AAOF Annual Report 2023

OUR MISSION

The mission of the AAO Foundation is to advance the orthodontic specialty by supporting quality education and research that leads to excellence in patient care, and by promoting orthodontic charitable giving.

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

I am honored to report that the AAO Foundation remained focused on top priorities including research, education, and charitable giving through its program support in 2023.

The AAOF Board of Directors approved $684,981 in support for 29 cuttingedge research projects through the Awards Program as recommended by the Planning and Awards Review Committee (PARC).

We were thrilled to meet our donors, corporate partners, residents and AAO members at the Annual Session in Chicago, Illinois. Over 430 residents were introduced to the work of the AAOF at our booth in the

exhibit hall as they became eligible for the Fred A. Garrett Resident Education Program, which provided an incentive of $400 to offset expenses for them to attend this valuable conference. We hosted our second Donor Appreciation Cocktail Reception and raised a glass to our supporters. The annual AAO Foundation Breakfast was a sold-out event! We recognized several award recipients, including the 2023 Eugene and Pauline Blair Distinguished Service Award presented to the Schulman Group. Dr. Aron Dellinger received the 2023 Raymond George, Sr. Award recipient for Outstanding Donated Orthodontic Service.

In July, we hosted the Graduate Orthodontic Residency Program (GORP) at the AAO Headquarters in St. Louis where we sponsored this special night, along with AAO.

The newest program of the AAOF, Donated Orthodontic Services (DOS) was rebranded this year to Gifted Smiles; A Charitable Orthodontic Program of the AAOF. The excitement continues to grow around this program that provides orthodontic treatment for children who lack access to care due to financial challenges.

The AAOF welcomed new Vice President, Brett Schott in early 2024. Brett brings nearly 30 years of experience in fundraising, administration, and community engagement. With previous experience at leading nonprofit organizations as well as higher education, Brett brings a keen interest in helping promote the work of the members of AAO and the specialty of orthodontics.

The Foundation will induct Dr. Lili Horton as President at the conclusion of Annual Session in May 2024. Under her leadership, the Foundation will thrive as we continue to execute our mission.

As my time as President of the AAO Foundation Board of Directors ends, I invite you to continue supporting the mission and work of the Foundation and ensure that the specialty continues well into the future.

CHRIS BENTSON AAOF BOARD PRESIDENT

Chris Bentson President, Public Director

Lili Horton, DMD, MS President-Elect (PCSO Director)

Lynne Thomas Gordon, CAE Secretary-Treasurer & AAO Ex-Officio

Simon Beard Public Director

Mark Berkman, DDS, MS

GLAO Director

Robert James Bray, DDS, MS

National Planned Giving Chair, MASO Director

John Carter, DDS, MSD

SWSO Director

Wanda Claro, DDS, MS

PARC Liaison, SAO Director

Frank Hemm Public Director

Christina Bonebreak

Jackson, DDS NESO Director

James G. Klarsch, DDS, MSD

National Vanguard Society Chair, MSO Director

John Lorenz, DDS Resident Director (MSO) UIC

Kristen Lowe, DDS, MS RMSO Director

Jennifer Shahar, DDS Resident Director (NESO) Harvard

Orhan C. Tuncay, DMD MASO Director

Richard Williams, DDS, MS AAO Ex-Officio

2024 Board of Directors – Front row (left to right): Sarandeep Huja, George Reinarman, Jr. (staff), Mark Berkman, Yuna Park (incoming resident director), Lili Horton, Chris Bentson, Jennifer Shahar, Kristen Lowe, Chris Bonebreak Jackson, Wanda Claro

Back Row (left to right): Jenna Schneider (incoming resident director), Mindy Copp (staff), Frank Hemm, John Carter, Brett Schott (AAOF VP), James Klarsch, Trey Lawrence, Richard Williams, Matt Miller (new public director), John Lorenz

Not pictured: Robert James Bray, Orhan Tuncay

GRANT AWARD HISTORY

Since 1994, the AAOF Awards Program has contributed the following to orthodontic education and research.

1994-1998

$1,399,093

1994 - $108,945

1995 - $221,208

1996 - $275,695

1997 - $396,785

1998 - $396,460

2004-2008

$2,593,267

2004 - $295,347

2005 - $337,231

2006 - $652,978

2007 - $712,800

2008 - $594,911

2014-2021

$3,421,316

2014 - $470,000

2015 - $687,000

2016 - $800,830

2017 - $676,774

2018 - $786,712

1999-2003

$2,502,607

1999 - $562,578

2000 - $624,950

2001 - $723,660

2002 - $469,419

2003 - $122,000

2009-2013

$2,395,000

2009 - $120,000

2010 - $150,000

2011 - $980,000

2012 - $540,000

2013 - $605,000

$15.7 million Grants funded since 1994

344 Research Awards

278 Fellowship Awards

100+ Published Articles & Abstracts

TOTAL

$15,723,228

2019-2022

$2,726,963

2019 - $774,738

2020 - $721,629

2021 - $771,171

2022 - $459,425

2023 - $684,982

“I am very grateful for the support AAOF has provided me. The PFA gave me time and support as a postdoc to develop my research project, obtain NIDCR funding (K08), and attain a faculty position. The BRA will provide resources to complete and publish this project and generate preliminary data for R level funding applications.”

– ALICE GOODWIN, DDS, PhD

Assistant Professor in the Department of Orofacial Sciences at UCSF School of Dentistry

PLANNING AND AWARDS REVIEW COMMITTEE (PARC)

Members of the Planning and Awards Review Committee (PARC) and staff at the January 2024 meeting are shown.

L/R Front Row: Nan Hatch (GLAO/MI); Brett Schott (Vice President, AAOF); Sylvia Frazier-Bowers (GLAO/IN – Vice Chair); Sarandeep Huja (SAO/SC – Chair); Christine Hong (PCSO/CA); Sunil Wadhwa (NESO/NY); Mark Berkman (GLAO – AAOF Board Liaison)

While the fiduciary responsibility of the Awards Program lies with the Foundation Board, the trust and responsibility of reviewing the various applications and recommending which are to be funded is placed with the Planning and Awards Review Committee (PARC). The committee is responsible for making recommendations for the Foundation’s Awards Program. PARC is composed of nine voting members and one nonvoting member: Voting members of PARC are selected by the AAOF Board of Directors from recommendations originating from the AAO Board of Trustees; through the AAO Council on Education (COE) and AAO Council on Scientific Affairs (COSA), PARC and from the AAOF Board itself. Individuals recommended by either council and nominated by the AAO BOT need not be members of either council. Typically, PARC members serve a maximum of two three-year terms. The Chair and Vice Chair of PARC are both determined by the Foundation’s Board of Directors. The member of PARC, who is designated the AAOF Board Liaison to PARC, is selected by the AAOF BOD from among Foundation Directors.

L/R Back Row: Mindy Copp (AAOF Staff), George Reinarman, Jr. (AAOF Staff); Eric Kang Ting (PCSO/CA); James Klarsch (MSO – AAOF Board); Veerasathpurush Allareddy (MSO/IL); Wellington Rody (GLAO/PA); Peter Buschang (SWSO/TX)

Not pictured: Wanda Claro (SAO/TN – AAOF Board Liaison)

PARC membership for 2023–2024

Sarandeep S. Huja DDS, Chair (SAO/SC)

Peter Buschang PhD (SWSO/TX)

Sylvia Frazier-Bowers, DDS, PhD, Vice Chair (GLAO/IN)

Nan Hatch, DMD, PhD (GLAO/MI)

Veerasathpurush Allareddy BDS, PhD (MSO/IL)

Wanda Claro DDS, MS, AAOF Board Liaison (SAO/TN)

Christine Hong, DMD, MS (PCSO/CA)

Wellington Rody DDS (GLAO/PA)

Eric Kang Ting DMD (PCSO/CA)

Sunil Wadhwa DDS, PhD (NESO/NY)

AWARD WINNER SPOTLIGHT

2023 FRED AND DIANNE GARRETT BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AWARD

Project Title: The impact of TMJ mechanobehavior on outcomes of mandibular advancement surgery

Dr. Laura Iwasaki is a professor in the Division of Orthodontics and Chair of the Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences at OHSU School of Dentistry, with a volunteer appointment in the Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.

This project will use clinical tools previously developed by our research team to identify factors that may contribute to the loss of mandibular condylar structure (resorption) following orthognathic surgery to advance the mandible. Specifically, we will combine individual-specific information about jaw mechanics and behaviors plus psychosocial and physiological conditions to compare these before and after surgery. In particular, how much and how often the jaw joint is loaded (TMJ mechanobehavior) will be measured before and after surgery to predict the likelihood of post-surgical loss of jaw joint structure (TMJ degenerative change).

How orthodontic education will benefit

The foundational information to be gathered will be important for future risk stratification of patients who are to undergo orthognathic surgery regarding the potential for post-surgical sideeffects such as condylar resorption. These outcomes will also be the basis for improved protocols which reduce the likelihood of post-surgical loss of mandibular condylar structure. These will hopefully be useful concepts that will contribute positively to improved orthodontic education. For example, the outcomes of the proposed research will provide simplified means of estimating TMJ joint loads and stress-concentration based on condyle and jaw muscle geometries, respectively, that are not currently included in clinical cephalometric analyses.

