The American Board of Prosthodontics Section A Examination was a criterion-referenced examination constructed through the coordinated efforts of ABP directors and psychometric experts. This computer-based examination was given at regional testing centers and aims to measure the knowledge and skills of qualified candidates. A resultant test score was a measure of how well a candidate performed in relation to the test items rather than the performance of other candidates. The content of the examination gave due consideration to the Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA) Standards for Advanced Dental Education Programs in Prosthodontics.
The Section A examination was offered for the final time in 2026. It will be replaced by the Qualifying Examination beginning in April 2027.
