In 2001, I was invited by a friend to a NESO event that would include the leadership at that time. At the last minute, he was unable to attend, but I decided to go anyway. When I arrived, the venue...
Interviewed by Dr. Yuna Park Dr. John Callahan is a well-known and respected leader in organized dentistry and orthodontics. Most recently, he served as the President of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) for the 2024/25 term, concluding his Presidency...
Dr. Sercan Akyalcin, NESO President-elect and Representative to AAO Council on Education Interviewed by Dr. Dana Dobrowski 1.Can you share a little background on you, your education, what you like to do, and your roles in practice and academia?...
This past May, I was encouraged by a graduating resident to sign up to be the resident champion of my program – I’m so happy I did. Although it hasn’t yet been a full year since joining, being a Resident...
The AAO’s Leadership Development Conference offered a unique opportunity to engage with both established and emerging leaders within organized orthodontics. Hearing firsthand testimonials from AAO members who were once in positions similar to mine was particularly inspiring. Many of them...
DENTIST COMPACTS: A CLOSER LOOK I have been asked recently to explain which dentist compact would be better for practicing orthodontists who would like to have the opportunity to practice in multiple states. After contacting many resources, I will try...
This past January, I had the distinct honor and privilege of representing NESO at the Leadership Development Conference (LDC) in Marco Island, Florida. The LDC provided an invaluable opportunity to deepen my understanding of leadership, gain insight into how the...
Greetings Colleagues, I hope 2025 has been off to a good start and is a productive one. I would like to start by saying Happy Birthday! To the AAO for 125 years and counting! For over a century, the AAO...
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,...