The American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry (ABOI/ID) is an independent testing agency for implant dentistry. It conducts examinations to determine the qualifications and competence of dentists who voluntarily apply to the Board for certification as Diplomates. Acknowledging Excellence For more than four decades, implant dentistry has played a leading role in research and advanced clinical practice. This has led to dramatic progress in patient treatment options. Dental implants have become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional dentures and fixed prostheses. Today, as public awareness increases, the demand for implant procedures continues to grow. Dentists practicing oral implantology/implant dentistry can confirm their expert knowledge and skills by becoming certified as Diplomates of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. Why should you become a Diplomate? Diplomate status symbolizes the highest level of competence in implant dentistry. This status attests to dentists having demonstrated their knowledge, ability, and proficiency in implant dentistry through a rigorous examination process. Colleagues and patients perceive Diplomate status as testimony of advanced knowledge and credibility. Diplomate status recognizes implant dentists’ dedication to professional and personal achievements in implant dentistry. The ABOI/ID offers the only Diplomate credential recognized by two federal courts. Distinguish Yourself! Join the ranks of this prestigious group of credentialed implant experts. Click on the Info Request button on the side panel or communicate with the ABOI/ID office today. Purpose of the Examination The American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry's examination process measures the in-depth knowledge, proficient skills, and abilities required for practitioners to provide comprehensive, safe, and effective oral implant care for the public. In fulfilling its purpose and objectives, the ABOI/ID follows the Standards for Accreditation of National Certification Programs published by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (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 Specialists. Requirements To Qualify For Examination To be eligible for the certification examination, all applicants must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the seven routes to the examination, which are explained below, and possess at least one of the following: A current U. S. or Canadian dental license A certificate from an advanced education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (see Route 2B for a modification of this requirement) A certificate from a full-time postdoctoral program in oral implantology/ implant dentistry that is at least two years in length and that is approved by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (see Route 3B for a modification of this requirement) Additionally, each applicant must use more than one implant modality or technique—e.g., root-form, graft, plate-form, subperiosteal, osseous augmentation/enhancement—in patient treatment and possess in-depth knowledge of all aspects of implant dentistry, even though he or she may perform only the surgical or the restorative phase. Route 1 Education: The applicant must be a graduate of a full-time postdoctoral program in oral implantology/ implant dentistry that is at least two years in length. The program must— Be sponsored by an institution that is properly chartered and licensed to operate and to offer instruction leading to degrees, diplomas, or certificates with recognized educational validity, i.e., a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or a hospital accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations). Be approved by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Experience: The applying dentist must possess at least five (5) years of clinical practice in implant dentistry, including but not limited to the advanced education program. Cases: The applicant must have completed ten (10) arches of implant treatment (a treated arch means that one or more implants were placed and restored). Route 1B (For Part I only) At the time of submitting the Part I application— Education: The applying dentist must: Be a post-doctoral resident currently registered in a full-time three-year oral implantology/ implant dentistry program that is— · Sponsored by an institution that is properly chartered and licensed to operate and to offer instruction leading to degrees, diplomas, or certificates with recognized educational validity, i.e., a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or a hospital accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) · Approved by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Have completed at least two of the three-years of this program Possess a letter from the program dean verifying that the applicant has completed two of the three program years, that he or she is in good standing with the program, and that he or she is likely to graduate at the end of the final semester or term of the program Experience: The applying dentist must possess at least two (2) years of clinical practice in implant dentistry. Cases: The applying dentist must have completed at least four (4) arches of implant treatment. (A treated arch means that one or more implants were placed and/or restored.) *** By the time of the administration of the Part I examination— Education: The examination candidate must be a post-doctoral student who is registered in the final semester (or term) of the full-time three-year oral implantology/implant dentistry program described above. *** After graduation from the full-time three-year program in oral implantology/ implant dentistry program (described above) and before receiving his or her examination results, the Part I candidate must submit to the ABOI/ID office— A certified copy of his or her postgraduate certificate Evidence of at least three (3) years of clinical practice in implant dentistry Evidence of at least six (6) treated and completed arches of implant dentistry Should the Part I candidate have failed the Part I examination, and should he or she desire to pursue ABOI/ID certification in the future, the candidate will be required to reapply under a different route. Should the Part I candidate not submit (1) a certified copy of his or her postgraduate certificate, and (2) documentation of his/her experience in placing implants and completing implants, by the July 15^th immediately following the administration of Part I, the candidate’s score will be voided. Should the candidate desire to pursue ABOI/ID certification in the future, he or she will be required to reapply under a different route. *** After passing Part I and before