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Dr. Louis Filippone, Centreville, VA, Certification is "the Capstone of My Career" (Nov 2022)
Dr. Louis Filippone of Centreville, Virginia shares his satisfaction in achieving board certification.
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As a board-certified orthodontist, one may consider serving as an ABO director.
ABO announces newly certified or recertified orthodontists
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certified or recertified 123 examinees during the 2nd Quarter of 2022 via the mail-in or online BCE option to complete their banking process.
58% of all AAO Orthodontists Are Now Board Certified
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) recently celebrated a major milestone with more than half of American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) members - 58 percent - now being board certified.
ABO announces new director, Dr. Daniel J. Rejman (June 2022)
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) House of Delegates on May 20, 2022, elected Daniel J. Rejman, D.D.S., M.S., of Castle Rock, Colorado to serve as a director of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO).
ABO announces newly certified or recertified orthodontists 2022 Q1 (April 2022)
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certified or recertified 229 examinees during the 1st and 2nd Quarters of 2022, including the February 2022 Scenario-based Clinical Examination held at Pearson Vue Testing Centers Worldwide.
Orthodontist Couple Fulfills Dream with Williamsburg, VA Practice (April 2022)
Husband and wife Dr. Matthew Eppright and Dr. Patti Eppright share their story of practicing together and certifying together.
Board Certification Enhances Dr. Terrence Campbell's Personalized Approach to Patient Care (Feb 2022)
Dr. Terrence Campbell of North Carolina shares his journey in becoming an orthodontist and achieving board certification.
ABO announces newly certified or recertified orthodontists 2021 Q4 (Feb 2022)
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certified or recertified 291 examinees during the 3rd and 4th Quarters of 2021, including the November 2021 Scenario-based Clinical Examination held at Pearson Vue Testing Centers Worldwide.
ABO announces newly certified or recertified orthodontists 2021 Q3 (Oct 2021)
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certified or recertified 367 examinees during the 2nd and 3rd Quarters of 2021, including the July 2021 Scenario-based Clinical Examination held at Scantron testing centers worldwide.
A seal of achievement and commitment.
The Consumer Brochure outlines what it means to be board certified and why a consumer should choose a board certified orthodontist. The ABO recommends that these be available to consumers in waiting areas and patient consult packets.
The Board Certification Pin distinguishes your Board Certified status and is intended to be worn as a reminder to yourself and to others of your dedication to continuing education and professional development.
The Window Cling is intended to be applied to a glass surface in your office signifying that there is a board certified orthodontist in that practice. The product should be wet applied for optimum adhesion and best results.
The Certificate and Custom Frames are available for purchase if you would like duplicate certificates for multiple offices. This informs patients and colleagues of your achievement and should be displayed in your orthodontic practice and/or academic workplace.
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well past certification.
The following items are available for all board certified orthodontists so that together we can use a unified voice to clarify the importance of the Board Certification process.
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