The 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.
Donoff led the Harvard School of Dental Medicine for 28 years and was a prominent advocate for integrating oral health with general medicine.
For growing practices, small clinical inconsistencies can quickly compound, leading to longer appointments and less predictable outcomes. In this episode, sponsored by DynaFlex, Dr Jason Sherbel explains why he views passive self-ligation not as a magic bracket, but as part of a broader systemized approach to treatment that can reduce variability, streamline workflows, and minimize decision fatigue.
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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The FDA will hold a public meeting on July 23, 2025, to review the potential removal of ingestible...
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The American Association of Orthodontists has launched “Smiles at 7” Day, an annual event on July 7 to promote early orthodontic evaluations by age 7.
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Dr David L. Turpin, former editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, died May 29 at age 87, according to the American Association of Orthodontists.
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The Association for Dental Safety recently recognized infection control leaders and rising professionals at its 2025 Annual Conference, honoring contributions in education, research, and volunteerism.
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A new survey from the American Association of Endodontists reveals that Gen Z and millennials are especially vulnerable to online dental misinformation, which may be deterring them from seeking timely dental care.
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