Dr. Todd S. Bovenizer grew up in Southwestern Virginia and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He continued his education at West Virginia University earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2002. As a dental student, Dr. Bo furthered his research experience by publishing a study on orthodontic shear bond strengths and was awarded the best research project. Dr. Bo spent an extra year after dental school obtaining an Advanced Education in General Dentistry degree. This enabled him to practice general dentistry and take hospital emergency call. He also worked very closely with the orthodontic and oral surgery departments. Dr. Bo then earned a Masters in Medical Science degree in Orthodontics, treating over two hundred patients in Residency. He also completed a thesis on Friction in Self-ligating braces.
Dr. Bo and his family relocated to Cary in 2006 to be near family. He and his wife, Megan, have been married for 8 years and have two daughters, Caroline Grace and Ella Kate. They are both very active in Colonial Baptist Church, where Dr. Bo is a greeter and helps with the AWANA program for children on Sundays. He also plays softball for the church and is a coach for their soccer league, Kickin’ for the Cross. His wife, Megan, is very involved with MOPS. Dr. Bo enjoys spending time with his family and going to the beach. He enjoys running, wakeboarding, cycling and fishing. He also enjoys playing with his golden retriever, Summer.
BOARD CERTIFIED
Once graduating from an orthodontic program, orthodontists may choose to take additional testing in order to become Board Certified. Board Certification is not required to practice orthodontics or to identify oneself as an Orthodontic Specialist. Therefore only about 25% of Orthodontists ever achieve Board Certification from the American Board of Orthodontics. Board Certification by the American Board of Orthodontics represents the highest level of academic achievement an Orthodontist can attain. Dr. Bo obtained his Board Certificate in May of 2006 and has chosen a track that will continue to test his knowledge by recertifying every few years. He will travel to Texas to again take another test in 2011.