Florida Association of Orthodontists
We engage and inspire our members, and promote the value of professional orthodontic care to the public.
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Networking. Advocacy. Education.
We welcome orthodontic specialists to join as soon as you become a resident, or at any time during your career. In this video, a few Orthodontic Residents explained what they enjoy most about membership, mentorship and attending the FAO Annual Session. In 2023, we spoke with Dr. Calogero Dolce, Professor & Chair of Orthodontics at the University of Florida, about the benefits of getting involved in your professional association while in Residency.
Value of Residents Attending FAO Meeting
About Us
Founded in 1940, the Florida Association of Orthodontists is one of the largest associations within the American Association of Orthodontists, and we are the largest state association within the Southern Society of Orthodontists, representing more than 600 orthodontists throughout the state of Florida. We are dedicated to improving the art and science of orthodontics. To do so, every March we offer many hours of continuing education at the FAO Annual Session as well as expanded duties certification courses for staff members throughout the year, across the state.
The FAO 2026-2027 President is Dr. Eddy Sedeno from Miami Lakes, Florida. In this video he shares updates from our 2026 Annual Session in Tampa.
Meeting Highlights
Save the Date
FAO 87th Annual Session
February 25-27, 2027
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Orlando, Florida
FAO 86th Annual Session
Tampa, Florida
AAO Breakdown
Click on the dark blue buttons below to learn more about each organization with the AAO.
American Association of Orthodontists
The largest state association of the Southern Association of Orthodontists (SAO)
Southern Society of Orthodontists
Our component organization within the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), which includes all the states in blue.
Florida Association of Orthodontists
The state association for orthodontists in sunny Florida