What it means to see a Board-certified Orthodontist
Dr. McGrady is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO), a voluntary credential that goes beyond the license required to practice.
It takes a specialist
More than a license
Every orthodontist must earn a dental degree and complete a two- to three-year orthodontic residency before treating patients. Board certification is a separate, voluntary step on top of that. It is a public commitment to the highest standards of the specialty and to lifelong learning.
To earn it, an orthodontist must pass rigorous written and clinical examinations developed and reviewed by their peers. The American Board of Orthodontics, founded in 1929 as the first specialty board in dentistry, is the national certifying board for the profession, recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards and partnered with the American Association of Orthodontists.
Why it matters for your family
Choosing a board-certified orthodontist is a simple way to know your provider has voluntarily gone the extra mile, measuring their skills against a national standard and committing to ongoing self-assessment and quality care. It's a step not every orthodontist takes.
Dr. McGrady pursued board certification because he believes your family deserves that level of expertise, the same commitment to doing things right that you'll feel at every visit. Meet Dr. McGrady.