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. Awards Received Send questions, comments, and correspondence to Dental Directory . 1998 Dental Directory. All rights reserved.