Associations

Academy of GP Orthodontics
Academy dedicated to serve the continuing education needs of general dentists in orthodontic practice.
http://www.academygportho.com/

Americal Association of Orthodontists
Official organization for board qualified and board certified orthodontists.
http://www.aaortho.org

American Academy of Gnathologic Orthopedics
Society promoting nutritional and alternative treatment for orthodontic patients.
http://www.aago.com/

American Association for Functional Orthodontics
Society specializing in functional appliances (removable braces).
http://www.aafo.org/

American Association of Orthodontists
Includes news, history, directory, education and career information, calendar, and regional society information.
http://www.braces.org/

American Lingual Orthodontics Association
Society specializing in lingual orthodontists (braces behind teeth).
http://www.lingualbraces.org/

American Orthodontic Society
Society promoting orthodontics by general and pediatric dentists.
http://www.orthodontics.com/

Association of Orthodontists - Singapore
Information about orthodontics and dentistry in Singapore and Malaysia.
http://www.aos.org.sg/

Australian Society of Orthodontists
Contains contact and meeting information, general orthodontic information and how to find an orthodontist.
http://www.aso.org.au/

British Orthodontic Society
Information about orthodontics in the UK.
http://www.bos.org.uk/

California Association of Orthodontists
Forum for members, discussions of current issues, links.
http://www.caortho.org/

Canadian Association of Orthodontists
Information on braces, teeth, bite, and the Canadian Association of Orthodontists.
http://www.cao-aco.org/

Charles H. Tweed International Foundation
Promotes excellence in orthodontic treatment. Services include a course and workshop, loan program and assistance in publishing papers.
http://www.tweedortho.com/

College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontists
A society dedicated to the improvement of orthodontics in education, ethics, responsibility, and competence in practice.
http://www.cdabo.org/

The European Orthodontic Society
Membership information, an index of the orthodontic literature (pdf).
http://www.eoseurope.org/

Greek Orthodontic Society
Provides bylaws, membership fees and an application, activities, a directory of the Board of Trustees and committees, a journal and links. Located in Athens, Greece. [Greek and English]
http://www.grortho.gr/

International Association of Facial Growth Guidance
Society devoted to BioBloc therapy.
http://www.orthotropics.com/

LingualOrtho
Provides a discussion group for orthodontists, dentists, orthodontic technicians and other related health professionals.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LingualOrtho/

New Zealand Association of Orthodontists
Society for board certified orthodontists in New Zealand.
http://www.orthodontists.org.nz/

Northeastern Society of Orthodontists
Features a directory of officers, meetings and education programs, a newsletter and a list of programs.
http://www.nesortho.org/

Ontario Association of Orthodontists
Membership lists, before and after pictures, answers to patient's questions.
http://www.oao.on.ca/

Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
Meeting information, forum for member dentists, links to resources for orthodontic assistants and prospective orthodontists. The society covers the western part of the United States.
http://www.pcsortho.org/

Southern Association of Orthodontists
News, meeting information, leadership contacts and links to resources for orthodontists and staff. The society covers the southern part of the United States.
http://www.saortho.org

World Federation of Orthodontists
Annual meeting information, lists of meetings of other societies.
http://www.wfo.org/