Becoming a Diplomate
Demonstrate excellence by becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine is an important way to demonstrate your clinical knowledge and experience in the provision of oral appliance therapy for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. The ABDSM publishes guidelines that outline all the rules and requirements for earning and maintaining Diplomate status. While the information on the ABDSM website summarizes the guidelines, applicants and Diplomates are responsible for knowing and following ABDSM Guidelines.
2020 Diplomate Exam: May 10-24, 2020
| Application Submission Window | October 1-31, 2019 |
| Notification of Application Acceptance | January 31, 2020 |
| Deadline for Withdrawal and $395 refund | February 14, 2020 |
| Notification of Exam Results | July 31, 2020 |
Withdrawals can be made anytime after application approval up to the time of the exam. No refunds will be made after the stated date.
Fees
| Clinical Applicant | $995 USD |
| Academic Applicant | $995 USD |
| International Applicant | $995 USD |
| Active-Duty Military Applicant (with verification) | $250 USD |
Payment is due at the time of application; an online payment link is provided at submission.The ABDSM accepts the following forms of payment:
Refunds and Withdrawals
| Application Not Accepted (All Tracks) | $395 USD |
| Notification of Withdrawal by Applicant Prior to February 14, 2020 | $395 USD |
| Notification of Withdrawal by Applicant After February 14, 2020 | No refund |