American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

5034A Thoroughbred Lane
Brentwood TN 37027
800-410-1250
www.abpd.org

Mission:

To certify pediatric dentists through a voluntary examination process that continuously validates their knowledge, skills and experience for delivering quality patient outcomes.

Leads to high-quality oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs. Provides assurance to the public that a board certified pediatric dentist has successfully completed accredited specialty training.

Vision:

Every pediatric dentist is inspired to provide high quality oral health care to all children and maximize patient outcomes through continuous participation in the certification process.

Core Values:

ABPD values the provision of the highest quality oral health care for children. Such care is thoughtful, careful, ethical and based on the current scientific evidence. It takes into account the best interest of the patient and is respectful of the patient and his/her family.

ABPD values a fair and valid testing process for board certification and renewal of certification in Pediatric Dentistry. Such a testing process is based on the current knowledge in professional and educational testing. The process is evaluated continuously to insure that it is of the highest quality and accurately assesses the candidate's knowledge, skill and judgment. A fair and valid examination requires skilled, committed and adequately trained examiners.

ABPD values a health professional's commitment to lifelong learning. ABPD values candidates' and Diplomates' desire to practice pediatric dentistry at the highest level and their commitment to constantly reevaluate their practices in light of the most recent scientific evidence. ABPD recognizes the value of renewal of certification and continuing education for health professionals.

ABPD values quality improvement in health care through objective assessment of outcomes and process. It supports efforts to provide optimal health care to children.

ABPD embraces integrity and accountability in guiding and empowering pediatric dentists to engage in continuous competency.

ABPD values working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve a unified vision.

ABPD is committed to being an effective steward of its entrusted resources and accountable to Diplomates and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

A Fair and Valid Examination:

The ABPD values a fair and valid testing process for board certification and renewal of certification in Pediatric Dentistry. Such a testing process is based on the most recent knowledge in professional and educational testing. It is continuously evaluated to insure that it is of the highest quality and accurately assesses the candidate's knowledge, skill and judgment. The process requires skilled, committed and adequately trained examiners.

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning:

The ABPD values a health professional's commitment to lifelong learning. It values candidates' and diplomates' desire to practice pediatric dentistry at the highest level and their commitment to constantly reevaluate their practice in light of the most recent scientific evidence. It recognizes the value of renewal of certification and continuing education for health professionals.

Quality Assurance in Health Care:

The ABPD values quality assurance in health care through objective assessment of outcomes and process. It supports efforts to provide the highest standard of health care to children.

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