Written Examination

Upcoming Test Date: May 12, 2020

Mat 12, 2020 Test Update (published May 11, 2020)

For those taking the ABE Written Exam 2020. You should have received the following information via email from Pearson Vue regarding face masks:

What candidates need to know:
To protect other candidates and staff, you will not be admitted to the test center and you should reschedule your exam online if you: Have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or been in close personal contact with someone with a confirmed diagnosis
Have had any flu-like symptoms in the last fourteen days, including fever, chills, a cough, sore throat, or shortness of breath
Have been under fourteen days’ home quarantine or centralized observation demanded by government and healthcare authorities
You will be asked to acknowledge that you meet the above health requirements and that you will follow health and safety guidelines while testing.
You must bring and wear your own face mask while you're at the test center and throughout your exam. Any surgical or cloth face mask, including a homemade face mask, is acceptable as long as your nose and mouth are fully covered. Candidates without a face mask will be denied testing services. We are unable to provide face masks to candidates.
Stay 6 feet away from other people in the waiting area and during the admissions process.
We are allowing candidates to wear disposable gloves during testing. Test administrators will inspect the gloves both before and after the exam, and the gloves will be disposed of in front of the proctor upon completion of the test.
Some regional test centers may require candidates to provide a temperature check upon arrival.

Be sure to check the Pearson Vue COVID 19 page for further updates.

May 12, 2020 Test Update (published May 5, 2020)

Program Directors and Those Scheduled for the ABE Written Exam 2020:

The email and web update that went out last week (see below the April 28th update) regarding the Written Exam remains the most current information available to us from Pearson Vue. However, now that some of you have received appointment cancellation/reschedule notices via email from Pearson Vue, we wanted to highlight some of the information contained within that notification.

For those of you who have received notification from Pearson Vue that your exam needs to be rescheduled, if you have not already done so, please log in to your Pearson Vue account at https://home.pearsonvue.com/abe as soon as possible. The email you received from Pearson Vue indicates a “placeholder” date, time and location for the exam (e.g. Minnesota on 14 June). This is simply designed to keep you in the system and allow you to reschedule ASAP and in the appropriate location. In order to ensure the reschedule, you must log in at https://home.pearsonvue.com/abe to check actual availability and to then select a new date, time, and/or testing center. If you do not currently have an account, click on “Create An Account” and follow the prompts.

Also, for states where it is mandatory to wear a mask, Pearson Vue should be sending you, if they have not already, the following statement:

Dear testing candidate,

According to our records, you are scheduled to take an exam at Pearson VUE test center that requires a face mask be worn while testing per local government requirements for operation during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are not able to provide testing services to those without a face mask, nor are we able to provide face masks upon your arrival at the test center.

In order to ensure a smooth testing experience on the day of your exam, please be sure to bring your own face mask (surgical or cloth).

Please refer to our Coronavirus Update Page for additional information on the health and safety measures required for testing.

In the coming days, some of you may still receive a cancellation/reschedule email from Pearson Vue. We reccommend that you log in to your Pearson Vue account to check the status of your exam, and also check your email frequently (Inbox, Spam and Other folders). If you do receive this notification from Pearson Vue, your swift attention and careful adherence to all instructions are required to ensure your placement in the exam.

We will continue to monitor the situation and send out any relevant new developments via email and our website.

Sincerely,
Clara M. Spatafore, D.D.S., M.S.
Chair, ABE Written Exam Committee

May 12, 2020 Test Update (published April 28, 2020)

Please read carefully the following message that was sent to Program Directors and those registered with Pearson Vue to take the ABE Written Exam scheduled for May 12, 2020

Dear Program Directors and ABE Written Exam Candidates,

The directors of the American Board of Endodontics hope that you are all staying healthy and safe. Since the start of the government restrictions surrounding COVID 19, we have been closely monitoring government rulings, the status of Pearson Vue testing facilities, and formulating plans to make this test a reality for all of the candidates who have been diligently studying to successfully complete this portion of their Diplomate journey.

The exam is still scheduled for May 12, 2020, however, we would like to pass along the following information that we have received from Pearson Vue which outlines potential restrictions, cancellations and rescheduling that some candidates may experience. We ask that you please read this carefully, in its entirety, and know that this is the most current information that Pearson Vue has provided to the ABE. While reading, bear in mind that Pearson Vue has designated us as an “Essential Services Client”.

