1) What is the Recertification requirement?
Board Certified (BC) dentists must recertify their credential every five years in order to maintain their status once they have been granted a Board Certified status by the American Board of General Dentistry (ABGD). Deadline for submission of CE hours is August 31st of the year due.
2) What is required to Recertify?
Board Certified dentists must submit 125 continuing education hours in clinical, basic science or regulatory matters related to dentistry within their five-year period.
3) Is there a fee for Recertifying?
Yes, Board Certified dentists must submit a $75 recertification fee with their continuing education hours. The recertification fee is in addition to the annual registration fee.
4) Will I be notified of my pending recertification?
Board Certified dentists will receive notification one-year prior to their pending recertification.
5) Is there a penalty for not Recertifying?
Failure to meet recertification requirements will result in a loss of Board Certified status and the revocation of one’s certificate.
6) How can I find out when I need to Recertify?
Contact the ABGD office at 561.809.5491 or e-mail us at assistantABGD@tampabay.rr.com.
