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Continuing Education

Expand your knowledge. Advance the specialty. All with the power of education.

Connect with the most trusted orthodontic continuing education resource.

AAO members have access to exceptional evidence-based clinical and practice management education featuring the most sought after, world-renowned experts.

Continuous learning opportunities are available to suit your needs and your schedule with in-person events, live webinars, and on-demand CE.

Trusted content.

Our clinical and practice management content is created by trusted leaders and experts.

Built for you.

We offer content for orthodontists, staff members, and residents.

Delivered your way.

Learn how you learn best with live webinars, on-demand CE, virtual events, and in-person conferences to suit every learning style.

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Continuing education for every aspect of your practice.

We deliver the clinical and practice management guidance you need, in the formats that work for you – live, in-person, and on-demand – delivered by the most respected speakers and educators in the specialty.

Purchase your CE Passport.

The AAO has made 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 courses, available anytime, anywhere, from any device. Also upgrade to our Doctor + Staff plan for more savings, including staff membership in our Orthodontic Staff Club.

“I don’t see orthodontics as having borders… we need to be unified as a specialty.”
Dr. James Noble
Toronto, Canada
CE on Demand

Over 500 hours of evidence-based CE, specifically tailored to orthodontists and their teams, now available on-demand through the AAO.

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Disclaimer
This Continuing Education Program provides attendees with a relevant and rewarding continuing education experience. However, neither the content of a course nor the use of specific products in any program should be construed as indicating endorsement or approval of the views presented or the products used by the AAO or by any of the respective subsidiaries. Speakers are required to disclose to participants any financial, commercial or promotional interest in a product or company that may influence their presentations; however, the AAO shall not be liable for a speaker’s failure to disclose such interest.

Recognition
The American Association of Orthodontists is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. American Association of Orthodontists designates for all CE activities, 0.25 credit hours will be awarded for each 15 minutes of activity time unless otherwise noted. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at www.ada.org/en/ccepr/ada-cerp-recognition.

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Resources to help you build a stronger practice and rewarding careers.

We believe orthodontic staff are the backbone of any practice. That’s why we’ve built resources exclusively for you. We provide a robust supportive community to help you continue to expand your skills. Our specialty-focused training and certification programs are designed both to help you succeed in your role while you advance your career. Most importantly, we’ll connect you with content you can use you improve your practice, with important topics like OSHA, practice management and more.

Purchase your CE Passport.

With the CE Passport, doctor and staff members receive individual logins to AAO live monthly events and our on-demand catalog of over 500 hours of ADA CERP CE. Staff members also receive automatic enrollment in the Orthodontic Staff Club with full access to practice management resources, AAO forms and releases, discounts to meetings, Orthodontic Facebook membership, coding resources, the popular AAO Business of Orthodontics series, annual OSHA training, and more.

“I don’t see orthodontics as having borders…we need to be unified as a specialty.”
Dr. James Noble
Toronto, Canada

CE Passport holders receive complimentary access to the OSC Facebook page, orthodontic pearls, announcements for upcoming CE, and webinar extracts. It’s a great way to stay up-to-date and connect with other assistants.

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Disclaimer
This Continuing Education Program provides attendees with a relevant and rewarding continuing education experience. However, neither the content of a course nor the use of specific products in any program should be construed as indicating endorsement or approval of the views presented or the products used by the AAO or by any of the respective subsidiaries. Speakers are required to disclose to participants any financial, commercial or promotional interest in a product or company that may influence their presentations; however, the AAO shall not be liable for a speaker’s failure to disclose such interest.

Recognition
The American Association of Orthodontists is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. American Association of Orthodontists designates for all CE activities, 0.25 credit hours will be awarded for each 15 minutes of activity time unless otherwise noted. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at www.ada.org/en/ccepr/ada-cerp-recognition.

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