Professional Knowledge Flashcards
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The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certification process consists of how many main phases?
Answer: A written exam followed by a clinical/scenario-based exam
ABO certification involves a Written Examination followed by the Clinical Examination (Scenario-Based Clinical Examination).
Which organization officially recognizes the ABO as the certifying board for orthodontics?
Answer: American Dental Association (ADA)
The ABO is the certifying board for orthodontics recognized by the American Dental Association.
Board certification by the ABO is best described as:
Answer: A voluntary achievement demonstrating pursuit of excellence
ABO certification is a voluntary process demonstrating a commitment to continued excellence beyond licensure.
How often must an ABO Diplomate complete recertification to maintain their status?
Answer: Every 10 years
ABO certification is time-limited and requires recertification every 10 years.
What is a prerequisite to sit for the ABO Written Examination?
Answer: Graduation from a CODA-accredited orthodontic residency program
Candidates must have completed an accredited (CODA) orthodontic residency to be eligible.
The ABO Written Examination primarily assesses knowledge in which area?
Answer: The basic and clinical sciences related to orthodontics
The written exam covers biomedical and clinical sciences fundamental to orthodontic practice.
A dentist who achieves ABO certification earns the professional designation of:
Answer: Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
Successful candidates become Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics.