COB Update from Dr. Chan
Council on Orthodontic Benefits Update: Meeting Updates, Initiatives, and Resources Dr. Benjamin Chan We are pleased to announce that Dr. Layne McCord will serve as the next Chair of the Council on Orthodontic Benefits (COB). Under his leadership, the...
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Council on Communications Advances Social Media, Membership, and Consumer Awareness Initiatives Dr. Meg Dombroski The Council on Communications (COC) met virtually in June and August to advance priorities across AAO’s marketing and outreach efforts. Chaired by Dr. Alex Thomas, the...
Learn More »Advocacy Playbook Update from MA, NH and VT
Advocacy Never Sleeps! What’s new from MA, NH and VT L. Jeffrey Lowenstein, DMD Welcome to the fall season! I know you had a great summer. All the kids are now back in school and all is right with the...
Learn More »Maine Association of Orthodontists thanks longtime Treasurer, Dr. Brian Morin
On behalf of the Maine Association of Orthodontists (MAO), we extend our deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to our Treasurer, Dr. Brian Morin for an extraordinary 23 years of dedicated service. His steadfast commitment, attention to detail, and unwavering stewardship...
Learn More »Cybersecurity Provides You With Peace of Mind
Cyber criminals want your patients’ health records, payment methods, and contact information — and will use a variety of tactics to get it, including cryptojacking, malware, phishing, and ransomware. A single cyberattack can lead to weeks of shutdown and costs...
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UPDATE: Special Committee on Inclusion and Engagement (SCIE) Dr. June Harewood NESO Representative, SCIE The Special Committee on Inclusion and Engagement (SCIE) had a productive year. At the AAO Annual Session, SCIE hosted its second annual event, featuring Dr. Damon...
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UPDATE: Council on Scientific Affairs (COSA) Thikriat Al-Jewair Representative, Council on Scientific Affairs I am honored to represent NESO on the Council on Scientific Affairs (COSA). Since joining the council in 2023, I have truly enjoyed contributing to the AAO’s...
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Lobby Day Planning Guide Jeffrey Lowenstein, DMD Legislative Correspondent The Mass Dental Society (MDS) hosted their advocacy day on Wednesday June 4, 2025. This past January 2025 marked the beginning of a new two-year legislative cycle following the upcoming fall elections....
Learn More »A Reflection on NESO and AAO President, Dr. Michael Rennert (1940-2025)
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...
Learn More »Looking Back, Leading Forward: A Conversation with Dr. John Callahan
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...
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