Are Most Orthodontists Board-Certified?
Board-certified orthodontists actually make up about 30% of practicing orthodontists. While orthodontics is already a competitive and talented field, board certification means you’ve taken the time to show your skill and prove yourself among the best in the field.
The American Board of Orthodontics was established in 1929 as a means to provide the best orthodontic treatments available. Though the field is tremendously different now than it was then, the prestige of this honor has remained the same. Aspiring orthodontists must undergo a written examination. These questions pertain to:
- The professionalism of the orthodontist
- Their skill in the diagnosis
- Their affinity with required tools
- Their critical thinking skills in regard to solving issues as they pertain to their specific patient.
Truly, to have a board-certified orthodontist is to have an orthodontist who knows the ins and outs of teeth and can provide the highest care available.
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