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Full Schedule

Full Schedule

  • Saturday, May 4, 2024
  • 7:00 AM – 4:45 PM US CST
    Registration Hours
  • 7:30 AM – 4:45 PM US CST
    Camp AAO
  • 7:30 AM – 4:45 PM US CST
    Parents/Family Room
  • 7:30 AM – 4:45 PM US CST
    Reflection Room
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM US CST
    ENGAGE Opening Keynote
  • 8:00 AM – 4:40 PM US CST
    E-Posters
  • 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM US CST
    AAO Pavilion
  • 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM US CST
    Exhibit Hall Hours
  • 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM US CST
    Innovation Pavilion
  • 9:10 AM – 9:40 AM US CST
    That Was Fast: Digital Indirect Bonding Enhancing Practice Efficiencies
  • 9:10 AM – 9:40 AM US CST
    The 10 Ps of the Perfect Consult
  • 9:10 AM – 10:10 AM US CST
    "Be Curious, Not Judgmental": Lasso Lessons on Communication, Conflict and Culture
  • 9:10 AM – 10:10 AM US CST
    Current Veterinary Orthodontics
  • 9:10 AM – 10:10 AM US CST
    Empowering Women in the Workplace: How Multi-Generational Mentorship Can Make a Difference!
  • 9:10 AM – 10:10 AM US CST
    Teledentistry for the Digital Orthodontic Practice
  • 9:10 AM – 10:10 AM US CST
    TMJ Findings in JIA: Diagnosis & Implications to Management
  • 9:10 AM – 11:10 AM US CST
    AAOIC Risk Management for Orthodontists (Course #1): Reduce Your Chances of Being Sued for Malpractice
  • 9:10 AM – 4:40 PM US CST
    Overflow Room
  • 9:50 AM – 10:20 AM US CST
    Considerations with Digital Indirect Bonding: Custom vs. Conventional, In-office vs. Lab, Tray Design & Printer/Resin Selection
  • 9:50 AM – 10:20 AM US CST
    Telling the Tale of a Successful New Patient Exam
  • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM US CST
    Mandibular Distalization vs. Maxillary Protraction in Class III Correction with TADs (Part I: Mandibular Distalization with TADs)
  • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM US CST
    Vertical Problems: Not Challenging, Just Misunderstood
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM US CST
    4D for Diagnosis & Treatment of TMD Patients & Aligners
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM US CST
    Clinical & Operational Considerations for a Practice Using Personalized Appliances
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM US CST
    Healers vs. Stealers: How to Outsmart an Embezzler
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM US CST
    The Real Story of Case Acceptance
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM US CST
    There's No I In Culture
  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM US CST
    Mastering Patient Photography with the Smart Phone
  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM US CST
    The Mystery of the Changing Bite
  • 11:10 AM – 11:40 AM US CST
    Beyond the PERFECT SMILE: More than just the 'Social Six'
  • 11:10 AM – 11:40 AM US CST
    Digital Indirect Bonding Panel Discussion
  • 11:10 AM – 11:40 AM US CST
    Is Gummy Smile a Friend or Foe in Adult Patients?
  • 11:10 AM – 11:40 AM US CST
    Optics Matter: Enhancing Professional Success through Effective Communication & Environmental Perception
  • 11:10 AM – 11:40 AM US CST
    Technological Advances for Reduction of In-office Refinement Scans: Revolutionizing Orthodontic Treatment
  • 11:10 AM – 11:40 AM US CST
    The Case Acceptance Trifecta
  • 11:10 AM – 11:40 AM US CST
    Why is that Adult Patient in Your Practice and NOT in Your Chair?
  • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM US CST
    Coding Corner 2024
  • 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM US CST
    New Orthodontist & Resident Conference
  • 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM US CST
    How To Use AAO CAP Ads In Your Practice’s Marketing
  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM US CST
    Dr. William R. Proffit Resident Scholar Award
  • 1:30 PM – 1:50 PM US CST
    Milo Hellman Research Award; Small Pore Scaffold Testing for Creation of an Artificial Cranial Stem Cell Niche
  • 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM US CST
    Fixed Appliances: Local Bracket Variation for General Gain
  • 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM US CST
    Multi-angle Managements to Improve the Gummy Smile in Adults
  • 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM US CST
    The Role of Mandibular Morphology in the Prediction of Individual Treatment Response
  • 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM US CST
    Vertical Control: Aligners vs. Braces
  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CST
    Agile Teams in the Digital Orthodontic Practice
  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CST
    Jazz Up Your Orthodontic Journey: 10 Essential Strategies for Young Orthodontists
  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CST
    Leading to Reduce Stress & Anxiety, While Continuing To Enable Peak Performance
  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CST
    Overcome Shortcomings of Aligners through Hybrid & Combination Treatment Plans
  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM US CST
    Where Dat Cash Fleaux At?
