Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Bulletin Spring 2022 - 15

ABO Report
Educational Update
□ The ABO held the October 2021 ABO Educators
Symposium in St. Louis, Missouri, with approximately
75 guests in attendance. Orthodontic
department chairs, program directors, faculty,
ABO-appointed advocates and emeriti, along with
AAO trustees and College of Diplomates of the
American Board of Orthodontics councilors were
in attendance. The symposium titled " The Change
Is Here-Are You on Board? " was held in honor
of Dr. Katherine Vig. A virtual component of the
event was available to those unable to physically
attend.
□ The ABO website has been updated to include
an improved user experience and new look.
Easier access to materials, elevated experience
for mobile devices, and an improved orthodontist
locator tool are some of the updated
features.
□ The ABO's It Takes a Specialist video campaign has
been expanded to include a digital toolkit for use
by board-certified orthodontists to inform the
public of the importance of using an orthodontic
specialist. By logging into their personal dashboard,
the orthodontist can access the custom
video along with digital images for use on
websites, social channels, and in office areas. The
campaign video has also been shared with the
World Federation of Orthodontists for placement
on their website.
Other resources available in the online Educational
Toolkit include the Brand Standards Guide, sample
website wording, sample press release, pathway
graphic, window clings, consumer brochure, and
patient/staff materials. Board-certified orthodontists
also have access to a personal, online dashboard
with enhanced software. The software includes an
orthodontist locator that can list multiple offices,
include user-specific dashboard notifications, print a
complimentary verification letter, and track personal
CE credit hours.
□ ABO directors attended their individual 2021
annual constituency meetings. Tabletop displays
showcasing board certification materials were
available.
□ The ABO distributed complimentary measuring
gauges for incoming residents to request CODA-accredited
orthodontic programs.
□ The ABO and College continue to work together
to ensure all CODA-accredited orthodontic
programs in the United States and Canada have at
least one assigned volunteer advocate to promote
board certification and to ensure all advocacy
educational materials are current.
□ During the 2022 AAO Annual Session in Miami
Beach, the ABO will host an Educator/Advocate
Workshop as well as an Open House/Info Session
for meeting attendees interested in learning more
about board certification. An ABO informational
booth will also be located within the exhibit hall.
ABO Award Recognition
Because of the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 AAO
Annual Sessions, the 2020 ABO award recipients were
not formally acknowledged. Therefore, a ceremony
to honor these deserving individuals will take place
during the 2022 AAO Annual Session in Miami Beach
during the ABO Awards Night.
The following 2020 ABO award recipients will be
recognized in 2022. Congratulations!
□ Albert H. Ketcham Memorial Award: Dr. Rolf G.
Behrents
□ Dale B. Wade Award of Excellence in Orthodontics:
Dr. Carla Evans
□ Earl E. and Wilma S. Shepard Distinguished Service
Award: Dr. Perry Opin
□ O.B. Vaughan Special Recognition Award: Dr. John
Kanyusik
Please visit the ABO website (https://www.
americanboardortho.com/about-abo/awards/) for
information on all award honorees.
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