Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Bulletin Spring 2022 - 14

PCSO News and Events
ABO Report
American Board of Orthodontics Interim
Constituency Report, January 2022
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) is committed
to upholding our mission to elevate the quality of
orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence
through certification, education, and professional
collaboration.
Dr. Jae Hyun Park
Director, American Board of
Orthodontics
ABO Examination Update
Scenario-based Clinical Examination
ABO conducted 2021 Scenario-based Clinical Examinations
in February, July, and November at testing
centers worldwide. A total of 946 examinees were
certified or recertified during the year. Listings by
constituency for all examinations are located on the
ABO website at https://www.americanboardortho.
com/about-abo/news-and-publications/.
Examination dates for the 2022 clinical exams are
posted on the ABO website with registration open
until full. Examinations will be administered at Pearson
Vue Testing Centers Worldwide. Travel to St. Louis is no
longer required.
Orthodontists taking the examination are objectively
tested on their knowledge, skills, and critical thinking
abilities. The exam format uses the fairest, most reliable,
and most valid testing methodology. Exams are
scored by multiple ABO examiners to ensure accuracy
and consistency for each exam section.
Preparation materials for the examination are continuously
reviewed and updated on the ABO website
to include study guide with sample cases. Tools
previously developed by the ABO for outcome assessments
continue to be important when preparing for
the examination, as is clinical self-evaluation. Many
orthodontic programs hold mock board exams and
welcome advocacy visits where critical thinking skills
are stressed in preparing for the exam. The ABO works
closely with examiners and orthodontic program educators,
requesting their feedback and assistance with
the new exam format and item writing process.
Following a field study with ABO examiners and
examinees on software functionality, the ABO
announced electronic Cast Radiograph Evaluation
(e-CRE) available as an assessment tool through
Ortho Share 3D. The practice software is available
free of charge by using the link on the ABO website,
completing registration information, and submitting a
license agreement to access the software. Sample cases
are uploaded in the software to include instructional
videos. Additional cases will be added in the future.
The ABO is proud to announce that board-certified
orthodontists now represent 54% of American Association
of Orthodontists (AAO) membership!
Certification Renewal
To maintain an active board status, certification
renewal is required every 10 years (unless lifetime
certification is in place). The process may be started
no earlier than 36 months prior to the expiration
date printed on the board-certified orthodontist's
certificate. Two options in completing the examination
are offered, with both requiring the completion
of an American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial
Orthopedics continuing education (CE) component.
Voluntary certification renewal is encouraged for all
lifetime board-certified orthodontists.
A study guide for the examination is located on the
ABO website along with a motion graphic video
summarizing the certification renewal process.
Certification renewal demonstrates a board-certified
orthodontist's commitment to lifelong learning and
personal dedication to excellence.
Written Examination Update
Registration for the April 5, 2022, ABO written examination
is closed. The examination will be administered
at Pearson Vue Centers throughout the United
States and Canada. Once the examination is successfully
completed, it does not expire.
The written examination assesses the examinee's
knowledge of basic sciences and clinical concepts
based on criterion-referenced testing. The exam
is composed of 240 multiple-choice questions on
subject areas outlined by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation (CODA) and divided into four modules.
A reading list to assist in preparing for the examination
is located on the ABO website.
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