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

Join your colleagues from the comfort of your home or office February 12-14, 2021 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: Virtual Orthodontic Visits Before, During, and After a Global Pandemic & Bridging the Knowledge Gap

Dr. Dan Bills presents Virtual Insanity! Virtual Orthodontic Visits Before, During, and After a Global Pandemic. Immediately following Dr. Bills, Teledentistry Legislation expert Amber Lovatos will discuss Bridging the Knowledge Gap and Navigating Teledentistry Policy.

December 3, 2020 | 7:30PM – 8:45PM | 1.25 CE

Gaidge Report: Strong Finish to 2020 Helped Mitigate Pandemic’s Impact

The Gaidge year-end report for 2020 indicates key performance indicator declines for a subset of client practices. Performance was not extremely low compared with 2019, however, due to growth in conversions and aligner starts.

Tax Savings: The 20 Percent Qualified Business Income Deduction

Cain Watters reviews the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction that allows flow through entities, such as S Corporations, partnerships and Schedule C filers, to exclude up to 20% of the flow through income from the taxpayer’s taxable income.

AAO Endorses Circles 123 Personal Assistant Services

The AAO has formed an exclusive endorsement agreement through Circles123.com with Circles Concierge, to provide unique value to members and help them gain time, increase productivity, and enhance their quality of life.

Interim Final Rules Released Offering Clarification on Second Draw PPP Program

On January 6, 2021, the Treasury Department released two Interim Final Rules (IFR) providing further clarification on the second draw of the Paycheck Protection Program.

Incorporating Michael Hyatt’s Advice on Achieving Goals into Your Life and Practice

Dr. Lauren Wulc shares ideas for applying goal-setting systems from Michael Hyatt’s book, Your Best Year Ever: A Five-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals, in life and in orthodontic practice.

A Message from Dr. Chris Roberts: Inclusion and Engagement Task Force

As part of our strategic efforts to increase inclusivity, I am pleased to announce our new Inclusion and Engagement Task Force (IETF).

Join the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network

In preparation for upcoming studies, the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network is asking existing AAO participants to update their profiles and invites new participants to register.

Details Surrounding the New Pandemic Relief Bill

Here is what orthodontic practice owners need to know about the newest stimulus package passed by Congress.

AAO and OAO Defeat Bad Teledentistry bill in OHIO

The AAO will continue to work with the OAO to advocate for our Ohio members and will support legislation that is in the best interest of patient health and safety.

Breaking: Congress Passes New COVID-19 Relief Package

Congress has reached an agreement on a $900 billion coronavirus relief package, adding it to a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill that would fund the federal government through Sept. 30, 2021.

New AAO Member-Only Discounts: Credit Card/Merchant Services

The AAO has formed a joint endorsement agreement with an electronic payment processing provider specializing in integration with practice software, and a firm that helps businesses reduce credit card processing fees.

New Consumer Awareness Influencers Campaign and Video Series Reach Key Audiences

In early November, the AAO Consumer Awareness Program launched a new social media influencers campaign, conveying the recommendation to have an orthodontic check-up by age 7.

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