According to Pearson Vue:

There are three pathways for how we will operate starting May 1, dependent upon the guidelines in place within each jurisdiction across the U.S. and Canada:

We will open test centers in areas where there are no restrictions prohibiting operation. We monitor restrictions and make adjustments as necessary. We must be able to outfit our test centers with appropriate social distancing measures and health and safety necessities, such as hand sanitizer, disinfectant, etc. for operation.
We will not open test centers in any areas where government mandates dictate extended closures or lockdowns, or where we do not have the necessary supplies or staff.
Essential Services exam delivery continues to be an exception in many states that are currently under the above-mentioned operational restrictions. We will continue to deliver Essential Services testing where allowed. As an Essential Service program, we wanted to make you aware that we will be taking action to reset our test center seat availability in order to accommodate additional Essential Services testing and implement the required social distancing measures for candidate appointments through May.

Operating within the COVID-19 environment presents limitations in our ability to retain all existing exam appointments when restrictions continue to change or extend. We’d like to explain why this occurs, and why it will potentially continue to occur, as we navigate the COVID-19 environment.

Because of the continued COVID-19 restrictions and/or the potential recovery, all existing candidate appointments (Essential Services appointments and non-Essential Services appointments alike) are held until a decision can be made as to whether we continue forward with the Essential Services test delivery exception, or if we are able to resume full exam delivery across testing programs per local government updates.
Going forward, Essential Services candidates will not be automatically removed as part of the scheduling reset and will only be rescheduled via a random selection process if social distancing requirements are not met.

For your reference, below are the actions that will be taken to reset appointment availability.

All other candidates (non-Essential Services testing candidates) who are currently holding appointments throughout May will have their appointments cancelled/removed.
Analysis will then be performed to ensure appropriate social distancing measures are met with remaining Essential Services testing candidate appointments.
Where social distancing measures are not met, a random cancellation process will be initiated to meet distancing requirements – potentially affecting a subset of your candidates.
Due to the distancing restrictions required across our PPCs, we continue to operate at approximately 50% seat capacity, resulting in constrained appointment availability.

Pearson Vue goes on to state that, due to the changing COVID-19 environment, they may need to repeat this cycle of cancellation/reschedule actions again, and will likely be in contact with additional updates beyond actions required in May.

If any of our candidates are affected by this action, they will begin receiving cancellation/reschedule email notices from Pearson Vue on April 28, with new appointment availability starting May 1, and beyond. Please be certain to check your emails (Inbox as well as Spam, Junk or Other folders). If you receive a cancellation notice, we recommend that you follow all instructions provided in the notification, and contact Pearson Vue immediately.

We realize that Pearson Vue has presented a lot of information, and the plans they outline hold a degree of uncertainty. Let me address questions that the ABE and its staff can answer:

Has the ABE explored other options to administer the Written Exam?
Yes, for weeks we have carefully researched options of proctored at-home exams given through the same well-established services used at many universities, including Pearson Vue online. Issues outweighed benefits however, as we determined that coordinating with these services would far extend the May 12 exam date, would encumber and delay our data analysis post exam delivery, would present a varying degree of technical problems (some experienced first-hand by members of our Board), etc. In addition, there are the contractual and financial obligations that the Board has committed to with Pearson Vue. Because our exam date was never cancelled, as Pearson Vue has always maintained they would be open on May 12th, we were not in the same position as other organizations who have gone the route of online proctoring, whose exam dates fell within the window of time where the exam centers were actually closed, and they were provided with no alternate plans.

We also investigated a “hybrid” option, whereby candidates who could not examine at a Pearson Vue testing site could be tested using online proctoring, however, in order for the exam to be deemed statistically valid and analyzed accordingly, all candidates must accomplish the exam under similar proctoring and environmental circumstances. The duality of these exam experiences would not meet that criteria.

What if I don’t receive notification from Pearson Vue on April 28th?
We recommend that you allow an additional day or two, then follow up directly with Pearson Vue regarding your particular circumstances. Again, please be sure to check your Inboxes, Spam, Junk or Other folders.

What will happen if I am unable to accomplish the exam for several weeks or longer beyond the May 12th date?
Candidates will be expected to make an earnest effort to reschedule at the earliest practical time and location. The exam deadline will be extended so that all candidates previously registered are allowed a reasonable timeframe within which to complete the exam. This does not suggest an indefinite opportunity; candidates should make every effort to reschedule the exam ASAP.

