The objective of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (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. Diplomates of the ABOMS demonstrate the highest standards of training, knowledge, and expertise in the area of oral and maxillofacial surgery, as determined by a process of peer review and standardized examination and certification.



