AAO Establishes Sleep-Disordered Breathing Task Force to Update Clinical Guidance
The American Association of Orthodontists has formed a new task force to evaluate evolving research and update clinical guidance regarding sleep-disordered breathing.
The American Association of Orthodontists has formed a new task force to evaluate evolving research and update clinical guidance regarding sleep-disordered breathing.
The AAO is holding its annual Smiles at 7 Day on July 7, encouraging early orthodontic evaluations for children by age 7. Practices nationwide are participating through outreach and in-office events to support early detection efforts.
Admetec has launched the PLUS Family, featuring the wireless Butterfly EVO+ and wired Orchid+ headlights, designed to provide high-output illumination for dental and orthodontic professionals using magnification loupes.
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.
Read MoreThe AAO has announced recipients of the 2026 Milo Hellman, Harry Sicher, and Thomas M Graber research awards, with presentations set for the 2026 Annual Session in Orlando.
Read MoreThe AAO has issued a warning about scam emails offering attendee lists for its 2026 Annual Session, clarifying that these messages are not from the association and advising recipients to report suspicious communications.
Read MoreMore 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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 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 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.
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