Granite Coast Orthodontics announced that Dr. Douglas Laliberte (aka Dr. Doug) achieved board certification through the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) on October 1, 2017. Dr. Doug maintains a private practice in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at 1056 Commercial Street in Rockport called Granite Coast Orthodontics.

The American Board of Orthodontics is the only orthodontic specialty board recognized by the American Dental Association and affiliated with the American Association of Orthodontists. The American Board of Orthodontics was established in 1929 as the third certifying board in the health professions and the first in dentistry.

Board certification is a voluntary process. It is intended to provide assurance to the public that an orthodontic specialist has successfully completed an accredited educational program, a written board examination and an intensive evaluation process to assess the knowledge, skills and clinical expertise required to provide the highest quality of patient care. Achieving board certification demonstrates the orthodontist's pursuit of continued proficiency and excellence in orthodontics.

Dr. Doug received his dental degree from Tufts University and he completed his residency in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics through Tufts University. Dr. Doug is also a member of the American Association of Orthodontics. For more information on board certification go to www.AmericanBoardOrtho.com or for more information regarding Dr. Doug go to www.GraniteCoastOrtho.com or contact his office at (207)470-7466.