Join the AAO’s anti-bullying campaign, Bullying Bites, and inspire young people to help end bullying. This October, for the seventh year, the AAO will observe National Bullying Prevention Month. Be part of the solution!

Bring the Bullying Bites Campaign to Your Practice and Community 
To make it easy for you and your team to join the Bullying Bites campaign, the AAO provides creative, easy-to-use resources.

WHAT TO DO:  Spread the message on social media and display stickers, posters, and flyers in your office. Please be sure to tag AAO and include #bullyingbites to share your practice’s National Bullying Prevention Month social posts with the AAO. 
When:  Throughout October 
Downloadable Resources:  

You may also purchase the prepared Bullying Bites awareness kit, use its contents to prepare your practice, and share your efforts on social media. Components of the kit include: Overview Sheet (quantity 1), Easel Back Counter Card (quantity 1), Pledge Cards (quantity 300), and Stickers (quantity 300).
Click here to purchase the Bullying Bites awareness kit from the AAO store.

WHAT TO DO: Go Orange on October 22, 2025, for Unity Day! Order Bullying Bites Shirts for the Team: Place your order and have them drop-shipped directly to your office.

WHAT TO DO:  Sign the Pledge. Distribute the printable pledge in your office and encourage everyone to sign. 
When:  Throughout October 
Downloadable Resources:  

WHAT TO DO: We are excited to partner with Kind Lips, which donates 20% of all proceeds to anti-bullying organizations.  

  • Fast Fulfillment: Orders will be fulfilled within 48 hours and include tracking and an invoice. 
  • $1.00 per Tube: Order Kind Lips for just $1.00 per tube. Available flavors: Sweet Mint, Watermelon, Vanilla Lemon, Wild Cherry, and Georgia Peach. 
  • Help Support Kindness in the Classroom: Every $1 donated will help a child in your local community.
  • How to Order: Complete this order form or email [email protected]. 

WHAT TO DO:  Give Back 
When:  Throughout October 
Select related charities in your community or a national organization. We recommend considering financial support of Stand for the Silent or the AAO Foundation Gifted Smiles Program (which you may also support as a provider volunteer). 

Celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month
Additionally, materials for National Orthodontic Health Month, also celebrated in October, are now available. The new direction of NOHM fliers, posters, and social media content makes it possible to use the materials year-round.
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