To read the complete summary, visit https://www.aaofoundation.net/awards-program/about-the-aaof-awards-program

DR. LAURA IWASAKI — Oregon Health & Science University

Dr. Laura Iwasaki is engaged in research in the areas of biomechanics and behaviors associated with the human craniomandibular complex with special interests in the temporomandibular joint, the muscles of mastication, and the movement of teeth. Her responsibilities include clinical and didactic teaching in the advanced education and dental programs in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and research supervision at the predoctoral and graduate levels.

Dr. Iwasaki is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and has been involved in the clinical practice of orthodontics for several decades.

AWARD WINNER SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Carlos Flores-Mir is the Director of the School of Dentistry Graduate Studies and the Orthodontic Program Director at University of Alberta.

Project Description

BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AWARD

Droplet aerosolization during specific orthodontic procedures has been a prime concern in the orthodontic community since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Large oral and nasal spray blooms are generated, which puts the orthodontic personnel at risk of contracting microbial infections carried out by related aerosols. This fact generated a strong interest in better understanding the nature of bioaerosol exposure in an orthodontic practice. Since aerosols remain in circulation for a significant amount of time after the termination of the orthodontic procedure, other patients and the dental staff can be at risk of developing various illnesses based on the biological content of the circulating aerosols. While oral biomass dispersion is reduced through saliva ejectors, high-volume suctions, and mouthwashes, remaining circulating aerosols still contain significant microbial content from the nose, currently understood to be more COVID-19 infectious than salivary particles. This proposal aims to test the nasal bioaerosols produced during specific orthodontic aerosolgenerating procedures. We hypothesize that some orthodontic visits generate bioaerosol sprays (droplets and aerosols) from the nose and the saliva, which could be mitigated by antimicrobial nasal sprays and extra-oral aerosol capture devices.

How orthodontic education will benefit

An improved understanding of the physical characteristics of the generated spray, their biological origin, how far they travel, and how to best mitigate them to assess if additional infection control procedures are needed when providing orthodontic aerosol-generating procedures.

To read the complete summary, visit

https://www.aaofoundation.net/awards-program/about-the-aaof-awards-program

DR. CARLOS FLORES-MIR — University of Alberta

Importance of AAOF Funding

Research funding for orthodontic projects is scarce at national and international levels. The AAOF support is invaluable for orthodontically meaningful research projects that benefit our members and communities. I have been so lucky to receive seven AAOF-funded awards during my academic career. What I have accomplished has undoubtedly been supported by the AAOF.

NAMED AWARDS

Biomedical Research Award (BRA)

• B.F. Dewel Memorial Biomedical Research Award*

• Robert L. Boyd Biomedical Research Award

• Robert James Bray Biomedical Research Award

• Burstone-Indiana Biomechanics Award**

Orthodontic Faculty Development Fellowship Award (OFDFA)

• Willie and Earl Shepard Fellowship Award*

• Robert E. Binder Teaching Fellowship Award

• Robert E. Gaylord Teaching Fellowship Award

• Anthony A. Gianelly Teaching Fellowship Award

• Fred F. Schudy Memorial Research Award

• Graber Family Biomedical Research and Teaching Award***

• The Fred and Dianne Garrett Biomedical Research Award

Corporate Center Award

• GAC International Corporate Center Award

• Ormco/”A” Company Corporate Center Award

• 3M Unitek Corporate Center Award

• Align Technology, Inc. Corporate Center Award

• American Orthodontics Corporate Center Award

• T.P. Orthodontics Corporate Center Award

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• T.M. Graber Teaching Fellowship Award

• Michael Matlof Memorial Teaching Fellowship Award

• Robert M. Ricketts Sunflower Orthodontics Fellowship Award

• Subtelny, Baker, Eastman Teaching Fellowship Award

• Orhan C. Tuncay Teaching Fellowship Award

• Eugene E. West Memorial Fellowship Award

• Albert P. Westfall Memorial Teaching Fellowship Award

• James A. McNamara Orthodontic Faculty Fellowship Award

• James L. Vaden Teaching Fellowship Award

Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (PFA)

Research Aid Award

• Martin “Bud” Schulman Postdoctoral Fellowship Award

• Charles J. Burstone Research Aid Award

*Designation given to the most meritorious proposal within each Award Category

**Successful applicant of the award each year designated as a Burstone Fellow in Biomechanics

***A preference for Junior Faculty

BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AWARDS (BRA)

• Bingshuang Zou, University of British Columbia

B.F. Dewel Memorial Biomedical Research Award

2023 GRANTS & FELLOWSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM

• Alice Goodwin, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF

Graber Family Biomedical Research and Teaching Award

• Mohammed Elnagar, University of Illinois Chicago

Burstone-Indiana Biomechanics Award

Fred F. Schudy Memorial Research Award

• Carlos Flores-Mir, University of Alberta

• Sumit Yadav, University of Connecticut Health Center

Biomedical Research Awards

Robert L. Boyd Biomedical Research Award

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Orthodontic Faculty Fellowship Awards

• Phimon Atsawasuwan, University of Illinois, Chicago

Robert James Bray Biomedical Research Award

• Laura Iwasaki, Oregon Health, and Science

Research Aid Awards

Craniofacial Growth Legacy Project Support $50,000

The Fred and Dianne Garrett Biomedical Research Award

Total of $684,981

ORTHODONTIC FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIP AWARDS (OFDFA)

• Rishma Shah, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Juan Martin Palomo, Case Western Reserve University

Willie and Earl Shepard Fellowship Award

• Po-Jung Chen, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Graber Family Teaching and Research Award

• Maysaa Oubaidin, University of Illinois Chicago

T. M. Graber Teaching Fellowship Award

RESEARCH AID AWARDS (RAA)

• Ginny Ching Yun Hsu, Oregon Health & Science University

• Jie Liu, The Ohio State University

Charles J. Burstone Research Aid Award

• Xianrui Yang, University of Michigan School of Dentistry

Charles J. Burstone Research Aid Award

• Chenshuang Li, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine James L. Vaden Teaching Fellowship Award

• Jonas Bianchi, University of the Pacific

Orhan C. Tuncay Teaching Fellowship Award

• Divakar Karanth, University of Florida

• Christine Bode, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Charles J. Burstone Research Aid Award

James A. McNamara Orthodontic Faculty Fellowship Award

Anthony A. Gianelly Teaching Fellowship Award

• Howard Freedman, Oregon Health & Science University

• Mahdis Maleki, University of Toronto

Charles J. Burstone Research Aid Award

• John Baker, University at Buffalo

• Ronnel Azizollahi, University of California, San Francisco

• Mary Contreras, University of Pennsylvania

• Wendy Vu, University of Toronto

• Suzanne Abreu, University of Illinois at Chicago

• Ozge Colak, State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo

• Joy Gerasco, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Beatrice Williams, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Heather Ercolano, The Research Foundation of the State University of New York – Stony Brook

AAOF CRANIOFACIAL GROWTH LEGACY COLLECTION

The AAO Foundation Craniofacial Growth Legacy Collections Project is available on a complimentary basis to users as a valuable resource of untreated cases. The AAO Foundation Board of Directors recognizes the value of this collection and in 2022 approved a five-year extension to the support of this project, committing over $500,000 more in support. Consequently, we are asking you to help fund its continued existence. Please donate now to help preserve this important legacy of orthodontics. We thank you in advance for your support.

https://www.aaoflegacycollection.org/aaof_home.html

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

With support from the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF), nine of the eleven known collections of longitudinal craniofacial growth records in the United States and Canada have joined together to create this web site and its underlying numerical database. Our purpose is to make representative materials from the participating collections available for viewing and further investigation by clinicians, craniofacial investigators, students of human growth, and interested members of the public.

These collections represent the work of hundreds of investigators. They have been gathered, cataloged, and studied over a period

Now, by merging data from the collections, we hope to make possible further collaborative studies that will enrich and refine our knowledge of craniofacial growth in untreated children and adolescents.

CRANIOFACIAL GROWTH LEGACY COLLECTION PROJECT

Presently available on the site are more than 13,000 digital images including 8,700 lateral cephalograms and over 3,000 frontal (PA) cephalograms generated at different ages from 704 cases, gathered from 9 different collections. Summary statistics on case distribution by sex/ gender, age and Angle Class may be found by clicking on “ Statistics” in the About menu.

MARK HANS, DDS, MSD

Professor & Chair of the Department of Orthodontics at Case Western School of Dental Medicine

This entire site is a continually developing resource for orthodontic teaching and research. Its primary role is to serve as a repository for longitudinal records of all types with sufficient numerical documentation to facilitate useful search and querying.

