Minnesota Association of Orthodontists

The Minnesota Association of Orthodontists (MAO) is a non-profit professional organization comprised of orthodontists who reside in the state of Minnesota. It serves as a component of both the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists (MSO). The MAO's primary mission is to promote, improve, and elevate the dental specialty of orthodontics within Minnesota. To achieve its goals, the MAO emphasizes education, encouraging its members to pursue American Board of Orthodontics certification and sponsoring high-caliber educational sessions. They also support orthodontic departments within Minnesota's universities, such as Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota, and initiate or sponsor orthodontic research projects. The association encourages its members to actively participate in authorized dental programs and meetings at all levels. Members of the MAO are highly trained specialists who have completed at least two to three years of post-graduate university training in orthodontics beyond their dental degrees. These specialists focus their practices exclusively on orthodontics, offering expertise in aligning teeth and jaws and choosing the most appropriate treatment options, including visible and invisible braces for both adults and children. The MAO is committed to ensuring its members deliver the highest standards of excellence in orthodontic education and quality patient care. While the provided address is in Canton, WI, the MAO's core focus and membership are within Minnesota, and their contact information lists an Eden Prairie, MN address for their Executive Secretary. The organization provides resources and information pertinent to orthodontists in Minnesota, including details about future meetings and membership information.