Dr. Donald L. Simi has been practicing orthodontics in Norwood since 1987. A native of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Dr. Simi is a graduate of Boston Latin School. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science from the University of Pennsylvania and earned both his D.M.D. and Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study in Orthodontics from the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

Upon graduation from dental school, Dr. Simi received the International College of Dentists award for outstanding achievement. Also upon graduation, he was inducted into the national dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon.

In 2001, Dr. Simi completed his credentialing to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics by presenting cases he treated to the American Board of Orthodontics. The Board asked Dr. Simi to display one of his cases at the American Association of Orthodontists meeting that year in Toronto, Canada. He met the standards for recertification as a Diplomate in 2016.

Dr. Simi stays progressive in his field by attending many hours of continuing education each year. He is a member of several professional organizations including the American Association of Orthodontists, the Northeast Society of Orthodontists, the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics, the Massachusetts Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society.

Dr. Simi is married and has one daughter. He enjoys practicing orthodontics, spending time with his family, golfing and running. He has completed several marathons, including the 2007 Boston Marathon.

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.