If my previous Pearson location is predictably closed for the near future and I am able to travel, can I reschedule at an alternate Pearson location?
The ABE has no concern over that and would ask that you work with Pearson directly for such an opportunity. We cannot intervene on your behalf individually but will certainly be asking Pearson institutionally to accommodate any such requests as possible.

Will the Written Exam results notification be delayed?
Yes, until the last individual has examined, the exams cannot be statistically analyzed to determine scores.

Can I apply for the October 2020 Oral Exam before achieving a passing score notification for the written exam?
No, but all candidates will be notified of written exam scores simultaneously, so nobody will have an advantage over others with processing of fall oral exam applications. As always, once the opportunity for fall exam registration is possible for those passing the written exam, it will be first come, first served as historically accomplished. Additionally, due to the pandemic, 32 candidates from the March 2020 oral exam were allowed to defer to October 2020, and therefore an atypical reduction of opportunities this fall already exists. Having all required documentation (per the website) at the ready beyond a passing Written Exam notification, will place you in an optimal position to apply for a fall oral examination ASAP after being notified of a passing Written Exam. We plan to extend the deadline for submitting Oral Exam applications for the October 2020 Oral Exam in order to help accommodate this situation. A new, extended deadline will be published on our website in the coming weeks.

Please know that the staff and Directors of the ABE are doing our very best to advocate that each of our candidates is able to challenge the ABE Written Exam. However, we would like to stress that the potential cancellations and reschedules must be accomplished through Pearson Vue. The ABE and its staff do not have control over or access to this process in any way.

Additionally, beginning May 1 and many subsequent weeks thereafter, the staff, as well as current and many past Directors of the ABE, will be heavily tasked deploying the newly formatted five-case portfolio examination with a concurrent temporary absence of our beloved Chief Operating Officer, Margie Hannen. So please review the website for any FAQ type information versus contacting the staff or Board of Directors. Answers to all questions that arise will be updated in real time on the ABE website.

Our hope is that this exam goes forward with little or no disruption, but as stated earlier we are continually monitoring the situation. We will continue our efforts to try to stay informed with Pearson Vue and again, release any messaging to Program Directors and candidates via our website, and email, as soon as it becomes available to us.

Thank you for your careful attention to the many details contained within this lengthy email, and for your continued patience and understanding. We strive each day to put forth our best effort for our candidates, our Diplomates and our entire specialty.

Sincerely,

Clara M. Spatafore, D.D.S., M.S.

Chair, ABE Written Exam Committee

May 12, 2020 Test Update (published April 15, 2020)

As of today, the ABE plans to conduct the May 12, 2020 Written Exam at the Pearson Vue testing centers as scheduled.

Pearson Vue testing centers continue to maintain that they mean to be open on that date, and will accommodate those of our Candidates that have completed registration with them. The ABE is closely monitoring the situation and if anything changes, we will notify our Written Exam Candidates via email as soon as possible, as well as post updates here. Be sure to check this page in the coming weeks.

May 12, 2020 Test Update (published March 18, 2020)

Several of our Candidates who have tried calling Pearson Vue to register for the Written Exam have been unable to do so. According to the Pearson Vue website: Due to COVID-19 scheduling changes, our customer service wait-times are longer than usual right now. We appreciate your patience as we work to help you and other candidates.

The ABE still plans to hold the May 12, 2020 Written Exam as scheduled.

As of now, Pearson Vue testing centers plan to be open on that date. If anything changes we will let you know via email, but be sure to check back here for updates.

What follows are instructions from Pearson Vue on how to register ONLINE. PLEASE read and follow all of the instructions closely. Failure to do so may result in an incomplete registration and subsequent inability to take the exam.

Scheduling and rescheduling via Web

A candidate must create a web account before he or she can schedule an appointment to take an exam. It can take up to 48 hours for a candidate’s Web account request to be processed, and for their user name and password to be emailed to them. After they receive this information, candidates can schedule, reschedule, and cancel exams online. They can also check their status, change their password, check which exams are offered, and look up testing center locations.

Important notes and Pearson Vue Registration Link for the ABE Written Exam:

A Candidate must know his or her MRA ID to create a Web account.
To minimize confusion, encourage candidates to go to your board’s specific Pearson VUE Web page. Note: For ABE Candidates, that link is: https://home.pearsonvue.com/abe

Confirmation letter

After registering for an appointment, the candidate will receive a confirmation letter via e-mail. An example of the e-mail confirmation letter is shown below:

*PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL**

Jane Doe

This e-mail contains important information about the exam(s) you scheduled, the location and the rules. Please ensure these details are correct. If any information is not correct, please contact Pearson VUE immediately.

