I had the honor and privilege to be invited to participate as an emerging leader and representative of NESO in the annual AAO Leadership Development Conference held in Orlando, Florida in January 2022. The conference provided an excellent opportunity for...
Advocacy Playbook: The Lobbyist Advocacy is only successful when all involved work as a team, and an important member of the team is the legislative lobbyist. All dental organizations utilize this important point person to successfully maneuver the legislative landscape...
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on both the challenges and achievements of this past year. We all remain affected by the pandemic, but it has been so gratifying to see our members rise up...
“The AAO continuously works to protect the public and orthodontic profession. A recent effort engaged a bipartisan group within Congress to request a study of Direct-to-Consumer advertising practices for medical devices. This includes mail-ordering orthodontic treatment. You can read the full letter...
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certified or recertified 367 orthodontists during the second and third quarters of 2021, including the July 2021 Scenario-Based Clinical Examination. ABO Board Certification is a voluntary credential that represents an orthodontist’s personal and public...
Interest and demand in the Scenario-based Clinical Examination continues to be solid with most examinations reaching full capacity. Clinical Examinations in 2021 were conducted in February, July and November 2021. Examinations now take place at testing centers worldwide with travel...
Fellow NESO Colleagues, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy holiday season in 2021. I was inducted as NESO’s President at the annual meeting in Boston and I am indeed humbled to be...
At this time of year, I was looking to what New Year resolutions could lift me up and reignite my enthusiasm, after an extended period of unprecedented times. I have two good ideas and felt they were worth sharing, as...
NESO held its 2021 Annual Meeting and 100-Year Celebration on November 13 at the Ritz Carlton, Boston. Given the local restrictions in space and attendance, we were only able to welcome 150 members this year, but their energy and enthusiasm...
Recently, I had the privilege to attend the ADA Webinar for state dental association executive directors and officers where Mr. Michael Graham, the ADA’s Advocacy Guru, spoke glowingly about the membership’s response in contacting their congressional representatives on the subject...