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)