College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry The College of Diplomates was formed to foster research, education and contact with other board certified pediatric dentists.

The College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry is the specialty organization that represents Board Certified Pediatric Dentists in their on-going and life-long pursuit of “excellence in the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry”. The objectives of the College of Diplomates of the ABPD are to:
• Encourage the advancement of the science and practice of pediatric dentistry through

mutual expert
cooperation and study of topic areas critical to the quality oral health care of children.
• Promote fellowship and collegiality among active Diplomates of the College through the provision of
quality continuing education and networking opportunities.
• Provide a source of effective representation for those individuals who are already Board Certified
within the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry.
• Support the objectives of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
• Encourage and mentor aspiring pediatric dentist candidates in the ABPD process.

Celebrating excellence in pediatric dentistry and leadership. This year, the FCOD proudly presented the Paul Walker Lead...
05/28/2026

Celebrating excellence in pediatric dentistry and leadership. This year, the FCOD proudly presented the Paul Walker Leadership Award, the N Sue Seale Pediatric Dentistry Research Award, and the Ronald A Bell Mentor of the Year Award to individuals whose dedication continues to advance our specialty and inspire future generations of pediatric dentists.
Congratulations to Dr. Janice Jackson, Dr. Heidi Steinkamp, and our first ever recipient of the Paul Walker award Dr. Jennifer Cully!
The Foundation of the College of Diplomates supports board certification, lifelong learning, mentorship, research, and professional excellence within pediatric dentistry.

We were thrilled to host our annual COD Breakfast, bringing together diplomates, colleagues, and friends for a morning o...
05/28/2026

We were thrilled to host our annual COD Breakfast, bringing together diplomates, colleagues, and friends for a morning of connection, leadership, and learning. Congratulations to our new President, Dr. Harlyn Susarla, as she officially begins her term leading COD into an exciting new year.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this year’s breakfast such a success.

Here’s to another great year of collaboration, education, and advancing excellence in pediatric dentistry!

05/22/2026
REGISTER NOW OR ONSITE https://www.thecollegeofdiplomates.org/ COD Member Registration Fee: $48New ...
05/18/2026

REGISTER NOW OR ONSITE https://www.thecollegeofdiplomates.org/ COD Member Registration Fee: $48
New Diplomate Registration Fee (board-certified in 2025): $24
$48 for all onsite registrations

Event Agenda:
6:30am-7:30am- Registration Check-In, New Diplomate Pinning and Continental Breakfast
7:30am-7:50am- College of Diplomates Business Meeting
7:50 -8:00am - Foundation of COD Awards Ceremony
8:00am-9:30am- Dr. Jerome B. Miller Memorial Lecture

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04/16/2026

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4425 Cass Street, Ste A
San Diego, CA
92109

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(858) 272-6560

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