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AAO 2022
May 21, 2022 - May 24, 2022

The World’s Most Amazing Orthodontic Celebration
The American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session will be held in Miami Beach, Florida from May 21 to 24, 2022, for the first time in almost fifty years. The AAO is looking forward to bringing the orthodontic community together again, both in person and digitally, after holding the annual session remotely for the last two years.
Attendees will benefit from three and a half days of the top orthodontic education available. Attendees will also get the opportunity to experience the conference in a unique way!
Details
- Start:
- May 21, 2022
- End:
- May 24, 2022
- Website:
- https://meetings.aaoinfo.org/annual-session-2022/
Organizer
Venue
- Miami Beach Convention Center
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1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Bech, FL 33139 United States + Google Map
Speakers
- Michelle Gielan, BS
- Presentations :
- Broadcasting Happiness: Creating Success through Positive Engagement
- Steven McEvoy, BS, MSc
- Presentations :
- Hackers are Attacking Orthodontic Practices: Are Your Defenses in Place?
- Anil Idiculla, DMD
- Presentations :
- Leading the Life You Want
- Robert E. Varner, DMD
- Presentations :
- AAOIC Risk Management for Orthodontists (Course #1): Reduce the Chances of Being Sued for Malpractice
- Elizabeth Franklin, BA, MA
- Presentations :
- AAOIC Risk Management for Orthodontists (Course #1): Reduce the Chances of Being Sued for Malpractice AAOIC Risk Management for the Orthodontic Team
- Gary Salman, BA
- Presentations :
- New Trends in Ransomware Attacks Continue to Decimate the Healthcare Industry
- Chung How Kau, BDS, MScD, MBA, PhD, MOrthEdin, FAMS(Ortho), FDSGlas, FFDIre(Ortho), FDSEdin, FICD, FACD
- Presentations :
- Craniofacial & Dentofacial Anomalies: An Orthodontic Perspective
- Kee-Joon Lee, DDS, PhD
- Presentations :
- Facts about Maxillary Expansion in Adults: Fracture or Remodeling?
- Roberto Hernandez-Orsini, DMD, MPH, MS
- Presentations :
- Non-Surgical Approach to Skeletal Discrepancies
- Simone McCormick, MA, JD, CIPP/US/E
- Presentations :
- Emerging Cyber & Data Security Threats to the Office
- Ben Fishbein, DDS, CAGS
- Presentations :
- Why I Partnered with a DSO at the Age of 36
- Peter Buschang, PhD
- Presentations :
- More is Better: A Revisionist Story of Accelerated Tooth Movements
- Michelle Scott, DDS, MBA
- Presentations :
- Utilization of Cone Beam CT to Assess Secondary Autologous Alveolar Bone Graft Integration in 3 Dimensions in the Treatment of Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate
- Wendy O’Donovan Phillips
- Presentations :
- Dental Marketing Today: The Devil in the Data, The Solution in the People You Serve
- Robert Elliott, DMD, MS
- Presentations :
- Surviving Medical Emergencies in the Orthodontic Office by Being Prepared
- James Hartsfield, DMD, MS, MSc, PhD, FACMG
- Presentations :
- Exploring Genetic Factors in Class II div 2 Malocclusion
- M. Ali Darendeliler, BDS, PhD, Dip. Orth., Certif. Orth., Priv. Doc., MRACDS (Ortho), FICD
- Presentations :
- Should We Use External Aids to Accelerate Orthodontic Tooth Movement?
