Dear Friends, Spring is on the doorstep and there’s a lot of NESO news to report. I would like to start by thanking the NESO Officers, Board of Directors, Volunteers and Management Team for all they do to make our...
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certified or recertified 291 orthodontists during the third and fourth quarters of 2021, including the November 2021 Scenario-Based Clinical Examination. ABO Board Certification is a voluntary credential that represents an orthodontist’s personal and public...
Hibernation is for bears. These last two years have been an unbelievable struggle. I know we have all done what we needed to maintain our sanity as best we could. But I am ready to explode. Here it is March....
I had the honor and privilege to be invited to participate as an emerging leader and representative of NESO in the annual AAO Leadership Development Conference held in Orlando, Florida in January 2022. The conference provided an excellent opportunity for...
Advocacy Playbook: The Lobbyist Advocacy is only successful when all involved work as a team, and an important member of the team is the legislative lobbyist. All dental organizations utilize this important point person to successfully maneuver the legislative landscape...
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on both the challenges and achievements of this past year. We all remain affected by the pandemic, but it has been so gratifying to see our members rise up...
“The AAO continuously works to protect the public and orthodontic profession. A recent effort engaged a bipartisan group within Congress to request a study of Direct-to-Consumer advertising practices for medical devices. This includes mail-ordering orthodontic treatment. You can read the full letter...
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certified or recertified 367 orthodontists during the second and third quarters of 2021, including the July 2021 Scenario-Based Clinical Examination. ABO Board Certification is a voluntary credential that represents an orthodontist’s personal and public...
Interest and demand in the Scenario-based Clinical Examination continues to be solid with most examinations reaching full capacity. Clinical Examinations in 2021 were conducted in February, July and November 2021. Examinations now take place at testing centers worldwide with travel...
Fellow NESO Colleagues, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy holiday season in 2021. I was inducted as NESO’s President at the annual meeting in Boston and I am indeed humbled to be...