Join this informative session designed to guide you on your journey toward becoming a board-certified orthodontist. You’ll gain a clear understanding of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO), its certification process, and the value it offers for your professional and personal growth. Dive into an overview of the written and scenario-based clinical exams, get answers to common questions, and discover valuable resources to support your journey.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the steps required for board certification in orthodontics, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and timeline to apply and take the scenario-based clinical examination
• Recognize the components of the written and clinical examinations, including their structure, content and the key knowledge and skills assessed
• Develop effective study strategies by leveraging best practices and resources, including study materials, case examples, and online tools

Speaker Disclosure: N/A

Duration: 75 minutes (includes presentation and audience questions)

Cost: $0 for members

Continuing Education: 1.25 CE credits (upon completion of session and evaluation)

Continuing Education Disclaimer:
This Continuing Education Program provides attendees with a relevant and rewarding continuing education experience. However, neither the content of a course nor the use of specific products in any program should be construed as indicating endorsement or approval of the views presented or the products used by the AAO or by any of the respective subsidiaries. Speakers are required to disclose to participants any financial, commercial or promotional interest in a product or company that may influence their presentations; however, the AAO shall not be liable for a speaker’s failure to disclose such interest.

American Association of Orthodontists is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual lectures or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.