Dr. Honig believes in giving you and your child an exceptional orthodontic experience. Thats why he always personally meets with every patient to discuss their concerns and to explain treatment options to them in careful detail before proceeding with any orthodontic work.
Dr. Honig has built his reputation by delivering uncompromising orthodontic care with an emphasis on patient comfort and convenience. You and your family can trust him with the care of your smile. Dr. Honig is dedicated to providing unparalleled orthodontic care. He values your patronage and he is committed to giving you the very best orthodontics has to offer. Small wonder that 75% of Dr. Honigs patients come from referrals from our patients and their families.
Dr. Lisa was born and raised in Wilmington. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Dr. Lisa went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where she was inducted into the national dental honor society Omicron Kappa Upsilon. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Lisa completed a three-year residency in orthodontics at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, where she was named Chief Resident in her final year. Since residency, she has been practicing orthodontics in the greater New York area where her training and experience has exposed her to thousands of challenging treatments, including interceptive, comprehensive, and orthognathic surgery cases.
Dr. Lisa maintains professional membership at the American Association of Orthodontics and is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, which is the only certifying board that is recognized for the specialty of orthodontics by the American Dental Association.
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.