The American Association of Orthodontists and Stand for the Silent are partnering for the annual Bullying Bites campaign, illuminating nearly two dozen North American landmarks orange on Unity Day, October 21, to raise awareness for National Bullying Prevention Month.
The AAO warns that new federal student loan caps and the end of Graduate PLUS loans in 2026 could worsen orthodontic workforce shortages, especially in rural areas, citing average resident debt of $567,000.
Cybercriminals are increasingly disguising malware as holiday party and event invitations, prompting Black Talon Security CEO Gary Salman to urge orthodontic practices to train staff to recognize these sophisticated phishing scams and protect patient data.
The 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.
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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 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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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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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.
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The 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.
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The American Board of Orthodontics has certified 381 specialists from the Fall 2025 exam cycle and announced that 105 orthodontists completed their 10-year certification renewal.
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