AOS 2025 Survey - The American Orthodontic Society

Name

First Last

Demographics (Optional)

What is your primary role?

General Dentist

Pediatric Dentist

Other (please specify)

Please specify:

How many years have you been practicing dentistry?

Less than 5 years

5-10 years

11-20 years

More than 20 years

Approximately what percentage of your practice involves orthodontic treatment?

0-10%

11-25%

26-50%

More than 50%

How long have you been an AOS member?

Less than 1 year

1-3 years

4-10 years

More than 10 years

Education Topic Preferences

We want to know which orthodontic education topics are most valuable to you. Please rate your interest in the following topics on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = Not Interested, 5 = Extremely Interested).

Case Finishing

Straight Wire Orthodontics

Clear Aligner Therapy

Myofunctional Therapy

Sleep Appliances

Mouth Guards

TMD (Temporomandibular Disorders)

Airway Treatment

Orofacial Pain

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Case Selection and Etiology

Growth and Development in Orthodontics

Facial Esthetics and Profile Analysis

Early Interceptive Orthodontics

Cephalometrics and Orthodontic Records

Biomechanics of Tooth Movement

Digital Orthodontics (e.g., Scanning and Planning)

Dentofacial Orthopedics and Oral Appliances

Retention and Relapse Prevention

Interdisciplinary Treatment (e.g., with Periodontics or Prosthodontics)

Bioprogressive Therapy

Lingual Orthodontics

Surgical Orthodontics

Ethics and Business Aspects of Orthodontics in General Practice

What other education topics would you like to see covered by AOS?

Please rank your top 3 preferred education formats:

In-person courses
Online webinars
Hands-on workshops
Podcasts or video series
Mentorship programs

Membership Benefits

Please rate the value of the following existing and upcoming AOS membership benefits on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = Not Valuable, 5 = Extremely Valuable).

AOS Journal

Legal and Policy Advocacy for General and Pediatric Dentists Practicing Orthodontics

Course and Event Discounts

Discounted Pricing from AOS Industry Partners

AOS Provider Directory Featuring Members Who Provide Orthodontic Treatment

Access to Case Review and Mentorship Through the AOS Institute App

The AOS Straight Talk Podcast

Virtual AOS Member Study Club That Meets Quarterly

What additional membership benefits would you like to see?

Industry Partners

We are exploring partnerships with vendors to offer discounted services and products. Please rate your interest in seeing the following types of vendors become AOS Industry Partners on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = Not Interested, 5 = Extremely Interested). Examples are provided for each category.

Patient Communication Tools

Examples: Weave, Solutionreach

AI Dentistry Platforms

Examples: Overjet, Pearl

3D Printing Companies

Examples: SprintRay, Formlabs

Dental Labs

Examples: Specialized Orthodontic Labs

Suppliers for Orthodontic Products

Examples: OrthoArch, GC Orthodontics, Ortho Technology, Ormco, RMO, G&H Orthodontics, Reliance Orthodontic Products, DynaFlex

Clear Aligner Companies

Examples: OrthoBrain, Candid Pro, Align Technology/Invisalign

Patient Financing Companies

Examples: CareCredit, Cherry

Digital Imaging Companies

Examples: DigiDoc, Medit, 3Shape, Dentsply Sirona

Practice Management Software

Examples: Dentrix/Henry Schein, Eaglesoft/Patterson, Dolphin

Marketing Services for Dental Practices

Examples: Jameson, TNT Dental Marketing, Studio 88

Orthodontic Software and Appliances

Examples: Dolphin Imaging, Cloud9

Continuing Education Platforms

Examples: Online CE Providers

Teledentistry Tools

Insurance Billing and Compliance Services

What specific vendors or categories would you like to see as AOS Industry Partners?

General Feedback

Please provide your thoughts on the following:

On a scale of 1 to 5, how do you feel about the overall direction of the AOS? (1 = Very Dissatisfied, 5 = Very Satisfied)

Why?

What aspects of the AOS could be improved?

Have you attended a course or event at the new AOS Institute?

Yes

If yes, what did you think of the facility?

How often do you attend AOS courses or events?

Never

Rarely (less than once a year)

Occasionally (1-2 times a year)

Frequently (3+ times a year)

On a scale of 1 to 5, how much do you value the AOS as an organization? (1 = Not Valuable, 5 = Extremely Valuable)

In one word, how would you describe the AOS?

Is there a specific person, course, or experience with AOS that has positively impacted you or represents the value AOS offers? Please describe.

AOS Member Survey

Demographics (Optional)

Education Topic Preferences

Membership Benefits

Industry Partners

General Feedback