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All our professionals at Robert A. Eckelson DDS PA maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in orthodontics.

Robert A. Eckelson DDS

Dr. Eckelson graduated from the Ohio State University in 1971 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Dr. Eckelson then attended the University of Illinois Orthodontic program and was certificated in orthodontics in 1973. He moved to Boca Raton where he has been in practice ever since.

Soon after arriving in Florida, Dr. Eckelson became a certified diver and is a certified flight instructor. Amatuer radio has been a hobby of his since 8th grade. He flies for Angel Flight and to most of the seminars and conventions he and his staff attend around the country during the year. Dr. Eckelson far exceeds the minimum continuing education requirements every year and participates in some beta testing of products for various orthodontic suppliers.

Dr. Eckelson has been the President of the South Palm Beach County Dental Association and is currently a Delegate to the Florida Dental Association. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Southern Association of Orthodontists, the Florida Association of Orthodontists, a founding member of the World Federation of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontists, the South Florida Academy of Orthodontists and the Flying Dentists Association. He is currently an examiner for the American Board of Orthodontists.

During his career, Dr. Eckelson has been a member of numerous boards in our community such as the Rotary Club of Boca Raton, Boca Forum, Boca Roundtable, Jaycees, Boca Raton Medical Arts Center and others. He has assisted the Boy Scouts as a merit badge counselor and District Advisor.

Dr. Eckelson is married to his wife, Linda, who is also active in Junior League and Delta Gamma Sorority. They have a daughter, Alana, who is the office marketing manager.