Second day of the AAO Annual Session gets underway in Philadelphia

Aaron Rothkopf, Dental Tribune USA

Sat. 26 April 2025

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Not everyone was born in Philadelphia, but the Birthplace of America is the hotspot right now as thousands of orthodontists and their teams enter the second day of the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session.

Taking place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center through Sunday, this year’s event marks 125 years of representing orthodontists.

Attendees looking for specialized approaches to orthodontics have several new and different paths to choose from. As part of this year’s event, you can build a customized experience to ensure you and your team are meeting your goals.

Want to learn how AI is transforming the world of orthodontics? The path Innovation and Tech Talk will give you insights into how the world of 3D printing and artificial intelligence is transforming the industry. You can hear from experts and learn about cybersecurity and digital workflow.

The path Clinical Techniques is where you can learn new approaches and brush up on advances in clinical subject matters. Sharpen your skills by learning about impacted teeth, early treatment, and aligner options and limitations.

Hear about the latest orthodontic breakthroughs in the Scientific Advances path. Attend informative sessions on expansion, orthognathic surgery, sleep apnea and airway management to name a few.

There’s no I in team and the Business Success path will help you and your practice find more room for success. Learn about employee recruitment and retention as well as marketing and staying profitable.

Take your leadership skills to the next level with the Personal and Professional Growth path. Learn about what makes a successful office culture as well as promoting mental well-being. You’ll also get tips on how to motivate your team.

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.

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 Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For those looking to earn C.E. credit, the annual session 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.

For a list of those topics and for everything else being offered at this year’s meeting, 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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