There was a Time When Board Certification in Pediatric Dentistry Meant Something
Journal Title: Journal of Dental Health and Oral Research - Year 2023, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
As one reflects on their time on this planet, it’s become apparent that change is inevitable and conceptualization of what was once thought definitive carries new meaning and interpretation. In the political world, while we continually witness diversion and disagreement amongst our elected representatives, we nevertheless once held them in high respect for their competence, commitment to serve and intellect. Today, general discontent and distrust let alone blatant hatred, prevail predicated upon human bias and disrespect for fundamental beliefs in what is fair, ethical, the rule of law and in the best interest of all. In the field of pediatric dentistry, pursuit of excellence existed by virtue of what constituted board certification; it exemplified the demonstration of what constituted the highest level of knowledge, skill and commitment to enhanced learning. Those achieving Diplomate status, having submitted to the most arduous of testing were recognized as the “best of the best “in the field. Society however evolves and finds need to update and re-examine its values and priorities. In earlier days, the fact that few pursued this level of recognition, (approximately 15%) for reasons related to excessive cost and willingness to undergo such rigorous scrutiny, contributed to the prestige of achieving board certification. These numbers were for the most part consistent across all specialty disciplines. The standards for what constituted expectations for board certification remained at this level until the arrival of the millennium. Emphasis appears to have largely shifted from setting Diplomate status from the pursuit of excellence to one of moderate decree. Defining a level for which a high percentage of its membership could qualify for having achieved a desirable level of proficiency became the mission of the post-millennial Board.
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John E Nathan
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