American Board of Periodontology

10/10/2026

A heartfelt shout-out to the dedicated members of the ABP Oral Exam Committee! 👏 The committee is meeting in Chicago to develop cases and vignettes for the 2027 Oral Exam. We’re grateful for their time, expertise, and commitment.

10/07/2026

10/01/2026

09/29/2026

What a successful LEAD ’26 program this weekend!

LEAD is an exclusive program designed to identify emerging leaders in periodontics, cultivate the skills needed for success, and inspire a commitment to advancing the profession.

The ABP is proud to be an educational partner and delighted to help provide opportunities for growth, leadership, and professional development. .luepke

09/17/2026

Approved candidates are eligible to take the Oral Exam, a one-day exam held annually in the spring. Visit https://www.abperio.org/candidates/oral-examination
for the Oral Exam Candidate Guide and information on applying.

09/15/2026

The ABP Board Review program will provide useful information on what to expect from the board certification process, detailed content review for the Qualifying and Oral Examinations, examples of items and cases specific to each exam, and opportunities to ask questions of the presenters. See the AAP Annual Meeting schedule for location information.

08/25/2026

The ABP is pleased to present periodontists who achieved Diplomate status in 2026. Visit https://www.abperio.org/blog/2026-oral-examination for a list of successful Oral Exam candidates.

The Oral Exam is designed to evaluate knowledge and clinical judgment in the specialty of periodontology. A psychometrician reviews all ABP exams to ensure they are fair, valid, and reliable. The reliability of the 2026 Oral Exam was .96, indicating the examination was able to highly differentiate among candidates of differing abilities.

08/18/2026

If you have questions about gum recession or whether gum grafting may be right for you, talk with a Board-Certified periodontist. To find one in your area, visit the American Board of Periodontology's website at Abperio.org.

08/12/2026

From insightful conversations to new connections, the ABP was proud to be part of the AAP ARRive Resident Retreat in San Antonio!



Our panel— Dr. Aly Kennedy, Dr. Yusuke Hamada, and Dr. Palaiologou-Gallis— provided residents with an opportunity to learn more about the board certification process, ask questions, and hear firsthand perspectives on the professional value of ABP certification.



We’re always excited to connect with rising third-year residents and support the next generation of periodontists! 🙌