “back to…
ABE Policy Revision
Effective October 19, 2022 The American Board of Endodontics has updated the policy for internationally trained endodontists to align with the American Dental Association’s “Requirements for Recognition of National Certifying Boards for Dental Specialists”. The CODA or CDAC approved advanced standing pathway for internationally trained endodontists is the only eligible pathway for board certification.
The President’s Message – From Pandemic to Endemic
Dr. Brian E. Bergeron President 2021-2022, American Board of Endodontics Congratulations to our 54 new ABE Diplomates, who were honored at the Grossman Ceremony in Phoenix during this year’s AAE Annual Meeting. Since AAE 2021, the ABE has examined 220 candidates for the Written Exam, reviewed 69 Case History Portfolios, and provided approximately 250 in-person…
The President’s Message–Navigating Challenge and Change
Timothy C. Kirkpatrick, D.D.S. President, American Board of Endodontics In 2020, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ABE certified 112 new Diplomates! The dedication of these new Diplomates to the specialty of endodontics deserves the appreciation of all AAE members and is vital to the future of our specialty. Congratulations! Along…
March 2021 Oral Exam Full and Future Oral Exams Update
The March 2021 Virtual Oral Exam is now full. The limited spaces for this exam were filled by our Candidates previously registered for the March 2020 Oral Exam who had to defer due to COVID related travel restrictions. We know that there are many who are eager to register for upcoming exam cycles, and we…
Registration is Full for the March 2021 Virtual Oral Exam
Due to the limited capacity for our upcoming March Virtual Oral Exam, and the number of Candidates we accommodated who had to transfer from the March 2020 Oral Exam due to COVID related travel restrictions, no additional seats are available for the ABE March 2021 Virtual Oral Exam and registration is closed. Please be sure…
March 2021 Oral Exam Update
As all of you know, the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to postpone the October 2020 Oral Exam. This was a very difficult decision for us but necessary at the time. We also have many factors to take into account when considering the March 2021 Oral Exam. The Board has explored all options and hoped that…
Update Regarding the October 2020 Oral Exam
July 2, 2020 Due to the ever-evolving challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the health and safety concerns for all involved, the ABE has made the difficult decision to postpone the October 2020 Oral Exam. Many factors were considered while making this determination, and you are certainly aware that we are not the only organization…
Changes to the Case History Exam
After significant evaluation, the American Board of Endodontics has decided to modify the Case History Portfolio Exam to a standard grouping of FIVE cases treated and documented by each Candidate rather than ten cases as previously required. This change is effective immediately, starting with the May 1, 2020 submission cycle. It is the new standard…
“All A-Board!” Article Series: Drs. Jose & Kristel Burgos
Compiled by Rae Burach Husband and wife Jose Burgos, DMD, MS and Kristel Burgos, DMD embarked on their Board-certification journey together and were both pinned at AAE23. They attended the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine and served as active-duty endodontists in the U.S. Army for several years. After practicing, teaching, and starting…
“All A-Board!” Article Series: Dr. Bobby Mallik
By A. K. Bobby Mallik, DMD Fall of 2000: I remember getting accepted into the endodontic residency at the University of Iowa—what a wonderful feeling. It was my second year attempting to get into an endodontic program. I actually had a choice this year, and a move to Iowa was what I needed. The residency…
‘All A-Board!’ Article Series: Dr. Andrea Tory
Dr. Andrea Tory, DDS MS, is an endodontist in private practice in Canton, Michigan. She attended the University of Detroit Mercy for both her undergraduate degree and dental school. She served as a general dentist for the United States Army in Germany and Kentucky, then received her endodontic certificate from the University of Louisville. Dr.…
‘All A-Board!’ Article Series: Dr. Su-Min Lee
Dr. Su-Min Lee, DDS, MSD, DScD is a practicing endodontist at Penn Dental Family Practice in Pennsylvania. She is a dedicated educator at the University of Pennsylvania, where she is an assistant professor of endodontics, an assistant director of the Postdoctoral Endodontics Program, and director of the Endodontic Clinic. Dr. Lee earned her DDS and MSD…
‘All A-Board!’ Article Series: Dr. Mark B. Desrosiers
AAE District II Director Dr. Mark Desrosiers received his D.M.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania school of Dental Medicine in 1984. Following graduation, he served in the United States Navy and was stationed at Parris Island, South Carolina. After 16 years in private practice in general dentistry, he entered the Endodontic program at Boston University…
“All A-Board!” Article Series: Dr. Austyn Grissom
Introducing a Communiqué article series that interviews American Board of Endodontics (ABE) Diplomates about their Board-certification journey: “All A-board!” Regardless of where Board-certified endodontists currently are in their career, each of them has a unique story as to why, when, and how they became Board-certified. The AAE strives to highlight some of these members and…
Our Newest Diplomates
Meet the latest in a group of distinguished endodontists to earn their Board certification from the American Board of Endodontics.