AAO | American Association of Orthodontists

10 Reasons to Renew Your AAO Membership

By being an AAO member, you can play a part in presenting a unified voice that advocates for the profession and preserves the orthodontic specialty.

AAO Addresses DTC Treatment

The AAO’s efforts regarding Direct-To-Consumer Orthodontics has taken a broad approach, as we strive to protect the health and safety of orthodontic patients, both current and prospective.

Order a recording of the 2019 conference lectures!

Over 200 lectures for as low as $205.

Advocacy: How Your Membership Matters

The AAO goes to bat for our members in countless ways. For example, just this past year, we have been involved in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico on issues regarding dental specialty advertising and teledentistry.

2020 Annual Session in Atlanta to Feature New Friday-Monday Schedule

With a new schedule for lectures and selected events and a host city designated as a National Geographic "Place of a Lifetime," the 2020 Annual Session is a meeting that you won't want to miss.

10 Reasons to Renew Your AAO Membership

By being an AAO member, you can play a part in presenting a unified voice that advocates for the profession and preserves the orthodontic specialty.

AAO Voices Support for Ohio Dental Board Amendments

In October of 2018, the Ohio State Dental Board referred amendments to its “Dental Specialties Recognition and Advertising Rules” to the Ohio Common Sense Initiative Office (CSI).

Dr. Brandon Owen Receives the First AAO Ortho Innovator Award

Dr. Brandon Owen, developer of a custom digital bracket system, received the 2019 AAO Ortho Innovator Award during the recent Annual Session in Los Angeles.

Federal Court Dismisses a Majority of SmileDirectClub’s Claims, and Finds that SmileDirectClub’s Digital Scans Constitute the “Practice of Dentistry”

On May 8, 2019, the Court entered an Order dismissing a majority of SmileDirectClub's claims in the lawsuit. The Court dismissed all of the claims against the Board as an entity, as well as any claims against the Board's individual members seeking monetary damages.

2019 Annual Session: Options and Discounts for Ground Transportation

Upon arrival in Los Angeles for the 2019 Annual Session, you will have a variety of options for transportation to your hotel and the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Use the AAO Member App to Manage Your Annual Session Schedule and Continuing Education Credits

Use the member app to personalize your Annual Session schedule and manage CE credits., or access the CE Manager via this website. Certificates of Attendance will be available at the Convention Center.

AAO Works to Defeat Washington State Measure Permitting Hygienists to Perform Orthodontic Procedures under General Supervision

AAO Secures Veto of Problematic Teledentistry Bill

We are pleased to share an important update out of the State of New Mexico, thanks to the quick work of AAO staff and members.

2019 Annual Session Risk Management Seminar Offers Two-Year Premium Reduction Credit

Sponsored by the AAO and the AAOIC, Annual Session risk management seminars are open to all attendees. Seminars are free with no ticket required.

Parents with Young Children Will Have a Private “Getaway” Space at the 2019 Annual Session

Parents of infants and young children will have a new amenity starting at the 2019 Annual Session, as the AAO introduces a “Mothers and Family Room” at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

2019 Annual Session – Los Angeles, CA
MAY 3 – 7, 2019

Join us in Los Angeles for one of the largest Orthodontics focused conference. View hundreds of lectures and exhibitors.
MORE INFO | REGISTER | EXHIBITOR INFO

View All Events