Orthodontic Staff Club Benefits
- To enroll in the Orthodontic Staff Club, complete the AAO Orthodontic Staff Club application.
- The Orthodontic Staff Club annual fee is $50 per practice for an unlimited number of staff.
- AAO will only consider applications from staff members who have their AAO member doctors’ approval to join.
- The subscription period runs June 1 through May 31.
- Send your completed application 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.
- Online Learning Program – complimentary subscription to 450+ archived presentations via Online Lectures, as well as low-cost live webinars, including topics designed for staff; each enrollee will receive a continuing education document in their name
- AAO Tech Talk Blog – informational content offering expert insights on orthodontic practice technology
- AAO Annual Session – discounted registration
- OSC Facebook Group – collaborate and network with peers (OSC membership will be verified to join)
- AAO Voluntary Certification Program® – recognition for orthodontic clinical assistants who demonstrate a high level of knowledge and proficiency, via AAO Services, Inc.
- AAO-Endorsed Staff Training Program – web-based, self-paced staff training program, via Trapezio, providing a core foundation in subjects essential to the clinical chairside assistant
- Orthodontic Staff Appreciation Week – resources to celebrate within your practice and community
- Practice Forms and Releases – patient transfer, informed consent and more
- Patient Education Resources – educational fliers and brochures, presentations, videos and more
- Dental Benefits Advisory Service Helpdesk – assistance with third-party payer and carrier issues
- Insurance Claims Submission Resources – assistance with coding questions and strategies, ICD-10 resources and more
- Referral Source Education Materials – resources for dentists, hygienists and school nurses
- Business of Orthodontics Webinar Series – business fundamentals via complimentary live and recorded webinars
- Business of Orthodontics Podcast – topical discussions on practice management, marketing and more
- Practice Marketing Materials – customizable materials from AAO’s Consumer Awareness Program, AAO member logos and more
- National Events and Campaigns – materials to promote National Orthodontic Health Month (October) and National Facial Protection Month (April)
- Practice Marketing Webinars – digital strategies for practice growth
- AAO eBulletin – email newsletter featuring orthodontics news, information on orthodontic staff resources and more
- AAO Member Website – full access at aaoinfo.org
- AAO Mobile App – available for iOS and Android
- AAO Social Media – information on orthodontic staff resources and industry news posted regularly on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram