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INTERNATIONAL MEMBER BENEFITS
Explore the many benefits of being an AAO member.
AAO international membership delivers a solid return on your investment with access to a wide array of programs and resources available only to members, substantial savings on AAO events and publications, and more.
AAO International Member Benefits
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| FEATURES & BENEFITS | INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| AAO Annual Session (in-person + virtual) – Receive discounted member registration rates for orthodontics’ premier event, featuring the world’s largest orthodontic exhibit hall, countless networking opportunities and amenities for international attendees. | ✓ | FREE registration when meeting the early bird deadline |
| AAO Winter Conference (in-person + virtual) – Receive discounted member registration rates to learn from leading experts on a focused scientific or practice management theme. | ✓ | ✓ |
| FEATURES & BENEFITS | INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| Online Education (live and on-demand) – Take advantage of monthly live webinars with evidence-based clinical, staff and practice management content, as well as the on-demand education catalog with 500+ hours of content. Available anytime, anywhere and from any device. | Included with CE Passport, Doctor ($120 annually) and CE Passport, Doctor + Staff ($170 annually; includes Orthodontic Staff Club membership). Also available a la carte. | CE Passport subscription included with international student membership |
| Business of Orthodontics series – Receive complimentary access to all live and recorded webinars to learn practice management and business fundamentals. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Member Interest Groups – Collaborate with peers on shared interests, including craniofacial and special care orthodontics, human resource management, leadership development and practice-based research. | ✓ | ✓ |
| FEATURES & BENEFITS | INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| The Practice Management Bulletin – Learn the latest practice trends and industry news with an online subscription (published four times per year). | ✓ | ✓ |
| Practice forms and materials – Access and download 30+ forms and resources to manage your practice and patients. Some forms are available in Spanish and French. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Patient education materials – Access and download a variety of patient brochures and flyers to educate patients. | ✓ | ✓ |
| AAO Store – Purchase professionally-printed forms, brochures, flyers and more from our online store – with free shipping worldwide! | ✓ | ✓ |
| AAO TechSelect – An unbiased, comprehensive resource for digital solutions and tech with educational content, product comparisons and more. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wharton-AAO Mastering the Business of Orthodontics (MBO) online certificate program – Master the business of orthodontics through an eight-week online program from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. | $995 registration for eight-week program – includes eight modules featuring Wharton faculty and orthodontic expert AAO instructors and guest speakers | $995 registration for eight-week program – includes eight modules featuring Wharton faculty and orthodontic expert AAO instructors and guest speakers |
| FEATURES & BENEFITS | INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| “Find an Orthodontist” locator – Make your practice information available to patients seeking orthodontic treatment in your area via the AAO consumer website. | ✓ | Receive a listing upon graduation |
| AAO International Member logo – Distinguish yourself as a qualified specialist on your website, practice materials and in your practice. | ✓ | International Student Member logo also available |
| Digital marketing assets – Download and use professionally-developed social media content, blog posts, videos and more. | ✓ | ✓ |
| FEATURES & BENEFITS | INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| AAO Orthodontic Staff Club – Enhance your team’s performance with access to the on-demand, online education catalog of 500+ recorded lectures (with topics for staff), plus Annual Session discounts and more. | $50 per practice, per year for unlimited staff. Also included with CE Passport, Doctor + Staff subscription. | N/A |
| Trapezio staff training programs – Receive a heavily discounted rate on your membership to access online-based staff training on subjects essential to the orthodontic team. | ✓ | N/A |
| FEATURES & BENEFITS | INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| Legal Resource Center – Access sample contracts, legal summaries, answers to frequently asked questions and more. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Risk management resources – Avoid malpractice claims through a variety of informative articles. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ethics resources – Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct through informative articles and the AAO’s Principles of Ethics. | ✓ | ✓ |
| FEATURES & BENEFITS | INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJO-DO) – Receive a subscription to the world’s leading orthodontic clinical journal with peer-reviewed, evidence-based articles; online access includes issues dating back to 1915. | Print subscription + online access | Online access only (purchase a print subscription for only $56 per year) |
| AJO-DO Clinical Companion – Receive online-only access to this supplemental journal focusing on applied science and featuring original, peer-reviewed case reports and other clinical articles (published six times per year). | ✓ | ✓ |
| Charles R. Baker Memorial Library – The Librarian can provide journal articles and literature searches to meet your information needs. Use the online catalog to access theses and books from the world’s largest dental specialty library. | ✓ | ✓ |
| FEATURES & BENEFITS | INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| Career path resources – Access information to help you evaluate your career options, compare practice modalities and develop a plan for your chosen path. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Practice Transition Portal – Access information and guidance from industry experts on orthodontic practice transitions for new, established and retiring orthodontists. | ✓ | ✓ |
| AAO Connections – Schedule one-on-one sessions with a network of experienced advisors who can support your career objectives in all areas of orthodontics. Or be an advisor! | ✓ | ✓ |
| FEATURES & BENEFITS | INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
| Black Talon cybersecurity – Receive member discounts on cybersecurity solutions to protect your practice. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dental Trauma Guide – Receive world-leading, web-based treatment guidelines for evidence-based dental traumatology for $10 annually (discounted from $30). | ✓ | ✓ |
| Merchant Cost Consulting – Receive a 5% discount to lower your practice’s credit card processing fees WITHOUT switching processors or software. | ✓ | ✓ |
| OrthoPayment – Get a complimentary analysis, savings analysis plan and flexible rate discount on customized merchant solutions for the most efficient and cost effective method for processing payment cards, ACH, Check-21 and more. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Travel discounts – Save an average of 10-20% below market price on all hotels and car rental suppliers worldwide. | ✓ | ✓ |