Oral Clinical Exam Review

Event Overview

Who Should Attend

Those preparing to take the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry's Oral Clinical Examination.

Date
August 21, 2025

Location
The Westin San Diego Bayview
400 West Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101

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Registration Fees

 

	Before July 21, 2025	After July 21, 2025
AAPD Member	$520	$620
Optional Mock Oral Review Interview	$200	$200

 

Again this year, AAPD in collaboration with the College of Diplomates will be offering Mock Oral Review Interviews. This allows attendees to participate in a simulation of the oral interview with two examiners.You will get to be able to partake in two mock cases. You will be given 15 minutes to present your answer for Case 1 and 15 minutes to present your answer for Case 2 and then 10 minutes for feedback. In the registration process, you will have the opportunity to include this for an additional $200. You will be able to sign up for a specific time slot. Please note attendees are only able to sign up for one mock interview as we are trying to allow as many attendees to be able to participate.

For those that are attending both Oral Review and Comprehensive Review you will have the ability to sign up for these Mock Oral Review Interviews in the Comprehensive Review registration. These interviews will take place during the lunch hour on Friday August 22, 2025 and Saturday August 23, 2025.

 

Oral Exam Review and Mock Oral Exam Interviews sponsored by College of Diplomates

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Summary

Course Description
If you're serious about becoming a diplomate, this course could make the difference. Presented by leading educators and clinicians, this course focuses on preparing the candidate to succeed in the oral portion of the board examination. Participants will have the opportunity to be part of numerous mock examinations and will learn skills to deliver an impressive performance. Learn about the various domains contained in the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry examination, successful test taking techniques and how to be prepared for this type of high-stakes clinical examination. Additionally, participants will learn how to organize, remember and present pediatric dentistry information and literature.

Course Objectives
Participants will be able to:

• The examination process
• How cases are designed and graded
• Suggested methods for exam preparation
• Strategies for success in taking the exam
• Topical areas of the exam
• Techniques for stress reduction during the exam

*Please note there may be minor updates to the Course Schedule titles*

Speakers & Schedule

Schedule is subject to change

Christina Carter, D.M.D.
Timothy Wright, D.D.S., M.S.

Schedule 

Time	Course
8:00 AM	Registration & Breakfast
8:30 AM	Part 1: Introduction and Logistics
8:40 AM	Part 2: Case Examination and Structure
9:00 AM	Part 3: OCE Case Anatomy, Health History
9:20 AM	Dental Caries Cases, Trauma Cases, Medical Illness
9:50 AM	Behavior, Dental Condition Cases
10:05 AM	Break
10:20 AM	Imageless Cases, Radiographs, Images
11:05 AM	Orthodontics and Growth and Development Cases
12:00 PM	Lunch
1:00 PM	Exam Preparation
2:30 PM	Strategies for Success in the Oral Exam
4:30 PM	Exam Stress Reduction Techniques
5:00 PM	Q&A
5:30 PM	Adjourn

 

CE Hours
AAPD designates this activity for 8 continuing education credits.

Cancellation
Full refunds for registration minus a $150 cancellation fee will be given only if written notice of cancellation is received 30 days prior to the course. For one-day courses, the cancellation fee will be $75 with the same rules applying. A 50 percent refund will be given if written notice is received up to two weeks prior to the course. No refunds will be given within one week prior to the course. No refunds will be given for no-shows. Notice of cancellation can be made online or in writing and sent as follows:

Mail: AAPD Meetings Department 211 East Chicago Ave, Ste. 1600 Chicago, IL 60611
Fax: (312) 337-6329
E-mail: cshennan@aapd.org

The meeting sponsors are not responsible for travel expenses or penalties under any circumstances. For further information, please contact the AAPD Meetings Department at (312) 337-2169.