Litchfield Park Orthodontist

5220 N. Dysart Rd #150
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 536-4939

 

 

 

What is a board certified orthodontist? Aren’t all orthodontists board certified?

A board certified orthodontist has completed a graduate program in the specialty of orthodontics that is accredited by the American Dental Association. Completion of an accredited orthodontic specialty program makes the orthodontist eligible to become board certified through the voluntary examination process of The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). The ABO is the only certifying board recognized by the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. Involvement in the certification process is a demonstration of the orthodontist's pursuit of continued proficiency and excellence.

The certification process involves a thorough Written Examination covering all areas of orthodontics and facial growth. Successful completion allows the orthodontist to present treated cases to a Board of expert examiners. Upon successful completion of case presentations and oral examination, the orthodontist becomes a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and can then call themselves board certified. Only 38% of orthodontists in the United States and Canada are board certified. Both Drs. Matthew Dunn and Courtney Dunn are proud to be board certified orthodontists.