Get Involved
Advocating for the specialty at every level of government.
Orthodontists across the United States face unique challenges, both as medical professionals and business owners. The AAO is here to ensure your voice is heard at the federal, state, and local levels. This is also a chance for you to bring attention to the issues that matter most to you, and your practice.
For more information or questions, you can contact the AAO Advocacy team at [email protected].
Support the AAO Political Action Committee.
You can help give orthodontics a voice in Washington, D.C. We are actively working to keep our specialty free of regulations that can raise the cost of care and reduce access to important treatment.
Apply for a grant from the Component Legal Support Fund.
The Component Legal Support Fund was established to assist with the state legal and legislative issues that may impact your practice. For more information, contact AAO’s, Advocacy Manager, Gianna Nawrocki, at [email protected].
Add your voice.
There is immense value in outreach to lawmakers to build relationships and inform them of our legislative policy priorities. Join us and send a note of thanks to your federal and state lawmakers for their leadership and work on behalf of your state.