COVID-19 Resources for Canadian AAO Members and Staff
Please see the resources below for AAO orthodontists in Canada who are dealing with office closures and restrictions and staff furloughs or temporary unemployment. Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) – This benefit will provide direct lending and other types of financial...
Learn More »Informed Consent for the Orthodontic Patient
The AAO has updated the informed consent form adding a new section covering transmission of communicable diseases. This form represents sample informed consent provisions offered as a service to AAO members. It is not intended to serve as legal advice,...
Learn More »Initiative Underway to Equip Members with PPE Resources
The AAO has been working to identify viable resources for members needing to order PPE while preparing for reopening of offices during coming days, weeks and months. Read more.
Learn More »Financial Management for the Unemployed Orthodontist
AAO members who are employed as associates, or who provide patient care within Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) should be aware of several options for addressing the financial challenges of office closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.
Learn More »Focus on 3D Printing
This month’s AAO Practice Management Bulletin focuses on 3D printing. Read it here.
Learn More »Informational Webinars to Assist with Reopening
On April 23, Mary Beth Kirkpatrick will discuss kickstarting your recovery with a roadmap for re-opening. As opening the doors of your office approaches, it’s appropriate to go through the final checklist to be certain that the most crucial items...
Learn More »90 Day Cash Flow Plan for Reopening Your Practice
Cain Watters & Associates has developed a tool for AAO members planning to reopen to assist with managing cash flow. This tool provides guidance and a worksheet to create a plan for your practice. View this resource here.
Learn More »Practical Guidance for Employers
Provided by CEDR HR Solutions On Monday, April 13, Paul Edwards with CEDR HR Solutions presented and answered AAO member questions on issues that employers are facing while responding to COVID-19 related closures. We know there is a lot of...
Learn More »AAO Supports Increased Funding for the Payroll Protection Program
You can also advocate for increased funding for the PPP and SBA loans and to allow flexibility in the length of time for borrowers within which they must rehire staff in order to obtain loan forgiveness. The AAO encourages you...
Learn More »Learn About the New Virtual Reality for Orthodontists at the AAO Virtual Annual Session
Don’t miss expert insights on emerging practice management dilemmas: Beth Leach, “Effective Marketing in the New Normal”; and Dr. Daniel Bills, “Is Virtual Our New Reality? Virtual Orthodontic Visits Before, During, and After a Global Pandemic.” Over 5,500 AAO...
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