HEESOO OH, DDS, MSD, PhD

Professor & Chair of the Department of Orthodontics at University of the Pacific

JAMES McNAMARA, DDS, MS, PhD

Professor Emeritus of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontic and Pediatric Dentistry, Professor Emeritus of Cell and Developmental

SEAN CURRY, PhD

Technical Advisor to CRIL, and former Technical Director

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE RECOGNITION

EUGENE AND PAULINE BLAIR AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTISTS FOUNDATION

Presented to a person, group, or organization who have made exceptional contributions to the mission of the Foundation, the 2023 Blair Award was presented to The Schulman Group.

SCHULMAN GROUP

The Schulman Group has long been admired and appreciated by the academic establishment for their commitment to nurture orthodontic education.

Since their inception, the group has made it possible for orthodontic departments to acquire novel technology, new facilities, while also providing for tuition for students in clinical and classroom settings. Schulman members have been involved in service leadership positions to strengthen and advance orthodontics. They have served as trustees, presidents, board members and committee members within the AAO. Most notably, they have endowed a number of named awards for the Council on Scientific Affairs and AAO Foundation.

2023 Eugene and Pauline Blair Distinguished Service Award

Recipient: The Schulman Group being accepted by Dr. Dick Albright, Dr. Bob Bray and Dr. Ron Redmond.

AAO FOUNDATION DONOR APPRECIATION COCKTAIL RECEPTION

The AAO Foundation held an exclusive donor appreciation cocktail reception in Chicago in 2023. Foundation Donors enjoyed gathering and celebrating the great work of the Foundation.

The Schulman Group has been the catalyst for the largest donations from orthodontic manufacturers. Over the years, their fundraising work for the AAOF has been extraordinary. They are indeed the foundation of the AAO Foundation.

THE 2023 RRAYMOND GEORGE, SR. RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING DONATED ORTHODONTIC SERVICES

DR. ARON DELLINGER

Dr. Dellinger has been an advocate for Gifted Smiles (formerly Donated Orthodontic Services – DOS) since the inception of the program. Not only did he spearhead efforts in his home state of Indiana, one of the five states involved in the pilot program, but also served as president of the steering committee. Today, Dr. Dellinger remains an active volunteer helping children in his community of Fort Wayne receive a new, healthy smile.

Dr. Dellinger holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Indiana University; a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Indiana University School of Dentistry, and a Master of Science in Specialized Dentistry – Orthodontic Residency from St. Louis University.

THE 2023 LOUISE ADA JARABAK MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS AND RESEARCH RECOGNITION

JAE HYUN PARK, DMD, MS, PhD

The Foundation was honored to present this award to Jae Hyun Park, DMD, PhD, MS in Chicago. The AAO Foundation Board of Directors selects a recipient from nominations received from the AAO Constituent Societies. The nominees must be an orthodontist, a full or part-time teacher of orthodontics in a graduate program or a department chair. The individual must be associated with orthodontic research, have made personal sacrifices in his/her

efforts to promote the specialty, have published his/her work, made essay presentations at the constituent or national level. The awardee may be a citizen of any country.

Dr. Park, who was nominated by the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO), has made a myriad of contributions to the orthodontic profession through his many years of professional service including extensive work with the AAO, PCSO, and Edward H Angle Society of Orthodontists (EHASO). Dr. Park is first and foremost a clinical research specialist and orthodontic educator. He serves as an editorial board member of several peer-reviewed orthodontic and dental journals, as well as associate editor of four major orthodontic journals. He has published more than 280 scientific and clinical articles in peer-reviewed orthodontic and dental journals, written three books, and 22 book chapters. He lectures nationally and internationally and represented the AAO at the 2018 ADA Annual Session presenting a threehour lecture.

2023 ANNUAL SESSION – CHICAGO, IL

FRED A. GARRETT RESIDENT EDUCATION PROGRAM

The AAO Foundation recognizes the value of Orthodontic Residents experiencing the educational opportunities of AAO Annual Session,

In 2023, we provided assistance to more than 430 residents. The AAOF Board of Directors, AAOF donors, and the AAOF Team enjoy interacting with these future leaders as they visit the AAOF booth to introduce them to the Foundation. This program is returning for 2024 in New Orleans.

For more information on the program, visit www.aaofoundation.net/residents

WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE

• Plan your annual contribution to the Foundation - We accept gifts by mail, phone and online

• Become a Century Club Member with a monthly contribution, helping sustain our program

• Volunteer for Gifted Smiles

• Call Brett Schott to discuss Estate Planning and Planned Giving and join the Keystone Society

• Become a Corporate Partner

• Remember you can maximize your giving with your IRA or gifts of appreciated Securities

• Follow Us on Social Media

GORP SPONSORSHIP

In July 2023, more than 500 residents from the U.S. and Canada gathered in St. Louis for clinical and scientific lectures, social activities, and sight-seeing. With the gathering in St Louis comes the opportunity to visit AAO Headquarters. The AAOF sponsored the 31st annual Graduate Orthodontic Residents Program (GORP). As a part of that sponsorship, the AAOF Resident Directors spoke at the conference and introduced residents to the work of AAOF. We also funded a selfie booth during the visit to AAO Headquarters and provided backpacks to all attendees in partnership with AAOIC.

KEYSTONE SOCIETY

AS OF DECEMBER 2023

Individuals who have made a commitment in advance to leave a lasting legacy by including AAOF as a beneficiary in his/her final wishes (will, life insurance, estate, etc.) are considered members of the Foundation’s Keystone Society. https://www.aaofoundation.net/news/keystone-society

KEYSTONE SOCIETY

Creating a lasting legacy by including AAOF as a beneficiary in your estate plane (will, life insurance, estate, etc.) is vital to the long-term growth of the Foudation. It also inducts you into the Foundation’s Keystone Society.

LET’S BE FRIENDS!

Follow AAOF in social media and help us spread the word.

“ The Keystone Society is an estate planning opportunity. I’m at the end of my career and I consider the practice of orthodontics to be the greatest business practice opportunity anybody could ever want. So therefore, I’m at a stage where I look back and say how wonderful it was, what orthodontics was able to do for me personally. At this stage you have choices about how you want to give back, and one of them certainly would be to give back to your profession. As somebody writing my estate, I want to make sure my monies go directly to what is important to me. The one place I know for sure that will happen is with the AAO Foundation.”

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– JOHN CALLAHAN, DDS, MS AAO President-Elect

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CENTURY CLUB MEMBERS AS OF DECEMBER 2023

The Century Club option is an open-ended, ongoing commitment of a minimum of $100 per month, either by bank authorization or credit card.

Dr. Brian D. Amy

Dr. Rolf G. Behrents

Allen Chance

Dr. Wanda Irene Claro

Dr. David T. Copus

Dr. Chris L. Cramer

Dr. Julian E. Davila

Dr. J. Seph Anthony DeMeo

Dr. Mary Angelic Gangoy

Dr. Fred A. Garrett

Dr. David C. Gehring

Dr. Maggie Kerper Grissom

Dr. Zane K. Haider

Dr. Nathan R. Hamman

Dr. Chris H. Henry

Dr. Lili K. Horton

Dr. Glenwood B. Jordan

Dr. Charles A. Lindsey

Dr. Kristen Lowe

Dr. Liliana Mejia

Dr. Eric R. Nease

Dr. Patricia J. Panucci

Dr. Jae Hyun Park

Dr. Nic Shirey

Dr. Charles M. Taylor, III

Dr. Gilda Torossian

Dr. Orhan C. Tuncay

Dr. Richard A. Williams

CUMULATIVE GIVERS AS OF DECEMBER 2023

make-a-pledge

$1,000,000 and above

The AAO Foundation Board of Directors wishes to express appreciation and gratitude to those who have completed contributions at the $25,000 level or higher. For a full list of pledges, please visit the AAO Foundation website page: https://www.aaofoundation.net/ways-to-give/

$50,000-$99,999

Align Technology, Inc.

American Orthodontics

$500,000 - $999,999

3M

GAC International

Dr. Eugene S. Blair

AAO Services, Inc.

Dr. Kolman P. Apt

Dr. Richard W. Boyd, Jr.

The Bray Family Foundation

Dr. Richard L. Bridgham

Dr. Jeffrey A. Bunkers

$100,000 - $499,999

Estate of Dr. Eugene Blair

Dr. Charles J. Burstone Foundation

Dr. W. Kelley Carr

Mr. Leo A. Dohn

Dr. Patrick M. Dreiling

Estate of Jane Kirkland Bedell

Dr. Fred A. and Dianne Garrett

Graber Family Foundation

Dr. Joseph W. Gray

Great Lakes Dental Technologies

Dr. Gregg G. Hipple

Northeastern Society Of Orthodontists

OCA

ORMCO

Thomas M. Prescott

Dr. David M. Sarver

Schulman Group

Dr. Earl Shepard Estate

TP Orthodontics, Inc.

California Assn of Orthodontists

Dr. Robert P. Campbell

Dr. C. Lynn Davis

Dr. Harry L. Dougherty, Jr.

Dr. Terry L. Duncan

Dr. Randy K. Ellis

Estate of Dante DeAngelo

Estate of Dr. Paul Jorgensen

Dr. Robert W. Fry

Dr. Philip F.M. Gilley, Jr.

