Dr. Srinivas Ayilavarapu Earns ABP Board Certification

Assistant Professor Dr. Srinivas Ayilavarapu recently earned his board certification from the American Board of Periodontology (ABP). To achieve certification and Diplomate status a periodontist must have made significant achievements beyond the mandatory education requirements of the specialty. The achievements include passing comprehensive qualifying and oral examinations that cover all phases of periodontal disease and its treatment. In addition, Diplomates must complete a recertification process every six years.

Dr. Ayilavarapu was motivated to complete this process because as he describes, “Board certification reflects significant academic achievement beyond the regular graduation requirements. It is a significant milestone at a personal level and also for the community that we serve.”

He encourages faculty and students to become board certified adding, “Board certification also serves the purpose of maintaining the recognition of Periodontology as a specialty by the ADA.”