- Mona Hamoda, BDS, MSc, MHSC
- Presentations :
- Continuous positive airway pressure, mandibular advancement splints or both: a randomized controlled trial
- Eric Liou, DDS, MS
- Presentations :
- Class III Treatment in Facial Asymmetry: Surgery First for Adult Patients
- Flavia Artese, DDS, MSc, PhD
- Presentations :
- Game Changers in Open Bite Treatment
- Jamie B. Reynolds, DDS, MS
- Presentations :
- Creating Value
- Rosemary Bray
- Presentations :
- Sharon Hunt Memorial Lecture; What We Need You To Know Before We Go Some THINGS Never Change
- Joan Garbo, Med
- Presentations :
- Sharon Hunt Memorial Lecture; What We Need You To Know Before We Go The Essence of Orthodontics
- Carol Eaton, RDA
- Presentations :
- Sharon Hunt Memorial Lecture; What We Need You To Know Before We Go
- Amanda Gross, DDS, MS
- Presentations :
- Short-term effects of mechanical loading on the transdifferentiation of condylar chondrocytes
- Greg J. Huang, DMD, MSD, MPH
- Presentations :
- Correction of Anterior Open Bite with Aligners Using Planned Posterior Intrusion
- Patrick Turley, DDS, MSD, Med
- Presentations :
- Management of Class III Malocclusion with Facemask & Palatal Expansion: The Importance of Mandibular Rotation
- Po-Jung Chen, DDS, MDS, MDentSc
- Presentations :
- Investigating PRG4 re-expression as a treatment for TMJ degenerative diseases
- Steven LeRoy, DDS, MS
- Presentations :
- Treatment of white spot lesions with MI paste plus, with and without microabrasion: a split-mouth, randomized clinical trial
- Hong He, BDS, MDS, PhD
- Presentations :
- Airway-centered Orthodontic Diagnosis & Treatment for Pediatric Patients
- Chooryung (Judi) Chung, DDS, PhD
- Presentations :
- Improving the Reverse Smile for Adult Skeletal Class III with Camouflage Treatment
- Landy Chase, MBA, CSP
- Presentations :
- Optimizing the Virtual NP Consultation
- Tae-Woo Kim, DDS, MSD, PhD
- Presentations :
- Orthodontic Treatment of Skeletal Class II Open Bite Using TADs
- Mary Kay Miller
- Presentations :
- Google My Business: An Untapped Wealth of Opportunity in a Post-Covid Digital World
- Ali Ghowsi, DDS, MSD
- Presentations :
- Accuracy and reliability of a fully automated landmark identification system on cone beam computed tomography
- Shivam Mehta, BDS, MDS, MDentSc
- Presentations :
- How does Alendronate affect orthodontic tooth movement in osteogenesis imperfecta: an in-vivo study on a mice model
- Ravindra Nanda, BDS, MDS, PhD
- Presentations :
- Biomechanics & Esthetics Based Management of Open Bite Correction
- Eustaquio Araujo, DDS, MS
- Presentations :
- Dental Trauma: Revisiting Protocols & Long-term Follow-ups
- Jeremiah Sturgill, DMD, MPH, DHEd
- Presentations :
- How to Deliver the “Wow Factor”
- Tung Nguyen, DMD, MS
- Presentations :
- Long-term Evaluation of Class III Orthopedics Using Skeletal Anchorage
- Kira Woods, MBA, GRI
- Presentations :
- The Art of Saying “Yes…And…!”: How to Improvise & Motivate to Get Better Results!
- Mazyar Moshiri, DMD, MS
- Presentations :
- Clear Aligner Therapy: 20 Pearls to Improve Your Clear Aligner Outcomes & Efficiency
- Will A. Andrews, DDS
- Presentations :
- Incisor Positions that Complement Health, Function & Appearance
- Alex Bagden, BS, MBA
- Presentations :
- Learn to Optimize Your Appointment Reminders, VOIP & Online Scheduling Best Practices to Make Your Practice Run More Efficiently
- Katherine W. L Vig, BDS, MS, D.Orth., FDS.RCS.
- Presentations :
- 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Lecture; The Role of Mentors in our Lifetime Achievements
- Jill Gainer
- Presentations :
- AAO COC Consumer Awareness Program Lecture
- Daniel Bills, DMD, MS
- Presentations :
- Virtual Orthodontic Visits are Here to Stay!
- Debbie Best
- Presentations :
- Guidelines for a Focused Schedule in a Distracted World
- Michael Gunson, DDS, MD
- Presentations :
- Orthodontic & Surgical Contributions to Orthognathic Surgery Inaccuracy & Complications
- Terry Pracht, DDS, MS
- Presentations :
- AAOIC Risk Management for Orthodontists (Course #2): Doctor, You are About to be Sued and You Could Have Avoided It
- William Dayan, DDS, Dip Ortho
- Presentations :
- Customizing Orthodontic Plans in Challenging Cases with Skeletal Dysplasia, Missing Teeth, & Periodontal Issues… all with Aligners
- Ryan Alexander, BS
- Presentations :
- How to Create the Ideal Schedule
- Ambra Michelotti, BSc, DDS, Orthod
- Presentations :
- Occlusion & Temporomandibular Disorders: A Paradigm Shift
- Lisa A. Alvetro, DDS, MSD
- Presentations :
- Implementing Digital Workflow: A Team Approach to Incorporating 3D Printing into Clinical Practice
- Dr. Kyle Fagala
- Presentations :
- Jackpot!! 3 Bets Every Orthodontist Should Double Down On The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Orthodontists
- Steven Jay Bowman, DMD, MSD
- Presentations :
- 2022 Jacob A. Salzmann Award Lecture; Weird Tales About Teeth or Orthodontics in Daily Practice
- Sylvain Chamberland, DDS, MSc
- Presentations :
- Assessment of Soft Tissue Changes Versus Hard Tissue Following a Functional Genioplasty as an Isolated Procedure
- Yanheng Zhou, DDS, PhD, Adv Dip Orth HKU, M Orth RCS Edin
- Presentations :
- Invisible Aligners for Skeletal Problems
- Jaime Gateno, DDS, MD
- Presentations :
- A New Approach to Orthognathic Surgery Planning, Using the Anatomic Aligner Software
- Jonathan L. Nicozisis, DMD, MS
- Presentations :
- You Gotta Teen It To Believe It!