Dr. James E. Gjerset

Dr. Lee W. Graber

Dr. T. M. Graber

Great Lakes Association Of Orthodontists

Dr. Stephen R. Haught

Dr. Kevin Horner

Dr. Lili K. Horton

Mr. Scott Huge

Mr. Arlen J. Hurt

Dr. Brent E. Larson

Dr. John R. Mariotti

CUMULATIVE GIVERS CONTINUED

Dr. L. Donald Mayer

Middle Atlantic Society Of Orthodontists

Dr. Steven J. Moravec

Dr. Robert T. Morrison

North Carolina Assn of Orthodontists

Dr. Robert S. Olson, Jr.

Ortho Technology

Pacific Coast Society Of Orthodontists

Dr. John K. Pershing, Jr.

Dr. Robert N. Pickron

Dr. J. Anthony Quinn

Dr. Ron Redmond

Dr. John N. Reichheld

Reliance Orthodontic Products, Inc.

Dr. Stephen C. Roehm

Dr. Robert P. Scholz

Southwestern Society Of Orthodontists

Dr. Frederic C. Sterritt

Dr. Donald J. Thompson

$25,000-$49,999

AAO Services, Inc.

Dr. Emeline B. Abay

Dr. David J. Angus

Dr. Kolman P. Apt

Dr. Stanley A. Ault

Dr. James J. Awbrey, IV

Dr. Dean W. Baesel

Dr. Thomas R. Bales

Dr. Kathleen M. Bales

Dr. Mary K. Barkley

Dr. Nicholas D. Barone

Dr. Jeffrey A. Bassin

Dr. Paul J. Batastini

Dr. Peter F. Bayer

Dr. Rolf G. Behrents

Dr. Mark F. Bellard

Dr. Stephen J. Belli

Dr. Ronald M. Bellohusen

Dr. Greg R. Bennett

Dr. Allen N. Benning

Dr. Brian H. Bergh

Dr. Richard L. Bridgham

Dr. Bloyce Britton, III

Dr. Eugene C. Brown, Jr.

Dr. Clark C. Browne

Dr. William A. Buhner

Dr. Jeffrey A. Bunkers

Dr. Donald R. Burkhardt

Dr. Harry I. Bussa, Jr.

Dr. John F. Buzzatto

California Assn of Orthodontists

California, U of, At Los Angles (UCLA) Ortho Alumni

Dr. John D. Callahan

Dr. Robert P. Campbell

Dr. R. Paul Campbell

Dr. Robert B. Campbell

Dr. Joseph Carastro, IV

Carestream Dental

Dr. Sean K. Carlson

Dr. Paul Carpinello

Dr. Michael Bernard

Dr. Samuel S. Berro

Dr. Karl L. Bierdeman

Dr. Keith Allan Blalock

Dr. Guthrie P. Carr

Dr. Stephen L. Carter

Dr. John W. M. Carter

Dr. Jerry F. Cash

Dr. David O. Adame

Dr. Thomas L. Ahman

Dr. Richard H. Albright, Jr.

Dr. R.G. (Wick) Alexander

Dr. C. Moody Alexander

Dr. Timothy J. Alford

Dr. Michael C. Alpern

Dr. Lisa A. Alvetro

Dr. Michael A. Blau

Dr. Kevin Michael Cassidy

Dr. Jimmy C. Boley

Dr. Paul Bonham

Dr. Jeffrey Thomas Cavanaugh

American Association of Orthodontists

Dr. Barry E. Booth

Dr. Normand Boucher

Dr. Jason R. Bourne

Dr. Steven Jay Bowman

Dr. Richard W. Boyd, Jr.

Dr. Robert L. Boyd

Dr. Gerald D. Cavanaugh

Dr. Milton D. Chan

Dr. Lewis P. Chapman, Jr.

Dr. Thomas J. Chin

Dr. Stephen B. Clark

Dr. Theresa Lenise Clifton

Dr. William J. Cline

CUMULATIVE GIVERS CONTINUED

Dr. Charles Y. Coghlan

Mr. Brandon Collier

Mr. Richard A. Collier

Dr. Clark Colville

Dr. John A. Coombs

Dr. Jason B. Cope

Dr. John X. Cordoba

Dr. R. Glen Cowan, Jr.

Dr. Sidney M. Craft

Dr. John R. Crawford

Dr. Ross L. Crist

Dr. Antonio Cucalon, III

Dr. John M. Damas

Dr. Paul Damon

Dr. John A. Daniel

Dr. C. Lynn Davis

Dr. Dale J. Davis

Dr. Lisa M. Davis

Dr. Damon De Arment

Dr. Daniel M. DeAngelo

Dr. William H. DeKock

Dr. Eugene L. Dellinger

Dr. Thomas H. Dembinski, II

Dentaurum

Dr. B. Melvin DeSoto

Dr. J. Kendall Dillehay

Dr. Henry DiLorenzo

Dr. Frederick W. Distelhorst

Dr. Steven A. Dugoni

Dr. Terry L. Duncan

Dr. S. Kendall Dunn

Dr. Michael G. Durbin

Dr. Dean P. Dyer

DynaFlex

Dr. Donna L. Ebert

Dr. Jeffrey J. Eberting

Dr. Randy K. Ellis

Dr. Michael Ellis

Dr. Jerald E. Elrod

Dr. Kevin W. Ensley

Dr. Duane C. Erickson

Estate of Dante DeAngelo

Estate of Donald J. Thompson

Estate of Dr. Paul Jorgensen

Dr. Harry L. Dougherty, Jr.

Dr. David E. Drake

Dolphin Imaging/Patterson Dental

Dr. Oles Basil Drobocky

Estate of J. Daniel Subtelny

Estate of Richard B Myers

Estate of Ronald Koster

Mr. Dan Even

Dr. James M. Faulkner

Dr. Guy A. Favaloro

Dr. Edward Thomas Ferry

Dr. Thomas J. Fischer

Dr. John J. Flowers, Jr.

Dr. Kim K. Forrest

Dr. Devek Kent Frech

Estate of George and Norma Kotteman

Dr. Gregg Frey

Dr. James F. Fruge, Jr.

Dr. Robert W. Fry

Dr. Jeremy R. Fry

Dr. J. Courtney Gorman

Dr. G. Bradley Gottsegen

Dr. Lee W. Graber

Dr. T. M. Graber

Dr. Katherine Rene Graber

Dr. Charles Ray Graham

Dr. Mervin W. Graham

Dr. Michael J. Graham

Great Lakes Association Of Orthodontists

Dr. John C. Griffiths

Dr. Ronald B. Gross

Dr. Jeffrey E. Gust

Dr. David G. Haas

CUMULATIVE GIVERS CONTINUED

Dr. Maria C. Haas

Dr. David G. Hall

Dr. Tucker Haltom

Dr. David C. Hamilton, Jr.

Dr. David C. Hamilton

Dr. R. Cree Hamilton

Dr. Scott D. Hamilton

Dr. Timothy A. Hanigan

Dr. J. Joseph Hannah

Dr. James D. Hudson

Dr. Heidi Anne Harman

Dr. Lawrence S. Harte

Dr. Anthony L. Harwell

Dr. Jeffrey W. Haskins

Dr. Harry H. Hatasaka

Dr. Stephen R. Haught

Dr. Michael D. Hayward

Robert Hazel

Dr. David J. Henderson

Dr. Steven John Henseler

Dr. James I. Heslop

Dr. James S. Henson, Jr.

Dr. Joseph T. Hicken

Dr. Jerry R. Hickman

Dr. Arnold J. Hill

Dr. Dennis C. Hiller

Dr. Michael C. Hollen

Dr. Kevin Horner

Dr. Thomas M. Horrigan

Dr. Lili K. Horton

Dr. Michael H. Hoxie

Dr. Joseph Hudgins

Dr. Brian N. Hockenberger

Mr. Scott Huge

Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Dr. Jon G. Hullings

Dr. Bruce W. Hultgren

Dr. J. Todd Hunt

Dr. Chester Hurst

Mr. Arlen J. Hurt

Illinois Society of Orthodontists

Dr. Curtis R. Imel

Dr. Gary O. Inman

Dr. William W. Iversen

Dr. R. D. Jackson, Jr.

Dr. Amy E. James

Dr. J. Dean Jensen

Dr. Brian R. Jesperson

Dr. David A. Jones

Dr. Richard T. Jones

Dr. Robert B. Julius

Dr. Thomas P. Kadar

Dr. John S. Kanyusik

Dr. James Karpac

Dr. Marvin C. Kastrop

Dr. Jeff G. Keeling

Dr. Robert Kennemer

Dr. Larson R. Keso

Dr. Edward Stan Key

Dr. Lisa King

Dr. Michael S. Klein

Dr. Michael Klepacki

Dr. William L. Krieg

Dr. Michael R. LaFerla

Dr. Samuel L. Lake

Dr. Dennis K. Langwith

Dr. Brent E. Larson

Dr. Idalia Lastra

Dr. James A. Leithead, Jr.

