Educational Opportunities for Orthodontists

Contents:

• CAO Regional Meetings
• CAO at PCSO's Annual Session
• PCSO Continuing Education Opportunities
• Additional Sources of CE Credits
• Peer Experiential Learning Opportunities
• Associate/Partner Opportunities
• Study Groups or Clubs
• CAO Locum Tenens Program
• Online Credits for General Dentistry

CAO Regional Meetings

The California Association of Orthodontists (CAO) typically hosts continuing education programs  at Regional Meetings, where up to four credits are available per 9AM - 1PM time frame, including breakfast and a morning break.Both clinical and non-clinical topics are covered. 

CAO in Association with PCSO's Annual Session

Typically, when the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO) Annual Session is in California, CAO sponsors an additional half- to one-day program for Staff and Doctors, with up to 5 CE credits available, depending on the topic.

PCSO Continuing Education Opportunities

PCSO typically provides continuing education as follows:

• five (four in California) Regional Meetings where up to five CE units are provided
• its Annual Session, where up to twelve CE units are provided over a 2.5 day Annual Session.

Additional Sources of CE Credits:

Associate/Partner Opportunities

The PCSO website: www.pcsortho.org has a buy/sell classified section where orthodontists advertise for Associate or Partner possibilities.

These ads are free and usually show up in the "Professional Opportunities" classified section.

The AAO also operates a practice matching program.  To apply call the AAO at 800-424-2841 and ask for the Practice Opportunities Program.

Study Groups or Clubs

These local groups meet and learn through case discussions as well as bring in speakers important to local orthodontists.

Contact your local dental society or orthodontists in your area to see if there are Study Clubs near you. 

Locum Tenens

Whether new to practice, working part-time, or semi-retired, another way to stay current with practice techniques is to request to be placed on CAO's Locum Tenens or Substitute Doctor list. If you are interested in Locum Tenes, please contact Katie O'Rourke (korourke@aaortho.org) at the AAO.

Online Credits for General Dentistry

Listed below are opportunities to obtain credits online. CAO does not endorse the following.  The selection process for these on-line opportunities remains the Doctor's responsibility.