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The OAO Annual Meeting

2026 Annual Meeting

OAO Business Meeting at the GLAO Annual Session

Friday, October 23, 2026 · 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
The Hayden Meeting Room, Hilton Columbus Downtown (lobby level)
This year the OAO business meeting takes place during the Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists Annual Session, held October 22–24 in Columbus as GLAO celebrates its 100th anniversary.
OAO Members are encouraged to attend to hear association updates, connect with colleagues, and take part in the ongoing work of the Ohio Association of Orthodontists. This year, no registration is required. You can simply join us in The Hayden meeting room!
Attending the full GLAO Annual Session requires separate registration through GLAO.
GLAO Annual Session Details
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Annual Meeting Registration

No registration is required for the 2026 OAO business meeting! Members can simply join us on Friday, October 23 in The Hayden Meeting Room at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. Please pick up your lunch in the exhibit hall and bring it to the meeting room.
If you have questions about the meeting, need help planning your visit, or want to learn more about attending the GLAO Annual Session, contact the OAO and we'll point you in the right direction.
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Past Meetings

Continuing Education, Leadership Updates, and Member Collaboration

OAO meetings bring orthodontists together to learn, exchange ideas, and stay connected to association priorities. Past meetings have supported professional development, advocacy updates, and conversations that help strengthen orthodontics in Ohio.
These gatherings also reflect the value of member camaraderie. By participating, Ohio orthodontists help build the relationships and shared understanding that move the specialty forward.
Two OAO members holding an Ohio-shaped Ohio Association of Orthodontists award plaque in front of a green hedge wall.
Three attendees wearing flower leis and conference badges at an evening reception, with a crowded ballroom behind them.
Two members smiling together across a table at a casual dinner during an OAO meeting.
A woman and a man wearing conference lanyards pose with an Ohio-shaped Ohio Association of Orthodontists plaque.
Three women wearing name badges smile together, one holding a glass award.
Three attendees pose beside a colorful costumed figure on stilts outside a hotel.
Two attendees relaxing in patio chairs at an oceanfront resort between meeting sessions.
Two women, one wearing a face mask, hold an Ohio-shaped Ohio Association of Orthodontists plaque at a meeting.
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Connect. Learn. Grow Together.

Reach out to the OAO with questions about meetings, resources, and ways to get involved, or join the AAO to become part of a statewide community of orthodontic specialists. We're happy to point you in the right direction.
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