Presentation Formats

Each Part of the Section B examination is conducted over a one-hour period. The examination begins with an uninterrupted, 20-minute, patient-treatment presentation developed and presented by the candidate, immediately followed by a 40-minute (approximate) oral examination conducted by a team of two ABP examiners.

For all Section B examinations, candidates must provide the following to the ABP:

The original PowerPoint or Keynote patient treatment presentation on a USB drive (PDF files are not accepted).
The narrative (Microsoft Word or Pages).
A complete series of periapical and bitewing radiographs depicting pre- and post-treatment conditions of teeth and implants, when included.
A copy of all dental laboratory authorizations forms.

Presentation Order

Oral Section B patient presentations must be delivered to examiners in the following order:

Health History and Chief Complaint
Clinical Findings
Diagnosis
Treatment Plan
Treatment
Completed Treatment
Prognosis, Outcomes, and Maintenance Plan

Digital Presentations

Digital presentations should be populated by well composed, properly focused, color images. There is no limit to the number of images that can be included in the presentation, but candidates must complete their verbal and visual presentation within the allotted 20-minute period. Only one image may be included per screen (a few exceptions with post-treatment photos).

Exams