Board Certification is awarded for many programs of instruction at the highest level. These initials tell what advanced training or honors a dentist has achieved. The Academy of General Dentistry gives Fellowship, Mastership and Board Certified status to its members at advanced levels of training. In a business sense, P.C. and P.A. after a dentist s name means Professional Corporation or Professional Association. That depends on what the patient values.
Most people value the painless, on-time dentist the most.
Others go for quality of craftsmanship and select a dentist who makes teeth that look good, feel good and last a long time. Many patients appreciate and seek out dentists who are trained comprehensively to do most all dental procedures. If this article answered your questions, email me a note . If you have additional questions, I will answer your emailed questions.