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American Board of Prosthodontics Section D Examination

The American Board of Prosthodontics is pleased to announce the newest component of the certifying examination: Section D.

Section D was developed with consideration of the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation Advanced Specialty Education Standards for Prosthodontics, which will be implemented July 1, 2016.

The examination includes the broad scope of implant placement as an integrated component of patient diagnosis and treatment planning, prognosis, adjunctive hard and soft tissue procedures, restorative procedures, outcomes, and maintenance.

Section D will be first offered during the Feb. 2017 ABP Exam in Chicago. Full exam guidelines that include required patient documentation and evaluation criteria may be found on the ABP website. For more information regarding Section D, download the full announcement from ABP President Dr. Robert Taft. Questions regarding the exam process may be directed to Dr. Thomas D. Taylor.

Dated May 25, 2016

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