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| American Board of Orthodontics The certifying board recognized by the American Dental Association for the specialty of orthodontics. |   |
American Orthodontic Society International association of general and pediatric dentists who practice orthodontics. |   | |
American Association of Orthodontists A professional association of educationally qualified orthodontic specialists practicing the art and science of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. |   | |
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