We are happy to announce that Dr. Stilley has met all of the requirements necessary to be granted the status of Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. She is the 13th periodontist to be granted this honor across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando counties. She is also the first periodontist to be Board certified in Pasco county. Diplomates are held to a higher standard of practice and are expected to be on the cutting edge of current knowledge and competence in Periodontics. The American Board of Periodontology monitors all diplomates on a 6 year basis to ensure these requirements are maintained. Please feel free to ask about this accomplishment at your next visit, or go to http://www.abperio.org/what-is-a-diplomate