The annual meeting will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center through Sunday. The City of Brotherly Love will bring you more than 15,000 people to celebrate the association’s 125 years of representing orthodontists and learn about the latest orthodontic technology and instruments.
The exhibit hall will be the center of the action, where you can see the latest tools orthodontists are using and have the opportunity to talk to company representatives to answer all your questions. You can also experience the latest technology first-hand and even participate in hands-on demonstrations.
The exhibit hall will be open Friday to 4 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For those looking to earn continuing education (C.E.) credits, the annual meeting has you covered. You can earn up to 15 credits at this year’s event. And there are a variety of topics for you to choose from.
New to the field and looking for support? Why not attend the New Orthodontist and Resident Conference. This conference will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and is open to residents and doctors who have started practicing within the past five years. Get help with clinical and practice management strategies as you begin your career as an orthodontist.
Want to catch up with old college friends and reminisce about those late nights studying? Come to the Alumni Reception to share stories from medical school.
The reception will be held from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. on Friday at the Philadelphia Marriott and nearby venues and is open to doctors who have attended orthodontic programs in the United States and Canada.
Come chat with one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. On Friday from 4 to 5:30 p.m., a celebrity chat with Simone Biles will be held.
Biles is one of the most decorated gymnasts with 41 medals, including 11 Olympic medals.
She has the most medals and gold medals in gymnastics history at the World Championships. While Biles is a balance beam ace, she is also an ambassador for Friends of the Children.
She advocates for change and supports initiatives that provide education and support for children related to adoption, foster care, and overall health.
For those looking to enter the field of orthodontics, there will be a job fair on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. The job fair is open to physicians, residents, and orthodontic staff, and is free to attend with registration.
To stay up to date on all the events offered at this year’s convention, check out the electronic schedule on the American Association of Orthodontists 2025 mobile app. The app will keep you up to date with the latest information while you’re in Philadelphia.
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