Welcome to the

AMERICAN BOARD OF GENERAL DENTISTRY

Elevating the standards and advancing the sciences
and arts of General Dentistry.

Our Purpose

The American Board of General Dentistry is dedicated to advancing the practice of general dentistry by promoting a higher standard of knowledge and excellence through advanced education.

PRODUCTS

OUR Mission

To elevate the standards and advance the science and arts of General Dentistry by encouraging its study and improving its practice. To certify a general dentist as a Comprehensive General Dentist through a voluntary examination process that validates their knowledge, skill, and experience for diagnosis and delivering quality patient treatment.

Board Certified general dentists set the standard for excellence through their extensive training in all aspects of dentistry. This training continues beyond dental school, in residencies and other post-doctoral dental graduate programs, expanding knowledge of diagnosis and training in the interrelationships of the various dental specialties. Board Certification is awarded only after completion of a demanding series of written, clinical, and oral examinations. The Board Certified dentist is the specialist for the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of your oral health.

Board Certified general dentists are knowledgeable in the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating the many different oral conditions and diseases. They are specialists in the comprehensive approach to restore optimum health and function. In addition, they can perform exceptional cosmetic procedures to help you achieve the smile you desire.

For optimum oral, as well as overall health, call and schedule an appointment today to visit a Board Certified general dentist for a complete evaluation.

Contact us to find a Board Certified Dentist in Your Area.

EXAM TYPE LOCATION EXAM DATE 2025 APPLICATION DEADLINE
Written Exam
Tampa, FL, Military Facility
March 7
January 16
Oral Exam
Tampa, FL, Embassy Suites Downtown
May 15th – 18th
February 1
Written Exam
Montreal, Quebec AGD Meeting
July 11
May 30

BOARD EXAMINER 2025 DISCIPLINE
Dr. Toni Bowden
Endodontics
Dr. Justin Rogers
Fixed Prosthodontics/Removable Prosthodontics
Dr. Ross Oates
Oral Medicine/Oral Pathology
Dr. Doris Lam
Periodontics
Dr. John Safar
Ortho/Pedo/Public Health
Dr. George Holzer
Implants and Oral Radiology
Dr. Deidra McLean
Operative Dentistry
Dr. David MacPherson
Oral Surgery

The American Board of General Dentistry is pleased to provide credential verifications for our members to various organizations, teaching institutions, and treatment facilities.
A handling fee of $20.00 per verification per individual is required. Please complete the verification request form found on the ABGD website and submit to the ABGD office with payment. Payments can be made by check or credit card. Credit card payment may also be made by phone, 561-809-5491.
Payment by check must indicate the name of the requesting organization (ie: name of hospital, university, etc).

Please send a request form and the handling fee to:

American Board of General Dentistry
490 Indian Rocks Rd N., suite A
Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770-2085

No credential verifications will be given out over the phone or fax.
Credential Verifications will be processed within 72 hours of receipt.

For questions, please contact:

assistant@americanboardofgeneraldentistry.org

Phone:  561-809-5491

There are several areas of service activities available to those who are interested in serving the American Board of General Dentistry.

  • Volunteers for the ABGD Information Booth at the AGD Annual Meeting
    provide information to prospective Board candidates.
  • Deputy examiners serve to assist the ABGD Directors during the Oral Exam.
    The deputy examiners are selected from a pool of interested Board Certified dentists.
  • Serve as an ABGD Mentor-If you would like to serve as a mentor to candidates
    who are in the examination process please call or email to add your name to the ABGD Mentor Program.

For all service activities, the Board will attempt to rotate individuals to provide a broad experience in Board activities, and to provide the maximum number of Board Certified members the opportunity to assist in Board activities.

If you would like to volunteer for the ABGD, please send an e-mail to:assistant@americanboardofgeneraldentistry.org. Also include your CV and letter stating why you would like to volunteer for the ABGD.

NOTE: Annual registration and CE hours must be current. CV’s must be received by August 31st in order to be considered for the subsequent year.

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