2012 Specialty Exam Information
The 2012 Specialty Exam will be held in Chicago, IL, July 10 – 12, 2012.
If you would like to request an application, they will be available after January 28, 2012. Please contact WREB at 602-944-3315 or via email at generalinfo@wreb.org. Please be sure to include the specialty that you are inquiring about.
The seven specialty areas available are:
Endodontics
Orthodontics
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology
Pediatric Dentistry
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
These examinations are not designed to replace the specialty boards, but to qualify successful applicants to practice and to advertise themselves as specialists in the states participating in this specialty examination process.
The examination consists of two parts:
- A written multiple choice examination of 160 to 180 questions and
- Presentation of a series of cases completed by the candidate demonstrating specific treatment planning and technical skills.
Your completed cases and signed, notarized affidavit must be received no later than, Monday, May 21, 2012.
A score of 75% or better is required in both parts to pass. If you receive a passing score from the American Board in your specialty, the written part of the exam can be waived, as long as an original letter is sent directly from the Board, to WREB, showing successful completion.