Appointment Details
Order Number: 0005-1233-1219

Exam:
ABBA-C ABBA Certification Examination - English - (ENU)

Candidate:
Jane Doe
Candidate ID:
MRA750023189
Registration ID:
239395886
Date:
20 January 2012
Time: *
08:00 AM
Appointment Length:
180 Minutes
* Time shown is test center local time.

Testing Dates, Application Deadline, Registration at Pearson Vue

Application Deadline

If you are planning on taking the 2020 Written Examination, we must receive your paperwork in the Central Office no later than February 12, 2020. No exceptions will be made.
You can download a Written Examination Registration Form on our Applications page.

Pearson Vue Registration

Please be aware that test center registration is done on a first-come-first-serve basis and that centers rapidly fill to capacity. Registration begins March 16, 2020 and is facilitated by Pearson Vue.

Selecting a Pearson Vue Testing Center

In association with Measurement Research Associates, Inc., and Pearson Vue, the ABE Written Examination is administered as a computer-based examination at Pearson Vue testing centers. Pearson Professional Test Centers are strategically located around the world, helping to eliminate the inconvenience and expense of air travel, hotel accommodations and additional time away from work. All of Pearson’s testing centers are uniform in size, equipment, appearance, and procedures, ensuring a consistent and secure examination experience for all Candidates. Testing center directions will be included in the confirmation letter.

The Written Examination contains 200 questions. Questions are multiple choice, consisting of a stem with four or five foils, and are designed to test recall skills and the Candidate’s ability to apply knowledge, interpret data and solve problems.

The subject areas include anatomy, biochemistry, embryology, general and oral pathology, microanatomy, immunology, inflammation, microbiology, pharmacology, vascular and neurophysiology, pulpal and periradicular pathophysiology, radiology, oral medicine, biostatistics, clinical endodontics, dental materials related to endodontics, related dental disciplines, and classic and current literature.

Download the Written Exam Guidelines

Computer-Based Examination

Examination Mechanics

All questions are multiple-choice and presented one at a time on the computer screen. The next and previous buttons are used to move between questions. You may enter responses by clicking on the response you believe to be the correct answer or typing in the letter of the response. Responses are recorded directly into the computer. You may review and alter responses after they have been entered into the computer during the examination or after you have attempted to answer all of the questions. You can skip questions and return to answer them later. You can choose not to answer a question by simply moving to the next item in the examination. At any time during the examination session, you can go back and answer the item by clicking on its number in the view list. You may also flag questions for later review. You can then go through the review list to all flagged items or you can sort the list so that the flagged items appear together at the top. At any time during the examination session, you can return to an item and change your answer. The review time is included in the total amount of time allowed for the exam. When you have answered and reviewed all of the questions you may click the “END” button. Another box will ask you to confirm that you are ready to end the test. Once you confirm that you want to end, the test will close and you will not be able to regain entry. This sequence will occur at the end of Part I and Part II. The examination will also end if the maximum of time allowed for the examination expires.

Time is kept on the individual computer workstations. Your time remaining is displayed at the bottom of the screen and is continuously updated. In addition, a message periodically appears on the screen indicating the amount of time remaining.

Check-in at Pearson Procedures

When you arrive at the testing center, the staff is required to follow the procedures.

Request two forms of identification
Check IDs
Capture electronic signature and verify that signatures match
Capture electronic fingerprint
Capture digital photograph
Distribute Candidate rules document
Show Candidate where to store belongings
Offer Candidate erasable note board and pen
Admit

Candidate Rules

Personal items, such as cellular phones, hand-held computers/personal digital assistants (PDAs) or other electronic devices, pagers, watches, wallets, purses, hats, bags, coats, books and notes, are not allowed in the testing room. You must store all personal items in a locker. Pearson Professional Centers are not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced personal items.

The Pearson Professional Center test administrator will provide you with an erasable note board and a marker before you enter the testing room. You may not remove these items from the testing room at any time during the exam, and you must return all items to the test administrator after the exam.

You may not write on the erasable note board until after the exam has been started. If you need to clean your note board during the exam, raise your hand and the test administrator will assist you.

