Dr. Rubino is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, making her a Board Certified Orthodontist, an accolade achieved by less than a third of orthodontists in the United States.
Board Certified Orthodontist
What is a Board Certified Orthodontist?
An orthodontist is a dentist who has not only completed a graduate program in dentistry to receive their DDS or DMD (Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine), but has also gone through a competitive residency at a CODA-accredited orthodontic program for an additional 2-3 years to be trained specifically in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
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. The ABO Certification process requires the completion of peer-developed, externally validated written and clinical examinations. A Board Certified Orthodontist has reached this level of achievement by pursuing additional voluntary education and ongoing self- assessment.
Board Certification is confirmation of an orthodontist’s personal commitment to providing lifelong quality patient care.
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.
How to Choose An Orthodontist
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that your child get a check-up with an orthodontist at the first recognition of the existence of an orthodontic problem, but no later than age 7. However, you are never too old to benefit from orthodontic treatment. Adults represent a significant percentage of patients in most orthodontic practices.
Finding the right orthodontist is an important decision. We know you want the best care and an excellent result at an affordable price. The ABO wants to help you with this important and sometimes challenging process.
What to Ask Before You Choose
Finding the right orthodontist is a big decision. Knowing the right questions to ask will help you make a well informed decision.
Top Ten Questions:
- From which accredited Dental School did you graduate?
- Where did you complete your Orthodontic Residency Program?
- Do you only perform orthodontic treatment, or do you also offer general dentistry services such as root canals, cavity filings and extractions?
- What is the scope of the proposed treatment plan and possible consequences if we do not choose to move forward with one of these options now?
- Do you personally do all of the work on your patients (bend the wires, attach brackets, etc.) or will some of the work be completed by other associates? If so, what is their level of expertise?
- What are the practice office hours?
- How are treatment costs determined and what billing options will be made available to me? What insurance plans to you accept?
- What should be expected as far as post-treatment follow up?
- Do you provide patient references?
- Are you a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and/or board certified by The American Board of Orthodontics?
