AAO Welcomes 2026-27 President and Leadership Team

Posted: May 8, 2026
Edited by Orthotown staff

St. Louis, Mo.—The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) announced its 2026-27 leadership team during the organization’s Annual Session in Orlando.

Dr. Michael Durbin of Prospect Heights, Illinois, was installed as AAO president following the completion of Dr. Steven M. Siegel’s term. Durbin has served on the AAO Board of Trustees since 2017, representing the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists, and has held multiple leadership and advocacy roles within the organization.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Durbin chaired the AAO COVID-19 Task Force, which developed clinical guidance and worked with advocacy leaders on regulatory issues affecting orthodontic practices.

Durbin is a past president of the AAO Donated Orthodontic Services Program, now known as AAO Foundation Gifted Smiles, and served as president of the Chicago Dental Society in 2023.

The 2026-27 leadership team also includes President-Elect Dr. Richard A. Williams and Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Michael Sherman.

For more information, visit aaoinfo.org.
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