Only Trust Your Smile To A Board Certified Orthodontist.
If you need braces or other orthodontic care, there are two places to seek these services. You can visit a Board Certified Orthodontist or a Dentist Offering Orthodontic Services. Make no mistake, however, these are not the same thing.
In order to be a board certified orthodontist, a dentist must undergo 2-3 additional years of training in addition to achieving and maintaining board certification. While an orthodontists has undergone all the same dental training as a dentist, not all dentists have undergone the training of a board certified orthodontist.
While dentists may do some cosmetic work, only a board certified orthodontist is trained in proper diagnosis and development of treatment plans for total treatment of bad bite.
Dr. Meyer is a board certified orthodontist who has practiced full-time in Brookings, SD for more than thirty years. He is also the only orthodontist providing services in Madison, SD. Call or stop in today for a free consultation.
Orthodontist Versus Dentist – What’s the Difference?
| Dentist | Orthodontist | Board Certified Orthodontist | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate program for Dental School (2-4yrs) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pass Dental Acceptance Test (DAT) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accredited Dental School (3-4yrs) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| National & State Licensing Exams | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Competitive Acccredited Orthodontic Program | No | Yes | Yes |
| Orthodontic Residence (2-3 yrs) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Competion of ABO Written Exam | No | No | Yes |
| Case Submission at Clinical Eam | No | No | Yes |
| Peer Review | No | No | Yes |
| Certification, renewal every 10 years | No | No | Yes |