Enhancing the Specialty and Setting Standards
Are you looking to find an oral and maxillofacial radiologist? Make sure they are Board Certified.
A Board Certified OMR, or Diplomate, is an expert in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and has achieved the highest standard in clinical practice through rigorous examination by their peers - the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (ABOMR). Diplomates must continue to update their knowledge, participate in continuous professional development, demonstrate improvement in the care they provide, and consistently meet standards of professionalism.
The Importance of Board Certification
ABOMR Board Certification assures the public that certified oral and maxillofacial radiologists have successfully completed a rigorous and thorough peer evaluation process through education, peer examination and certification maintenance.
Education
Applicants must have graduated from a U.S. or Canadian dental school that is recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or have equivalent foreign credentials. They must have also completed advanced education in an oral and maxillofacial radiology program that is accredited by CODA, or they must be eligible for established alternative pathways for certification.
Peer Examination
Diplomates of the ABOMR must have successfully completed two examinations - Part 1 which assesses knowledge in fundamental principles of the specialty such as techniques, radiation physics and radiation protection and Part 2 which evaluates a candidate’s knowledge and judgment radiologic diagnosis.
Continued Professional Development through Certification Maintenance
Diplomates are required to participate in a Certification Maintenance process. This provides verification that Board-Certified radiologists are continuously engaged to advance their skills and knowledge in the specialty, and they are committed to lifelong learning.