American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Winter Conference 2026
OVERVIEW
American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Winter Conference 2026 is organized by American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and will be held from Jan 23 - 25, 2026 at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
Theme: The Sagittal Dimension: Approaches to Non-Surgical Class II & Class III Correction
Description:
This conference aims to provide orthodontists and residents with a comprehensive understanding of non-surgical sagittal correction, encompassing key aspects such as treatment protocol, biomechanics, and long-term stability. We will explore evidence-based strategies for enhancing patient outcomes and ensuring effective retention, focusing on growth modification and its timing and the role of treatment intervention. The sessions provided at this conference will equip practitioners with advanced insights into the biomechanics of non-surgical sagittal correction, promoting best practices and fostering improved treatment effectiveness. Attendees will leave with refined treatment approaches for sagittal malocclusions, informed by the latest research and clinical advancements.
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.
KEY DATES
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Continuing Education Disclaimer:
This Continuing Education Program provides attendees with a relevant and rewarding continuing education experience. However, neither the content of a course nor the use of specific products in any program should be construed as indicating endorsement or approval of the views presented or the products used by the AAO or by any of the respective subsidiaries. Speakers are required to disclose to participants any financial, commercial or promotional interest in a product or company that may influence their presentations; however, the AAO shall not be liable for a speaker’s failure to disclose such interest.
Recognition:
The American Association of Orthodontists is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual lectures or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
The American Association of Orthodontists designates this activity for a maximum number of 16.00 continuing education credits. Credits are awarded on actual attendance at individual sessions.
TARGET AUDIENCE
DentistStudentsOrthodontistsDental StaffDental SpecialistsSPECIALITIES
OrthodonticsSUGGESTED HOTELS
CONFERENCE VENUE
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa