American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session Conference 2026

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The 2026 American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Annual Session will be held in Orlando, Florida, from May 1-3, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). This premier event brings together orthodontic professionals from around the world to access the latest evidence-based scientific and clinical information. Attendees can participate in a wide range of educational sessions, explore a massive Exhibit Hall featuring over 350 industry suppliers, and network with colleagues at numerous social and special events. 

Learning Objectives

By engaging with this educational programme, attendees will be able to:

• Apply the latest clinical techniques and scientific advances in orthodontics to improve patient care.

• Integrate new digital solutions, technologies, and innovative products into clinical practice, guided by insights from the Innovation Pavilion and AAO TechSelect.

• Implement effective business strategies, risk management protocols, and marketing tools (like the Consumer Awareness Program) to enhance practice success.

• Develop leadership and practice management skills, including team building, employee retention, and efficient workflows, particularly through programs like the Simon Sinek + AAO Inspiring Leadership Program and the Wharton – AAO MBO.

• Understand current legal, insurance, and coding challenges in orthodontics and apply strategies to safeguard wealth and navigate compliance.

• Collaborate and learn from global experts and peers through specialized programs, including those focused on Craniofacial & Special Care, women in orthodontics, and various constituent caucuses.

Target Audience

• This event is intended for orthodontic professionals seeking to advance their clinical knowledge, explore new technologies, and improve their practice management skills.
• It is designed for U.S., Canadian, and International AAO members, WFO members, orthodontic residents, and orthodontic team members. Best for Orthodontists.

Topics

• Additional Programming:

  • Cybersecurity Panel Hosted by AAO CTech

  • Interactive Learning for Ortho Teams (Marketing, Employee Recruitment/Retention)

  • SOE G. Frans Currier Educational Leadership Conference & Reception

  • New Orthodontist Seminar/Networking Event

  • AI Panel Discussion Hosted by AAO CTech

  • Resident Seminar & Luncheon

  • Hellman, Sicher & Graber Awards & Lectures

  • Interactive Learning for Ortho Teams (Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Photography)

  • AAO Council on Benefits Coding Corner

  • Consumer Awareness Program (CAP) Presentation

  • Oral Research Presentations

  • Table Clinics

  • Interactive Learning for Ortho Teams (Insurance Coding/Billing, Dental Hygiene)

  • Women Orthodontists Networking Session

  • Risk Management for Doctors

  • OrthoTank Start-Up Pitch Event

  • Special Committee on Inclusion & Engagement Session with Jackie Joyner-Kersee

  • 2026 AAO Ortho Innovator Award Presentations

  • Lifetime Achievement Award Lecture: Dr. Rolf Behrents

  • John Valentine Mershon Award Lecture: Dr. Roberto Hernandez-Orsini

  • Edward H. Angle Award Lecture: Dr. Greg Huang

  • Craniofacial & Special Care Orthodontics Member Interest Group

  • Jacob A. Salzmann Award Lecture: Dr. MariaCostanza Meazzini

• Sponsored Lunch & Learns:

  • Taxes. Taxes. Taxes. When Building, Scaling, or Exiting – Tax Strategy Matters

  • Safeguarding Wealth: Lawsuit Prevention and Tax Strategies

  • Driving Clinical Excellence through Digital Orthodontic Workflows

  • The Weakest Link: Why Your Attachments Are Failing You and Your Patients

  • From Self-Planning to Full Support: Strategic Decision-Making Across the Aligner Workflow Spectrum

• Business Meetings:

  • First Meeting of the House of Delegates

  • Reference Committee Hearings (Constituent Caucuses, Reference Committee #1, Reference Committee #2, Reference Committee #3)

  • Second Meeting of the House of Delegates

• Engage and Connect:

  • AAO First-Time Attendee Tour & Welcome

  • AAO Service Awards Presentation

  • AAO First-Time Attendee Coffee

  • Smiles in Action – AAO + Heart of Florida United Way

  • Keynote: The AAO Show Featuring Joey Fatone and Lance Bass of *NSYNC

  • Alumni Receptions

  • Ortho Resident Party

  • Fun Run & Walk

  • AAO Foundation Celebration Breakfast

  • Career Fair

  • AAO Fest

  • Global Reception

• AAO Presentation Stage Schedule:

  • Meet the Speakers (Dr. Neal Kravitz, Drs. Lucia Cevidanes & Jonas Bianchi, Dr. Sunil Kapila, Dr. Nikhillesh Vaiid, Dr. Flavia Artese, Dr. Flavio Uribe, Dr. Juan Martin Palomo)

  • OrthoTank Start-Up Pitch Event

  • CDABO Case Display Award Presentation

  • Ortho Innovator Award Presentation

  • New Products Showcase Award Presentation