Thank you for your interest in Life Diplomate or Active Life Diplomate status. Life Diplomate Membership is a distinguished membership status offered to Diplomates who have demonstrated lifelong support of the specialty of Prosthodontics and to The American Board of Prosthodontics. This status reflects the dedication from our most esteemed members. Your application will be reviewed and voted on in December of your application year. In preparation, please complete the form below to indicate and attest to your qualification for Life Diplomate or Active Life Diplomate status, per the ABP bylaws.
ABP Bylaw: Section 13.4 Life Diplomate Status
A Diplomate with ten (10) years of good standing and having totally retired from compensated teaching, practice, or related dental activities is eligible to apply for Life Diplomate or Active Life Diplomate status. Additionally, a Diplomate reaching the age of 70 years or having 35 continuous years of good standing, is eligible to apply for Life Diplomate or Active Life Diplomate status. Upon review and approval of an application by the Board of Directors, Life Diplomate or Active Life Diplomate status will be awarded and a certificate will be issued.
PLEASE NOTE: As a Life Diplomate you will not be charged annual dues; however, the tradeoff is that you will no longer have membership login access nor a listing in the ABP online directory, and you will not be eligible for verification or recertification. As an Active Life Diplomate, you will be charged $100 annually for your dues. This will allow you to have membership login access and a listing in the ABP online directory; however, you are not eligible for recertification or verification. If you need to retain eligibility for recertification and verification, please maintain your active Diplomate status.