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For the love of ortho: AAO Annual Session heads to Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Convention Center is the place to be this weekend for all the ortho action. The AAO Annual Session goes until Sunday. Check the AAO mobile app for all the details. (Photo/ajay_suresh, via Wikimedia Commons)

Aaron Rothkopf, Dental Tribune USA

Fri. 25 April 2025

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Philadelphia is the place where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed, and now it’s the place where you can sign up for all sorts of new ideas and information at this year’s American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session.

Taking place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center now through Sunday, the city of Brotherly Love will definitely show you some love of its own as more than 15,000 people descend on the meeting to mark 125 years of representing orthodontists and to see the latest orthodontist techniques and devices.

The exhibit hall will be the hub of events, and it’s the place where you can see the latest tools being used by orthodontists as well as get a chance to speak with company representatives and get all your questions answered. You can also get a first-hand look at the latest technology and even participate in hands-on demonstrations.

The exhibit hall is open until 4 p.m. Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

For those looking to earn C.E. credit, the annual meeting has you covered. You can earn up to 15 credits at this year’s event. And there is a wide array of topics for you to choose from.

New to the field and looking for support? Head over to the New Orthodontist and Resident Conference. Taking place Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. it is open to residents and doctors who have started their practice within the past five years. You can get clinical and practice management strategies to help you as you start your career as orthodontists.

Want to connect with old college buddies and reminisce about those late-night study sessions? Stop by the alumni receptions to share stories about medical school. Taking place at the Philadelphia Marriott and nearby venues on Friday from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m., it’s open to doctors who attended an ortho program in the United States and Canada.

Jump into the conversation with one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. On Friday from 4 to 5:30 p.m., have a Celebrity Conversation with Simone Biles. Biles is one of the most decorated gymnasts with 41 medals, including 11 from the Olympics. The gymnast has the most World Championship medals and gold medals in gymnastics history. While she is a pro on the balance beam, Biles is also an ambassador for Friends of the Children. She advocates for change and supports initiative that provide education and assistance for children associated with adoption, foster care and overall wellness.

For those looking to break into the field of orthodontics, there will be a career fair on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. It is open to doctors, residents and orthodontic staff and is complementary with registration.

For everything being offered at this year’s annual session, refer to the digital schedule on the AAO 2025 mobile app. There you can get the most up-to-date information while in Philadelphia.

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