- Roger Levin, DDS
- Presentations :
- Orthodontic Referral Marketing Success: Powerful Strategies to Increase Referrals & Referral Sources
- David Paquette, DDS, MS, MSD
- Presentations :
- Utilizing 3D Printers to Improve Practice Efficiency & the Patient Experience
- Sunil Kapila, DDS, MS, PhD
- Presentations :
- 2022 Edward H. Angle Award Lecture; Evolution of Orthodontics: From Angle to Artificial Intelligence and Beyond
- Bella Shen Garnett, DMD, MMSc
- Presentations :
- Clear Aligners to Close Skeletal Open Bites & its Stability 1-5 Years Post-Treatment
- Katherine P. Klein, DMD, MS
- Presentations :
- Surgery and Orthodontics: in adequate planning leading to complications
- Rita Bauer
- Presentations :
- 30 Top Tips for Superb Dental Photography
- Nikhilesh R. Vaid, BDS, MDS, PhD, FDT RCs(Edin)
- Presentations :
- Artificial Intelligence Driven Orthodontic Solutions: A flight to Utopia?
- William E. Harrell, Jr, DMD, C.DSM
- Presentations :
- In Search of Anatomic Truth: 3D/4D Imaging in Orthodontics with a Focus on Airway & Sleep Disordered Breathing
- Nathalie Rumiz, MA
- Presentations :
- Interpersonal Communication & Neuroergonomics to Increase Happiness & Performance
- Neal Kravitz, DMD, MS
- Presentations :
- Esthetic Guide for Canine-lateral Substitutions
- Rooz Khosravi, DMD, PhD
- Presentations :
- How to Utilize 3D Printing Technology to Improve Patient Experience in Your Practice
- Scott Lesnick, CSP
- Presentations :
- Next Generation Orthodontic Practice Leaders: How to Attract, Engage & Retain a 5-Generation Workforce
- Sylvia Frazier-Bowers, DDS, PhD
- Presentations :
- Tales From The Bony Crypt: The Practical Lessons Learned from the Science of Tooth Eruption
- Dino Watt
- Presentations :
- Secrets to Being an Ideal Team Player… and Avoid Becoming a “Staff” Infection
- Christian Groth, DDS, MS
- Presentations :
- In-Office or Outsourced Aligners: Is There Only One Answer?
- Leslie Canham, CDA, RDA, CSP
- Presentations :
- Top 10 Tips for OSHA
- Ute Schneider-Moser, DDS, MS
- Presentations :
- Common & Uncommon Solutions for Missing Teeth in the Anterior & Posterior Zone
- J. Don Spillers, Jr, DMD, MS
- Presentations :
- Five Important Decisions I Made that Lead to Long Term Success Aligner Digital Workflow
- Veerasathpurush Allareddy, BDS, MBA, MHA, MMSc, CAGE, PhD
- Presentations :
- Use of Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Analytics to Examine Patient Centered Outcomes
- Alex Rasmussen, BA
- Presentations :
- Alexa, Find Me an Orthodontist
- Liwia Minch, DDS, PhD, Msc in Orthodontics, MSc in Lingual Orthodontics
- Presentations :
- Striving for Ideal White & Pink Esthetics
- Jackie Dorst, RDH, BS
- Presentations :
- Infection Control & OSHA Pandemic Changes
- Beth Leach, BS
- Presentations :
- 10 Secrets to Taking & Enhancing the Best Social Media Photos & Videos
- Jae Hyun Park, DMD, MSD, MS, PhD
- Presentations :
- Class II Correction with Maxillary Distalization & TADs
- Frank Celenza, DDS
- Presentations :
- Ortho/Perio in the Aligner Age
- Ivo Marek, PhD
- Presentations :
- Central Incisor Ankylosis in Children & Adolescents: Extraction, Distraction or Autotransplantation?
