AAO News
- AAO Advocacy Initiative Results in Strengthening of Missouri’s Advertising Law May 22, 2018First established by a vote of the 2015 House of Delegates, the AAO Component Legal Support Fund (CLSF) provides grants to component organizations that enable the AAO to assist with legal and advocacy work on proposed legislation or regulatory changes that would impact orthodontic practices and patients at the state level. The most recent […]Gail Gardner
- 2018-certificate-of-attendance May 11, 2018File: Certificate of Attendance - 2018 AS - Washington, DC.pdfSarah Dvorak
- Star Trek-Themed Office Featured on Space Channel; One of Three AAO Member Practices on Off the Cusp's "12 Coolest Dental Offices" List May 8, 2018The Space Channel show, “InnerSpace” recently filmed a segment at the “Star Trek”-themed office of Dr. David Hirsch in Aurora, Ontario. Aurora Borealis Orthodontics is filled with authentic, screen-used props from the original 1960s science fiction television series about the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) and its crew; the five spin-off TV series; and the movie franchise. Dr. […]Gail Gardner
- AAO Virtual Roundtable: Practice Modalities and Career Paths for Today's Orthodontists May 8, 2018As an orthodontic resident or recent graduate, there is no shortage of career path choices as you enter practice. The first step is to decide which path is right for you by evaluating the characteristics of each practice modality and weighing them against your individual needs and wants. Join us for this AAO Virtual Roundtable […]Lauren Carr
- Extraction of primary canines for interceptive orthodontic treatment of palatally displaced permanent canines: A systematic review May 1, 2018Author: Almasoud NNCitation: Angle Orthod. 2017 Nov;87(6):878-885Pub Date: November, 2017Website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28800259Type: Systematic ReviewSubject: CuspidOrthodontics, InterceptiveJackie Hittner
- Prevention and treatment of white spot lesions during and after fixed orthodontic treatment: A systematic literature review May 1, 2018Author: Lapenaite E, Lopatiene K, Ragauskaite ACitation: Stomatologija. 2016;18(1):3-8Pub Date: February, 2016Website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27649610Type: Systematic ReviewSubject: Cariostatic AgentsCaseinsDental CariesFluorides, TopicalOrthodontic AppliancesJackie Hittner
- Soft-tissue changes in Class II malocclusion patients treated with extractions: a systematic review May 1, 2018Author: Janson G, Mendes LM, Junqueira CH, Garib DGCitation: Eur J Orthod. 2016 Dec;38(6):631-637Pub Date: December, 2016Website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26620831Type: Systematic ReviewSubject: Connective TissueMalocclusion, Angle Class IIJackie Hittner
- A comparison of the efficacy of fixed versus removable functional appliances in children with Class II malocclusion: A systematic review May 1, 2018Author: Pacha MM, Fleming PS, Johal ACitation: Eur J Orthod. 2016 Dec;38(6):621-630Pub Date: December, 2016Website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=26628629Type: SummarySubject: Malocclusion, Angle Class IIOrthodontic Appliances, FunctionalOrthodontic Appliances, RemovableJackie Hittner
- Association between posterior crossbite, skeletal, and muscle asymmetry: a systematic review April 27, 2018Author: Iodice G, Danzi G, Cimino R, Paduano S, Michelotti ACitation: Eur J Orthod. 2016 Dec;38(6):638-651Pub Date: December, 2016Website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=26823371Type: Systematic ReviewSubject: MalocclusionMasticatory MusclesJackie Hittner
- Is alternate rapid maxillary expansion and constriction an effective protocol in the treatment of Class III malocclusion? A systematic review April 27, 2018Author: Pithon MM, Santos NL, Santos CR, Baião FC, Pinheiro MC, Matos M Neto, Souza IA, Paula RPCitation: Dental Press J Orthod. 2016 Nov-Dec;21(6):34-42Pub Date: November, 2016Website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=28125138Type: Systematic ReviewSubject: Malocclusion, Angle Class IIIPalatal Expansion TechniqueJackie Hittner