The International Association for Orthodontics (IAO) was established in the United States in 1961 to promote international cooperation in the orthodontic field of dentistry. The IAO is a progressive and dynamic organization of general dentists, pediatric dentists and other dentists that provide orthodontic care to patients.
The International Association for Orthodontics is the oldest and largest of the national and international non-specialty orthodontic groups. The association has a wide variety of programs in orthodontics training, education, professional support, clinical experience and literature.
Professional Advancement
Each member of the IAO has the opportunity to work up four levels of Professional Advancement. This program was initiated to promote the education of the dentists that comprise the association. During this process the IAO’s members advance their skills through lectures, course work and patient cases. The IAO also offers Professional Advancement & Instructor’s Seminars (PAIS). They go through a yearlong course over four sessions covering every aspect of the IAO’s intensive certification program. Armed with this level of knowledge and skill many of them go on to form study clubs, become sought after lecturers, or even create their own series of courses.
Orthodontic Procedures Offered
A few of the general Orthodontic procedures our members may offer are listed below:
- Straight Wire
- Functionals
- Edgewise
- Tip Edge
- Controlled Arch
- TMD/TMJ
