Who can use this service?
“Find an Orthodontist” may be used by patients seeking orthodontic advice, dentists wanting to refer a patient to an orthodontist, members seeking to contact other members, and official bodies seeking to contact providers of orthodontic care.
What information does the service provide?
“Find an Orthodontist” provides users with the opportunity to search the BOS membership list.
Are all BOS members Specialist Orthodontists?
No. The Society consists of members of all levels of skill and and competence, ranging from highly experienced specialist practitioners, hospital consultants and university professors with world class skills to general dentists who have just treated a few easy cases and hope to develop their skills. The list also includes trainee specialists, traders and a small number of non-practising associates.
How do I know if a BOS member is a Specialist Orthodontist?
The definitive list of specialist orthodontists is held by the General Dental Council who also list the qualifications of practitioners. Specialists normally hold the Membership in Orthodontics of one of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (MOrth). By law only registered specialists may use the title “Specialist Orthodontist”
Who may use the title “Orthodontist”?
The current policy of the General Dental Council is that any dentist who provides orthodontic care may use the title “Orthodontist”, whether or not he has any acquired any expertise or qualifications in orthodontics.
Does the BOS accredit members?
No. The Society is not a regulatory body and has no powers to accredit members. This list is provided as a service to users and is simply based on the most recent information supplied to the society by the membership. The Society accepts no liability for any errors and omissions or other problems arising from its use and the service is provided to users strictly on this understanding.
How do I proceed?
Read the following and click on the appropriate link:
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