Dr. Dean P. Leonard

Dr. John T. Lindquist

Dr. Arthur N. Litowitz

Dr. Rodney D. Littlejohn

Dr. Stephen Litton

Dr. Herbert A. Klontz

Dr. James W. Kohl

Dr. Mark David Lively

Dr. Barkley Low

Dr. Elizabeth A. Long

Dr. W. Bonham Magness

Dr. Lee A. Mahlmann

Dr. Nahid Maleki

Dr. Michael R. Marcotte

Dr. William J. Mardaga

Dr. John R. Mariotti

Dr. Steven D. Marshall

Dr. Joel Martinez

Dr. John D. Marx

Dr. James W. May

Dr. L. Donald Mayer

Dr. Joe H. Mayes

Massachusetts Assn of Orthodontists

CUMULATIVE GIVERS CONTINUED

Dr. Stephen J. McAuliff

Dr. DeWayne B. McCamish

Dr. Joseph A. McCormick

Dr. James W. McCulley

Dr. Fred T. McDonald

Dr. Norman Nagel

Dr. Eric R. Nease

Nebraska Soc of Orthodontists

Dr. David R. Nelson

Dr. Gerald D. Nelson

Dr. Joseph E. Pezza

Dr. Richard A. McFarland

Mr. John McGill

Dr. Paul J. McKenna, Jr.

Dr. Stephen W. McKenna

Dr. Raymond A. McLendon

Dr. E. Gregg Pfund

Dr. James A. McNamara

Dr. Liliana Mejia

Dr. Carolyn Melita

Dr. Wendell J. Mettman

Dr. Jeffrey Carl Miller

Dr. Ronald L. Miller

Dr. Michael L. Mizell

Mr. Ronald S. Moen

Dr. John F. Monticello

Dr. Alton W. Moore

Dr. Michael H. Moore

New York State Soc Of Ortho

New-Conn Orthodontic Foundation

Dr. Hilary Nieberg-Baskin

Dr. Raymond (Reggie) Noble

Dr. Reagon Noble

Middle Atlantic Society Of Orthodontists

Dr. Donald Ray Montano

Midwestern Society Of Orthodontists

Dr. Steven J. Moravec

Dr. Darrel G. Moreland

Dr. Vanessa A. Morenzi

Dr. Robert T. Morrison

Dr. Gary Dean Mundy

Dr. John J. Murray

Dr. David R. Musich

Dr. Richard B. Myers

Dr. Robert (Tito) Alan Norris

Dr. William M. Northway

Dr. Kathleen J. Nuckles

Dr. Mark C. Oberheim

Dr. James M. O’Leary

Dr. Robert S. Olson, Jr.

Dr. Jay M. Oltjen

Dr. Perry M. Opin

Dr. Jeremy D. Orchin

Dr. Robert L. Orr

Ortho Technology

Ortho2

North Carolina Assn of Orthodontists

Philips Sonicare & Zoom Whitening

Dr. Hugh R. Phillis

Mr. Floyd Pickrell

Dr. Robert N. Pickron

Dr. Gina B. Pinamonti

Dr. Rebecca Poling

Dr. Mario Polo

Dr. Morris N. Poole

Dr. D. Spencer Pope

Dr. Robert S. Portenga

Dr. Terry R. Pracht

Dr. Frederick G. Preis

Dr. Grady L. Price, Jr.

Dr. John C. Pryse, Jr.

Dr. Albert H. Owen, III

OSE Co., Inc. (Orthodontic Supply & Equipment)

Pacific Dental Services

Pacific, U of The, Ortho Alumni

Dr. Juliana Panchura

Dr. Natalie M. Parisi

Dr. Daniel E. Pearcy

Dr. Daniel C. Peavy, Jr.

Dr. Anthony Puntillo

Pacific Coast Society Of Orthodontists

Dr. J. Anthony Quinn

Dr. Robert S. Quinn

Dr. Todd H. Rankin

Dr. Melisa Anne Rathburn

Dr. Craig D. Ratzlaff

Dr. Ron Redmond

Dr. Richard R. Reed

Dr. John N. Reichheld

Reliance Orthodontic Products, Inc.

Dr. Richard Resler

Dr. Michael L. Reznik

Dr. Richard J. Risinger

CUMULATIVE GIVERS CONTINUED

Dr. Chris A. Roberts

Dr. William W. Roberts, III

Dr. W. Eugene Roberts

Dr. Roxanne G. Robertson

Dr. W. Scott Robinson

Dr. Stephen C. Roehm

Dr. Michael B. Rogers

Dr. Loring L. Ross

Roth Williams Center

Dr. Barry F. Rouch

Dr. Todd K. Rowe

Dr. Richard J. Rozehnal

Dr. Charles J. Ruff

Dr. Harry L. Ryburn

Dr. David G. Sabott

Dr. Anna Maria Salas

Dr. Richard A. Savage

Dr. Bruce W. Scarola

Dr. Alan B. Schafer

Dr. Jeffrey L. Schauder

Dr. L. William Schmohl, III

Dr. Robert P. Scholz

Dr. George W. Scott

Dr. Robert T. Scott

Dr. Stephen A. Scott

Dr. Stephen E. Searcy

Dr. Robert N. Seebold

Dr. Leo C. Sinna

Dr. Aimee S. Skelton

Dr. Larry C. Smedley

Dr. Robert D. Smith

Dr. Gilbert H. Snow

Dr. Edward Philip Snyder

Dr. Richard C. Snyder

Dr. David M. Solomon

Dr. Dennis D. Sommers

Dr. Terry A. Sellke

Dr. David T. Shen

Dr. Even Diane Shieh

Dr. James E. Shuffield

Dr. Steven M. Siegel

Dr. Kirt Edward Simmons

Southern Association Of Orthodontists

Dr. Elizabeth B. Spannhake

Specialty Appliances

Dr. John R. St Clair

Southwestern Society Of Orthodontists

Dr. J. Michael Steffen

Dr. Marvin G. Stephens, Jr.

Dr. Claude R. Stephens, Jr.

Dr. Corbett K. Stephens

Dr. Frederic C. Sterritt

Dr. Lamon A. Stewart, Jr.

Dr. Michael B. Stewart

Dr. Kurt D. Stormberg

Dr. Jeri Lynnette Stull

Dr. Wendell R. Stuntz

Dr. Joseph A. Sweet

Dr. Charles M. Taylor, III

Dr. Adam J. Weiss

Dr. Terrence L. Wenger

Dr. Ryan Terrence Wenger

Dr. Robert G. Wertz, Sr.

Dr. Kristine West

Dr. Dorothy E. Whalen

Dr. Cassy B. Wiggins

Tennessee Assn of Orthodontists

The Bray Family Foundation

Dr. Terrie Yoshikane

Texas Association Of Orthodontists

Dr. Donald J. Thompson

Dr. Henry S. Zaytoun, Jr.

Dr. John T. Ziegler

The Center For The Correction Of Facial Deformities

The Friends of Dr. J. Daniel Subtelny & Eastman Orthodontic Alumni

Ziegler Practice Transitions, Ltd

Zuelke & Associates, Inc.

Ziegler Practice Transitions, Ltd

Zuelke & Associates, Inc.

GRATEFUL PATIENTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Did you know, when you have a patient whose life is made better because of your commitment to their orthodontic health, you can encourage them to give to AAOF in your honor through our Grateful Patient Program? Not only do they receive the tax deduction for their donation, but you receive the credit with AAOF for that donation, which will advance you in our giving level benefits and recognition. With donations like these, AAOF can continue funding research and education that will lead to increased excellence in patient care in the future.

For more information about this program, and a printable form to offer your patients, visit www.aaofoundation.net/ways-to-give and select Grateful Patient Form.

LEARN MORE

2023 DONORS

AS OF DECEMBER 2023

Dr. Yumi Abei

Dr. Samantha Abod

Dr. Mayte Accornero

Alabama Assn of Orthodontists

Dr. Steven P. Alexander

Align Technology, Inc.

Dr. Brett C. Alvey

AmazonSmile Foundation

American Association of Orthodontists

American Orthodontics

Dr. Brian D. Amy

Dr. Benjamin Thomas Anders

Dr. David K. Anderson

Dr. Cheryl Anderson-Cermin

Dr. Stanley A. Ault

Dr. Steven M. Austin

Dr. Alexander Bageris

Together we are making an impact on the future of orthodontics. We offer our gratitude to those who have made contributions in 2023.

Jackie Bode

Dr. Brandon Boggan

Dr. Brian Bolerjack

Dr. Richard W. Boyd, Jr.

