American Board of Orthodontics
| Abbreviation | ABO |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1934 |
| Type | Professional association |
| Headquarters | St. Louis, USA |
| Location | |
Official language | English |
President | Dr. Eladio DeLeon, Jr. |
President-Elect | Dr. Steven A. Dugoni |
Immediate Past President | Dr. Paul T. Castelein |
| Website | Official web site |
American Board of Orthodontics is a non-profit profesional association for orthodontists founded in 1929.[1]
History
The organization was first established as American Board of Orthodontia and later changed its name to American Board of Orthodontics in 1938. Albert Ketcham Award was established by the organization in 1935 to give the highest recognition to an individual in Orthodontics. In 1950, American Dental Association recognized ABO as the official certifying agency of the speciality of Orthodontics in United States. In 1950, ABO required graduates from residencies of Orthodontics to present 15 cases and a thesis to get board certified. In 1964, a written examination was implemented by the ABO. In 1978, the association discontinued the thesis requirement from the graduates. In 2011, a New Examination Center opened in St. Louis for ABO Clinical Examinations for graduates.
The mission of The American Board of Orthodontics is to elevate the quality of orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence through certification, education and professional collaboration.
The society also confers awards every year which are presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of Orthodontics.[2]
References
- ↑ "American Board of Orthodontics - American Journal of Orthodontics". www.ajodo.org. Retrieved 2016-04-17.
- ↑ "AMERICAN BOARD OF ORTHODONTICS - American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics". www.ajodo.org. Retrieved 2016-04-17.