  • 1:50 PM – 2:10 PM US CST
    Harry Sicher Research Award; Nociceptive Nerves Mediate Orthodontic Tooth Movement via Substance P and Mechanosensitive Ion Channel Piezo 2
  • 2:10 PM – 2:30 PM US CST
    Thomas M. Graber Award of Special Merit; Immune Dysregulation in the Oral Cavity During Early SARS-CoV-2 Infection
  • 2:10 PM – 2:40 PM US CST
    Ideal vs. Optimal Treatment Plan
  • 2:10 PM – 2:40 PM US CST
    Indications for Total Joint Replacement in Ortho-Surgical Cases
  • 2:10 PM – 2:40 PM US CST
    Non-Surgical Control of the Mandible for Anterior Open-Bite Correction
  • 2:10 PM – 2:40 PM US CST
    True Mandibular Lengthening by a Bone Anchored Herbst Appliance
  • 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM US CST
    AAOIC Risk Management for the Orthodontic Team
  • 2:30 PM – 2:50 PM US CST
    Thomas M. Graber Award of Special Merit; Mitigation of Aerosol Particles during Composite Attachment Removal
  • 2:50 PM – 3:10 PM US CST
    Thomas M. Graber Award of Special Merit; Novel RCNN Deep Learning Algorithm for Automated Landmark Identification on Lateral Cephalograms
  • 2:50 PM – 3:20 PM US CST
    CBCT Integration into Aligner Setups – The Ultimate Level of Treatment Planning!
  • 2:50 PM – 3:20 PM US CST
    Effective Diagnostic Tools – Old and New
  • 2:50 PM – 3:20 PM US CST
    Efficient Application of TADs & 3D Technology in Class II Non-extraction Treatment
  • 2:50 PM – 3:20 PM US CST
    Facially Driven Treatment Planning and Appliance Design
  • 2:50 PM – 3:20 PM US CST
    Final Decisions the Orthodontist Must Get Right: Flipping Uncertainty into Security
  • 2:50 PM – 3:20 PM US CST
    How a 3D View of Vertical Control Gives Us a New Perspective, Using CBCT & 3D Cameras
  • 2:50 PM – 3:20 PM US CST
    Inspired Leadership in Challenging Times
  • 2:50 PM – 3:20 PM US CST
    Mandibular Stabilization: A Key to Successful Orthodontic Treatment of TMD Patients
  • 2:50 PM – 3:20 PM US CST
    The Adolescent Startup: Strategies to Thrive 5-10 years into Your Private Practice
  • 3:10 PM – 3:30 PM US CST
    Thomas M. Graber Award of Special Merit; Molecular Rescue of a Mouse Model: Primary Failure of Eruption
  • 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM US CST
    Ortho Innovator Award Presentation
  • 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM US CST
    Class II Treatment: Thinking Outside the Box
  • 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM US CST
    Incorporating Advanced 3D Orthodontic Technologies in Combination with Self-Ligation & TADs for Correction of Severe Class II, Class III & Open Bite Malocclusions
  • 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM US CST
    Is New Technology Always Progress?
  • 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM US CST
    Leadership: A Role That Never Sleeps
  • 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM US CST
    Lower Distalization with Clear Aligners: A Turning Point for Class III Malocclusion in Young Adults
  • 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM US CST
    Simplifying Complex Orthodontic Treatments: Embracing a Unique Biocreative Approach
  • 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM US CST
    Taking the Leap: Embracing Bold Career Shifts with Confidence and Purpose
  • 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM US CST
    Top 10 Keys for Financial Success: How to Become Financially Independent in Today’s Economy
  • 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM US CST
    Young Kids Can Use Plastic Too…
  • 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM US CST
    AI In Orthodontics Panel Discussion
  • 4:10 PM – 4:40 PM US CST
    Digital Planning of Complex Cases: From Orthodontics to Orthofacial Dentistry
  • 4:10 PM – 4:40 PM US CST
    Early & “Super Early” Treatment: A New Role for Airway-concerned Orthodontists
  • 4:10 PM – 4:40 PM US CST
    Medications Decreasing Tooth Movement – What you need to know!
  • 4:10 PM – 4:40 PM US CST
    Optimizing Class II Correction with a Personalized Prescription
  • 4:10 PM – 4:40 PM US CST
    Resilient Leadership: Learning to Survive & Thrive in Turbulent Times
  • 4:10 PM – 4:40 PM US CST
    Smart is Good. Tax Smart is Better.
  • 4:10 PM – 4:40 PM US CST
    The Digital Transformation in Orthodontics
  • 4:10 PM – 4:40 PM US CST
    Tips for Managing Predictability in Orthodontic Aligners
  • 4:10 PM – 4:40 PM US CST
    Transitioning From Associate to a Diamond Grade Partnership: The Four C’s of Success
  • 4:45 PM – 6:45 PM US CST
    Opening Party
  • 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM US CST
    Alumni Receptions
  • 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM US CST
    Global Reception