No. All orthodontists must be licensed to practice, but at this time only 1 in 3 orthodontists have continued on to complete Board Certification. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certification process signifies a unique achievementa significant step beyond the two to three years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics. The process requires the orthodontist to demonstrate actual accomplishments in patient care with detailed case reports on the treatment provided for a broad range of patient problems. Board certification is a voluntary achievement that all orthodontists do not choose to pursue. In order to become board certified by the ABO, an individual orthodontist is thoroughly interviewed by a highly respected panel of examiners to demonstrate their orthodontic knowledge, clinical skills and judgment.
One. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) is the only certifying board in the specialty that is recognized by the American Dental Association. The ABO was founded in 1929 and is the oldest specialty board in dentistry. The boards purpose is to elevate the quality of orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence through certification, education and professional collaboration.
Successful completion of the examination process demonstrates the orthodontists highest commitment to excellence in orthodontics to both the orthodontic profession and the general public. It represents a commitment by a licensed specialist that he/she has the necessary knowledge base and skills to treat patients to the highest of standards. It exemplifies a practitioners commitment to continue to keep abreast of the latest advances in patient care, and to continue to deliver these latest advances to patients. Many orthodontists see it as a demonstration of their dedication to the specialty and the highest level of personal achievement.
Since the establishment of the ABO in 1929, the certification process requirements have continued to adjust to the demands of the specialty. Today, the process involves a thorough Written Examination (240 questions) covering all areas of information which an orthodontist should be knowledgeable. Successful completion of this board exam allows the orthodontist to proceed to the Clinical Examination where they present detailed case reports from their practice/residency, demonstrating a history of excellence in patient care. These cases are evaluated by a panel of examiners and later discussed during an oral examination where the applicant is tested on a wide variety of academic and clinical topics. After successful completion of these examinations, the orthodontist has officially achieved Board Certification, for a time-limited period. The orthodontist must go through Certification Renewal every 10 years to maintain their certification status by demonstrating this continued level of patient care.
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6 years ago
Dr. B is an amazing Dr. My teeth are perfect!
Jayme Cornine
6 years ago
Love the staff and Dr who is treating my two sons. Very knowledgeable and makes our visits fun.
Kim Adams
6 years ago
My teeth turned out beautifully. A wonderful place to go. Staff is very helpful and understanding
Cassidy Tobiasz
6 years ago
I absolutely love my smile! Everybody in the office were the most kindest and hardworking group. Dr. Baurmash did such amazing work in such short time, almost painless and the whole staff is very professional and caring! Thank you Bedminster Orthodontics! I will definitely be back to visit!
Trish Schmitt
6 years ago
Best orthodontist ever! Staff is wonderful. Took both my kids, they're doing great. Liked the results so much that I became a customer as well. Would HIGHLY and always do, recommend to anyone needing orthodontist.
Hiroe Gregor
6 years ago
Dr. Baurmash is excellent with her treatments and very accommodating, the staff also very good and know their jobs well! Would highly recommend this office to all people needing Ortho treatment including Invisalign.
Trish Schmitt
7 years ago
Best orthodontist ever! Staff is wonderful. Took both my kids, they're doing great. Liked the results so much that I became a customer as well. Would HIGHLY and always do, recommend to anyone needing orthodontist.
Kim Adams
7 years ago
My teeth turned out beautifully. A wonderful place to go. Staff is very helpful and understanding
Jayme Cornine
7 years ago
Love the staff and Dr who is treating my two sons. Very knowledgeable and makes our visits fun.
Hiroe Gregor
7 years ago
Dr. Baurmash is excellent with her treatments and very accommodating, the staff also very good and know their jobs well! Would highly recommend this office to all people needing Ortho treatment including Invisalign.
Joey Lynch
7 years ago
Dr. B is an amazing Dr. My teeth are perfect!
Cassidy Tobiasz
7 years ago
I absolutely love my smile! Everybody in the office were the most kindest and hardworking group. Dr. Baurmash did such amazing work in such short time, almost painless and the whole staff is very professional and caring! Thank you Bedminster Orthodontics! I will definitely be back to visit!
carol perez
7 years ago
Friendly and awesone staff. My son had a great experience here. Highly recommended.
carol perez
8 years ago
Friendly and awesone staff. My son had a great experience here. Highly recommended.
Carlos da Silva
9 years ago
Went in for a consult to see if my son needed a palette expander and decided to go with a different doctor. Was billed for $35 admin fee (later reversed after several calls) and have spent the last 3 months cleaning up the billing errors with my insurance company. Part of the blame lies with the insurance company for allowing this to happen, but what kind of doctor charges for services that were not rendered? Go elsewhere.
Carlos da Silva
10 years ago
Went in for a consult to see if my son needed a palette expander and decided to go with a different doctor. Was billed for $35 admin fee (later reversed after several calls) and have spent the last 3 months cleaning up the billing errors with my insurance company. Part of the blame lies with the insurance company for allowing this to happen, but what kind of doctor charges for services that were not rendered? Go elsewhere.
Tracey Higgins
10 years ago
Worst orthodontist ever. She had me get pallet expansion surgery and when the braces came off I had a permanent gap and numbness in my teeth which now requires over $10,000 in corrective work. Orthodontists I have seen since are appalled that she would even think that would work in an adult. My teeth look worse than before she started. Stay away!
Tracey Higgins
11 years ago
Worst orthodontist ever. She had me get pallet expansion surgery and when the braces came off I had a permanent gap and numbness in my teeth which now requires over $10,000 in corrective work. Orthodontists I have seen since are appalled that she would even think that would work in an adult. My teeth look worse than before she started. Stay away!
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