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.
Georgia 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.
Dr Jonjei Ku of the University of Nebraska Medical Center has been named the 2026 Eugene L Gottlieb JCO Student of the Year by the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, recognized for clinical excellence among 22 nominees.
The ADA House of Delegates elected Thomas Paumier as president-elect, Ben Youel as second vice president, and Debra Schmit Peters as speaker.
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The American Association of Orthodontists has made a strategic investment in DentoAI, an AI platform designed to streamline orthodontic case acceptance and documentation.
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The American Association of Orthodontists will hold its 2027 Annual Session in Vancouver, marking the first time the event will be held in British Columbia.
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The AAO is now accepting entries for its 2026 Ortho Innovator Awards, recognizing orthodontist-led innovations in two categories: Emerging Innovation and Market Impact Innovation.
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The American Association of Orthodontists and Stand for the Silent launched the Bullying Bites campaign on October 1 to raise awareness during National Bullying Prevention Month.
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The American Association of Orthodontists has named Reliance Orthodontic Products, ClearCorrect, and Angel Aligner as the 2025 Supplier of the Year award winners, recognizing their support for the association.
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The ADA Board of Trustees has approved over $20 million in expense reductions for 2025, cutting programs, staff, and operational costs after years of deficit spending.
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From AI regulation to student loan reform, the AAO is advancing initiatives that reinforce the orthodontist’s role in modern care.
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New legislation introduced in the U.S. House aims to ensure federal fluoridation policy is based on independent, evidence-based science, amid growing misinformation and proposed regulatory changes.
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