Dental News - AAO offers plenty of educational opportunities

Fred Michmershuizen / DTA

Sat. 5 May 2018

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WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: There is plenty of education available to orthodontists at AAO’s 2018 Annual Session, taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in the nation’s capital.

“Our meeting will offer you many opportunities to expand your knowledge of the latest science produced by our specialty, and to gain knowledge and insights into the current state of business and technology applications in our field,” said Dr. Nahid Maleki, president of the AAO, in a welcome letter to attendees.

In the classrooms, offerings include lectures and hands-on courses. In the exhibit hall, many companies are offering in-booth presentations led by thought leaders.

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is filled with orthodontic professionals at the beginning of the 2018 AAO Annual Session.

Brett Kowald, left, and Suzanne Wilson of Ormco demonstrate the company’s new Symetri Clear brackets.

Josh Somogyi, left, and Dan Elkin of Allure Ortho.

Meeting attendees get more information about the SureSmile aligner system at the Dentsply Sirona Orthodontics booth.

Dr. Dave Paquette offers a presentation on the digital ortho workflow at the Henry Schein Orthodontics booth.

Kelly Baker, left, and Andrei Kovacs of Myofunctional Research Co.

Matt Turner, president of Ormco Corp., speaks to members of the industry press during a news conference.

The gang at OrthoSynetics.

From left: Lauren Smith, Dr. Amanda Wilson and Jason Gooden of Orhto-Tain/Healthy Start.

Meeting participants attend an educational presentation at PracticeGenius.

Salvatore Rayca, left, and Karyn Bena of Propel Orthodontics.

Scott Hudson, left, and Paul Gange of Reliance Orthodontic Products.

Wearing Wonder Woman and Superman t-shirts and handing out buttons with fun sayings on them, the folks at topsOrtho get into the company’s superhero theme.

Dr. Mark Sanchez of topsOrtho.

Jeanne Hyatt, left, and Heather Ten Broeck of Bracket Ears.

Rich Hofmann, left, and Adam Winik of Planmeca USA.

Lisa Hull, left, and LeAnn MacDonald of Shofu Dental Corp.

The gang at American Orthodontists.

The team members at Cloud9ortho have plenty to smile about.

Orthodontic professionals attend a presentation by Dr. Lou Chmura at OrthoFi, one of many companies offering educational opportunities in the exhibit hall.