Membership Application

1. AAO application may be downloaded here or from the bottom of the AAO website www.aaoinfo.org, "Become a member" link. Membership requirements appear on Page 2 of the AAO membership application.
2. A copy of your application and orthodontic program certificate will be sent to the SAO.
3. Applications are approved by the AAO Board of Trustees 4 times a year in February, May, August, and November.
4. Upon election to active membership, you will be also become a member of your constituent organization (SAO). The SAO Bylaws require membership in your component organization. Therefore, once approved by the AAO, membership in the SAO & Component is automatic.
5. The SAO is notified of approval and in turn notifies your component association.
6. The SAO will mail a membership certificate to you.

After printing the form from your computer and filling it out completely,
mail, fax or email to:
American Association of Orthodontists
Attn: Membership
401 N. Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO, USA, 63141-7816
FAX to: (314) 993-6992
membership@aaortho.org

For more information, send an email to membership@aaortho.org
or call (800) 424-2841, Ext. 518.