Board-Certified Orthodontists in Mililani
A board-certified orthodontist is a specialist who has voluntarily gone beyond the requirements to practice and earned Diplomate status from the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO), demonstrating advanced knowledge, judgment, and clinical results to a panel of expert peers. At Mililani Orthodontics, all three of our orthodontists are ABO Diplomates.
Are All Orthodontists Board Certified?
No. Every orthodontist must be licensed to practice, but only about one in three goes on to become board certified. The ABO certification process is voluntary and rigorous. It signifies a unique, ongoing commitment to the highest standard in the specialty. Board certification shows a commitment to the highest standard of orthodontic care.
What Is the American Board of Orthodontics?
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) is the only certifying board in the specialty recognized by the American Dental Association. Founded in 1929, it is the oldest specialty board in dentistry. Earning and maintaining Diplomate status requires demonstrating excellence in diagnosis, treatment planning, and finished results.
Why It Matters for Your Family
Choosing an orthodontist is choosing expertise for a once-in-a-lifetime investment in your child’s, or your own, smile. Board certification is a clear, verifiable signal that your doctor holds themselves to a higher standard. When every doctor in a practice is a Diplomate, you can feel confident no matter who guides your care.
Meet Our Board-Certified Team
Each of our doctors is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics:
- Dr. David Dung: ABO Diplomate since 1998
- Dr. Kaitlyn Tom: ABO Diplomate; HSO President
- Dr. Lauren Todoki: ABO Diplomate; AAO Milo Hellman Award (2020)
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all orthodontists board certified?
No. All orthodontists must be licensed, but only about one in three becomes board certified. Board certification by the American Board of Orthodontics is voluntary and signifies a higher, peer-reviewed standard.
How many certifying boards does the ADA recognize in orthodontics?
One. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO), founded in 1929, is the only certifying board in the specialty recognized by the American Dental Association, and the oldest specialty board in dentistry.
Schedule With a Board-Certified Orthodontist
Experience the difference board-certified care makes. Schedule a free new-patient exam at our office inside the Town Center of Mililani, 95-1249 Meheula Pkwy #135.