American Association of Orthodontists
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The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, is the American
professional association for orthodontist
s. Most American orthodontists, about 95 percent, are members. All orthodontists are dentist
s and may simultaneously hold membership in the American Dental Association
.
Orthodontists are dental specialists in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of orthodontic problems who have completed a minimum of two academic years of study in an accredited orthodontic residency program. Only those dentists who have completed this training may call themselves "orthodontists," and only orthodontists may be members of the American Association of Orthodontists.
AAO is affiliated with the Canadian Association of Orthodontists
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional association for orthodontist
Orthodontics
Orthodontics, orthodontia, or orthodonture is the first specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions , which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both...
s. Most American orthodontists, about 95 percent, are members. All orthodontists are dentist
Dentistry
Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered...
s and may simultaneously hold membership in the American Dental Association
American Dental Association
The American Dental Association is an American professional association established in 1859 which has more than 155,000 members. Based in Chicago, the ADA is the world's largest and oldest national dental association and promotes good oral health to the public while representing the dental...
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Orthodontists are dental specialists in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of orthodontic problems who have completed a minimum of two academic years of study in an accredited orthodontic residency program. Only those dentists who have completed this training may call themselves "orthodontists," and only orthodontists may be members of the American Association of Orthodontists.
AAO is affiliated with the Canadian Association of Orthodontists
Canadian Association of Orthodontists
The Canadian Association of Orthodontists , founded in 1949, is the Canadian national organization of educationally qualified orthodontic specialists. The Association is dedicated to the advancement or orthodontics and the promotion of quality orthodontic care in Canada...
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- OrthodonticsOrthodonticsOrthodontics, orthodontia, or orthodonture is the first specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions , which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both...
- Canadian Association of OrthodontistsCanadian Association of OrthodontistsThe Canadian Association of Orthodontists , founded in 1949, is the Canadian national organization of educationally qualified orthodontic specialists. The Association is dedicated to the advancement or orthodontics and the promotion of quality orthodontic care in Canada...