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 clinical areas. The basic knowledge topics may be applied to any of the clinical areas.
Clinical Areas
| Diagnosis | Non-Surgical Treatment | Surgical Treatment |
| Pulpal Pathoses | Retreatment | Resorption |
| Periradicular Pathoses | Materials | Procedural Errors |
| Odontogenic Infections | Restorations | Trauma/Luxations |
| Endo-Perio | Endo-Pedo | Emergency Treatment |
Basic Knowledge Topics
- Anatomy
- Anesthesia
- Dental Materials
- Immunology
- Inflammation
- Instruments
- Literature
- Medically Compromised Patients
- Microanatomy
- Microbiology
- Pain
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Radiographic Interpretation