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Welcome to our news section! You’ll find one-on-one interviews with our member orthodontists and their patients, health tips, and great resources here. If you have questions about different treatment options or just want to hear about others’ experiences, you’re in the right spot.

Message from the President
Nov 9, 2017

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...

Braces-friendly recipes for Halloween
Oct 13, 2017

Spooktober is here, and while there are many things you shouldn’t be eating this Halloween if you have braces [link to candy to avoid blog], it doesn’t mean you’re completely out of luck. We’ve put together six braces-friendly recipes you can make this Halloween. But,...

National Orthodontic Health Month
Oct 3, 2017

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....

Message from President Teng
Jun 2, 2017

June 2017 Dear TAO Colleagues, Greetings from the Texas Association of Orthodontists (TAO)!  With the upcoming distribution of the2017 dues statements, please allow me the share my experience with you.  In the past, I did not feel that I received much benefit from...

Texas Donated Orthodontic Services Providers Needed
May 15, 2017

Dear Texas Orthodontist, At our recent annual general membership meeting in Santa Fe, NM, the Membership supported the use of TAO funds to help launch the Donated Orthodontic Services (DOS) program in the State of Texas.  Today, I am reaching out to you for your...