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...
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...
National Children's Dental Health Month began on February 3, 1941, more than 81 years ago! Every February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors this campaign to raise awareness of the importance of developing good oral health habits at a young age. This...
Orthodontists across the country are working to raise awareness about the benefits of orthodontic treatment and to celebrate the benefits of a healthy smile during the month of October. If you want to improve your child's (or your own!) oral health, simply hiding...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Cindy Metcalf, Executive Director 918-960-2666 [email protected] Texas Association of Orthodontists Celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month with Spanish-language Resources for Parents (español...
Austin, TX, September 29, 2021 -- Most kids associate the month of October with Halloween candy, but did you know it’s also National Orthodontic Health Month? The Texas Association of Orthodontists (TAO) would like to take this opportunity to remind kids and their...
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...