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Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
ABOI/ID Diplomates who hold time-limited certificates are required to participate in Maintenance of Certification (MOC).
MOC ensures that Diplomates remain current in implant dentistry and continue to meet the standards established by the Board.
- Diplomates certified in 2008 or later must complete MOC on an eight-year cycle.
- Diplomates who were certified prior to 2008 hold lifetime certificates and are not required to complete MOC.
- You may check your certification status or renewal date through your Diplomate login.
What MOC includes
To maintain Active or Semi-Retired status, Diplomates certified in 2008 or later must complete the following requirements at the end of each eight-year cycle:
1. Continuing Education (CE)
- Diplomates must complete 160 hours of continuing education (CE) related to implant dentistry during each 8-year MOC cycle and submit a signed attestation statement through their ABOI online account, verifying completion of the required CE hours over the eight-year period.
- CE must reflect current knowledge, best practices, and developments in implant dentistry.
2. NEW for the 2026 MOC
- Complete an online assessment through your ABOI/ID online account.
- The assessment consists of six articles and 30 total questions.
3. Fees
- A $250.00 MOC fee is required to maintain certification.
- Diplomates must be current on their annual dues for the year in which their eight-year MOC cycle ends.
How to prepare for MOC
Time-limited Diplomates can stay on track by:
- Tracking CE hours throughout the eight-year cycle
- Reviewing current literature and developments in implant dentistry
- Using ABOI/ID resources such as newsletters, events, and updates to stay informed
NEW Format for the MOC Program
The recertification is completed independently by the Diplomate through the online Learning Management System (LMS) and can be accessed through your ABOI/ID online account. The assessment is self-paced and consists of:
- Six selected articles
- Five pre-created questions per article (30 total questions)
Diplomates are responsible for independently accessing and reading all six articles before completing the assessment.
Article Access and References Due to copyright restrictions, full-text articles are not hosted through the LMS or ABOI/ID website. Instead, article citations and references are provided.
Assessment and Passing Requirements
- Passing score: 80% or higher
- Maximum attempts: Unlimited
- Assessment delivery: Online, self-paced via the LMS, accessed through your ABOI account.
- Grace Period
Diplomates who have not passed the Article Quiz Set by the expiration of their eight-year cycle are granted a grace period through March 31, 2027, to complete the requirement.
Fees for MOC
Current MOC fees are $250.00. Payment can be made through your online portal using Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Recertification at a Glance
| Requirement | Details |
| Credential status | Diplomate – Active/Semi-Retired |
| Recertification cycle | 8 years for Diplomates certified in 2008 or later |
| Article Quiz Set | 6 articles, 5 multiple choice questions per article, 30 questions total |
| Passing score | 80% or higher |
| Maximum attempts | Unlimited |
| Continuing Education | 160 hours per cycle |
| CE reporting | Self-attested; no carryover |
| Grace period | Through March 31 following cycle expiration |
| Recertification fee | $250, non-refundable and non-transferable |
| Delivery method | Online, self-paced via LMS through your ABOI online account |