Dr. Brian W. Payne has been practicing orthodontics since 1988. He received his undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley, graduating magna cum laude with a degree in biology. He went on to receive his dental degree from University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and his certificate in Orthodontics from UC San Francisco. He is a Board Certified Orthodontist committed to the highest level of patient care.

In addition to his over 30 years in private practice, Dr. Payne taught clinical orthodontics at UCSF Dental School for eight years and he is currently on faculty and teaches orthodontics at the University of Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry Graduate Orthodontic Department. He is involved in his community as well as many professional organizations.

Dr. Brian Payne is married to Dr. Leslie Jue, a general dentist in Santa Rosa. They have two children, Jacqueline and Matthew. Dr. Payne enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, snow skiing and backpacking.

'I recently relocated to Sonoma County and I love working for Dr. Payne and his amazing team. I enjoy being a part of this community, and helping people feel confident about their beautiful smiles. In my spare time I love being outdoors and spending time with my friends and family.'

'I have over 40 years of dental experience and have been Dr. Payne 's Financial and Insurance Coordinator since 2007. I relocated to Santa Rosa from San Jose. I enjoy the outdoors, watching sports, country music, and being a grandma.'

'I have lived in Sonoma County my whole life and love where I live. I enjoy taking my dog, Toby, to the beach and spending time outside. I love working in Orthodontics because I get to help people get the smile they deserve.'

'I have been an RDA in the Orthodontic field for 12 years and I love it! On my personal time I love spending time with my dogs and exploring Santa Rosa and Sonoma County. I moved here 4 years ago from Southern California and have no plans to leave.''I joined Dr. Paynes team in 2015 and love working in the orthodontic field. I really enjoy getting to know our patients and seeing new smiles every day. On my spare time I love hiking, kayaking, camping and spending time with my family.'

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.