Council Update
COUNCIL ON COMMUNICATIONS In FY24, the Consumer Awareness Program (CAP) achieved remarkable results, driving nearly 10 million users to the consumer website and setting a record for the AAO! Building on this momentum into FY25, we continued to drive over...
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AAOF CORE Classes for Orthodontic Resident Empowerment equips residents with essential business skills As a third-year orthodontic resident nearing graduation, I am beginning to explore my options for life after residency. I am not alone in this endeavor. A quick...
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Don’t Give Up! Don’t Ever Give Up! Why You Should Keep Supporting Your Bill Even if It Didn’t Pass L. Jeffrey Lowenstein, DMD NESO Legislative Correspondent In the complex world of legislative politics, it’s not uncommon for a proposed bill...
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Happy Summer Everyone! Dear Colleagues, I’ve been waiting months to be able to write with that greeting! Hopefully, you have begun to enjoy the longer and warmer days the transition from spring to summer has brought us here in the...
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09/2024 NEW! Board Certified Orthodontists from NESO Newly Board Certified Dr. Tingxi Wu Recertified Dr. Anita Stavin Barr Dr. Jeong Rae Cho Dr. Jenny Y. Chung Dr. Shaifali Grover Dr. Maria A. Karpov Dr. Michael T. Kelly Dr. Yang Li...
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Down to the Wire with Dental Bills Legislative processes are the backbone of governance, shaping policies that impact the lives of citizens. Understanding the intricacies of legislative timelines is crucial for both lawmakers and constituents alike. In Massachusetts and Rhode...
Learn More »Progress on Dental Staffing Shortages in NY
Progress on Dental Staffing Shortages in NY The NY State Dental Association (NYSDA) has recognized the extreme challenges most dentists and dental specialists in New York have experienced recently in staffing their practices. NYSSO was at the forefront of bringing...
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A Commitment to Diversity The Inclusion and Engagement Committee (I&E) of NESO and the Special Committee on Inclusion and Engagement (SCIE) of the AAO have made significant strides this year. NESO’s I&E Committee is comprised of 8 dedicated NESO members...
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Give Back with Gifted Smiles This past spring, I had the privilege of taking a seat as a Resident Director for the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF). This non-profit, philanthropic arm of the AAO has been, for decades, a...
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Consider the National Advocacy Network Today! The legislative process, and those who serve in Congress, is constantly changing. Whether we seek to support legislation or regulation that will improve patient care or to prevent anything that could impede the ability...
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