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OCE Moves to Raleigh!
The ABOMS Oral Certifying Examination (OCE) has been administered in Dallas, TX for the past 11 years. ABOMS built long lasting relationships with several of our vendors and thanks them for their hospitality and professional assistance throughout the years.
The 2020 OCE will be administered at our newest testing location: Raleigh, NC. ABOMS is excited about its latest venture. Candidates that apply to take the 2020 OCE will be sent travel information in the fall. Applications for next year's examination will open on the ABOMS website in June.
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Mission
The mission of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is to assure the public of safe and optimal care through the development and maintenance of high standards of certification and re-certification of Diplomates in the specialty.
Objective
The objective of the ABOMS is to elevate the standards of oral and maxillofacial surgery through a certification and maintenance of certification process that fosters excellence and encourages learning, thus promoting the delivery of superior health care.