{"id":2,"date":"2025-09-07T16:05:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T16:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abagd.org\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-01-13T20:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T20:30:19","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abagd.org\/?page_id=2","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8ca6256c0b9d8ed3b6e44e45499136f\" id=\"news-title\"><strong>News &amp; Updates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Examination Cycle <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Posted Jan 13, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Application for 2026 closed, reminders and scheduling guidance for Part I (Written) and Part II (Oral\/Case-Based) will be sent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Upcoming Examination Cycle Dates Announced<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Posted Sept 22, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Application for 2026 open On November 15th, eligibility reminders, and scheduling guidance for Part I (Written) and Part II (Oral\/Case-Based).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Masterclasses in Adhesive and Digital Dentistry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Posted Sept 8, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hands-on and virtual sessions with case-based protocols, CE credit, and guided workflow checklists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Membership Benefits Expanded for 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aug 15, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members gain access to new study clubs, recorded webinars, and early exam seat selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Updated Code of Ethics and Conduct<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jul 30, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enhancements to patient-centered care commitments, conflicts of interest, and appeals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ABAGD Annual Meeting \u2014 Registration Open<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jun 10, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two days of lectures, hands-on tracks, and Diplomate recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exam Blueprint Refresh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>May 25, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Updates to diagnosis\/prevention weighting and digital dentistry domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Digital Dentistry Series: From Scan to Delivery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apr 12, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A practical series covering scanning accuracy, CAD\/CAM design, and 3D-printed workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Privacy Policy Clarification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mar 22, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clarifying data retention, credential review, and candidate communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get ABAGD News in Your Inbox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Exam announcements, CE releases, and policy update : contact@abagd.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News &amp; Updates Examination Cycle Posted Jan 13, 2026 Application for 2026 closed, reminders and scheduling guidance for Part I (Written) and Part II (Oral\/Case-Based) will be sent. 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