*Candidates may register for the Clinical Exam as long as they will have completed their program requirements and will have their program orthodontic certificate prior to the examination date. More information about eligibility requirements can be found here.
*Registration will close on the specified date listed unless the exam fills prior to this date. In the event that an exam fills, registrations will be allowed for waiting list only.
*Pearson Vue will contact registered examinees 45-60 days prior to the start of the exam with scheduling information.
Pearson Vue
Testing Centers
Worldwide
Nov 1, 2023
9:00 AM CST
Jun 20, 2024
Or When Full
Pearson Vue
Testing Centers
Worldwide
Sep 18, 2024
9:00 AM CST
Jun 15, 2025
Or When Full
*There are an unlimited number of seats available for this examination. Online BCE's may be taken at anytime during the Examination Dates listed below.
*There are an unlimited number of seats available for this examination. Cases must be received at the ABO office at least one week prior to the Exam Start Date.
Jun 10 - 11, 2025
*There are a limited number of seats available for this examination.
*Exam Schedules are sent 2 months prior to the start of the exam week.
Jun 11 - 12, 2025
*There are an unlimited number of seats available for this examination. Online BCE's may be taken at anytime during the Examination Dates listed below.
*There are an unlimited number of seats available for this examination. Cases must be received at the ABO office at least one week prior to the Exam Start Date.
Jun 10 - 11, 2025
Written Examination Total
$1,140.00
*Within 5 years from first Written Examination Attempt
Scenario-based Clinical Examination
Scenario-based Clinical Re-Examination
*Within 2 years from first Scenario-based Clinical Examination Attempt
Certification Renewal Examination
Voluntary Certification Renewal Examination
BCOE Re-Examination (Web-based)
ICE Re-Examination (by Mail) / BCE
ICE Balance of Cases (by Mail) / BCE
The ABO is approved under Section 3689 for test fee reimbursement with GI Bill funds for eligible examinees. For more information, visit http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/licensing_certification.asp.
Founded in 1929 as the first specialty board in dentistry, The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) is partnered with the American Association of Orthodontists and is recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards as the national certifying board for Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
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