American Board of Orthodontics Announces 2026-2027 President and New Board Director
The American Board of Orthodontics has named Dr P. Emile Rossouw as 2026-2027 president and elected Dr Jose A. Bosio to an eight-year term on its board of directors.
The American Board of Orthodontics has named Dr P. Emile Rossouw as 2026-2027 president and elected Dr Jose A. Bosio to an eight-year term on its board of directors.
Past MSO president Dr Nellie Kim-Weroha has been elected to succeed Dr Michael Durbin as the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists representative on the AAO Board of Trustees in 2026.
SoftSmile CEO Khamzat Asabaev explains how the company is addressing the limitations of traditional aligner workflows by uniting treatment planning, CBCT data, and manufacturing into a single, orthodontist-controlled platform.
The Improving Dental Administration Act would require self-funded dental plans to comply with state insurance laws, addressing an ERISA loophole and affecting coverage for nearly half of U.S. dental plan enrollees.
Read MoreThe ADA has named Dr Nader A. Nadershahi as its next executive director, effective March 23. Nadershahi previously served as dean at the University of the Pacific Dental School and is the ADA’s current senior vice president of education and professional affairs.
Read MoreDental and orthodontic groups, including the AAO and ADA, are urging the Department of Education to delay new federal student loan rules, citing risks to students and operational challenges for schools.
Read MoreThe AAO is accepting entries for its 2026 New Product Showcase Award, recognizing new orthodontic and practice products at the Annual Session in Orlando. Submissions are due March 31, 2026.
Read MoreThe ADA has urged the EPA to strengthen its scientific review methods in assessing fluoride’s health effects in drinking water, citing concerns over reliance on existing consensus documents without independent analysis.
Read MoreThe AAO, ABO, and AAO Foundation will present their highest awards to seven orthodontic professionals on April 30, 2026, ahead of the AAO Annual Session, recognizing significant contributions to the specialty.
Read MoreThe AAO is seeking applicants for nomination as North America’s representative on the World Federation of Orthodontists Executive Committee. The term runs 2026-2030; applications are due by March 13, 2026.
Read MoreThe WVU School of Dentistry received a $1.4 million gift from alumnus Dr. Tom Arkle to establish an endowed chair in orthodontics, supporting faculty recruitment and resident education, according to WVUToday.
Read MoreGeorgia School of Orthodontics has named Dr Mohamed I. Masoud as director of research. Masoud will oversee research initiatives and mentor residents at the Lazzara Orthodontic Center for Research.
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