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Dental Specialties

A specialty is an area of dentistry formally recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards. Discover more

New Resolution Adopted

The National Commission has adopted a resolution recognizing the American Board of Orofacial Pain as the national certifying board for orofacial pain.

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NCRDSCB Mission

The National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards serves the public and the profession by providing transparent and objective review of the recognized specialty organizations, prospective specialty organizations, their respective certifying boards and their adherence to the ADA Requirements for Recognition of Dental Specialties and National Certifying Boards for Dental Specialists.

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