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Qualifying Exam Prep Course

Event Overview

Who Should Attend
Those preparing to take the Qualifying Examination Test.

Date
February 28 - March 2, 2025

Location

Seaport Hotel Boston
1 Seaport Ln
Boston, MA, 02210

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Registration Fees

 

 
Early Bird Pricing

By January 14, 2025
Regular Pricing

After January 14, 2025

AAPD Member

$1,100

$1,300

AAPD Student Member

$550

$750

Nonmember

$1,300

$1,500

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Summary

Course Description

This course will help you prepare for the first step toward becoming a Diplomate - taking and passing the ABPD Qualifying Examination. It will be presented by leading educators and clinicians who will utilize a lecture format to review subjects and materials included in the board examination. Learn about the various domains contained in the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry examination and how to be prepared for this type of high stakes written examination. 

Participation in this course does not guarantee successful completion of board exams.  

 

Course Objectives 

At the conclusion of the course, participants will: 

  • Have a good understanding of high-yield reference materials and readings that aid in preparation for the ABPD Qualifying Exam 
  • Apply scientific and biological principles supporting the practice of pediatric dentistry 
  • Understand basic and advanced behavior guidance techniques 
  • Identify key aspects of pediatric growth and development 
  • Recognize evidence-based non-restorative and restorative techniques 
  • Appreciate aspects of pulp therapy and trauma that impact care for pediatric patients 
  • Better understand important aspects of oral pathology, oral radiology, and oral medicine that impact care of patients with special healthcare needs 

 

Speakers and Schedule  

Course Chair and Speaker: Travis Nelson, DDS, MSD, MPH 
Elise Sarvas, DDS, MSD, MPH 
Juan Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH, MS, DrPH, FDS RCDS(Ed) 
Clarice Law, DMD, MS, FAAPD 

 
Schedule 

 

Friday  

6:45 am - Registration & Continental breakfast  
7:15 am - Welcome – Moursi and Nelson 
7:30 am – Pharmacologic behavior guidance Part I: Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide – Nelson (1.5 h)  

9:00 am -   Break      

9:15 - 10:15 am - Pharmacologic behavior guidance Part II: Procedural Sedation and General Anesthesia – Nelson (1 h) 
10:15 – 11:30 am – Child Development/Behavior Guidance/Milestones--Law (1.25 h)
11:30 am –12:00 pm Craniofacial Growth and Development (prenatal) (0.5 h)- Law (1.75 h) 

12:00 –  1:00 pm - Lunch  

1:00 pm   Craniofacial growth and Development (postnatal)—Law (1 h)
2:00 pm Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment planning (skeletal) (0.75 h) – Law (75 h)   

2:45 pm – Break  

3:00 pm – Pulp Therapy/Orofacial Trauma Part I and Part II – Sarvas (2.5 h)  
5:30 pm – Adjourn  

 

Saturday  

6:45 am – Continental Breakfast  
7:15 am – Radiologic principles, radiation safety, infection control – Yepes (1 h)  
8:15 am - Prevention, caries etiology and anticipatory guidance Part I – Sarvas (1.0 h) 

9:15 am -   Break 

9:30 am - Prevention, caries etiology and anticipatory guidance Part II- Sarvas (1.5 h) 
11:00 am - Periodontal disease, Immunology, Research appraisal – Yepes (1.5 h) 

12:30 pm – Lunch  

1:30 pm – Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (dental) (1 h)– Law (1.0hr) 
2:30 pm - Restorative Dental Care and oral Rehabilitation Part I Nelson (1.75) 

4:15 pm - Break 

4:30 pm – Restorative Dental care and Oral Rehabilitation Part II Nelson (1.0) 
5:30 pm – adjourn  

 

Sunday  

6:45 am – Continental Breakfast  
7:15 am – Special Health Care Needs, syndromes – Yepes (1.5 h)  

8:45 am – Break 

9:00 am - Oral Diagnosis/oral pathology/oral medicine, dental anomalies Part I – Yepes  (1.5 h) 

10:30 am - Break 

10:45 am– Oral Diagnosis/oral pathology/oral medicine, dental anomalies Part II – Yepes (1.0 h) 
11:45 am – Closing remarks (Nelson) 
12:00 pm – adjourn 

 

CE Hours 
AAPD designates this activity for 22 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.