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AAO Encourages Participation in Anti-Bullying Campaign

Join the AAO in an anti-bullying campaign and influence young people to commit to being part of the solution to help eliminate bullying. For the sixth year, the AAO will observe National Bullying Prevention Month in October, which will coincide with National Orthodontic Health Month. Those interested can spread the “Bullying Bites” message on social media and display stickers, posters and flyers in your office throughout October.

To make it easy for orthodontic offices to join the campaign, the AAO is providing creative and easy-to-use resources.

For more information about the report, visit www2.aaoinfo.org/bullyingbites- october-2024.



Envista Announces New CEO

Envista has appointed Paul Keel as CEO and a member of the board of directors. He succeeds Amir Aghdaei, who will continue to support the transition as a senior advisor. Keel joins Envista from Smiths Group, a global technology company. He previously spent 16 years with 3M in various leadership roles, including group president of the consumer business group, president of 3M Medical and president of 3M’s specialty dental business. Envista is a global family of more than 30 dental brands, including Nobel Biocare, Ormco, Dexis and Kerr

For more information, visit envistaco.com.



AAO Honors Gaidge Founder

Mary Beth Kirkpatrick, Gaidge founder and senior consultant, was awarded the 2024 Outstanding Contribution Award by the AAO during the Annual Session in New Orleans for her contributions to the orthodontic industry and for innovating orthodontic practice management.

The annual award recognizes a non-orthodontist nominee who has profoundly affected the orthodontic specialty.

For more information, visit gaidge.com.

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