Who We Are

Achieving Excellence

The Only ADA Recognized Certifying Board for the Specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the U.S.

The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) is the certifying board for the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery in the United States and is recognized and approved by the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association.

Overseen by an eight-member Board of Directors, the mission of ABOMS is to ensure that Diplomates meet our standards of training, education, and professionalism through our certification process.  As the certifying body in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the ABOMS provides contemporary and innovative programs that promote optimal care and service to the public.

Our certification process assures the public that certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons have successfully completed a rigorous peer evaluation process by requiring surgeons to present and maintain appropriate professional credentials, and demonstrate the requisite training, experience and knowledge.

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