American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
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- Address:
- 401 North Lindbergh Blvd.
- St. Louis
- Missouri
- 63141-7816
- United States
- St. Louis
- Phone:
- +1-314-9931700
- Fax:
- +1-314-9971745
- Professions:
- Orthodontics
- Our members:
- Orthodontists
- Region of activity:
- Multi-national
- Canada, United States
- Scope of membership:
- Worldwide
Founded: 2000
Members: 15,000
Description
Professional organization for educationally qualified orthodontists.
Member benefits
Continuing education opportunities for members and ancillary staff; monthly scientific journal; member newsletter; insurance products (U.S. members only); legislative advocacy; library services; marketing assistance; members-only Web site; practice opportunities service.
Mission / Aims
The purposes of the American Association of Orthodontists are to advance the art and science of orthodontics; to encourage and sponsor research; to strive for and maintain the highest standards of excellence in orthodontic education and practice; and to make significant contributions to the health of the public.
Principal activities
Service to members
Scientific meetings
Continuing education
Consumer education
Legislative advocacy
Training / Licensing / Certification
Continuing education provider for orthodontists and ancillary staff.
Additional information
Only those who have completed an additional two to three years of study beyond dental school in an accredited orthodontic residency program may call themselves "orthodontists." Only orthodontists are elgible for membership in the American Association of Orthodontists.
Affiliations
- They are our members:
- Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists
- Mid-Atlantic Society of Orthodontists
- Midwestern Society of Orthodontists
- Northeastern Society of Orthodontists
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontsts
- Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists
- Southern Association of Orthodontists
- Southwestern Society of Orthodontists
- Partner Associations:
- American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Academy of Periodontology
- American Association of Endodontists
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Association of Public Health Dentistry
- American Board of Orthodontics
- American College of Prosthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Canadian Association of Orthodontists