In June 2025, Texas became the 8th state to require an in-person exam by a licensed Texas dentist or orthodontist before starting orthodontic treatment. Thanks to the multi-year efforts of advocacy groups including TAO and the American Association of Orthodontists...
Amidst the sudden closure of SmileDirectClub, it's natural to feel a wave of uncertainty and concern about your orthodontic treatment. The Texas Association of Orthodontists (TAO) and the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recognize the paramount importance...
October is upon us, bringing with it the brilliant colors of fall, pumpkin-spiced everything, and for those of us in the orthodontic community – National Orthodontic Health Month. This month-long celebration serves as a unique opportunity for the public and...
Media contact: Mollie Pillman Executive Director 512-342-8594 [email protected] Donated Orthodontic Services Help Texas Kids in Need Austin, Texas- (October 1, 2023) October is National Orthodontic Health Month and the Texas Association of...
Media contact: Mollie Pillman Executive Director 512-342-8594 [email protected] Austin, Texas- (June 1, 2023) To celebrate Oral Health Month this June, the Texas Association of Orthodontists (TAO) is raising awareness about the importance of early...
Austin, Texas- (January 30, 2021) February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, an opportunity for parents, teachers, and health professionals to promote the benefits of good oral health to children and adults. Texas Association of Orthodontists is pleased to...
Dear TAO Member, I hope this email finds all of you well. As many of you may have already heard, the 2020 SWSO in-person Annual Meeting has been cancelled for this year and the celebration of 100 years of the SWSO postponed until next Fall, 2021. The TAO typically...
Dear Member of the TAO, If you were unable to join us for the 2017 Annual Membership Meeting in New Orleans, you did not have the opportunity to view the newly released TAO Promotional Video – “Make the right choice and choose an orthodontist.” The video was created...
October is Orthodontic Health Month which is the perfect time to celebrate healthy smiles. There are obvious aesthetic benefits to perfecting your smile, but properly aligned teeth also affect a person’s overall general health as well as help to improve self-esteem....