Welcome to the AAO – the world’s largest association for orthodontists, by orthodontists. We are a community united by a passion to advance our specialty and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

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19,000
orthodontists

working together worldwide to promote and defend the specialty.

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“The biggest reason to become a member is because we need to hear our voice…”
Dr. Anil Idiculla
Denver, Colorado

Our members are in every corner of the world. Our mission is to advance our members’ success through education, advocacy, and research that drive excellence in patient care.

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The resources you need every day.

Practice Management

Manage your practice.

At every stage of your career, the AAO is right there with you. We connect you with tools to build a successful practice – and a successful career.

  Legal Resource Center

  Ethics Resources

  Materials for Ortho Staff

  Practice Marketing Tools

  Patient Management

  Insurance Claims

Advocacy

We fight for you.

The AAO advocates on your behalf to lawmakers throughout North America, including at the federal and state/provincial level. We lead the dialogue and promote issues that are important to you.

 AdvocacY EFFORTS

 Consumer awareness Program

 Laws and regulations

 Get Involved
 AAOPAC

Learning

Advancing the speciality.

The AAO delivers the guidance you need, in the formats that work for you.

 Practitioners

 Orthodontic Staff
 Library

114
countries

represented by a global membership working to advance the specialty.

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Upcoming Events

Celebrate your profession with fellow orthodontists, learn from prestigious speakers and view the latest in clinical and practice innovations. AAO members receive the lowest rates on all AAO events.

January 23 – 25, 2026
Winter Conference 2026
Phoenix, AZ
May 1 – 3, 2026
Annual Session 2026
Orlando, FL