applying for Part II of the ABOI/ID certification examination, the 1-B candidate must have completed at least— Five (5) years of clinical practice in implant dentistry Ten (10) arches of implant dentistry Route 2 Education: The applicant must be one of the following: A Fellow member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry A Board-certified graduate of an advanced education program that is at least two years in length* and accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation in – Oral and maxillofacial surgery, Periodontology, or Prosthodontics *Before 2005, these programs were at least two years in duration. Since 2005, these curricula have been extended to at least three years. Experience: The applying dentist must possess five years of clinical practice in implant dentistry, including, but not limited to the time enrolled in an advanced education program. Cases: The applicant must have completed ten (10) arches of implant treatment (a treated arch means that one or more implants were placed and restored.) Route 3 Education: The applicant must be a graduate of an advanced education program in oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontology, or prosthodontics that is at least two years in length and accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation. (Before 2005, these programs were at least two years in duration. Since 2005, these curricula have been extended to at least three years.) Experience: The applying dentist must possess five years of clinical practice in implant dentistry, including, but not limited to the time enrolled in an advanced education program. Cases: The applicant must have completed ten (10) arches of implant treatment ( treated arch means that one or more implants were placed and restored). Route 3B (For Part I only) At the time of the Part I application— Education: The applying dentist must: Be a post-doctoral student registered in a full-time three-year program in maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, or prosthodontics that is— · Sponsored by an institution that is properly chartered and licensed to operate and to offer instruction leading to degrees, diplomas, or certificates with recognized educational validity, i.e., a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation · Approved by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Have completed at least two of the three-years of this program Possess a letter from the program dean along with the application verifying that the applicant has completed two of the three program years, that he or she is in good standing with the program, and that he or she is likely to graduate at the end of the final semester or term of the program Experience: The applying dentist must possess at least two (2) years of clinical practice in implant dentistry. Cases: The applying dentist must have completed at least four (4) arches of implant treatment. (A treated arch means that one or more implants were placed and/or restored.) *** By the time of the administration of the Part I examination— Education: The post-doctoral examination candidate must be registered in the final semester (or, term) of the full-time three-year program in oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, or prosthodontics described above. *** After graduation from the full-time three-year program in oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, or prosthodontics (described above) and before receiving his or her examination results, the Part I candidate must submit to the ABOI/ID office— A certified copy of his or her postgraduate certificate Evidence of at least three (3) years of clinical practice in implant dentistry Evidence of at least six (6) treated and completed arches of implant dentistry Should the Part I candidate have failed the Part I examination, and should he or she desire to pursue ABOI/ID certification in the future, the candidate will be required to reapply under a different route. Should the Part I candidate not submit (1) a certified copy of the postgraduate certificate, and 2) documentation of his/her experience in placing dental implants and of completing the required number of cases, by the July 15^th immediately following administration of the examination, the candidate’s score will be voided. Should the candidate desire to pursue ABOI/ID certification in the future, he or she will be required to reapply under a different route. *** After passing the Part I exam, and before applying for Part II of the ABOI/ID certification examination, the 3-B candidate must have completed at least— Five (5) years of clinical practice in implant dentistry. Ten (10) arches of implant dentistry Route 4 Education: The applicant must be a general dentist and possess 570 continuing education (CE) hours related to implant dentistry (see the Handbook for a complete description of this requirement). In addition, the applicant must possess a certificate documenting at least one of the following: A two-year general practice residency program An Associate Fellowship in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Certification by the American Board of General Dentistry Membership in the Academy of General Dentistry at the level of Fellowship or higher Experience: The applying dentist must possess six (6) years of clinical practice in implant dentistry Cases: The applicant must have completed ten (10) arches of implant treatment (a treated arch means that one or more implants were placed and restored). Route 5 Education: The applicant must satisfy one of the following educational options: Option one— Be a general dentist who is a faculty member of an ADA accredited dental program Possess 570 hours of continuing education (CE) hours related to implant dentistry (see the Handbook for a detailed description) Option two-- Possess educationally based dental credentials, including a diploma from an advanced education program in an ADA-recognized specialty that does not interface with implant dentistry and that is accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation Option three-- Possess an advanced degree, such as a Master of Science in Dentistry Option four— Possess a Doctor of Philosophy degree in a biomedically related field Experience: The applicant must possess six (6) years of full-time, or ten (10) years of part-time, teaching or university supervision in implant dentistry Cases: The applicant must have completed one hundred (100) arches of implant treatment (A treated arch means that one or more implants were placed and restored) A faculty member must have been the primary provider of implant treatment for 50 arches in his or her area of practice and have supervised 150 additional arches of treatment. 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