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Winter Conference 2021: An In-Depth Look at Clear Aligner Treatment

Join your colleagues Feb. 12-14, 2021 in-person in Palm Desert, CA or virtually to dive deep into clear aligner treatment.

BREAKING NEWS: COVID-19 Resource Center

There is a resource center now available for members to view answers to frequently asked questions, find resources for your practice and access office closure guidelines.

WEBINAR: Overcoming what Overcomes You

Gary Zelesky asks and answers the following question, “what are the defining actions in moments of overwhelming challenges?” Gary addresses with pinpoint accuracy the 4 attributes world class orthodontic practices implement daily … Passion, Productivity, Profit and Pleasure.

October 27, 2020 | 7:30PM – 8:45PM | 1.25 CE

Important Tax Information to Help Minimize Your 2020 Liability

While tax planning strategies should be implemented throughout the year, this year has had a myriad of changing legislation for business owners to keep up with.

Utah Enacts Teledentistry Law That Protects Patient Health and Safety

Earlier this year, Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed into law Senate Bill 135, addressing the use of teledentistry to provide dental care.

HHS Announces Phase 3 of Provider Relief Funding

On Oct. 5, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced $20 billion in a new Phase 3 Provider Relief Fund (PRF).

Orthodontics and Dentistry Mourn the Loss of Dr. Arthur Dugoni

Dr. Arthur Dugoni, former dean of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry who also was an orthodontic educator, died at his home in Palo Alto, California on September 23.

American Dental Association Offers Low-Cost PPE to All U.S. Dentists

The AAO is collaborating with the American Dental Association to extend to you the ADA’s invitation to place an order for low-cost KN-95 masks and/or gowns provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Government Updates FFCRA Rules on Healthcare Employees Paid Sick Leave

The U.S. Department of Labor has made significant updates to its guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA), which addresses paid sick leave requirements and other COVID-19-related employment situations.

AAO-Supported Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Passes in House Committee

On September 9, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA), for which the AAO and many members have advocated, passed in the U.S House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee by voice vote.

Fall Appointment Scheduling Challenges: What to Do?

Two recent short, free webinars from Cain Watters & Associates address strategic suggestions for heading off the diverse scheduling challenges that are being created this fall by the COVID-19 situation.

Bring the Anti-Bullying Message to Your Practice and Community

October is fast approaching. Now is the time for you and your team to organize your observance if you would like to join the AAO in raising awareness of this challenging issue affecting children and teens.

AAO Members Meet with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

Over the past week, Dr. Gary Inman and Dr. Greg Inman participated in a virtual event with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).

Long-Time AAO Foundation Executive Robert Hazel Passes Away

The AAO and the AAO Foundation were very saddened to learn of the July 28 passing of Robert W. Hazel, who retired in 2018 as executive vice president of the Foundation after 26 years of work on fundraising initiatives to support orthodontic faculty.

AAO CAP Campaign Turns Heads and Surpasses Milestone

Since the launch of this campaign just a few short months ago, the AAO has made waves in advertising circles and is getting noticed for this intriguing and unique consumer education campaign.

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