The American Board of Orthodontics: Written examination development, modification, and preparation recommendations

Authors

• Jae Hyun Park, Okla
• Roberto Hernandez-Orsini, Okla
• Paul Emile Rossouw, Okla
• Anthony M. Puntillo, Okla
• Daniel J. Rejman, Okla
• Meenakshi Vishwanath, Okla
• Onur Kadioglu, Okla
• Timothy Tremont, Okla
• Timothy S. Trulove, Okla

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Abstract

This article outlines the process of developing a written examination by the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). It is a 240-question comprehensive examination that assesses the examinee's knowledge of basic sciences and clinical concepts based on criterion-referenced testing. Examinees’ skills and knowledge are measured against the set of information represented by each test item. In addition, the ABO now offers both virtual and live presentations through “The Pathway Program” to further support examination preparation. For more information, please visit the ABO's official Website at AmericanBoardOrtho.com.

First Page

508

Last Page

514

DOI

10.1016/j.ajodo.2025.02.008

Publication Date

5-1-2025

Recommended Citation

Park, Jae Hyun; Hernandez-Orsini, Roberto; Rossouw, Paul Emile; Puntillo, Anthony M.; Rejman, Daniel J.; Vishwanath, Meenakshi; Kadioglu, Onur; Tremont, Timothy; and Trulove, Timothy S., "The American Board of Orthodontics: Written examination development, modification, and preparation recommendations" (2025). ASDOH Faculty Publications. 495.
https://scholarworks.atsu.edu/asdoh-faculty/495