Earplugs are available from the test administrator on request.

The Pearson Professional Center test administrator will log you in to your assigned workstation, verify that you are taking the correct exam and start the exam. Please remain in your assigned seat. Eating, drinking, smoking and making noise that creates a disturbance for other Candidates are prohibited during the exam.

To ensure a high level of security throughout your testing experience, you will be monitored at all times. Both audio and video will be recorded.

To request an unscheduled break, raise your hand to get the test administrator’s attention. The administrator will set your testing workstation to the break mode and restart the exam for you when you return. The exam clock will NOT stop while you are away.

You must leave the testing room for all breaks. When you leave the testing room, you will be fingerprinted, and you will be fingerprinted again before you re-enter the testing room.

If you have questions or concerns at any time during the exam, raise your hand and the test administrator will assist you as long as other Candidates are not disturbed. The test administrator will not answer exam-specific questions.

If you have concerns about any of the questions as you work on the exam, you can make a note on the erasable board or mark an item for review onscreen. You’ll have an opportunity to enter comments in the exam, and these comments will be provided to MRA.

If you experience hardware or software problems or distractions that affect your ability to take the exam, notify the test administrator immediately by raising your hand.

After you finish the exam, you may be asked to complete an optional, onscreen evaluation. After completing the evaluation, raise your hand. The test administrator will come to your workstation and ensure your exam has ended properly. You must return the erasable note board and marker to the test administrator. Do not leave these items at your testing workstation. You will be fingerprinted when you leave the testing room.

Please note that you will NOT receive a score report at the end of the exam. You will receive the examination results from the Secretary of the ABE Board in approximately four to six weeks. Scores and rankings are not compiled or released. Exam data is automatically encrypted and transferred electronically to a secured facility. From there, it is forwarded to Measurement Research Associates, Inc. Pearson Professional Centers do not have access to the exam data.

If you have questions about the examination, please contact the ABE Central Office at 312-266-7310.

If you do not follow the above rules, if you tamper with the computer or if you are suspected of cheating, appropriate action will be taken. This may include invalidation of your exam results.

Pearson Vue’s Website

By following this link to Pearson Vue (www.pearsonvue.com/abe/), you will be able to:

Create a web account to register
View testing center locations
Get telephone information to register via phone
Contact customer service at Pearson Vue
Access Measurement Research Associates’ website to view the tutorial, frequently asked questions and the Candidate Rules. We highly encourage you to visit these sections to become more familiarized with the examination process.

Testing Centers

Pearson Professional Test Centers are strategically located around the world. These centers are ergonomically designed to facilitate a comfortable and quiet environment conducive to test taking. All equipment is provided and staff members are available to assist you at any time. All of Pearson’s testing centers are uniform in size, equipment, appearance and procedures, ensuring a consistent and secure exam experience for all Candidates.

Location of Testing Centers

To view the list of Pearson Vue testing centers, www.pearsonvue.com/abe/, click on Test Center Locator, in Testing Category select “Professional Licensure and Certification”, using the drop down box in Testing Program select “Measurement Research Associates,” select United States, click on Continue, then select the state in which you wish to search for testing center, then click the Continue button. Testing center directions will be included in your confirmation letter.

Tutorial

The ABE is pleased to offer a computer-based format for the Written Examination. The computer-based examination is easy to use, and requires no previous computer experience. Access the tutorial, for instructions on how to download the tutorial to your computer. The tutorial is designed to familiarize you with the computer screens you will see during the examination and the steps necessary to respond to the questions, move on to the next question, and review your responses. There are two parts of the tutorial. Part one provides you with the opportunity to learn how to navigate through the testing format with a “guided tour” followed by the opportunity to take a demonstration test. Part two allows you to get the exact feel of taking an exam on the computer with a demonstration test. In this demonstration test are examples of multiple choice items, items, with visuals, and items with visuals as exhibits. You may take the demonstration test as many times as you wish until you are completely comfortable with the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

The FAQs provides an excellent format for learning about computer-based testing as well as providing you with information regarding registering for and taking the examination. To access the FAQs section follow this link www.measurementresearch.com/testing/faq.shtml.

If you have questions about the exam or your results, please contact ABE Central Office at 312-266-7310.

