The competition recognizes new orthodontic treatment and practice products, with winners selected by attendees at the AAO Annual Session in Orlando.
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is accepting submissions for its 2026 New Product Showcase Award. The award will be presented at the AAO Annual Session in Orlando from May 1 to 3, 2026. The submission deadline is March 31, 2026.
Competition and Eligibility Details
The award is open to all companies exhibiting at the Annual Session and includes categories for both orthodontic treatment products and practice products. To be eligible, products must have been made available to the orthodontic market after April 27, 2025.
Each entry requires a $975 fee and must be displayed in the company’s booth at the event. All entries will be featured in the Innovation Pavilion’s New Product Showcase and in printed and digital materials at the Annual Session.
“The New Product Showcase Award is part of the AAO’s ongoing effort to support innovation among industry suppliers. Many companies plan their new product launches to coincide with Annual Session and this competition helps them stand out and draw attendees to their booth,” says Dr Steven Siegel, president of the AAO, in a release.
Voting and Previous Winners
Orthodontists and residents attending the session will vote for their favorite products in each category, with winners announced onsite. The AAO will also promote the winners through social media, newsletters, and press releases.
The 2025 winners were:
- Practice Product: Dental Pain Eraser Referral Kits from Synapse Dental
- Treatment Product: DentalMonitoring+ from DentalMonitoring
Companies can enter the competition through the AAO website.
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