ABOM Diplomate Certification Examination
The American Board of Oral Medicine (ABOM) administers a specialty certification examination for qualified candidates who are accomplished in the field. The certification exam is administered in two parts: Qualifying Examination and Oral Clinical Cases
The goal of the certification examination is to fairly and accurately assess graduates of United States CODA accredited advanced education programs in Oral Medicine to a level of knowledge pertinent to patient care in Oral Medicine as it is practiced in the USA. Individuals who pass all requirements of this board examination become Diplomates of the American Board of Oral Medicine.
ABOM encourages those interested in pursuing Diplomate certification to review the ABOM Candidates Guide.
QUALIFYING EXAMINATION
Foundational Knowledge Assessment (Online Digital Assessment)
Eligibility Requirements
- Graduation from, or current enrollment in, at least the second year of a CODA-accredited advanced education program in Oral Medicine
- Current membership in an appropriate Oral Medicine professional organization (e.g., the American Academy of Oral Medicine
- Submission of a completed QE application by the published deadline
- Payment of all required fees
Eligibility Duration (Five-Year Rule)
A Candidate must successfully complete all certification requirements — including both the QE and the OCCE — within five (5) years of the date of the Candidate's first QE attempt. A
Candidate who does not complete certification within this five-year period loses eligibility under the current application, and no examination results obtained during the expired eligibility period remain valid.
A Candidate who loses eligibility under this section may regain eligibility only by satisfying the Standard Reapplication Requirements described in Section 8.5. This five-year rule applies regardless of examination outcome.
ABOM Blueprint
Certification Exam Fees
| Fee Guide (Effective 2026 Exams) |
Fee |
| Application Fee |
$200 USD |
| Qualifying Examination |
$1,200 USD |
| Total Fee for initial application* |
$1,400 USD |
| Retake of Qualifying Exam |
$1,200 USD |
Upcoming Exams
ABOM Qualifying Exam Dates
The ABOM Certification Exam will take place (all dates subject to change)
- Friday, January 8, 2027 - application opens November 1, 2026 - December 15, 2026
- Friday, June 11, 2027 - application opens April 1, 2027 - May 15, 2027
Waiting to hear back regarding your exam application?
Exam applications are being accepted through the deadline. Notifications regarding acceptance will be emailed to applicants within one to two weeks after the application deadline has passed.
Applicants must confirm their intention to appear for the examination by notifying the Secretary of the Board and remitting the examination fee for the Part(s) they have been accepted to take. All fees are payable to the American Board of Oral Medicine, Inc. A fee of $50.00 will be charged if the examination fee is not received within 30 days of the examination.
Candidates who are deemed qualified and who have paid the examination application fee and the qualifying examination fee will receive access to limited mock qualifying examination questions.
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