From the team at AAO, we wish you all a happy and healthy New Year. We look forward to continuing to advance the art and science of orthodontics in 2025 as we also celebrate the association’s 125th anniversary. Make this your best year at the AAO with these tips:

Join us for The World’s Greatest Celebration of Orthodontics™ in Philadelphia. Annual Session offers the most reliable, evidence-based orthodontic education in the field — featuring up to 15 hours of CE credits. Join us Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27 for the Biggest Party Ever.

Get Involved. Volunteering with the AAO comes in many forms. Whatever your preference, we have something for you. Join our team of dedicated volunteers, inspire change, build connections and help create a stronger AAO community.

Purchase your CE Passport. The CE Passport makes CE easier and more convenient than ever. One subscription unlocks complimentary registration to our monthly live educational series, plus unlimited access to over 500 hours of online, on-demand lectures, available anytime, anywhere, from any device. 

Make your 2025 contribution to AAOPAC. The AAO Political Action Committee (AAOPAC) amplifies the voice and influence for AAO members not only in Washington, DC, but in states throughout the country. With your support, we can make a difference for our AAO advocacy priorities and achieve our goals. 

Meet us in Marco Island for our joint conference with AAPD: From Small to Tall: Nurturing the Growth of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. There’s still time to register for the 2025 Winter Conference from January 24-26. Hear from experts as we explore the highly compatible specialties of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. 

Access New Wellness Resources. The AAO Mental Wellness Task Force has launched a diverse collection of online resources designed to help support AAO member mental wellness. Understand your own mental wellness by taking a confidential online screener, explore and share AAO curated resources and talk about mental wellness with your colleagues and teams.

Take your leadership and practice management skills to the next level with AAO Member-Exclusive Programs. The AAO offers two distinctive programs to AAO members and their office managers to address your professional development needs. Both are delivered online and are asynchronous to work in your busy life wherever you are in the world. Each program is offered twice per year, so you can pick one to focus on now and plan to take the next one later in 2025.

Consider new digital solutions and technologies for your practice. Discover how AAO TechSelect can help you research new digital solutions and technologies including 3D printers, custom bracket systems and digital indirect bonding, remote treatment monitoring and more. Compare products side-by-side, explore the costs and benefits, save money on purchases and more. Visit techselect.aaoinfo.org today.

Follow the AAO on social media. Stay updated on industry news, AAO events and learning opportunities, advocacy and Consumer Awareness Program updates, member resources and benefits, and more. Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn

Keep your contact information updated. Millions of consumers access the Find an Orthodontist webpage as they are looking for AAO orthodontists in their area. Make sure your office address and contact information are up-to-date in your AAO member profile. In addition to your practice information, check your profile to confirm all your contact information is current, including email, phone and address. 

The member website is full of resources to make the most out of your membership. You can explore all of your benefits here.

Our team is here to help! Contact the AAO Member Service Center at [email protected] or by calling (314) 993-1700, option 4.