The AAO congratulates the winners of the 2026 American Association of Orthodontists Supplier of the Year Awards: American Orthodontics (Gold), Henry Schein Orthodontics (Silver) and Legally Mine (Bronze).

Supplier of the Year honorees are selected based on a priority points system. Points are accumulated through various activities, including exhibiting at AAO meetings, sponsoring events and advertising in AAO publications.

“The Supplier of the Year program is intended to recognize and thank companies and organizations that support the AAO through activities such as exhibiting at our meetings and advertising in our publications,” said AAO Chief Executive Officer Trey Lawrence. “The three 2026 award winners provided extraordinary support to the AAO during the 2025-26 fiscal year. Their ongoing participation and support help the AAO provide valuable programs, resources and opportunities for our members.”

2026 AAO Gold Supplier: American Orthodontics

The Gold Supplier award goes to the company that earned 11 or more priority points during the last fiscal year and has the highest overall point balance. The company receiving this award must also have participated in all AAO constituent meetings during the year prior to receiving the award.

Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, American Orthodontics manufactures orthodontic products and supplies for clinicians around the world. Its product portfolio includes brackets, buccal tubes, bands, archwires, elastomerics, instruments and other treatment products. American Orthodontics serves customers in more than 100 countries and is one of the world’s largest privately held manufacturers of orthodontic products.

2026 AAO Silver Supplier: Henry Schein Orthodontics

The Silver Supplier award goes to the company that earned between six and 10 priority points during the last fiscal year and has the highest overall point balance among suppliers in that group.

Henry Schein Orthodontics provides a comprehensive range of orthodontic treatment solutions for orthodontists and dentists. Its portfolio brings together brands and products including the Carriere System, Smilers Aligners, and Ortho Technology, along with traditional orthodontic products and supplies. The company also provides clinical, product-selection and practice support through orthodontic-trained representatives, aligner onboarding specialists and customer care teams.

2026 AAO Bronze Supplier: Legally Mine

The Bronze Supplier award goes to a company that joined the AAO exhibiting community within the last three years, exhibited at Annual Session during each of those three years, and has the highest priority point balance among companies that became AAO exhibitors during that period.

Legally Mine provides asset protection, tax planning, and estate-planning services, with a focus on medical professionals and business owners. The company works with clients on strategies intended to protect assets, address tax planning needs and support long-term financial and estate planning.

Suppliers: Reach AAO Members During the Coming Year

AAO online resources and team members can help suppliers identify opportunities to connect with AAO members that best meet their needs:

  • Learn about exhibiting at the 2027 Winter Conference.
  • Access sponsorship opportunities and the 2027 Annual Session Exhibitor Prospectus.
  • For more information about sponsorships, contact Holly Kiel at [email protected]. Ms. Kiel is also the advertising sales contact for the 2027 Annual Session OnSite Program.
  • To learn about advertising opportunities in other AAO print and electronic publications, contact Eric Temple-Morris at [email protected].

The Supplier of the Year awards program is not intended as an endorsement of any company’s products or services. It is simply a recognition of support provided to the AAO by these companies. That support helps the AAO maintain, update and expand programs, resources and services for members without frequent increases in dues.