What is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics?
Diplomate certification by the American Board of Orthodontics is an indication that an orthodontist has completed a voluntary and rigorous program of continuing education and passed an exam covering all phases of orthodontic care. Less than one third of orthodontists in the United States have achieved this level of distinction in their profession.
A Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics is an orthodontist who has completed all three phases of the American Board of Orthodontics board certification examination. The three phases are: 1) required education, 2) written examination, and 3) oral examination involving case presentations. The preparation for this examination takes years and it is a prestigious accomplishment.
