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January 21, 2025
August 6, 2024
Dr. Mark McDonough Receives the 2024 Great Practice for Dental Assistants to Work Award
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) recently announced the winners of the 2024 Great Practice for Dental Assistants to Work award, including Dr. Mark McDonough Orthodontist LLC in Pennington, New Jersey. Dr. McDonough noted that he is a member of the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists.
This award celebrates outstanding dental practices and clinics across the country that prioritize dental assistant recognition, satisfaction, and professional growth. The award was highly competitive, with hundreds of applications received from across the country, and only nine practices were selected. Dental assistants are valuable, high-contributing members of the dental team, as research on the Financial Impact of Dental Assistants shows. The Dental Assisting National Board and the DALE Foundation created this new award in summer 2024 to recognize the dental practices and clinics that foster supportive and fulfilling environments for dental assistants. Practices nationwide are impacted by the dental assistant workforce shortage, and the winners of the Great Practice for Dental Assistants to Work award are commended for their efforts to attract and retain dental assistants.
July 11, 2024
ABO Announces Newly Certified/Recertified Orthodontists for Second Quarter 2024
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) announces that an additional three orthodontists have completed the banking process and have become newly certified during the second quarter of 2024. In addition, another 51 orthodontists have completed their 10-year certification renewal requirements. ABO Board Certification is a voluntary credential that represents an orthodontist’s personal and public commitment to the standards of specialty practice and lifelong learning.
Attaining first-time ABO certification requires successful completion of the Written Examination and then the Clinical Examination. Orthodontists gaining recertification must successfully complete the Recertification Examination and requirements.
“On behalf of the American Board of Orthodontics, I congratulate all those who have recently completed the certification or certification renewal process,” said Dr. Jae H. Park, ABO 2024-2025 president. “They should be complimented for the elevation of the quality of orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence through certification or recertification.”
The ABO currently represents 63% of AAO membership.
To learn more about ABO certification and the Scenario-Based Clinical Examination, visit www.AmericanBoardOrtho.com. The website offers information about the Clinical and Written Examinations, including study aids and registration information.
The following newly certified or recertified orthodontists are listed regionally by constituent society of the American Association of Orthodontists.
Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists
Newly Board Certified
Dr. Jacy Papasikos
Recertified
Dr. Hyeran H. Jeon
Dr. Ilona P. Rossignol
About the ABO
The ABO is the global leader in orthodontic board certification and sets the standards of care for excellence in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. The ABO’s mission is to elevate the quality of orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence through certification, education and professional collaboration. Founded in 1929 as the first specialty board in dentistry, The ABO is partnered with the American Association of Orthodontists and is recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards as the national certifying board for orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. To learn more, visit www.americanboardortho.com.
The certificate issued by the ABO signifies a certification of attainment. It does not confer any legal qualification, privilege, or license to practice orthodontics. It is not a professional or academic degree. In essence, board certification is a process by which an individual orthodontist is voluntarily examined by his/her peers as to orthodontic knowledge and clinical skills. The successful passage of the examination process is a demonstration to the dental profession and the general public of the orthodontist's pursuit of continued proficiency and excellence in orthodontics.
May 30, 2024
Dr. Peter M. Greco Receives the 2024 Albert H. Ketcham Memorial Award from The American Board of Orthodontics
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) has presented Peter M. Greco, D.M.D., of Philadelphia, with the 2024 Albert H. Ketcham Memorial Award, its highest honor.
The Albert H. Ketcham Memorial Award commemorates the achievements of Dr. Albert H. Ketcham. Created by the ABO in 1936, this award is presented annually to an individual who has made a notable contribution to the science and art of orthodontics. The award was presented on May 6 at the ABO awards reception held in conjunction with the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session in New Orleans, La.
Dr. Greco is a clinical professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, recently completing his 39th year on the faculty. Dr. Greco is the attending orthodontist at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he is an adjunct instructor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is also a faculty member at the Einstein Medical Center Department of Orthodontics. He maintains a private practice in Philadelphia and Ardmore, Pa.
Dr. Greco has been certified by the American Board of Orthodontics since 1989. He was elected to the ABO board of directors in 2002 and served as ABO president during the 2009-2010 year. He continues as an ABO examiner. The ABO presented him with the Earl E. and Wilma S. Shepard Distinguished Service Award in 2018.
