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Dr. Angela Buitrago-deFabrique, DMD, PA receives Board Certification in December 2011

After much preparation, Dr. Angela Buitrago-deFabrique received the status of a Board Certified Orthodontist, by the American Board of Orthodontics.

What does it mean to be a Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Certified Orthodontist?

An orthodontist is a dentist who has completed an American Dental Association accredited graduate program in the specialty of orthodontics. A dentist who graduates from a specialty program becomes an orthodontic specialist who is eligible to become board certified through the voluntary examination process of The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). Involvement in the certification process is a demonstration of the orthodontist's pursuit of continued proficiency and excellence.

The certification process involves a thorough Written Examination covering all areas of information on which an orthodontist should be knowledgeable. Successful passage allows the orthodontist to present treated cases which will be evaluated by expert examiners of the Board during a Clinical Examination. Certification is now awarded for a time-limited period and the orthodontist must re-examine on a periodic basis to retain the board certified status.

The examination process is a commitment of the orthodontist's pursuit of continued proficiency and excellence in orthodontics.

The primary purpose of being a board certified member of The American Board of Orthodontics is to elevate the level of orthodontic care for the public by encouraging excellence in clinical practice and specialty education.