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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: Do We Misdiagnose the Tongue?

Dr. Danielle Fry will discuss tongue functional concerns and potential malocclusions, parameters to look for to determine an oral-motor dysfunction, phase 1 therapy options and interdisciplinary treatment options guided by CBCT imaging with myofunctional therapy, ENT, and Orthodontics.

September 24, 2020 | 7:30PM – 8:45PM | 1.25 CE

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.

PPE Protocols for the Orthodontic Team: Reuse of Respirator Masks

Jackie Dorst, who serves on the AAO COVID-19 Task Force, addresses the use of respirator masks when aerosol-generating procedures are being performed and recommended protocols for extended use of the masks.

Updated CDC Guidance Provides Clarity for Dental Settings during COVID-19 Response

Per the CDC, most of the recommendations in the updated guidance are items that have been rearranged for clarity and are not new.

Handling COVID-19 Concerns Impacting Your Team and Patients

If you, an employee or a patient experience a known COVID-19 exposure, are symptomatic or test positive for COVID-19, what steps should you take? Resources identified by the AAO offer guidance that may be helpful in decision-making.

Listen to the AAO Townhall Featuring Expert Advice for COVID-19 Issues

In case you missed it on Tuesday, July 28, listen to the recording of AAO’s COVID-19 Townhall. AAO President, Dr. Chris Roberts, hosted a panel of subject matter experts on COVID-19 issues for AAO members.

A Required Change to the ABO Scenario-based Clinical Examination

In response to COVID restrictions, the American Board of Orthodontics is making a change to the Scenario-Based Clinical Examination for 2020-21, beginning in November 2020.

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