Paul E. Miller, DDS graduated from the University of Missouri-School of Dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He furthered his training with an additional two-year full time advanced academic program in orthodontics at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, Missouri.

He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, World Federation of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, Midwestern Society of Orthodontists, Illinois State Dental Society, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

Dr. Miller is past president of The College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics 2016-2017. The College of Diplomates have set the standard to support and promote the pursuit of enhanced quality of care through the process of ABO certification, recertification, and continuing education.

Dr. Grant Severs D.M.D., M.S. was born and raised in Macomb, IL. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Western Illinois University. He then went on to complete his dental schooling at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, graduating Magna Cum Laude. After receiving his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, he furthered his training to specialize in orthodontics and dento-facial orthopedics by completing a 30-month residency at the University of Missouri Kansas City. While becoming a licensed specialist and receiving a certificate in orthodontics and dento-facial orthopedics at UMKC, Dr. Severs also completed his Masters degree in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences.

He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, Midwestern Society of Orthodontists, Illinois State Dental Society, and is a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.

In his free time Dr. Severs loves spending time outdoors, fishing, golfing, working out, and spending time with family and friends. He is excited to integrate himself within the Quincy community and is looking forward to giving you your dream smile!

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 orthodontic specialty board recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) and sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). 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.

At Paul E. Miller, DDS Orthodontics we love to see our patients smile! Our staff offers experience and compassion to put our patients and their parents at ease during the planning and implementation of Orthodontic treatment. Come on in, we cant wait to meet you!