A member of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists Eastern Component, Dr. Greco served as Angle Society president from 2019-2021 and has been a member of the board of directors since 2011. He received the Society’s Distinguished Service Award in 2019.
He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists, and is a member of the American Society of Dental Ethics. He also is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists and the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics. He also has held leadership roles in the University of Pennsylvania Orthodontic Alumni Society.
Dr. Greco is an associate editor of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, and authors a monthly column entitled “Ethics in Orthodontics.” He also is an editorial board member of the “Issues in Dental Ethics” section within the Journal of the American College of Dentists. He has contributed to three orthodontic textbooks and authored or co-authored over 165 journal articles or editorials.
Dr. Greco received his doctorate in dental medicine from the University of Pennsylvania in 1979. After three years of dental practice, he returned to the university to obtain his certificate in orthodontics in 1984. His undergraduate degree is from Hofstra University.
On being chosen for the Ketcham Award, Dr. Greco said, “When I learned I was named for this award, my immediate thought was that this award truly belongs to those faculty members around the world who have instilled a reverence for excellence among our specialty. In so doing, they uphold a living legacy of the father of the ABO, Dr. Albert H. Ketcham.”
About the ABO
The ABO is the global leader in orthodontic board certification and sets the standards of care for excellence in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. The ABO’s mission is to elevate the quality of orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence through certification, education and professional collaboration. Founded in 1929 as the first specialty board in dentistry, the ABO is partnered with the American Association of Orthodontists and is recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards as the national certifying board for orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. To learn more, visit www.americanboardortho.com.
The certificate issued by the ABO signifies a certification of attainment. It does not confer any legal qualification, privilege, or license to practice orthodontics. It is not a professional or academic degree. In essence, board certification is a process by which an individual orthodontist is voluntarily examined by his/her peers as to orthodontic knowledge and clinical skills. The successful passage of the examination process is a demonstration to the dental profession and the general public of the orthodontist's pursuit of continued proficiency and excellence in orthodontics.
May 29, 2024
Dr. Roberto Hernández Orsini Installed as President-Elect of The American Board of Orthodontics
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) installed Roberto Hernández Orsini, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.S., of Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, as president-elect for the year beginning May 6, 2024.
The other 2024-2025 officers of the ABO are Jae Hyun Park, D.M.D., M.S.D., M.S., Ph.D., of Phoenix, Ariz., president; P. Emile Rossouw, M.Ch.D., Ph.D., of Rochester, N.Y., secretary-treasurer; and Timothy S. Trulove, D.M.D., M.S., of Montgomery, Ala., immediate past president.
The ABO directors are responsible for establishing policy concerning the board certification of specialists in orthodontics. Each ABO director represents one of the eight constituent organizations of the AAO and serves an eight-year term, which culminates in the position of president. During his tenure as an ABO director, Dr. Hernández Orsini has represented the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists (MASO). As president-elect, Dr. Hernández Orsini is a member of the Executive, Clinical and Certification committees.
Dr. Hernández Orsini is associate professor in the graduate orthodontic program at the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine. He is also an assistant adjunct professor in orthodontics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, and maintains a private practice in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. He is board certified and an examiner for the ABO. He is also a member of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, Midwest Component.
Dr. Hernández Orsini earned his master’s degree and certificate in orthodontics from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. His dental degree and pre-dental education are from the University of Puerto Rico. He also holds a master’s degree in public health from the University of North Carolina.
About the ABO
The ABO is the global leader in orthodontic board certification and sets the standards of care for excellence in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. The ABO’s mission is to elevate the quality of orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence through certification, education and professional collaboration. Founded in 1929 as the first specialty board in dentistry, the ABO is partnered with the American Association of Orthodontists and is recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards as the national certifying board for orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. To learn more, visit www.americanboardortho.com.
The certificate issued by the ABO signifies a certification of attainment. It does not confer any legal qualification, privilege, or license to practice orthodontics. It is not a professional or academic degree. In essence, board certification is a process by which an individual orthodontist is voluntarily examined by his/her peers as to orthodontic knowledge and clinical skills. The successful passage of the examination process is a demonstration to the dental profession and the general public of the orthodontist's pursuit of continued proficiency and excellence in orthodontics.
