Board certification Periodontics
A board-certified periodontist is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology (ABP). After residency, the periodontist passes a qualifying examination and an oral examination, then keeps certification current. The ABP calls diplomate status a commitment to the standards of periodontics and continued education.
What does board certification mean for patients?
Every periodontist has finished an accredited residency. Board certification adds an independent examination of knowledge and of the doctor's own treated cases, judged by examiners. It is voluntary and maintained over time. Dr. Michael Pawlus in Sarasota is a diplomate of the ABP. His profile.
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How do I check whether a periodontist is board certified?
Ask the office, or check the American Board of Periodontology at abperio.org.
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