Part 1 Application Procedures

Application forms must be completed electronically using the candidate profile on the ABOMR website https://abomr.roc-p.com. Supporting materials must be uploaded to your application file on the website. All application materials will be reviewed by the ABOMR Board and staff for approval.

The ABOMR assists applicants and candidates in the application and registration process, to the extent possible. All application and registration materials must be received by the stated deadline to confirm participation in the Certification examination. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, unless otherwise stated in the Policy and Procedures Manual.

Part 1 registration will be open between May 5 and June 30, 2024. This deadline will not be extended for any reason.

1. CREATE AN ACCOUNT TO VERIFY ELIGIBILITY

Log in to https://abomr.roc-p.com and create an account.

2. COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

3. SUBMIT TWO (2) EVIDENTIARY DOCUMENTS

All applicants must submit the following:

• Copy of Dental Diploma. This document must be from a Dental school accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation or by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada or an equivalent certification of completion of dental training (DMD, DDS, BDS) from an overseas (non-US) dental school. 

                                                                         and either 

• Notarized copy of the OMR program certificate. For candidates who, at the time of the examination, will have completed their CODA accredited OMR Program: 

                                                                              or 

• A signed letter from the Program Director stating that the candidate will have successfully completed at least 24 months of the program before the scheduled exam date. This is for candidates who are still in a CODA accredited OMR program but will successfully complete 24 months at the time of the Part 1 Examination.

3. PAY THE NON-REFUNDABLE. NON-TRANSFERABLE APPLICATION FEE

After completion of the application form and submission of all documents requested in Step 1, the ABOMR will consider the eligibility of each applicant. The application of each candidate must be unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of the ABOMR. If eligible, an email will be forwarded to the applicant notifying them of their change in status from applicant to candidate. 

Applicants who are deemed non-eligible will also be notified by email with an explanation. . 

4. AFTER APPROVAL OF ELIGIBILITY, UPLOAD THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS

4a. All Candidates

• Letter of intent. Candidates must confirm their intention to appear for the Part 1 examination by notifying the Secretary/Treasurer of the Board in writing. 
• Copy of the receipt of the exam fee on or before the application deadline. 
• A color passport style photograph from no more than 12 months prior to the application date. Images with corporate or university names or logos, as well as selfies will not be accepted. 
• Signed and dated copy of the ADA Disabilities Act Verification Form (Appendix 4). 
• Signed and dated copy acknowledging receipt, understanding and acceptance of Confidentiality Agreement (Appendix 5).
• Signed and dated copy acknowledging receipt, understanding and acceptance of the Appeal Policy (Appendix 6).
• Signed and dated copy acknowledging receipt, understanding and acceptance of the ABOMR Part 1 and Part 2 Certifying Examination Handbook (Appendix 7). 
• Signed and dated copy acknowledging receipt, understanding and acceptance of the ABOMR Code of Ethical Conduct (Appendix 11). 

4b. For Candidates who are still in a program after successfully completing 24 months: 

• Most current official transcript.
• A list of courses to be completed prior to the examination.
• A signed letter from the Program Director stating that the candidate will have successfully completed at least 24 months of the program before the scheduled exam date.

4c. For Candidates who have successfully completed their CODA accredited OMR program

• A notarized copy of the Official transcript.
• A notarized copy of the OMR program certificate.

NOTE:

• Be prepared to submit original notarized documents by mail upon request
• For Applicants who are still in a program after successfully completing 24 months, a follow‐up transcript may be requested by the Board directors that shows successful completion of at least 24 months of the program. Failure to submit the requested official transcript will render the applicant ineligible. An incomplete application or a rejected application requires a new application fee.