No. An orthodontist can practice if they have a license.
Currently, only about one-third of all orthodontists (including Dr. Nicole Cheng) have undergone the additional rigors necessary to achieve board certification.
Being Certified
This means that achieving board certification with the American Board of Orthodontics represents a significant achievement beyond the usual two or three years required to specialize in orthodontics.
A board-certified orthodontist has demonstrated actual patient care accomplishments, providing detailed case reports on the treatment they have proposed and provided for a wide range of orthodontic issues.
The Credentials Received
Since board-certification is a voluntary achievement, most orthodontists do not choose to pursue it. The certification process includes a thorough interview and examination by a highly respected panel in which the applicant’s orthodontic knowledge, clinical skill, and judgment are tested.
Call Our Santa Monica Dental Clinic
Do you want to learn more about the orthodontics we offer at our Santa Monica dental clinic? Please contact Vision Dental Montana for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.