Dr. Chris L. Cramer

Dr. Luke Stephen Bailey

Dr. J. Newsom Baker

McKenzie Baker

Dr. Richard A. Ballard

Dr. Elisabeth Banasik

Dr. Lisa M. Banning

Dr. Aubrey AF Barrett

Dr. Erin Bauerle

Alan Baum

Teri A. Beasley

Dr. Thomas W. Beattie

Dr. Rolf G. Behrents

Lisa Berghout

Leland Bertolone

Ms. Debbie Best

Dr. Kevin Boyle

Dr. James J. Brennan

Dr. Breck S. Brewer

Dr. Richard L. Bridgham

Mindi Brothers

Dr. David Carpinello

Ms. Lauren Snowden Carr

Dr. Clark D. Cash

Brandi Casper

Dr. Kevin Michael Cassidy

Dr. Sylvain Chamberland

Allen Chance

Dr. Amrita Bhan

Dr. Michael A. Blau

Dr. Elisabeth Creasman Barnhart

Robert Cunningham

Dr. Leigh Bayer Curtis

Dr. Mark L. Dake

Lisa Chandler

Dr. Chris H. Chang

Dr. Kwang Kyun Chang

Dr. Rory Alexander Chong

Dr. Narumol Chongthanavanit

Dr. Elizabeth Christopherson

Dr. Allison Clark

Dr. Wanda Irene Claro

Dr. William J. Cline

Dr. Devin S. Cochran

Dr. Zenaida M. Cofie

Mr. Brandon Collier

Dr. Todd J. Connell

James Connors

Dr. Devon R. Cook

Dr. R. Bryn Cooper

Mrs. Mindy K Copp

Dr. David T. Copus

Dr. Thomas Richmond Covington

Dr. Drew Darsey

Dr. Julian E. Davila

Dr. Matthew Brandt Davis

Dr. Joseph Y. de Jesus

Dr. Eric L. Dellinger

Dr. Aron E. Dellinger

Dr. Christopher Eladio DeLeon

Dr. Thomas H. Dembinski, II

Dr. J. Seph Anthony DeMeo

Dental Monitoring America Inc.

Dr. Daniel Diaz-Rubayo

Dr. James Kendall Dillehay, II

Katherine DiPrimo

Libby Dischert

Dr. Charles J. Burstone Foundation

Dr. Carl T. Drake

Dr. Michael W. Duers

Dr. Tim Donald Dumore

Dr. Michael G. Durbin

Dr. Mark Dusek

Dr. James R. Durham

Dr. Amy Dustoor

Sarah Dvorak

DynaFlex

Dr. Kathryn A. Edgcomb

Dr. Ousama El-Hillal

Dr. Alyssa K. Emory-Carter

Dr. Lee P. Erickson

Dr. Richard Ralph Escobar

Dr. Alison Fallgatter

Ansley Favalora

Dr. Barry A. Feldman

Dr. Trista Felty

Dr. Jose Abelardo Estrada

Dr. Dale Anne Featheringham

Dr. Travis Fiegle

Dr. Gerald L. Finkelstein

Dr. Christian Flechsig

Dr. John Foley

Dr. Russell H. Ford

Dr. Kenneth F. Freer

Dr. Caleb Frick

Larry Friis

Dr. Ryan D. Frost

Dr. Sara A. Gaalaas

Dr. Mary Angelic Gangoy

Dr. Fred A. Garrett

Dr. Tarek Maher Hasson Mohamed Elshebiny

Dr. David C. Gehring

Dr. Danielle Geshay

Dr. Brian Richard Gaudreault

Dr. Jonathan Gluck

Lynne Thomas Gordon, CAE

Dr. Tara L. Gostovich

Dr. Lee W. Graber

Graber Family Foundation

Dr. Joseph W. Gray

Great Lakes Association Of Orthodontists

Dr. Maggie Kerper Grissom

Dr. Camille Guez

Brandon Hackworth

Dr. Zane K. Haider

Dr. Yaser Haj Hamed

Janet Hamiltona

Dr. Nathan R. Hamman

Dr. Christine Colton Hammer

Dr. James B. Hanigan

Dr. Brandon Hanna

Dr. Jianjun Hao

Dr. David E. Harmon, Jr.

Dr. James A. Hart

Dr. Katherine A. Hart

Dr. Robbie A. Hashem

Dr. William Reginald Hatcher

Hawaii Society of Orthodontists

Dr. Alan R. Heller

Dr. Chris H. Henry

Dr. J. Shaun Hicken

Katherine Hobler

Dr. Nathan Kyle Hoffman

Pamela R. Hoffmann

Dr. Suzzane Horani

Dr. Lili K. Horton

Dr. James G. Klarsch

Dr. Jacob E. Koch

Dr. Mary Cay Koen

Dr. Jeff Kohlmeier

Dr. Frank W. Krause

Dr. Neal D. Kravitz

Dr. Timothy A. Kuhlman

Dr. Richard Kulbersh

Ashley Lamb

Large Practice Sales

Dr. Chad Evans Larson

Dr. Marie E. Lathrop

Dr. Daniel Lee

Dr. Calvin KookSung Lee

Rose Leifeld

Dr. Vladimir Leon-Salazar

LightForce Orthodontics, Inc.

Dr. Lindsay Durham Limbaugh

Dr. Edward Y. Lin

Dr. Charles A. Lindsey

Dr. John William Lorenz

Dr. Anthony Lovrovich

Dr. Kristen Lowe

Dr. Tina Mahmoudi

Mrs. Diana Mambretti

Haley Manter

Mrs. Claire Marchal

Dr. Rick L. Martin

Dr. Ana Martins Wright

Sue Matlof

Dr. Colin A. Mayers

Dr. G. Gibson McCall, III

Katie McCormack

Dr. Stephen Jon McCown

Dr. Andrew McDonald

Dr. Ben David McDowell

Dr. Jesse Robert McGuire, Jr.

Dr. Jeffrey McMillan

Dr. Robert E. Meister

Dr. Liliana Mejia

Dr. Elizabeth Melvin

Dr. Luciane Macedo De Menezes

Nathan Mick

Midwestern Society Of Orthodontists

Dr. Preston D. Miller, III

Ms. Mary Kay Miller

Dr. Kunihiko Miyashita

Dr. Michael L. Mizell

Dr. Maryam Mojdehi-Barnes

Dr. Samantha Montoya

Dr. Ramiro Morales

Dr. Larry J. Moray

Dr. David Mouritsen

Dr. Reza Movahed

Dr. Richard B. Myers

Dr. Michael W. Naborowski

Dr. Fereshteh Najarzadegan

Ms. Gianna Nawrocki

Dr. Eric R. Nease

Dr. Takefumi Negoro

Network for Good

Bruce Newman

Dr. Grace Nguyen

Northeastern Society Of Orthodontists

Dr. Heesoo Oh

Dr. Larry A. Okmin

Dr. Kamrin Olfert

Dr. John N. Ordahl

Ortho Technology

Pacific Coast Society Of Orthodontists

Pacific Dental Services

Pacific, U of The, Ortho Alumni

Dr. Philip Pan

Dr. Patricia J. Panucci

Dr. Jae Hyun Park

Dr. Shany Park

Dr. Pranav Patel

Dr. Michael H. Payne

Dr. Chuck Pierson

Dr. Katherine Alexandra Pischke Thomas

Dr. Thomas R. Pitts

Dr. Morris N. Poole

Dr. D. Spencer Pope

Dr. Nicole Powell

Dr. P. Justin Power

Dr. Anthony Puntillo

Reliance Orthodontic Products, Inc.

Dr. Ann Reopelle

Dr. Randall P. Rigsby

Dr. Michael D. Riordan

Michelle Ritterskamp

Dr. Mariela Ocampo Rocha

Dr. Katie Lyn Rochester

Dr. Wellington Jose Rody, Jr.

Dr. Michael B. Rogers

Vincent Marie Russo

Dr. Robert D. Rust

Dr. Wilbert Saavedra

Dr. Rashelle Salaita

Dr. David M. Sarver

Dr. Ross Savage

Dr. Jeremy Scarpate

Dr. Ute Schneider-Moser

Dr. Aaron E Schubel

Schulman Group

Dr. Amy N. Schulte

Dr. Luke Schweiss

Miss Satomi Sekiguchi

Joe Selby

Dr. Deborah A. Sema

Dr. Darshit Shah

Dr. Kyra Y. Shea

Theresa Shepard

Dr. Michael W. Sherman

Dr. Nic Shirey

Dr. Kirt Edward Simmons

Dr. Patricia A. Simon

Dr. Sarah M. Smith

2023 DONORS CONTINUED

Dr. Allen Drew Smith

Dr. Edward Philip Snyder

Dr. Richard C. Snyder

Dr. Dennis D. Sommers

Dr. Dorothy Sonya

Southern Association Of Orthodontists

Southwestern Society Of Orthodontists

Dr. Stephen Andrew Sperry

Dr. Michael G. Steinberg

Dr. Laura Streit

Dr. Sam Suliman

Dr. Elizabeth Blake Swearingen

Dr. Isaac Timothy Tam

Dr. Dana Thi Tang

Dr. Charles M. Taylor, III

Dr. Dawn S. Thatcher

Dr. James W. Tinnemeyer

Dr. James L. Vaden

Anne Van Pelt

Dr. Karin Vargervik

Dr. Rakesh Verma

Dr. Pedro Villalobos Arzola

Dr. Walter S. Vuchnich

Dr. Brandon M. Wainwright

Dr. Sheng Wang

Dr. Kenneth R. Webb

Dr. Peter Weber

Mrs. kelly Welch

Dr. Julian C. White

Dr. Richard A. Williams

Dr. Lauren Ashley Windhorst

Dr. Ronald P. Wolk

Dr. Marc S. Wright

Dr. Natalie Yang

Dr. Yaroslav Yarmolyuk

Dr. Yeong-Charng Yen

Cheryl Young

Dr. Brandon Zipper

Dr. Tyrone Zybutz

IN HONOR OF:

