The AAO is sponsoring the "How Orthodontics Changed My Life" video contest for orthodontic patients who are 18 years of age or younger.
Contestants are invited to tell their personal stories about life before and after their orthodontic treatment.
"Almost every day a patient tells me that orthodontic treatment has made a difference in their lives," said Robert Bray, DDS, MS, former president of the AAO. "It’s the patients themselves who are best at explaining the transformation that orthodontic treatment brings. Here is a fantastic opportunity for young people to create a video chronicle of their experiences, inspire others and have the chance to win a college scholarship. I am looking forward to seeing and hearing how orthodontic patients are helped by what my colleagues and I do every day."
Each of two winners will be awarded a $2,500 educational scholarship. The contest is open to students who are legal residents of the US, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Canada. Contestants must have received treatment from a member of the AAO and should be in, or have completed, the active retention phase of treatment.
All entries must be postmarked by June 1, 2010.
Additional contest guidelines and information can be found here.
