PREP COURSE for ABO Scenario-based Clinical Exam- AAO Annual Session- Thursday, April 24, 2025

Description

ABO Scenario-Based Clinical Exam Prep Course 

Thursday, 4/24/2025, from 12PM to 4PM EST in Philadelphia, PA at the AAO Headquarters Hotel at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 

Room 303

The College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics is designed to assist participants in preparing for the American Board of Orthodontics Scenario-Based Clinical Examination to achieve board certification.  The course includes tips on how to prepare and maximize your effectiveness during the ABO Virtual Clinical Examination. Attendees will be invited after the course to join the College Prep Course Facebook Study Group (CDABO Prep Course) for continued dialogue and sample case practice.

Learning objectives are as follows:

1. Learn about the history and evolution of the ABO Clinical Exam

2. Become more familiar with the different parts of the ABO Clinical Exam

3. Gain helpful tips and strategies for taking the ABO Clinical Exam

You will receive Prep Course study materials including the decks for all 4 modules reviewed during the ABO Prep Course by Monday, 4/21/2025, via email.  Remember check in starts at 11:30AM EST and then the Prep Course begins promptly at 12PM EST on Thursday, 4/24/2025.

2024-2025 Prep Course Instructors for

ABO Scenario-based Clinical Exam

Dr. Paul Sproul: Dr. Paul, as he is affectionally known, received a master of Science degree and Certificate in Orthodontics from the University of Texas-Houston. He won the prestigious Shepard Award, which was given to Dr. Paul for scoring the highest score in the nation on the written portion of the American Board of orthodontics exam. Professionally, Dr. Sproul has served all offices including President of the Huntsville/Madison Couty Dental Society. In 2015-2016, Dr. Paul served as President of the Alabama Association of Orthodontists. Because of the increasing role that government plays in health care decisions, Dr. Paul is the current State-Captain for the AAO-PAC to ensure that the voices of both orthodontists and their patients are heard by our political leaders. He serves as a Councilor for the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics and lectures yearly to those pursuing board certification. He has practiced in a multi-pediatric dental/orthodontic practice in Huntsville, Alabama since 2000. He enjoys spending time at the lake in the summer and watching college football in the fall. He has an awesome wife, Jenni, and two adult children, Zachary and Valerie.

Note: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Dr. Nipul Tanna: Dr. Nipul Tanna has dual specialty training in Orthodontics and Periodontics. After completing his DMD and an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program, Dr. Tanna accepted a full-time faculty position and engaged in clinical practice, clinical teaching, research and administration at the University of Pennsylvania. With a strong desire to pursue advanced dental education, Dr. Tanna completed specialty training in both Periodontics and Orthodontics and also completed a Masters in Oral Biology. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics as well as the American Board of Periodontics. Dr. Tanna currently engages in clinical practice, clinical practice, clinical teaching, research and is the Program Director of the combined Orthodontics/Periodontics program at The University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Tanna is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Academy of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Education Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, and the Philadelphia County Dental Society.

Note: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Dr. Christian Davillier: Dr. Chrisitan Davillier received his BS from Xavier University of Louisiana and his MPH from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Davillier graduated dental school from Meharry Medical College and went on to complete his orthodontic residency training at Howard University. He currently serves as President of the Virginia Association of Orthodontists and President of the Tidewater Dental Association. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and serves as an ABO Ambassador. Dr. Davillier maintains a private practice in Virginia Beach and Suffolk, VA. In his spare time he enjoys golfing and participating in 5K/10K races.

Note: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Participants will receive 4 CE credits for their participation. 

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