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The International Association for Orthodontics (IAO), created its own Three Day A-Z Intro to Orthodontics course. This is a perfect opportunity for those interested in getting more exposure to the field of orthodontics. Receive more than fifteen hours of CE included in your student membership. You can learn the fundamentals of orthodontics from three of the most decorated leaders in the IAO online at your own pace. Click the button above to enter the IAO Online Student Learning Center. View the content anytime from any where.

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All IAO Student Members receive an annual certificate of their membership. This is verification of you participation in the world’s largest non-specialty group in the world. Display your continued commitment to learning for your patients.

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About The International Journal Of Orthodontics

The International Journal of Orthodontics (IJO) is a quarterly peer-reviewed clinical journal published by the International Association for Orthodontics (IAO). It has been continuously published since 2002 and is the successor of the Journal of General Orthodontics.

The IJO features original scientific and clinical articles on orthodontics, plus an editorial, practice tips and office management hints. The purpose of the IJO is to serve as an educational tool, as well as to present innovative treatment mechanisms as they are developed.

All archived issues of the IJO can be found through the search function below and are also part of the Dr. Joseph M. Sim Library.

Last Three Monthly Tips Posts

March’s Tip: A Class II Growing Patient With a Mandibular Deficiency

March 3, 2026 No Comments

A Class II growing patient with a mandibular deficiency is presented. Treatment began on 8/07/85. First, determine the mandibular growth direction of the patient. Growth pattern was Clockwise/Neutral. The question then becomes whether to use a Bionator or a Twin Block appliance to advance the mandible. The growth direction determines whether to make a neutral appliance, a bite opening appliance or a bite closing appliance. This case called for a neutral type Bionator.

February’s Tip: Anterior Orthodontic Brackets and Maxillary Incisor to SN Angle Relationship

February 10, 2026 No Comments

When selecting anterior orthodontic brackets, choose the bracket type according to the Mx incisor-to-SN angle measurement. One of the goals of orthodontic treatment is to properly torque the Mx incisor angle to the normal Mx incisor to SN range of 103° +/- 4°. The Edgewise Bracket has zero torque. All torque and tip adjustments will be made with the three orders of wire bending. The Andrews Bracket torques the maxillary incisor by 7°, and the torque will bring the Mx incisor to SN angle of 97°. The Roth bracket torques the maxillary incisor by 12°, and the torque will bring the Mx incisor to SN angle of 103°. The MBT bracket torques the Mx incisor by 17°, and the torque will bring the Mx I to SN angle of 107°. The Hilgers Bracket torques the Mx incisor by 22°, and the torque will bring the Mx I to SN angle of 112°. If the pretreatment Mx I to SN angle cephalometric measurement is 112°, the Hilgers Bracket should not be used. Roth will be a better choice.

Hello to our future and recent graduating dentists,

The International Association for Orthodontics (IAO) was established in 1961 to protect the rights of all dentists to practice orthodontics. As a future or recent dental school graduate, you will have choices regarding your career path. This, in part, is thanks to organizations like the IAO. You can choose to go directly into the dental field while leaving the option to practice orthodontics open. If this is your path, the IAO is the association for dentists who practice orthodontics. You will have the backing of the world’s largest and oldest non-specialty orthodontic group. The IAO can help you realize all your goals while giving you peace of mind. Below are just a few of the benefits you will enjoy as a full member.

Access to the IAO Legal Defense Fund, which supports the right for all dentists to provide quality orthodontics to their patients
IAO Certification communicating your commitment to high-quality orthodontic treatment
IAO Mentorship program, get one-on-one mentoring from an established member specifically matched to your needs
Annual free CERP certified online CE
Stream Professional Commercial promoting general practitioners practicing orthodontics directly on your practice’s website
IAO advertising campaign generates hundreds of thousands of views/month & brings thousands of potential patients to the IAO Find-A-Dentist page/month, which you will be included on.
Free access to Caseworx, upload all your cases to be worked on, and share them with anyone anywhere at any time.
Much more