Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Bulletin Spring 2020 - 12

ABO Report
a study guide (https://www.americanboardortho.
com/media/5344/92619aboclinicalexamstudygui
de.pdf) with sample cases. Orthodontic programs
interested in hosting case-based mock board exams
are encouraged to contact ABO examiners listed
on the ABO website to schedule a school visit. ABO
advocates have been identified for each orthodontic
program and are available for school advocacy visits
on board certification upon request.
Certification renewal is an important part of the
board certification process and requires ongoing
proficiency in orthodontics and a commitment to
lifelong learning. This examination may be taken 2
years prior to your certification expiration date. Examination criteria are available on the ABO website.
An educator/advocate workshop along with an
ABO open house/info session were held during
the 2019 AAO annual session in Los Angeles and
will also occur during the 2020 meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. Both sessions provide opportunities
for different audiences to obtain updates and information on board certification requirements. In
addition, the ABO mans a booth in the convention
center to answer questions and provide information on the board certification process.
For orthodontists who have achieved board certification status, the ABO offers online educational
materials including an Educational Toolkit, Brand
Standards Guide, sample website wording, press
release, pathway graphic, consumer brochure,
seal, and logos. Enhanced software allows for
improved functionality on the ABO website,
including an enhanced orthodontist locator.
Complimentary ABO measuring gauges were
distributed to first-year residents at requesting
Commission on Dental Accreditation-accredited
orthodontic programs, along with a pathway
graphic poster on board certification.
ABO Award Recognition
The ABO is pleased to announce the following
award recipients who will be recognized during
the 2020 annual session meeting:

▫▫ O.B. Vaughan Special Recognition Award: Dr.
John Kanyusik

ABO Announces Newly Certified or Recertified
Orthodontists
The ABO certified or recertified 60 examinees
from the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
during the November 2019 scenario-based oral
clinical examination in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Kjeld Aamodt
Sara Adabi
Andrew J. Alexander
Gregory Asatrian
Melissa W. Bailey
Harold E. Barkate
Neal E. Bastian
Anita N. Bhaynani
Rathod
Eric C. Chen
Sarah S. Chung
Barton W. Conroy
Christian C.
Cusimano
Laura T. Deyo
Sudha N.
Dusanapudi
Tarek H. El-Bialy
Vesna-Lea S. Ferrer
Samuel A.
Finkleman
Kortne K. Frederick
Michael C. Gardner
Caroline M. Girgius
Jasime Gorton
Arshan Haghi
Andrew T. Harner
Bruce P. Hawley
Michael Hoang
Stuart J. Hoffman
Minyu Hsiao
John C. Huang
Richard L. Jacobson
Helaine Kan

Paul Kim
Ashley Kisling
Robert C. Lee
Alix J. Leemin
Chenshuang Li
Warrne D. Libby
Charlene Tai Loh
Vivian Q. Luong
Casey A. Luu
Greg C. Miller
Robert L. Perlot, Jr.
Jaleh Pourhamidi
Kyle S. Rabe
Mark Mahbod
Rashidi
James Ryan Redford
Laura P. Robison
Dana Nguyen
Schmidl
Luca Sfogliano
Adam M. Skrypczak
Alexander J. Sy
Justine Tanjaya
M. Gabrielle Thodas
Lauren S. Todoki
Alexander J. Verga
Fenn H. Welch
Suzanne Wen
Troy A. Williams
Matthew Yeh
Audrey J. Yoon
Xingzhong (John)
Zhang

▫▫ Albert H. Ketcham Memorial Award: Dr. Rolf
Behrents

▫▫ Dale B. Wade Award of Excellence in Orthodontics: Dr. Carla Evans

▫▫ Earl E. and Wilma S. Shepard Distinguished
Service Award: Dr. Perry Opin

PCSO Bulletin Spring 2020

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Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Bulletin Spring 2020

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