Mastery Track Application
Mastery Track Application - Available Oct 1-31, 2019 Mastery Track Application - Active Duty Military - Available Oct 1-31, 2019
Applications for the 2020 exam will be accepted October 1-31, 2019.
Who can apply for the Mastery Track:
- Licensed Dentists who meet the ABDSM's eligibility criteria and who have completed a Mastery Program OR are enrolled in a Mastery Program, with the intent to complete the program prior to April 30, 2020.
What to Submit:
- Online application
- Application Fee $995
- Dental license with expiration
Mastery Track Deadlines
These deadlines refer to ABDSM Mastery Applicant deadlines ONLY. Please contact your program administrator for specific Mastery Program inquires.| Application submission window | October 1-31, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Notification of application acceptance | January 31, 2020 |
| Deadline for withdrawal and partial refund ($395) | February 14, 2020 |
| Deadline to complete a full Mastery Program | April 30, 2020 |
| Examination window | May 10-24, 2020 |
| Notification of examination results | July 31, 2020 |
Withdrawals are accepted at anytime prior to the exam; no refunds will be made for withdrawals after the stated date.
Mastery Track – Transferring to a Different Exam Year
Written requests to transfer to the next exam year should be sent to info@abdsm.org.
Mastery Track applicants who have received ABDSM approval to sit for the exam may request approval to transfer their application to the immediate following year’s examination ONLY. Mastery Track application transfers may be requested after acceptance and before the exam for which the application was originally received. If approved, an application transfer requires payment of a $395 transfer fee.
Mastery Track applicants approved for a transfer do not need to submit a new application or retake the Mastery Program; however, they may need to submit a copy of their dental license if the license on file expires prior to the new exam date.
Mastery Track Transfer requests can be made any time after ABDSM approval of the application but must be received by the ABDSM prior to April 30, 2020.Mastery Track applicants who have received ABDSM approval to sit for the exam may request approval to transfer their application to the immediate following year’s examination ONLY. Mastery Track application transfers may be requested after acceptance and before the exam for which the application was originally received. If approved, an application transfer requires payment of a $395 transfer fee.
Mastery Track applicants approved for a transfer do not need to submit a new application or retake the Mastery Program; however, they may need to submit a copy of their dental license if the license on file expires prior to the new exam date.
Online application
The online application asks for contact information and requires you to upload documents (such as your dental license), so you will want to make sure you have first saved all the documents to your computer. The application also includes terms and conditions that you should review before attesting to your agreement with them.
Dental License with Expiration Date
Provide a copy of your dental license that shows the date of expiration. If the dental license you submit expires prior to May 1, 2020, you must submit a copy of your renewed license to the ABDSM. Applicants will not be allowed to sit for the exam without proof of a valid dental license on file with the ABDSM.
Accepted Mastery Programs
The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) Mastery Program and Tufts University Dental Sleep Medicine Mini-Residency are the only programs eligible for this track at this time. The AADSM has approved Tufts University as an accredited provider of the AADSM Mastery Program. Because of this designation, completion of or enrollment in the Dental Sleep Medicine Mini-Residency offered by Tufts University qualifies an applicant for the ABDSM examination on the Mastery Track, beginning with the sessions starting in the Fall of 2019. Earlier sessions of the Tufts University mini-residency may not be used for the Mastery Track, but can be used as a pre-requisite for the Traditional Track.