Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Bulletin Spring 2023 - 15

ABO Report
printed on the board-certified orthodontist's certificate.
ABO communications are regularly distributed
to those up for renewal. Two options for completing
the examination are offered, including an online
board case exam or a mail-in case report exam, both
of which require the completion of an American
Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
continuing education component. Online preparation
materials, including a study guide with FAQs and
this video summarizing the process (https://youtu.be/
wDL109ZobqY), are available.
Educational Update/Outreach
◾ The ABO will hold the 2023 ABO Educators
Symposium in St. Louis, Missouri, on November
11. Orthodontic department chairs, program
directors, ABO ambassadors, emeriti, AAO trustees,
and College of Diplomates of the American
Board of Orthodontics (CDABO) councilors will
be invited to participate.
◾ The ABO participated in the 2022 Graduate
Orthodontic Residents Program meeting held at
the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Dr. Patrick
Foley shared information with the residents on his
orthodontic journey, and ABO staff were available
to answer questions about board certification.
◾ ABO directors attended the 2022 CDABO Summer
Meeting in Sonoma, California.
◾ Dr. Patrick Foley, ABO President; Dr. Timothy
Trulove, ABO President-Elect; and Ms. Carole
Newport, ABO CEO, attended the Dental Specialties
Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Attendees at
this yearly meeting include National Boards for
Dental Specialties recognized by the National
Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties
and Certifying Boards.
◾ ABO directors attended their individual 2022
Annual Constituency Meetings. Tabletop displays
showcasing board certification materials
were available, with directors speaking on
board certification when possible.
◾ The ABO distributed complimentary measuring
gauges for incoming residents with CODA-accredited
orthodontic programs.
◾ The ABO's Advocacy Program, originally designed
to have at least one assigned volunteer
advocate at each CODA-accredited orthodontic
program in the United States and Canada to
promote board certification, is currently being
reviewed and evaluated to ensure the format
continues to be relevant since moving to the
Scenario-based Clinical Examination. Should
changes be identified in the process, the ABO will
communicate updates as appropriate.
◾ Please follow the ABO's new Facebook page at
facebook.com/americanboardoforthodontics.
We are also pleased to announce that the ABO
also has an Instagram account https://www.
instagram.com/americanboardorthodontics.
Please follow us on both accounts for the latest
ABO updates.
◾ ABO storefront materials and Educational Toolkit
complimentary downloads are available to
board-certified orthodontists. Items include
consumer brochures (customizable), patient/
team materials, window clings, pathway graphics,
duplicate certificate, ABO seal/logo, suggested
website copy, sample press release Educational
Toolkit, and Brand Standards Guide. Tracking of
personal continuing education credit hours and
the ability to print a complimentary verification
letter are also available. Items can be accessed
via personal online dashboard accounts located
on the ABO website for board-certified orthodontists.
In addition, an Orthodontist Locator is
available on the ABO website for the public to
search for a board-certified orthodontist in their
area. The ABO's " It Takes a Specialist " campaign
continues to enjoy positive feedback. The video
(https://youtu.be/3rAhbEGg1HI) is provided
to board-certified orthodontists for use in
their practice and on social media channels to
educate patients and the general public on the
importance of using a specialist. A digital toolkit
has also been developed to complement the
campaign and is available on personal online
dashboards.
Consider Serving as an ABO Director
◾ Suppose you are a board-certified orthodontist
and would like to consider serving as an ABO director
to help further the ABO's mission of promoting
excellence in orthodontics. In that case,
we encourage you to review details regarding
the qualifications and nomination process at
https://www.americanboardortho.com/media/
zcjmnute/help-lead-the-specialty-and-elevatethe-standard-of-care.pdf.
Thank you!
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