Dr. Daniela Toro attended Boston University School of Dental Medicine and obtained her Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, a Master in Sciences in Dentistry, and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree with high honors. Dr. Toro is originally from Caracas, Venezuela, where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Santa Maria University in 2006, where she graduated first in her class of over 149 dentists and was Valedictorian.
Dr. Toro held the position of Clinical Instructor in the Orthodontic Department of the Boston University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Toro is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. She is the only full-time Board Certified Orthodontist practicing in Burlington, MA. She has published several scientific articles on orthodontics and presented her research at professional meetings. She is also an active member of a Spear Study Club.
Dr. Toros orthodontic practice has a strong legacy. It was founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Arthur Fertman. Dr. Toro met Dr. Fertman when he was her orthodontic faculty and mentor at Boston University, it was a great match! After Dr. Toros graduation they worked together for 4 years before Dr. Toro bought his practice, now called Burlington Orthodontics. It was a very easy transition as they both share the same patients goals and orthodontic techniques. Burlington Orthodontics celebrated its 6th Anniversary in 2021! Over these years Burlington Orthodontics has built great relationships with the most incredible referring dentist and patients (now treating even second generation patients!). With kindness, outstanding care, team work and great vision, Dr. Toros practice has grown tremendously and established a great reputation in town. With this outstanding growth they recently relocated to a brand new state-of-the-art office! This new office is Dr. Toros dream; every detail was designed by her to bring the best orthodontic experience in a bright, joyful and boutique-style environment.
Outside of the office Dr. Toro enjoys spending time with her daughters Sofia, Emilia, and Daniela, her husband Cesar and her large extended family (Dr. Toro has an identical twin sister that lives here too! She is a professional family photographer; all these beautiful family portraits displayed here and at the office are taken by Andre Toro Photography!). She also loves riding her Peloton bike and running with her husband. They finished the 2013 Miami Marathon and the 2012 Boston Half Marathon, now she runs mostly behind her three kids!
I love what I do. I am so lucky to be an Orthodontist! I always say that I would do it all over again if I had to go back. I also love being a business owner, it allows me to care for my patients as I always dreamed. As I would like my family to be treated. I enjoy meeting new people, having the time to build meaningful connections with my patients, and considering them my Burlington Orthodontics family. I love that my work allows me to not only improve someones smile, but also boost my patients self-esteem. It is so wonderful to be part of this transformation. As an orthodontist, I enjoy treating patients of all ages. Adult patients are so grateful, they have been waiting for a long time to improve their smile. With teenagers patients, I love to observe the change in their bites and how they grow into incredible young adults! And as a mother of three young girls, my mom side always loves to connect with the younger ones. Finally, I would say that I believe in Kindness. Kindness Matters! And I truly believe you can be the reason someone smiles today!
Dr. Fertman is the founderof our orthodonticoffice! He opened his doors in the Fall of 1965. He worked in private practice for many years. Dr. Fertman is a legacy in Burlington, everyone that knows him, from dental colleges to patients, are charmed by his humor and caring personality. Magic tricks and great conversationsare always epic! Dr. Fertman combined privatepractice withteaching. He became a Faculty at Boston Universitys Orthodontics Department. This is how he met Dr. Toro! It was an amazingmatch from the beginning.Many years ago, after Dr. Toros graduation, he offered her a job, they worked together for many years, and the rest is history! Dr. Toro is honored andso proud to be treating the second generation of Dr. Fertmans patients! Dr. Fertman retired from private practice a few years ago, but he is now teaching even more days at Boston University! The residents and Program Chairman will never let him retire from his faculty position, he is adored at BU. Dr. Fertman comes to visit us often, he is like a second father to Dr. Toro, she is lucky to be able to share her passion for orthodontics with him! Even though he is not practicingwith us, his mentorship and professionalism always remain as a model for us.
No. All orthodontists must be licensed to practice, but at this time only 1 in 3 orthodontists have continued on to become a board certified orthodontist. 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.
After extensive education & a few degrees in a field I no longer work in, I finally accepted that as a young adult, we dont always know what it is we want to do every day for work; until we are in that position, living it. Ive always known that I would enjoy working with people, especially children. What better than a career in Orthodontics! Im excited to be the new addition to a great team and to start my career as the Treatment Coordinator at Burlington Orthodontics in the stunning, brand new location!
Thinking about the future and realizing I would soon become an empty nester, I heard a call from my sister, Dr. Toro, to come and give an extra hand at the office and here I am!! Very happy to be here and be part of this wonderful and caring group of people.
Never settling for less while looking for a job coming out of highschool I decided to shoot for the stars in a career I never imagined myself in. An avid artist by day and sterilization tech by afternoon: Im a hardworking, confident person who loves meeting new people!
Over two decades ago I was working as a nail technician and found myself looking for a change. So when the opportunity presented itself to me to train as an orthodontic assistant, I eagerly jumped on it. Over the course of the last twenty years I have been fortunate enough to have amazing mentors along the way, allowing me to develop a deeper understanding of orthodontics and learn many different aspects of my career. I enjoy the challenge in every case being different and treatment plans being tailored to the individual. Along with new developments in technology, I have found that there is always something to learn and I take pride in continuing my education to help provide the best patient care. I feel fortunate to be able to say I truly love my career. It is extremely gratifying to help others feel more confident and proudful of their smiles! When Im not working youll find me with my maltipoo, Bentley, or spending time with family and friends in the city.