Dr. James Vaden

Dr. Gerald Finkelstein

Dr. Peter Ngah

Dr. Gerald Finkelstein

Dr. Neil Kravitz

Dr. Gerald Finkelstein

Dr. Steven Arnold

Larry Friis

Dr. Leonard M. Warren

Diana Mambretti

IN MEMORY OF DR. ERNEST MAGGIONCALDA

Bruce & Alice Newman

Janet Hamiltona

George Quinn

James & Nancy Connors

Vincent Marie Russo

Leland and Joan Bertolone

GLAO IN MEMORY OF DONATIONS

Dr. Arthur Arnstine

Dr. Alden J. Bush

Dr. Norman L. Chmielewski

Dr. Charles R. Conroy

Dr. James Currier

Dr. Allen Firestone

Dr. Gary G. Hickman

Dr. Renate A. Joseph

Dr. Irvin M. Kamenir

Dr. David O. King

Dr. Fredrick J. Lindsey

Dr. Ben B. Pence

Dr. C. William Runco

The AAO Foundation Board of Directors wishes to express appreciation and gratitude to those who have completed the pledges they committed as orthodontic residents to become members of the Vanguard Society. For a full list of pledges to the Vanguard Society, by name and school, and the list of schools with 100% participation, please click the

“The Vanguard Society is a way for me to give back to the AAOF for all that it has done for me. The AAO Foundation has consistently given to me throughout my residency by funding conferences and breaking down financial barriers to attend these conferences. This has allowed me to attend incredible lectures, listen to the top speakers, and network. Further, the AAOF helps fund research projects for residents and well beyond. For me, pledging to the Vanguard Society acknowledges the mission of the AAOF to advance our orthodontic specialty and further propel residents to achieve their goals.”

JENNIFER SHAHAR, DDS, MBS

AGE Orthodontics, MMSc Candidate

Harvard School of Dental Medicine

2023-24 Resident Director; AAO Foundation Board of Directors

CORPORATE PARTNERS

AS OF DECEMBER 2023

PLATINUM CORPORATE PARTNERS

$1,000,000

Align Technology

American Orthodontics Corporation

GOLD CORPORATE PARTNERS

$500,000

3M Oral Care

Dentsply GAC

Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Intrado Interactive Services Corporation

Ortho2 - Ortho Computer Systems, Inc.

O.S.E. Co., Inc.

Philips Sonicare

Specialty Appliances

Tru-Tain Orthodontics

Charlene White

Ormco Corporation

TP Orthodontics, Inc.

FOUNDERS

$100,000

Great Lakes Dental Technologies

OCA

Ortho Technology, Inc.

FELLOWS

$50,000

AAO Services, Inc.

DynaFlex

Pacific Dental Services

Reliance Orthodontic Products, Inc.

REGENTS

$25,000

Carestream Dental

Dentaurum

Dental Monitoring

Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions

Forestadent USA

G & H Wire Company

Henry Schein Cares Foundation

Roth Williams Center for Functional Occlusion, Inc.

Ziegler Practice Transitions, Ltd

Zuelke & Associates, Inc.

MENTOR

$20,000

Boyd Industries, Inc.

BENEFACTORS

$15,000

Allesee Ortho Appliances/AOA Lab

Lancer Orthodontics, Inc.

Matlack/Van Every Design Inc.

PATRONS

$10,000

Class One Orthodontics/Zulauf

Dexta Corporation

DOME, Inc.

Joan Garbo & Associates

MASEL

Ortho Organizers, Inc.

Ross Orthodontic Equipment

Venture Six, Inc.

CORPORATE PARTNERS CONTINUED

SUPPORTERS

$5,000

Acuscape International, Inc.

Beck Instrument - E.A. Beck & Co.

Bentson Copple & Associates

Debbie Best, Consulting Network

Byrne Consulting

GC America, Inc.

Hummingbird Associates

Interplak By Conair

Lang Dental Manufacturing Co., Inc

Large Practice Sales, LLC.

Lending Club Patient Solutions

LeoneAmerica Dental Products, Inc.

LightForce Orthodontics, Inc.

Neon Canvas

Oasys Practice, LLC

OREC Professional Marketing Systems, Inc.

Ortho Arch Company

OrthoVOICE

OSCAR, Inc.

PAR Orthodontic Laboratory, Inc.

Quick Ceph Systems, Inc.

Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc.

Rhinogram

Rosen & Associates, LLP

Sesame Communications

SmileSnap

Summit Orthodontic Services, Inc.

topsOrtho

UBS Financial Services

US Orthodontic Products

The Wehmer Corporation

WildSmiles Braces

“LightForce Orthodontics is a Corporate Partner of the AAO foundation because we believe in its mission of advancing the orthodontic specialty through research, education and charitable giving. It’s important for LightForce to be a part of the AAO Foundation because it allows us to support the orthodontists that we are working so hard for. We consider ourselves to be a company that’s by orthodontists for orthodontists.”

– CHRIS BONEBREAK-JACKSON, DMD, MS

Director of Clinical Affairs

LightForce Orthodontics

DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM

WHAT IS THE DISASTER

RELIEF FUND?

Any AAO member whose orthodontic practice is damaged by a natural disaster may apply to the AAO Disaster Relief Fund for a grant (up to $5,000) to assist in restoring, repairing, or reconstructing a practice facility owned by the applicant, or the dental equipment and supplies therein. Replacement of lost income from practice interruption is not an eligible qualification for assistance.

WHY CONTRIBUTE TO THIS FUND?

Damages from a natural disaster can create a serious financial hardship and sometime other sources of adequate funding are not available.

WHO WE SERVE

Applicants must meet the requirements described in the Rules for Disaster Assistance Program and all applicants should familiarize themselves with those rules prior to completing the application. Find the qualifications and the application here: https://www.aaofoundation.net/charitable-giving/disaster-relief

VOLUNTEERING YOUR SPECIALTY

GIFTED SMILES, Orthodontic Services (DOS) is a program of the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF) that provides a conduit to connect children lacking access to care with orthodontic treatment. Our objective is to match AAO members with children in need in their own communities. AAOF has recently begun partnerships with the residency program clinics at 12 universities, with A.T. Still being the first to commit. Several other clinic partnerships are pending, with our goal being every resident clinic donating cases through Gifted Smiles.

2023 GIFTED SMILES STATS

VOLUNTEERS – INCLUDING 12 RESIDENT CLINICS OVER

340

427

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED IN 2023

GIFTED SMILES COMMITTEE

Dr. Bryn Cooper

Gifted Smiles not only offers opportunities for private practice orthodontists to volunteer their services, it now offers opportunities for resident clinics, through residency partnerships, to give residents hands-on treatment experience while providing care to children in their own communities who lack access to care.

Dr. Daniel Keith - Vice Chair

Mr. Gary Pickard

Medical School of South Carolina

University of Michigan

University of Oklahoma

University of the Pacific

Dr. Spencer Pope – Chair

Dr. Jeff Rickabaugh

Dr. George Sabol

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“A.T. Still University was lucky to be a part of the first residency partnership with the AAOF Gifted Smiles program. It is a really special and unique opportunity for residents to execute a treatment plan for patients that are otherwise lacking access to quality orthodontic treatment.”

