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Research Awards, grants, and Fellowships

Supporting COE fellowship awards
and grant programs for students,
residents and faculty.

Over the years, the AAO has awarded annual grant funding to qualified applicants. 
Our dedication to building a strong pipeline of future educators advances the specialty of orthodontics
and emphasizes our members’ commitment to research and excellence in patient care.

COE Annual Award & Fellowship Opportunities

“I recommend this program to everyone who is starting to teach and is genuinely committed to dental education. It covers all the basic concepts of teaching in a very friendly and social setting. It’s a great opportunity to meet with colleagues and start networking as well.”
– Dr. Sercan Akyalcin,
Head of Orthodontics and Graduate Program Director,
Harvard University
19,000
orthodontists

working together worldwide to promote and defend the specialty.

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