AAO Press Room
Fresh off the wire:
Risks of Mewing
Orthodontists on the Hill
AAO Issues Guidance to Byte Patients
Florida Gov signs Teledentistry into Law
Take a Bite Out of Bullying
World Orthodontic Health Day
April is National Facial Protection Month
The Passionate Pursuit of Healthy Smiles
75%
An estimated 50-75% of people could benefit from orthodontic treatment.
1/3
One out of three orthodontic patients are adults.
3.9M
An estimated 3.9 million children are orthodontic patients in the U.S.
AAO in the news:
- American Association of Orthodontists Warns Against Popular “Mewing” Trend
- SmileDirectClub is shutting down. Where does that leave its customers?
- Do you speak Gen Alpha? Test your ‘skibidi’ knowledge with this quiz
- This TikTok fitness trend is targeting men. But dentists warn against it
- I Got Braces As An Adult. Why You Might Want To Do The Same
- D-I-Why?? Dental experts warn against do-it-yourself braces
- Studio 9- American Association of Orthodontists
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