International Student Member Benefits
- To apply for International Student Membership complete an online application.
- International student applications are processed monthly.
- International students may join AAO for FREE for the first year. Renewals are $30 per year.
- Applicants must be members in good standing of the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO). To apply for WFO student membership, complete an online application. A combined AAO-WFO application is also available in PDF format; (PDF Spanish version) however the online application is preferred.
- The membership period runs June 1 through May 31.
- AAO International Student Members are eligible to continue their International Student Memberships through May 31 of the year following their orthodontic training program graduation.
- Send your completed application and requested materials to any of the following:
- Email: membership@aaortho.org
- Fax: 314-993-6992
- Mail: American Association of Orthodontists, 401 North Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141-7816
For more information contact AAO Member Services at membership@aaortho.org or 800-424-2841.
- Business of Orthodontics Webinar Series – business fundamentals via free live and recorded webinars
- Business of Orthodontics Podcast – topical discussions on practice management, legal and more
- Risk Management Resources – articles and guidance for avoiding malpractice claims
- Office Design Manual – resources for designing the optimal office space
- Practice Marketing Materials – customizable materials from AAO’s Consumer Awareness Program, AAO member logos and more
- “Find an Orthodontist” Locator – free listing of your personal/practice information, via aaoinfo.org, when you transition to active practice
- Practice Marketing Webinars – digital strategies for practice growth
- Patient Management Materials – forms and releases, patient education and more
- The Practice Management Bulletin – free subscription to online edition (published six times per year)
- AAO Tech Talk Blog – informational content offering member and expert insights on orthodontic practice technology
- Orthodontic Staff Resources – educational opportunities and practice management materials for staff, including resources to celebrate Orthodontic Staff Appreciation Week
- American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJO-DO) – free online subscription is included (a one-year print subscription is available for $56)
- Charles R. Baker Memorial Library – online catalog for literature searches, including a free scanning/emailing service, and full-time librarian for member assistance
- Clinical Practice Guidelines – assistance with practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances
- Ethics Resources – resources to maintain the highest standard of professional conduct
- Online Learning Program – complimentary subscription to 400+ archived presentations via Online Lectures, as well as low-cost live webinars, on clinical and practice management topics
- AAO Annual Session – free registration when meeting the early deadline
- AAO Winter Conference – discounted registration
- AAO eBulletin – email newsletter featuring orthodontics news, member accolades and more
- AAO Member Website – full access at aaoinfo.org
- AAO Member Directory – index of AAO members searchable by name, location and other criteria
- AAO Mobile App – available for iOS and Android
- AAO Social Media – member news and announcements posted regularly on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram