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Board-Certified Specialist
Elevating Smiles. Elevating you.
Smile Experts
At SMILE-FX, your smile is in the hands of board-certified orthodontists — leaders who have passed the highest standards in the profession and certified by the American Board of Orthodontist. That means extra years of training, rigorous case reviews, and results that are held to the most elite benchmarks in the industry.
The Importance of Board Certification in Orthodontics
Board certification isn’t required to practice, but it’s the gold standard for orthodontists who want to go above and beyond. SMILE-FX doctors are certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, a distinction earned by fewer than half of U.S. orthodontists. Why does it matter? Because your smile deserves treatment from an expert who’s been tested, trusted, and trained at the highest level.
What is Board Certification?
Board certification is an advanced qualification earned by orthodontists who voluntarily go beyond the basic dental degree. To become certified, a doctor must complete:
- An orthodontic residency after dental school
- Written exams, peer-reviewed cases, and a rigorous board review
- Ongoing recertification to ensure clinical excellence
It’s your assurance that your treatment is being planned and delivered by a proven expert, not just any dentist offering braces.
Board-Certified Orthodontists vs. Regular Orthodontists vs. General Dentists
| General Dentists | Orthodontists | Board-Certified Orthodontists |
|---|---|---|
| Can offer braces with no formal ortho training | Completed ortho residency after dental school | Passed rigorous Board exams and peer case reviews |
| Limited ortho experience; focus on general dental work | Skilled in tooth alignment and bite correction | Certified by American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) |
| Lower cost, but lower predictability | Better than generalists, but not all are certified | Proven to deliver optimal results with accountability |
General Dentists
Can offer braces with no formal ortho training
Limited ortho experience; focus on general dental work
Lower cost, but lower predictability
Orthodontists
Completed ortho residency after dental school
Skilled in tooth alignment and bite correction
Better than generalists, but not all are certified
Board-Certified Orthodontists
Passed rigorous Board exams and peer case reviews
Certified by American Board of Orthodontics (ABO)
Proven to deliver optimal results with accountability
Why Board Certification Matters for Your Treatment
Choosing a board-certified orthodontist gives you more than peace of mind — it gives you peace of process.
- More precise results
- Higher safety standards
- Accountability to national excellence benchmarks
- Trusted by leading medical institutions and dental schools
- Only ~33% of orthodontists nationwide earn this status
At SMILE-FX, we believe every smile should be handled by the best-trained hands. It’s your face. Don’t trust it to anyone else.
