NESO Members Making a Difference Dr. Ronald Lowe Since 2017, Dr. Lowe has been running a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization named Saving Smiles Incorporated. Over the last 5 years, Ronnie and the Saving Smiles team have helped dozens of children throughout...
It’s no surprise that the orthodontic market continues to evolve and grow at a rapid pace. The past few years, amidst the pandemic, have proven to have an impact on practices, business models and the entire industry. Looking forward, we...
The AAO is growing our advocacy innovation and influence on a range of policy issues at the federal and state levels, and we would like to hear from you. By taking just a few minutes to complete the 2022 Advocacy Policy...
Applications are now open to join the AAO’s Special Committee on Inclusion & Engagement (SCIE). This committee works to create an environment within the AAO that is inclusive and rich in diversity. Originally formed as a task force in 2020, SCIE...
Donated Orthodontic Services (DOS) is a program of the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF) that serves as a conduit to orthodontic treatment for children who lack access to care. Since its inception more than a decade ago, the program...
Greetings! I hope this holiday season is a special one for all and that this finds you and yours healthy. I am very excited about the coming year as we have recently completed a new Strategic Plan that will guide...
Dr. John Callahan is the current NESO Trustee to the AAO Board. The NESO Trustee also serves on the NESO Board and Executive Committee, as well as an ad hoc member to all NESO committees. Read more to learn...
As NESO’s representative on the Council of New and Younger Members (CONYM), I would like to provide our membership with an update on our committee from our most recent board meeting in July 2022. The AAO Connections platform (which launched...
Fall is here and with it comes change. Back to school means a change to most of our office schedules. The change in the weather means fall colors and warmer clothes. The sounds of fall sports are in the air. ...
Demographics of dental students and the dental workforce have shifted over time, however, disparities by race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status continue to plague the profession. Individuals who identify as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, American Indian/Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander are grossly...