Education

As a dental student, Dr. Limbaugh held various offices including: President of the Alabama Association of Women Dentists, Student Government Association representative, member of the dental school’s Curriculum Committee, and Student Ambassador for the dental school. Dr. Limbaugh was also an active volunteer for the Special Olympics-Special Smiles program, the Colgate Smiles program, as well as a volunteer at the Sparks Clinic for special needs patients.

Dr. Limbaugh led a campaign to create a “Dental Awareness” Girl Scout badge, and organized the Bread and Roses program, in which donations were collected and oral hygiene instructions were taught at local shelters.

Upon graduation from dental school in 2003, Dr. Lindsay Limbaugh was awarded numerous honors, including induction into the exclusive Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society, was recognized for being on the Dean’s List each quarter during all four years of dental school, and received an additional five awards for scholastic achievement, clinical ability, and patient care: the Birmingham District Dental Society Overall Clinical Ability Award, the American Academy of Oral Medicine Award, the Psi Omega National Council Scholastic Achievement Award, the Quintessence Award for Academic Achievement, and the Eleanor J. Bushee Senior Dental Student Award for Academic Excellence and Outstanding Leadership.

Dr. Limbaugh immediately entered the orthodontic residency program at the University of Alabama School Of Dentistry. She completed the three year residency program in April, 2006, earning her M.S. degree with her master’s thesis entitled, “Genetic Predisposition of Facial Growth Patterns: concordance among siblings.” In May, 2006, Dr. Limbaugh completed the Phase II written examination of the American Board of Orthodontics and in 2008 passed the elective certification process to become an ABO Board Certified Orthodontist.

Leadership

It is important to Dr. Limbaugh to not only give back to her community, but also her profession. Locally, she has served as President of the Huntsville – Madison County Dental Society, is a member of the 8th District Dental Society, and has a leading role in two local dental study clubs. Regionally, Dr. Limbaugh is honored to represent our state and serve as the Alabama Director to the SAO. She also serves on the By-Laws committee for the SAO. She has served as President of both the Alabama Orthodontic Alumni Foundation (AOAF) and the Alabama Orthodontic Association (ALAO). She is an active member of the AAO, SAO, ADA, AOAF, and ALAO.

Dr. Limbaugh’s Family Life

Dr. Lindsay Limbaugh married Dr. Matt Limbaugh, a native of Huntsville, while in her orthodontic residency. Matt attended a two year General Practice Residency at UAB Hospital and then moved to Huntsville to begin his dental career, while Lindsay finished the last year of her orthodontic program. Dr. Limbaugh enjoys being back in Huntsville in their home in Hampton Cove and are proud parents of two sons, Brady & Grayson. During her free time, she enjoys participating in community services and spending time with friends and family—most especially her boys. Her hobbies include reading, traveling, and watching Auburn football.

Dr. Limbaugh’s parents reside in Fort Payne, Alabama, and her brother (who is also an orthodontist) and sister-in-law have recently moved to the area. This makes it easy for the whole family to get together quite often and spend special times together.

What is a Board Certified Orthodontist?

A board certified orthodontist is a dentist who has completed an American Dental Association accredited graduate program in the specialty of orthodontics. A dentist who graduates from a specialty program becomes an orthodontic specialist who is eligible to become Board Certified through the voluntary examination process of The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). Involvement in the certification process is a demonstration of the orthodontist’s pursuit of continued proficiency and excellence. The certification process involves a thorough Written Examination covering all areas of information on which an orthodontist should be knowledgeable. Successful passage allows the orthodontist to present treated cases which will be evaluated by expert examiners of the Board during a Clinical Examination. Certification is now awarded for a time-limited period and the orthodontist must re-examine on a periodic basis to retain the board certified status.

Orthodontic specialists who have undergone the above American Board Certification process are Diplomates of The American Board of Orthodontics. As of September 2006, there are approximately 3010 American Board Certified orthodontists.

Orthodontic & Dental Involvement

While Dr. Limbaugh spends most of her office time dedicated to the treatment and well-being of her patients, she also feels it is necessary, and at the same time, rewarding to give back to the orthodontic and dental community. She presently serves as officer of the Huntsville-Madison County Dental Society, serves on various committees of the Southern Association of Orthodontists (SAO), and has recently completed the young Leadership Program of the SAO. She also actively participates in several dental study clubs and is a current, active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the SAO, the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, and the American Association of Women Dentists, the Alabama Orthodontic Alumni Association, and the 8th District Dental Society.