ABO Certification

Dr. Michael Skrobola is one of the few board certified orthodontists in the area.

Dr. Skrobola, an Orange County NY orthodontist, has been practicing orthodontics for 22 years and has received degrees from both Manhattan College and Columbia University School of Dental Medicine. He is certified in Invisalign, Incognito, Insignia, and Harmony as well as board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.

What Is An Orthodontist?

First, an orthodontist is a dentist who has gone beyond a graduate program in dentistry to complete a competitive residency at a CODA-accredited orthodontic program for an additional 2-3 years to be trained specifically in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.

What Is A Board Certified Orthodontist?

A board certified orthodontist has gone through the process of demonstrating their judgment, skills and knowledge to their orthodontic peers in order to provide the highest level of care and service. An orthodontist achieves board certification through the American Board of Orthodontics, the only orthodontic specialty board recognized by the American Dental Association and in affiliation with the American Association of Orthodontists.

What Does It Mean To Be Board Certified?

A board certified orthodontist, also referred to as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, has volunteered to be examined by his/her peers on their knowledge and skills. Achieving a board certification exemplifies an orthodontist’s professionalism and continued pursuit of expertise in orthodontics.

Also, a board certified orthodontist such as Dr. Skrobola must re-new their certification every 10 years to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to a standard of excellence. Achieving board certification is the last step in an extensive journey through education to ultimately provide the highest quality of treatment.

Becoming board certified shows the dedication of an orthodontist to truly master their craft to the highest possible level. The best way to protect yourself from an inexperienced doctor, is to make sure you receive braces or Invisalign from an orthodontist who is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.

What Is The American Board Of Orthodontics?

The American Board of Orthodontics is the leader in orthodontic board certification and sets the standard of care for excellence in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. The mission of The American Board of Orthodontics is to elevate the quality of orthodontic care offered to the public by promoting excellence through certification and education.

The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) was founded in 1929. It is the most renowned and prestigious specialty board in dentistry. The goal of the American Board of Orthodontics is to be the highest commitment to excellence. The ABO upholds four main objectives:

• Evaluate the knowledge and clinical skills of graduates of accredited orthodontic programs with exams and time-limited certificates
• Re-evaluate knowledge and skills through administration of recertification exams
• Support the development of quality graduate, postgraduate and continuing education programs in orthodontics
• Encourage certification expertise to orthodontists throughout the world

Is Every Orthodontist Board Certified?

The answer is no. All orthodontists are required to be licensed to practice, but only about 1 in 3 orthodontists have continued to complete Board Certification. The American Board of Orthodontics certification process represents a special accomplishment. It is a critical step beyond the advanced education required to become a specialist in orthodontics. The process requests an orthodontist to show accomplishments in patient care with detailed case reports on the treatment provided for various issues.

Board certification is a voluntary process that not all orthodontists make the choice to pursue. In order to become board certified, an orthodontist is thoroughly interviewed by a respected panel of professionals to demonstrate their orthodontic knowledge, clinical skills, and experience.

Why Would An Orthodontist Choose To Complete This Voluntary Certification Process?

Successfully completing the examination process represents a commitment by a licensed specialist that they possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to treat patients to the highest of standards. Many orthodontists use this certification to demonstrate their dedication to the mastery of orthodontic treatment.

Finding a Board Certified Orthodontist Nearby in Orange County NY

Dr. Michael Skrobola and the team at Bracesetters Orthodontics are truly experts in orthodontic treatment and patient care. We will be happy to answer any questions pertaining to braces, clear braces, Invisalign, or Invisalign Teen in Middletown NY, Newburgh NY, Monroe NY, Monticello NY, Orange County NY, and the surrounding area. If you would like to schedule a complimentary consultation with Drs. Skrobola and Schlosser, please contact Bracesetters Orthodontics at: (845) 342-1300.