– ANDY LARKIN, DMD

GIFTED SMILES

2023 VOLUNTEER LIST

Dr. Michael Adkins

Dr. Paul Caruso

Albert Einstein Medical Center / Department of Dental Medicine

Dr. Alexa Albrozi

Dr. Jason Aleman

Dr. Paul Anders

Dr. Eric Anderson

Dr. Efi Andrianopoulos

Dr. Jess Arbon

Dr. Scott Arbit

Dr. Steven Asanza

Dr. Anas Athar

Dr. L’Tanya Bailey

Dr. Jerry Cash

Dr. Kennenth Banasiak

Dr. Rana Barakat

Dr. Nicholas Barone

Dr. Andrew Baxter

Dr. Scott Behnan

Dr. Ted Bennion

Dr. Allison Bergdoll

Dr. Frank Besson

Dr. Chip Bird

Dr. Barry Booth

Dr. Thomas Borgula

Dr. Stephen Bosonac

Dr. Kurt Bowers

Dr.Steven Jay Bowman

Dr. Marybeth Brandt

Dr. Eric Brust

Dr. Robert Bruzzichesi

Dr. James Buckthal

Dr. Chad Bulleigh

Dr. Thomas Burns

Dr. Bruce Burns

Dr. Matt Busch

Dr. Emily Carter

Dr. Stephen Carter

Dr. Robert Cavanaugh

Dr. Christopher Chung

Dr. Kyint Chwa

Dr. David Clark

Dr. Ronald Clark

Dr. Marissa Clemente

Dr. Michael Clemente

Dr. William Cline

Dr. Robert Colter

Dr. Brian Cook

Dr. Nicole Clemente

Dr. Kevin J. Coghlan

Dr. Bryn Cooper

Dr. Charles Cooley

Dr. Karen Cottingham

Dr. Christopher Crane

Dr. Gwen Cohen

Dr. Bill Crutchfield

Dr. Michael Connolly

Dr. Patrick Cuozzo

Dr. Mary Ellen Dobbs

Dr. Jean Driscoll

Dr. Michael Durbin

Dr. Sharon Durfee

Dr. David Caggiano

Dr. Mark Caplan

Dr. Kevin Cassidy

Dr. Ileana Cavanagh

Dr. Greg Paul Christensen

Dr. Matthew Croco

Dr. Marcus Dager

Dr. Marie Dang

Dr. Julian Davila

Dr. Ed Davis

Dr. Lynae Ellis

Dr. Michael Erhart

Dr. Laura Davis

Dr. Steven Davis

Dr. Jeffery Dean

Dr. Damon De Arment

Dr. Andrew Dehaan

Dr. Paul Ellis

Dr. Christopher Escott

Dr. Michael Ferry

Dr. Alvaro Figueroa

Dr. Dennis Flanagan

Dr. Marshall Fleer

Dr. Matthew Forster

Dr. Alexander Figueroa

Dr. Devek Frech

Dr. Kristen Fritz

Dr. Lori Fulk

Dr. Fox & Abraham Orthodontics

Dr. Thomas Gebeck

Dr. David Gehring

Dr. James Gill

Dr. Mark Greco

Dr. Jessica Greenberg

Dr. Susie Guest

Dr. Mark Geller

Dr. Jeffrey Genecov

Dr. Karl Glander

Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg

Dr. Jon Golub

Dr. Ernest Goodson

GIFTED SMILES

Dr. Barry Gorkowitz

Dr. Tara Gostovich

Dr. Thomas Grisius

Dr. Joshua Gotlib

Dr. Libby Graham

Dr. Lisa Grant

2023 VOLUNTEER LIST CONTINUED

Dr. Curtis Imel

Dr. Baron Hall

Dr. Azita Abbasi-Hafshejani

Dr. Nathan Hall

Dr. Leonard Haltiwanger

Orthodontics

Dr. Indiana University Clinic

Dr. Darin Iverson

Dr. Ron Jacobson

Dr. Jordan Jaffe

Dr. Amy James

Dr. Jeff Jamieson

Dr. Marita Janzen

Dr. Bruce Jiorle

Dr. Rene Johe

Dr. John Lupini

Dr. Steven Mack

Dr. Randall Macon

Dr. Joel Martinez

Dr. Robert Mattioli

Dr. Mart McClellan

Dr. Shelly McColm

Dr. Andrew McDaniel

Hamilton, Wilson & Hendrickson

Dr. Nathan Hamman

Dr. Shad Hanis

Dr. Joseph Hannah

Dr. Douglas Harte

Dr. James Harris

Dr. Aaron Haskett

Dr. Kenneth Hauser

Dr. Curtis Hayden

Dr. Lana Helms

Dr. Stanton Henry

Dr. Jason Herring

Dr. David Hertzberg

Dr. Tod Hickman

Dr. Elizabeth Hite

Dr. Andrew Hoch

Dr. Kurt Hoffman

Dr. Robert Hoffman

Dr. Callista Holwegner

Dr. Michael Hoxie

Dr. Joe Hudgins

Dr. Gerard Huerter

Dr. David Hughes

Dr. John Hullings

Dr. Gregory Hummon

Dr. Syed Hussaini

Dr. Brandon Johnson

Dr. Jeremy Johnson

Dr. Kevin Jarrell

Dr. Thomas Kadar

Dr. Wael Kanaan

Dr. Paul Kattner

Dr. Robert Kazmierski

Dr. Daniel Keith

Dr. Jeffrey Kemp

Dr. Christopher Kesling

Dr. Michael Klein

Dr. William Kochenour

Dr. Michael Koufos

Dr. Charles Krowicki

Dr. Valmy Kulbersh

Dr. Edwin Kwon

Dr. Andre Laprade

Dr. Neal LaRoia

Dr. Robert Larson

Dr. Susan Leiva

Dr. Zack Librizzi

Dr. llya Lipkin

Dr. Bryan Lockhart

Dr. Allison Loeb

Dr. Trent Lofgren

Dr. Shawn Long

Dr. Natalie Luce

Dr. Mark McDonough

Dr. Frederick McMillen

Dr. Mark Mele

Dr. John Meschke

Dr. John Metz

Dr. David Meyer

Dr. Ronald Mizrahi

Dr. Christine Michaels

Dr. Marina Milstein

Dr. Jared Moffett

Dr. Julie Mol

Dr. John Monticello

Dr. Heather Moylan

Dr. David Muench

Dr. Russell Mullen

Dr. Dean Murphy

Dr. John Murphy

MUSC

Dr. Satyan Nayak

Dr. Denise Nguyen

Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis

Nth Degree Orthodontics

Dr. Robert Nudera

Dr. Christine O’Hea

Dr. Nicole Siara Olds

Dr. Lauren Hood-Olsen

Oliver Family Orthodontics

Dr. Gabriel Ollins

Dr. Jay Oltjen

Dr. Pranav Patel

Dr. Michael Perillo

Dr. Joseph Pezza

Dr. Warren S. Phillips

Dr. Carlyn Phucas

Dr. Gina Pinamonti

Dr. Joseph Pittman

Dr. Renee Pompei

Dr. Spencer Pope

Dr. Stephen Powell

Dr. Charles Pritchett

Dr. Scott Prose

Dr. Williams Quest

Dr. Corina Radu

Dr. Barry Raphael

Dr. Eileen Raywood

Dr. Clarence Red

Dr. Alan Reed

Dr. Cynthia Reed

Dr. Karen Reese

Dr. Joseph Restic

Dr. Anne Richards

Dr. Susan Rider

Dr. O.H. Rigsbee

Dr. Ernest Rider

Dr. Kirk Riple

Dr. Ronald Risinger

Dr. Gregory Richardson

Dr. Jeffery Rickabaugh

GIFTED SMILES

2023 VOLUNTEER LIST CONTINUED

Dr. Alexander Ritchey

Dr. Luke Roberts

Dr. Stephen Robirds

Dr. Kirsten Romani

Dr. Robert Rosen

Dr. Mark Rosenthall

Dr. Kenneth Rowan

Dr. Hadley Rubino

Dr. Paul Rudnicke

Dr. George Sabol

Dr. Steven Sack

Dr. Charles Sadler

Dr. Ronald Saffar

Dr. Stephen Saks

Dr. Vincent Santucci

Dr. George Sargiss

Dr. Daniel Sarya

Dr. David Sarver

Dr. Adam Saylor

Dr. Gregory Schardt

Dr. Angela Scheele

Dr. GP Schmidtke

Dr. Robert Schudy

Dr. Adam Schulhof

Dr. Karen Seder

Dr. Dary Sexson

Dr. Robert Selden

Dr. Tushar Shah

Dr. Ian Silversmith

Dr. Melissa Stigall

Dr. Gary Taylor

Dr. Jesse Teng

Dr. Alexis Tessler

Dr. Carrie Thangamani

Dr. Michael Thompson

Dr. Mark Tindall

Trimmell, Anders & White Orthodontics

Dr. Patricia Tran

Dr. Brad Turchetta

Dr. Brad Twaddle

Dr. John Underhill

Dr. Mark Underwood

University – AT Still

University of Iowa Orthodontic Clinic

University of Michigan

University of the Pacific

Dr. James Vaden

Valente & Jarosz – Rudy – Jerry

Dr. Algirdas Vaitas

Dr. Jason Vassar

Dr. Russell Verbic

Dr. Massimo Verduci

Dr. Nancy Villa

Dr. Britt Visser

Dr. Brian Smith

Dr. Kara Smith

Dr. Scoot Smoron

Dr. Edward Snyder

Dr. Melanie Spears

Dr. Howard Spector

Dr. Brenda Stenftenagel

Dr. Frederic Sterritt

Dr. Virgil Vives

Dr. Mark Vorhies

Dr. Brandon Wainwright

Dr. Marisa Walker

Dr. Bruce Wardel

Dr. Neil Warshawsky

Dr. Emily Watson

Dr. Colin Webb

Dr. Lisa Wendling

Dr. Randall Welser

Dr. Gerald Wesley

Dr. Kelsey White

“This note is to express my sincerest thanks for assisting my son to receive his braces! He has asked me about a thousand times today if I like them and he is showing everyone he sees! You have changed his world! I am amazed at how easily you got them on and how wonderful and professional you all have been to us. You are a class act group and we are so proud to be with you on the braces journey for our family! Smiles for your day!”

– GIFTED SMILES PARENT