Board Preparation

The Candidate may select one of two tracks for negotiating the certification process:

Track 1:
Part I Written Examination
Part II Case History Portfolio Examination
Part III Oral Examination
Track 2:
Part I Case History Portfolio Examination
Part II Written Examination
Part III Oral Examination

The Candidate’s selection of Track I or Track II is irrevocable.

Golden Rule: Read, understand and follow all current instructions and guidance published by the American Board of Endodontics.

Part I/II – Written Examination (Click Here)

Part I/II of the certification process of the American Board of Endodontics is a four hour written examination consisting of 200 multiple choice questions. The Candidate will be assigned either a morning session or an afternoon session.

Part I/II – Developing an Acceptable Case Histories Portfolio (Click Here)

The path to successful completion of the case histories portfolio is straightforward but rigorous. The cases must be the clinicians finest effort. In addition to being high quality, they should demonstrate the broadest scope possible of diagnosis and treatment in the specialty practice of endodontics. They should convey the message that a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics is someone special and worthy of the recognition that only board certification can confer.

Part III – Oral Examination (Click Here)

The Oral Examination will evaluate a candidate’s ability to apply basic knowledge to clinical situations.

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Study Aids

Written Examination

 Part I/II of the certification process of the American Board of Endodontics is a 4 hour written examination consisting of 200 multiple choice questions. The Candidate will be assigned either a morning session or an afternoon session. According to the ABE, the questions are designed to test recall as well as the ability to apply knowledge, …

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Developing an Acceptable Case Histories Portfolio

The Twelve Commandments Demonstrate mastery in a wide variety of complex nonsurgical and surgical cases. Ensure all documentation is complete. Have at least a one-year recall examination and documentation; longer if possible. Use only original, high quality radiographs or direct digital radiographs. Type case histories and clearly label supporting documentation. Justify treatment selection and unusual …

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Oral Examination

April 16 & 17, 2012 – Boston, MA November 29 through December 1, 2012 – St. Louis, MO Oral Exam Guidelines December 2011  ABE  OralExamGuidelinesDecember2011 According to the ABE, the Oral Examination evaluates the candidate’s ability to apply basic knowledge to clinical situations. For purposes of the examination, the scope of endodontics has been divided into …

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Study Aids

Directions: The College of Diplomates offers study aids in multiple formats. Please feel free to save the study aids to your computer for local use/editing. Note: The College of Diplomates solicits study aids and would appreciate your contributions. Click here to send updated study aid documents to the webmaster. U.N.C. Endo. Lit. Summary by Peter …

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