b'2021 oral examinationThe American Board of Periodontology administered the 2021 Oral Examination in Raleigh, North Carolina, August 9-14, 2021, to over 300 candidates. The Board is grateful to the 70 periodontists who gave over a week of their time to serve as examiners for the 2021 exam. The Board looks forward to welcoming the new Diplomates during the 2021 AAP Annual Meeting.2022 oral examinationThe deadline to register for the 2022 American Board of Periodontology Oral Examination is October 31, 2021. The oral examination will be held May 2May 6, 2022, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Evidence of program completion must be provided before applications are accepted. Candidates are encouraged to download and review the Guidelines for Certification found on the ABPs website at abperio.org. ABP recertificationDiplomates who are required to recertify in 2021 were notified in the first quarter of the year about the reexamination requirements and process. Recertification must be completed by the end of the year. Please visit the ABP website for more information.ABP Headquarters (Please note the new phone number)2021 AAP Annual Meeting events American Board of Periodontology The Board of Directors is pleased to host a New Diplomate737 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 reception on Thursday, November 4, 2021, in conjunctionChicago, IL 60611 with the AAP Annual Meeting in Miami, Florida. The ABPPhone: 312-682-0919 looks forward to celebrating the new Diplomates andFax: 312-787-3670honoring their achievements. Please check the ABPs website abperio.org for more information. ABP Staff Contacts:2020-2021 ABP Board of Directors Eileen G. Loranger Executive Director Robert M. Eber, DDS, MS, Chair; James A. Katancik, DDS,Eileen.Loranger@abperio.orgPhD, Vice Chair; Robert A. Faiella, DMD, M.MSc, MBA, Treasurer; Donald S. Clem, III, DDS, Immediate Past Chair;Dr. Jeffrey Rossmann David E. Deas, DMD, MS; Charles A. Powell, DDS, MS; JoeDirector of Examinations Krayer, DDS, MS; Rodrigo E.F. Neiva, DDS, MS; AngelaJeff.Rossmann@abperio.orgPalaiologou Gallis, DDS, MS; Paul Luepke, DS, MS; CraigBarbara Robinette Yonemura, DDS, MS.Credentialing Program Manager Barbara.Robinette@abperio.orgAAP Periospectives| 53'