May 9, 2023
Dr. Roberto Hernández Orsini Installed as Secretary/Treasurer of The American Board of Orthodontics
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) installed Roberto Hernández Orsini, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.S., of Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, as secretary/treasurer for the year beginning April 23, 2023.
The other 2023-2024 officers of the ABO are Timothy S. Trulove, D.M.D., M.S., of Montgomery, Ala., president; Jae Hyun Park, D.M.D., M.S.D., M.S., Ph.D., of Phoenix, Ariz., president-elect; and Patrick F. Foley, D.D.S., M.S.D., of Mundelein, Ill., immediate past president.
The ABO directors are responsible for establishing policy concerning the board certification of specialists in orthodontics. Each ABO director represents one of the eight constituent organizations of the AAO and serves an eight-year term, which culminates in the position of president. During his tenure as an ABO director, Dr. Hernández Orsini has represented the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists (MASO). As secretary/treasurer, Dr. Hernández Orsini, is chair of the Clinical Committee and a member of the Executive and Certification Committees.
Dr. Hernández Orsini is associate professor in the graduate orthodontic program at the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine. He is also an assistant adjunct professor in orthodontics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, and maintains a private practice in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. He is board certified and an examiner for the ABO. He is also a member of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, Midwest Component.
Dr. Hernández Orsini earned his master’s degree and certificate in orthodontics from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. His dental degree and pre-dental education are from the University of Puerto Rico. He also holds a master’s degree in public health from the University of North Carolina.
About the ABO
The ABO is the global leader in orthodontic board certification and sets the standards of care for excellence in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. The ABO’s mission is to elevate the quality of orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence through certification, education and professional collaboration. Founded in 1929 as the first specialty board in dentistry, The American Board of Orthodontics is partnered with the American Association of Orthodontists and is recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards as the national certifying board for orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. To learn more, visit www.americanboardortho.com.
The certificate issued by the ABO signifies a certification of attainment. It does not confer any legal qualification, privilege, or license to practice orthodontics. It is not a professional or academic degree. In essence, board certification is a process by which an individual orthodontist is voluntarily examined by his/her peers as to orthodontic knowledge and clinical skills. The successful completion of the examination process is a demonstration to the dental profession and the general public of the orthodontist's pursuit of continued proficiency and excellence in orthodontics.
May 8, 2023
ABO Announces Newly Certified/Recertified Orthodontists
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) granted certification to 165 orthodontists during the first and second quarters of 2023, while another 26 orthodontists completed their 10-year certification renewal requirements. ABO Board Certification is a voluntary credential that represents an orthodontist’s personal and public commitment to the standards of specialty practice and lifelong learning.
Attaining first-time ABO certification requires successful completion of the Written Examination and then the Clinical Examination. Orthodontists gaining recertification must successfully complete the Recertification Examination and requirements.
“On behalf of the Board, I congratulate all those who have completed the certification or certification renewal processes,” said Dr. Patrick F. Foley, ABO 2022-2023 president. “The continued interest in pursuing certification sends to the public the message that excellent orthodontic care can be best delivered by the orthodontic specialist.”
The ABO currently represents 61% of AAO membership.
To learn more about ABO certification and the Scenario-Based Clinical Examination, visit www.AmericanBoardOrtho.com. The website offers information about the Clinical and Written Examinations, including study aids and registration information.
The following newly certified or recertified orthodontists are listed regionally by constituent society of the American Association of Orthodontists.
Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists
Newly Board Certified
Dr. Ashley Bancroft-Dobrin
Dr. James M. Barra
Dr. Amy E. Buchler
Dr. Marie-Elena Cronin
Dr. Nicole Czajka
Dr. Leyla R. Davoody
Dr. Ashtyn Goodreau
Dr. Angelica Maria Herrera
Dr. Avigael Rebecca Lerman
Dr. Sheira Lee Ramos Velez
Dr. Ashima Sharma
Dr. Elizabeth Carter Stapleton Leiner
Dr. Jingyi Wang
Dr. Robert Yu
Dr. Wenjing Yu
Dr. Sara Zadmehr
Recertified
Dr. Alicia P. Stoutland
Dr. Kelly A. Wray