UPDATE: Council on Orthodontic Practice The purpose of the Council on Orthodontic Practice (COOP) is to develop and conduct educational programs to assist orthodontists and their staff in improving patient care, management, and delivery systems and to develop and maintain...
Advocacy Playbook: Pushing the Right Buttons “I just know how to deal with the players different now. You’ve got to learn as a coach, and especially first year with new players, which buttons to push, and how to push them,...
Transitioning from Residency to Practice: A Pathway for Orthodontic Residents Preparing for the Job Search Life as an orthodontic resident is filled with both highs and lows. On the positive side, you’re nearing the end of your schooling and training,...
COUNCIL ON ORTHODONTIC BENEFITS: Leadership, Resources, and Industry Insights We are pleased to announce that Tasha Hall has been reappointed as Chairwoman of the Council on Orthodontic Benefits (COB). Under her leadership, the Council continues to focus on providing valuable...
COUNCIL ON COMMUNICATIONS In FY24, the Consumer Awareness Program (CAP) achieved remarkable results, driving nearly 10 million users to the consumer website and setting a record for the AAO! Building on this momentum into FY25, we continued to drive over...
AAOF CORE Classes for Orthodontic Resident Empowerment equips residents with essential business skills As a third-year orthodontic resident nearing graduation, I am beginning to explore my options for life after residency. I am not alone in this endeavor. A quick...
Don’t Give Up! Don’t Ever Give Up! Why You Should Keep Supporting Your Bill Even if It Didn’t Pass L. Jeffrey Lowenstein, DMD NESO Legislative Correspondent In the complex world of legislative politics, it’s not uncommon for a proposed bill...
Happy Summer Everyone! Dear Colleagues, I’ve been waiting months to be able to write with that greeting! Hopefully, you have begun to enjoy the longer and warmer days the transition from spring to summer has brought us here in the...
09/2024 NEW! Board Certified Orthodontists from NESO Newly Board Certified Dr. Tingxi Wu Recertified Dr. Anita Stavin Barr Dr. Jeong Rae Cho Dr. Jenny Y. Chung Dr. Shaifali Grover Dr. Maria A. Karpov Dr. Michael T. Kelly Dr. Yang Li...
Down to the Wire with Dental Bills Legislative processes are the backbone of governance, shaping policies that impact the lives of citizens. Understanding the intricacies of legislative timelines is crucial for both lawmakers and constituents alike. In Massachusetts and Rhode...