There is No Returning to Normal After Covid-19. But There is a Path Forward. Rough times. Never thought I’d see the day I’d be forced to close for so long. What a nightmare. And, it’s not over. As I...
Social media and selfie culture have inadvertently changed the sphere of orthodontic expectations, desires, and eagerness to attain a perfect smile. Patients now seek to improve their smiles as quickly and easily as possible. Today’s orthodontic patients have a vast...
L. Jeffrey Lowenstein, DMD AAO IN DC: AN UPDATE The AAO’s 2020 legislative priorities have focused on easing the burden of student loan debt, keep borrowing affordable, strengthen repayment options, and preserve access to federal loans and grants for graduate...
The AAO Donated Orthodontic Services (DOS) Program is preparing for change in 2020 and they want you to be a part of these exciting efforts. As you know, DOS is a volunteer program providing orthodontic care for children who cannot...
Dr. Shawheen S. Saffari St. Barnabas Hospital Class of 2021 Participating in the AAO Advocacy Day was an incredible experience, providing perspective in what the association does on Capitol Hill and how those efforts aid its members. Representing the AAO...
Guides to facilitating Virtual Appointments with your Patients from Dr. Michelle Neal and Dr. Kyle Fagala
Your Practice: Business Issues Resulting from the Coronavirus As the coronavirus (COVID-19) begins to affect communities in North America, AAO member practices may be impacted in various ways. Possibilities include temporary shutdowns, exposed employees and purchasing delays due to supply...
In an effort to broaden demographic diversity on the AAO Board of Trustees through areas including age, gender, stage of practice, practice modality, race and ethnicity, a resolution to the Bylaws was brought forward to add up to three new...
Dr. Shivam Mehta University of Connecticut, 2nd year resident In addition to attending the presentations at NESO, my experience at NESO culminated into monitoring multiple sessions, introducing the speakers and keeping the sessions on schedule. I felt great elation when...
L. Jeffrey Lowenstein, DMD AAOPAC, NESO Representative The battle to straighten teeth has moved from the aligner stores and online displays to the desks of legislators throughout the country. “Direct to Consumer” aligner companies received a colossal blow with news...