Written Examination

The Written Examination contains 200 questions. The subject areas include anatomy, biochemistry, embryology, general and oral pathology, microanatomy, immunology, inflammation, microbiology, pharmacology, vascular and neurophysiology, pulpal and periradicular pathophysiology, radiology, oral medicine, biostatistics, clinical endodontics, dental materials related to endodontics, related dental disciplines, and classic and current literature.

How to Prepare for the Written Examination

Part I of the American Board of Endodontics certifying process is a Written Examination consisting of 200 multiple choice questions. The questions are designed to test recall, the application of knowledge, interpretation, and problem solving skills. Subject areas include anatomy, biochemistry, embryology, general and oral pathology, microanatomy, immunology, inflammation, microbiology, pharmacology, vascular and neurophysiology, pulpal and periradicular pathobiology, radiology, oral medicine, biostatistics, clinical endodontics, dental materials related to endodontics, related dental disciplines, and classic and current literature. Included in the examination are clinical case histories, clinical photographs, and radiographs. Questions on the clinical material require interpretation by the Candidate. Given specific clinical information, Candidates must determine appropriate diagnostic procedures, establish a differential diagnosis and definitive diagnosis, determine appropriate methods for management of the patient, outline methods for prevention or treatment of a particular condition, outline the sequencing of procedures, and assess the outcomes of treatment. There is no one single text or review course that can totally prepare one for the Written Examination. Because of the contemporary and constantly developing nature of a number of critical areas, particular study should be directed towards basic concepts of cellular and molecular biology; inflammation, immunology and virology; management of medically compromised patients; pharmacology of antibiotics, analgesics, and local anesthetics to include drug interactions; microbiology to include anaerobic bacteria and current genus and species identification; differential diagnosis of radiolucent and radiopaque lesions; pulpal and periradicular pathosis; wound healing; bone regeneration; and the literature.

Question Sources

The Written Examination consists of 200 objective questions selected from a pool of test items prepared by Directors of the Board and experts associated with advanced education programs in endodontics. The Written Examination Committee, in consultation with Measurement Research Associates, constructs the examination by selecting questions using a test matrix that incorporates the clinical and basic sciences. Questions are multiple choice, consisting of a stem with four or five foils, and are designed to test recall skills and the Candidate’s ability to apply knowledge, interpret data, and solve problems.

The questions selected for any examination are in conformity with the curricular requirements of the ADA Council on Dental Education as published in the current Accreditation Standards for Dental Education Programs.

Examination Scoring

To ensure that all responses are accurately recorded and that backups are available in case of hardware problems, five different copies of the responses are maintained. Three of these copies are kept on the workstation and two are kept on a database server. The copies are compared after the examination to ensure that there have been no problems. Evaluation of performance is criterion based and analyzed in consultation with Measurement Research Associates. The Secretary of the Board sends examination results to the Candidate. Scores and rankings are not compiled or released.

Examination Confidentiality

Candidates will acknowledge and confirm the following confidentiality statement and examination policy on transcribing examination data prior to the examination:

“I understand that the content of the certification examination is proprietary and strictly confidential information. I hereby agree that I will not disclose, either directly or indirectly, any questions or any part of any questions from the examination to any person or entity. I understand that the unauthorized receipt, retention, possession, copying or disclosure of any examination materials, including but not limited to the content of any examination questions, before, during, or after the examination, may subject me to legal action. Such legal action may result in monetary damages and/or disciplinary action including denial or revocation of certification.”

Eligibility Period

A Board Eligible Candidate has three (3) years to successfully complete the Written Examination. Candidates who exceed the three (3) year time limit for the Written Examination, or who fail to pass the examination within two tries, are required to re-apply by submitting another Preliminary Application and are required to repeat the certification process. An endodontist can be declared Board Eligible only three times during his/her career. Candidates are required to pay an annual registration fee to retain their “active” status.

Appeal Process for an Adverse Decision

NO APPEAL may be taken from an adverse decision based on an individual’s receipt of a failing grade on the Written Certification Examination unless extraordinary circumstances exist, as determined solely by the Board.

To be valid, the Secretary of the Board must receive the request for reconsideration within 30 calendar days after receipt by the Candidate of notice of the adverse decision. The request must contain a statement of why the Candidate believes that the adverse decision was improper and must include any supporting documentation that the Candidate wishes to have considered as part of the reconsideration. The request must be accompanied by a check or money order made payable to the American Board of Endodontics in the amount of $100 to cover administrative costs associated with the appeal process. This fee will not be refunded, regardless of the outcome of the appeal.