What does it mean to be Board Certified?
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is a not-for-profit organization that represents 24 medical specialty boards that establish and maintain high standards for doctor certification and the delivery of safe, quality medical care by certified doctor specialists. Certification obtained through one of the ABMS Member Boards denotes that a doctor has the appropriate knowledge, skills, and experience needed to deliver optimum care in a specific area of medicine. Approximately 85% of licensed doctors are certified by ABMS. Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) can be certified by either the ABMS or the AOA (American Osteopathic Association).
A board certified orthodontist is also known as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Board certification signifies a unique achievement, a large step beyond the 2 to 3 years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics. Board certification is a 5 to 10 year process requiring great preparation and the completion of 3 phases of the exam process. Dr. Kanani is a Board Certified Orthodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
This board certification signifies a unique achievement, a large step beyond two or three years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics. Board certification is a 5-10 year process requiring great preparation and the completion of three phases of the exam process. What is the psychological impact of orthodontic therapy? Treatment may reduce appearance-consciousness during the critical development years. Appearance can have an effect on popularity, social behaviors, self-expectations, personality style, and self-image. Also, orthodontic therapy may lessen the likelihood that a child will be picked on by other children. Adult orthodontics may positively affect career patterns, social acceptance, and self-confidence. Why is the adolescent growth spurt so important in orthodontics? This is a time when much of the growth of the face occurs. Treatment during this period provides an opportunity to favorably influence the facial profile in a growing c
A board certified orthodontist is also known as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Board certification signifies a unique achievement, a large step beyond the 2 to 3 years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics. Board certification is a 5 to 10 year process requiring great preparation and the completion of 3 phases of the exam process.
