American Association of Orthodontists
- Founded in 1900
- Oldest and largest dental specialty organization
- Represents nearly 19,000 orthodontist members
- Members located in the United States, Canada, and abroad
- Headquarters in Creve Coeur, Missouri

Orthodontists
- Dental specialists in orthodontic problems
- Completed two to four years of advanced training
- Only those who completed training can call themselves orthodontists
- Only orthodontists can be members of AAO
- Affiliated with the Canadian Association of Orthodontists

Leadership
- Gayle Glenn elected as first female president in 2013
- AAO installs new officers and trustees
- Dentistry Today article on new officers and trustee installation
- ASDA Blog article on first female president
- Leadership reflects diversity and progress in the field

Affiliations
- AAO affiliated with the Canadian Association of Orthodontists
- Collaboration and exchange of knowledge between organizations
- Joint efforts to advance orthodontic care
- Promoting international cooperation in the field
- Strengthening the global orthodontic community

External Links
- Official website of AAO
- Member website for AAO
- Authority control databases for AAO
- International affiliations and databases
- National affiliations and databases (e.g., Israel, United States, Czech Republic)