- LeeAnn Peniche
- Presentations :
- Fun Facts & Figures for Meaningful Change
- Christopher A. Teeters, DMD, MS
- Presentations :
- The 20 Most Revered Clinical Pearls from the Orthodontic Pearls Facebook Study Group
- Joseph Ghafari, DMD
- Presentations :
- Overjet: The Subtitle of the Orthodontic Book
- Nipul Tanna, DMD, MS
- Presentations :
- Periodontal Augmentation Procedures for the Orthodontic Patient
- Richard D. Roblee, DDS, MS
- Presentations :
- The Orthodontist’s Role in Interdisciplinary Management of Esthetic and Restorative Dilemmas
- Jeff Behan, BA
- Presentations :
- The Personality Driven Practice
- Benedict Wilmes, DDS, DMD, PhD
- Presentations :
- Upper Molar Distalization using TADs: Pros & Cons of Different Mechanics
- Lori Parker, BS, MAOM
- Presentations :
- Verbal Volleyball: Skills to Win at the Patient Cooperation & Motivation Game
- Desirée Walker, DDS, FICD
- Presentations :
- Getting Fit During the Dental Workday: Tips & Tricks from the Ninja Dentist
- Carlos Flores-Mir, DDS, DSc, FRCD(C)
- Presentations :
- Most Men Would Rather Deny a Hard Truth Than Face It
- Jose Bosio, BDS, MS
- Presentations :
- Navigating into the Dental Ankylosis World
- Sebastian Baumgaertel, DMD, MSD, FRCD(C)
- Presentations :
- TAD Use in Three Dimensions: Successfully Correct Orthodontic Problems in the Transverse, Vertical & Sagittal Dimensions using Orthodontic Mini-implants
- James Kerr, BS
- Presentations :
- Want $600K in Sales Next Month?
- Adriana C. Da Silveira, DDS, MS, PhD
- Presentations :
- Clear Aligners for Phase I: A Treatment Choice for Your Practice
- Laura Iwasaki, DDS, MSc, PhD
- Presentations :
- Mechanobehavior & Ontogeny of the Temporomandibular Joint
- J. Martin Palomo, DDS, MSD
- Presentations :
- Using Technology for Risk Assessment, Imaging & Management of OSA
- David M. Sarver, DMD, MS
- Presentations :
- Treat Your Patients as You Would Your Own Family Dentofacial Esthetics: When your patients enter, see how to have their faces fill up the room!
- Laura Cafik-Martin, CDAII
- Presentations :
- Level Up with Laura!
- Takashi Ono, DDS, PhD
- Presentations :
- The Nose is for Breathing: What’s Wrong with Mouth Breathing?
- Paul Gange, Jr, BA
- Presentations :
- Bye Bye Bond Failure
- Vincent O. Kokich, Jr, DMD, MSD
- Presentations :
- Managing the Challenging Ortho-Restorative Patient: Proper Diagnosis is the Key to Esthetic & Functional Success
- Matthew Bidwell, PhD
- Presentations :
- Interviewing, Onboarding, Training & Performance Management; Sponsored in part by AAOF
- Mark Alan Lowe, DDS, CertOrtho
- Presentations :
- Remote Orthodontics in 2022 & Beyond using Innovative Technology & Aligner Therapy
- Juan Carlos Pérez Varela, MD, DDS, MS, PHD
- Presentations :
- 3D Treatment of Transversal & Sagittal Maxillary Hypoplasia in Adults & Young Adult Patients: Is There Only One way?
- Tina Byrne
- Presentations :
- Insurance – YOUR Plan is Key
- Chris H. Chang, DDS, PhD
- Presentations :
- Simplified Class II Mechanics for Aligners in Reducing Excessive Overjet
- Hyeon-Shik Hwang, DDS, MSD, PhD
- Presentations :
- How Can We Manage Unstable Occlusion in Surgery-first Orthodontic Patients?
- Hee-Moon Kyung, DDS, MS, PhD
- Presentations :
- Orthodontic Microimplant: The Last Two Decades of Evolution in How & What Happened
- Elie Amm, DDS, DES Ortho, PhD
- Presentations :
- Old’s Cool but Not Old School
- Manon Newell, JD
- Presentations :
- The Science Behind High Performing Teams
- Roberto Justus, DDS, MSD
- Presentations :
- Deproteinization of Tooth Enamel Surfaces to Prevent White Spot Lesions & Bracket Bond Failure: A Revolution in Orthodontic Bonding
- Miguel Hirschhaut, DDS
- Presentations :
- Integrating Orthodontics & Orthognathic Surgery for Facially Driven Treatment Goals
- Stephen Tjoa, DDS, MS, MSc
- Presentations :
- Distraction Osteogenesis in Patients with Craniofacial Deformities
- Ramesh Sabhlok, BDS (Hons.), MDS, Certificate in Orthodontics (USA), FDS RCS (Edinburgh), FDS RCPS (Glasgow), M Orth. RCS (Edinburgh) FACD, FICD Diplomate, Indian Board of Orthodontics
- Presentations :
- Noncompliance & Predictable Class II Correction with Micro-Implant Anchorage
- Kayla Hoorelbeke, MBA
- Presentations :
- Scrutinizing Sales Statistics
- Phyllis Brock
- Presentations :
- Harness Your Power as a Female Leader
- Tanya Monsef
- Presentations :
- Harness Your Power as a Female Leader