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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COVID 19 UPDATES
Please read our latest announcement regarding the March 2021 Oral Exam
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 – 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…
AAE Past President and ABE Board Member Clara M. Spatafore Named Interim Dean of VCU
We are so thrilled at the news of AAE Past President and ABE Board member Clara Spatafore, D.D.S., M.S., being named interim dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry! The following is a news article shared on VCU’s website and submitted to the Communique: As the current chair of the VCU School of Dentistry’s…
Discussing the Modified New Case History Portfolio Exam Requirements With ABE President Asgeir Sigurdsson
We recently discussed with ABE President Asgeir Sigurdsson the modification to the Case History Portfolio Exam and how the change came about.
Drs. Keith Krell and Asgeir Sigurdsson Issue Joint Message Regarding Board Certification
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 10 cases, as previously required.
American Board of Endodontics Announces New Officers, Directors
CHICAGO—The American Board of Endodontics named new officers and members to its Board of Directors during the American Association of Endodontists recent annual meeting in Denver. They are: Scott B. McClanahan, D.D.S., M.S., President. Dr. McClanahan is a professor in the department of restorative sciences at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where he’s…
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.
Our Newest Diplomates
Meet the latest in a group of distinguished endodontists to earn their Board certification from the American Board of Endodontics.