Certification renewal process of the American Board of Orthodontics.
The American Board of Orthodontics was established in 1929 and is the oldest specialty board in dentistry. Its goal is to protect the public by ensuring competency through the certification of eligible orthodontists. Originally, applicants for certification submitted a thesis, 5 case reports, and a set of casts with appliances. Once granted, the certification never expired. Requirements have changed over the years. In 1950, 15 cases were required, and then 10 in 1987. The Board has continued to refine and improve the certification process. In 1998, certification became time limited, and a renewal process was initiated. The Board continues to improve the recertification process.
President, Officers of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Paul T
PT
Castelein
President-elect, Officers of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Eladio
E
DeLeon
Secretary-treasurer, Officers of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Steven A
SA
Dugoni
Director, Officers of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Chun-Hsi
CH
Chung
Director, Officers of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Larry P
LP
Tadlock
Director, Officers of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Nicholas D
ND
Barone
Director, Officers of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Valmy P
VP
Kulbersh
Director, Officers of the American Board of Orthodontics.
David G
DG
Sabott
Immediate past president, Officers of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Marvin C
MC
Kastrop
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