“Orthodontic Resident Orientation” read the zoom call as I logged on bright and early at 8 a.m. Never would I have imagined that my dental education would take a turn for the virtual, let alone living in this new world...
Back in March, my daily vocabulary seemed to revolve heavily around three words: epicenter, pandemic, and unprecedented. “How New York City Became the Epicenter of the Coronavirus Pandemic” was plastered on every news outlet’s headline. Suddenly, the excitement of beginning...
The ABO is committed to upholding our mission to elevate the quality of orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence through certification, education and professional collaboration. The ABO has worked diligently to provide a Written and Scenario-based Clinical Examination...
Dr. Nicholas David Barone has been a leader within NESO, AAOF, RIAO and ABO for decades. He has held roles in these organizations as President, Director and Awards recipient, and although he will step down to take a breath when...
In 2 1/2 weeks, NESOCON 2020 will kick off! Just a minute ago, the Fall season felt a million miles away. However, NESOCON 2020 planning has been in high gear as we continue to push out all the unique features...
Let me first say what an honor it has been to serve the NESO membership, at a Regional and National level over the past few years. We have so many wonderful, dedicated members and volunteer leaders who truly work tirelessly...
Join AAO President, Dr. Chris Roberts, for a virtual townhall event on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 7:00pm CT. Dr. Roberts will host a panel of four subject matter experts to address AAO member questions on COVID-19-related topics including human...
As COVID-19 cases spike in parts of the U.S. and Canada, it is the decision of local level governments to mandate any business closures. In recognition of this and as part of our proactive effort to assist members during COVID-19-related closures,...
The AAO blog at our consumer website, aaoinfo.org, offers engaging information about orthodontic treatment that you may share on your social media pages or practice website. A recent post, “What Your Orthodontist Wants You to Know During This Time,” provides an...
On Friday, July 10, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made an announcement pertaining to Enhanced Provider Relief Funds. Following AAO and ADA advocacy efforts, HHS announced on July 10, 2020 that the Enhanced Provider Relief Funds are available...