The American Board of Oral Implantology / Implant Dentistry was chartered in 1969 by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID).  The Board’s mission is to elevate the standards and advance the science and art of oral implantology/ implant dentistry by encouraging its study and improving its practice.

In fulfilling its purpose and objectives, the ABOI/ID follows the “Standards for Accreditation of National Certification Organizations” of the National Organization of Competency Assurance.

The ABOI/ID is not recognized as a Specialty Board by the American Dental Association.  However, the ABOI/ID closely adheres to the ADA’s “Requirements for National Certifying Boards for Dental Specialties” in the administration of its programs and examinations.

The American Board of Oral Implantology/ Implant Dentistry (ABOI/ID) is an independent organization that is sponsored by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Its mission is to elevate the standards and to advance the science and art of oral implantology/implant dentistry by encouraging its study and improving its practice.

Diplomates of the ABOI/ID represent a diverse cross section of clinicians; private practice and academic, surgical and restorative.  Specialties represented among ABOI Diplomates include general practice, oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontology and prosthodontics.  We invite you to review the enclosed materials regarding the application and examination process.
The ABOI/ID examination is open to all qualified implant practitioners regardless of specialty or organizational affiliation, i.e., applicants and Diplomates are not required to belong to any implant membership organization.

The ABOI/ID Diplomate designation symbolizes the highest level of competence in implant dentistry. Certification by the ABOI/ID attests to the fact that a dentist has demonstrated knowledge, ability, and proficiency in implant dentistry through a rigorous examination process.

The certification examination is psychometrically valid and reliable, and is administered under secure, fair, and unbiased conditions. Candidates must demonstrate in-depth knowledge, and proficient skills and abilities in both the surgical and restorative aspects of implant dentistry as well as in critical aftercare even if they perform only the surgical or restorative phase.