Appropriate use of the designation of ABO certification: a statement by the American Board of Orthodontics.
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f With the recent changes in the process of board certification, 1 the American Board o Orthodontics (ABO) believes that it would be helpful for all orthodontists to become familiar with the appropriate use of the designation “board-certified.” Proper use of this designation involves clarification of both ethical considerations and legal requirements. In all instances, state law should be consulted.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
دوره 129 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006