The AAO named American Orthodontics, Henry Schein Orthodontics, and Legally Mine as its 2026 Supplier of the Year Award winners, recognizing their support for the specialty based on a priority point system.
The AAO has awarded Gold Star status to EPIC4, Corus Orthodontists, and Specialty Smile Partners under its new program recognizing large group practices with at least 95% AAO membership among affiliated orthodontists.
In this episode, sponsored by Ormco, host Alison Werner speaks with Drs Stephen Sherman Jr, Kramer Sherman, and David Balhoff of Sherman & Balhoff Orthodontics about their decision to switch clear aligner brands. They share how transitioning to Spark Aligners reduced their "digital homework," cut refinement rates, and improved their overall work-life balance without impacting practice growth.
The ADA has named Dr Jeffrey J. Moses the 2026 Humanitarian Award recipient for his decades of providing free surgical care to children through the Smile International Foundation. He will be honored at the 2026 ADA Scientific Session.
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More than 120 AAO members met with lawmakers in Washington, DC, to advocate for teledentistry oversight, student loan relief, and workforce policies impacting orthodontic practices, according to the association.
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The ADA has launched a new CE course addressing mental health and burnout in dentistry, offering strategies and resources to support well-being for dental professionals and teams. The one-hour course provides one CE credit.
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The ADA is urging federal agencies to establish standards for dental imaging data exchange, citing proprietary software and inconsistent DICOM implementation as barriers to interoperability and effective patient care.
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The AAO named Zeeno Robotics and Celebrace as 2026 Ortho Innovator Award winners, recognizing automated sterilization and AI-driven bracket prescription systems for their impact on orthodontic practice efficiency and precision.
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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.
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The 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.
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Dental 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.
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The 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.
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