Philosophy:

The body of knowledge and experience gained during your dental anesthesiology residency program and clinical practice, in conjunction with successful completion of the ADBA written and oral examinations, distinguishes you as Board Certified dentist anesthesiologist. Since that body of knowledge continues to evolve over time, continuing education is needed to maintain and expand on that knowledge base in order to optimize our skills and provide the highest level of clinical care. The continuing education required for Diplomate recertification should be a direct extension of knowledge gained during anesthesiology residency training. This would include courses on anesthesiology, pain management, general and emergency medicine. Diplomates are recognized for attending continuing education courses and activities that reflect the philosophy described above.

ADBA Recertification Requirements:

The recertification requirements include:
1. Ninety (90) ADBA credits of continuing education over the six (6) year duration of initial and subsequent Board Certification. Approved courses are granted 1:1 credit, i.e., one (1) ADBA credit for one (1) course credit hour.
2. Completion of American Heart Association or American Red Cross sponsored Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider Level and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Copies of current completion cards are acceptable forms of documentation.
3. Notification if there are any current restrictions to the Diplomate’s dental license or general anesthesia permit.
4. Submission of the Application for Recertification in a timely fashion. There is no fee for recertification. This service is included in the annual registration fee.
5. Starting in 2014, one hundred and twenty (120) ADBA credits will be required. Forty eight (48) credit hours will then be allowed for media based CE.


Approved Courses

Review of Courses for Approval/Appeals Process

Failure to Meet Recertification Requirements