Thank you for your continued engagement as a grassroots advocate and for helping advance the American Association of Orthodontists’ public policy priorities. As the AAO continues to expand its advocacy efforts and influence at both the federal and state levels, your input is essential.
If you have not already done so, we encourage you to take the AAO Public Policy Survey now and help inform AAO positions and strategic planning for key federal issues and upcoming state legislative sessions this year. You can take the survey here.
The survey takes just a few minutes to complete and invites feedback on:
- Ranking the advocacy issues you believe are most important to the specialty, including new questions on foreign-trained dentist policy priorities
- The impact of new federal loan limits established under the OBBBA
- Workforce challenges affecting orthodontics
- Grassroots advocacy participation and engagement
- What motivates members to contribute to the AAOPAC, a critical driver of AAO advocacy success
Please take a moment to share your perspective and encourage fellow AAO members to participate. Your voice plays a vital role in shaping the future of AAO advocacy.
And don’t forget: If you want to make a difference directly with other AAO members, we invite you to join us and register for the 2026 Professional Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. (March 17-18), where orthodontists and residents come together to strengthen advocacy skills, engage directly with Members of Congress and their staff on policy issues, and help shape the future of the specialty. For Advocacy Conference registration information, contact Advocacy Manager Gianna Nawrocki at [email protected].
Make your voice heard—complete the survey and stay engaged in AAO advocacy efforts. You can also make your 2026 AAOPAC contribution today at AAOPAC.org. January is a great time to sign up for recurring monthly or quarterly automatic AAOPAC contributions to ensure you continue to make an impact all year long.
