About The American Board of Orofacial Pain

Founded in 1994 The American Board of Orofacial Pain was established in response to a need for a valid certification process for dentist practicing Orofacial Pain Management.  The ABOP currently holds its examinations yearly in conjunction with the American Academy of Orofacial Pain's Annual Conference.  

Individuals who wish to become a Diplomate of the ABOP must pass the Written and Oral Examinations, respectively. Exams are given once per year, typically in conjunction with the American Academy of Orofacial Pain's Annual Conference.

2025 ABOP Exam Information

The American Board of Orofacial Pain is recognized by National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards as the national certifying Board for the Orofacial Pain (OFP) specialty.

REGISTRATION BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Online Written Exam is Scheduled for  April 20 - April 30, 2025.

The Oral Exam is Scheduled for  April 26, 2025

ATTENTION ALL PATIENTS, DIPLOMATES, AND DIPLOMATE STATUS VERIFICATION ENTITIES!

The Active Diplomates Directory posted on this website at abop.net is available to the public. Diplomates who are in good standing with the Board are included in the search results. Diplomates can specify how much of their profile information can be shared within this published Directory. If an individual's name does not appear in the Directory, please be advised that the individual is not an Active Diplomate or in good standing with the Board.

To find the certification status of a Diplomate, please click on the Tab "Directory".

A template will be generated. If you know the name of the individual, please enter their last name ONLY, in the Name field.
To search for a Diplomate within a certain state, please enter the full name of the state in the "Location" field. (i.e. Illinois)
Do not enter abbreviations. Credentialing entities should continue to request in writing confirmation of Board verification addressing a Diplomate's status.

To maintain Active Diplomate status, annual renewal is mandatory. Recertification is also mandatory, being directed by the Recertification Committee. The guidelines for submission of required CE credits accrued every five years are presently under rapid revision.

Expired Diplomates' status (names that upon search do not appear on the Board's website), may be reinstated upon a request in writing, and at the discretion of the Board, according to the ABOP Bylaws governing the Certification, Renewal of Active Status, and Recertification requirements.

The Directory is updated immediately upon new ABOP Diplomate certifications, and approved reinstatements to Active status.