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.

Jasmin joined our office in September 2011 and is part of our front office team. She is also our go-to person when we are having technical issues, she can usually fix our IT mishaps pretty quickly. Jasmin lives in Richmond, Texas with her husband and they are both huge gamers. In fact, that is how they met. They have been married for 9 years and have a beautiful daughter, Indie. Jasmin loves family time and traveling.

Danyelle has worked for the doctors since 2007. She joined the team after moving to the area with her husband; both are graduates from Texas A&M University. Danyelle is our financial coordinator and assists in filing insurance and addressing any questions about patient accounts. Her passion for life allows her to enjoy all types of adventures with her husband, daughter and twin sons in her spare time. You will feel right at home in our office after chatting with Danyelle.

Cindy has worked for Dr. Garrett and Dr. Boyd for over 20 years and has enjoyed working in the orthodontic field since 1996. As our clinical supervisor, Cindy ensures that our clinic stays on time and that our patients leave here with all the information they need to be successful with their treatment. She enjoys spending her spare time with her five grandchildren, movie dates with her husband, traveling with her family, spending time at the gym, and is an avid gardener who likes working in her yard.

Kim has worked for Dr. Garrett and Dr. Boyd for over 20 years. Kims funny wit and interesting personality make her a pleasure for patients as she assists the doctors with their care. Kim was born in Hawaii and now lives in the Rosenberg area. In her spare time, Kim likes to spend time with her 2 daughters, her pets and also enjoys traveling and decorating.

Yvette joined our office in May 2012 and has been in the dental field for over 23 years. She is currently our T/C Assist which means she is one of the first people you will meet coming in as a new patient. She attended San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistants before becoming a dental assistant. Her dental experience is vast as she has worked in general dentistry, endodontics, and orthodontics. Yvette has lived in the Sugar Land area for 21 years. She enjoys spending time with her family and loves the beach.

Shawnda has been with Garrett and Boyd since 2017 and has been in the dental field for over 18 years. She is an experienced dental assistant who loves to make her patients smile. She also is our OSHA coordinator and manages to keep the office safe for our patients and employees. Shawnda has four kids, which includes boy-girl twins, and two daughters. She loves to travel with her family, reading and doing crafts. Her organizational skills help keep the clinic in tip-top shape and her wonderful personality keeps the patients excited for their future visits.

Paige joined the Garrett & Boyd family in July of 2018. She is currently a chair side assistant. Paige was raised in Rosenberg and enjoys serving her home town. During her free time, she loves being a mother, doing DIYs, and traveling with her family. She is also always up for a spontaneous adventure. Paiges determination and drive to learn new things makes her a great asset to our team.

Landry became part of the Garrett and Boyd team in July 2018. She is currently a chairside assistant and her creativity bring new fun ideas to the group. Being a former patient, she attended dental assisting school in hopes to fulfill her all-time dream to work for our team. In her free time, she loves to go on road trips, decorate her house, and cook. Landrys warm personality makes her patients feel right at home as soon as they sit in her chair.

Dee is our marketing ninja and has been a part of the Garrett & Boyd team since February 2012. She has worked in the orthodontic field since 1993 and is very knowledgeable in all aspects of an orthodontic practice. Dee enjoys planning fun events and contests for our patients and referring offices. In her free time, Dee loves traveling with her family, visiting new places, and enjoying nature.

Marion joined the team in 1996, as a clinical assistant. Since that time, she has gained experience in many other areas around the office. Now, as Office Manager, she leads our team and assists the doctors with running the practice so they can focus on what they love most- which is creating beautiful smiles! In her spare time, Marion enjoys time with her two teenagers and husband of 21 years. She also raises chickens, enjoys working in her vegetable garden, and thrift shopping.