Become a Member

Benefits of GLAO Membership:

• The GLAO E-News is sent to the membership, quarterly, providing updates and information to the membership.
• E-blasts are sent to the membership, providing timely information.
• The GLAO Facebook Members-Only Page provides an opportunity for networking and information sharing.
  
• Continuing education is available to doctors and staff at the GLAO Annual Session.
• Speaking opportunities are available at the GLAO Annual Session.
  
• Networking opportunities are provided to doctors at the GLAO Annual Session.
• Doctors and staff can meet with vendors in a personal environment at the GLAO Annual Session exhibit hall to learn the latest in products and resources.
• Residents at universities in the GLAO region can receive registration reimbursement to the GLAO Annual Session in addition to a travel grant.
  
• Graduate Program Directors are invited annually to participate in an Educators Forum, to meet to share ideas and discuss important issues and receive a travel grant.
• The GLAO Awards Program provides an opportunity for members to nominate colleagues to be recognized for their contributions to the orthodontic profession and their community.
  
• Leadership opportunities at the regional and national level are available to members interested in serving the GLAO.
• Opportunities for advocacy at the national level is available through participation in the AAO Professional Advocacy Conference as a representative of the GLAO.
  
• The GLAO membership is represented by GLAO leadership at the AAO House of Delegates and on AAO Councils and Committees.
• GLAO Component organizations are represented on the GLAO Board of Directors and at the AAO House of Delegates.
• The GLAO membership votes to select Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the AAO House of Delegates, and any interested members are welcome to be on the ballot.
• The GLAO website provides information and resources to members in a user-friendly format.
• The GLAO / TP Orthodontic Scholarship program provides annual scholarships to residents at universities in the GLAO region.
• The AAO Annual Leadership Conference provides an opportunity for training of GLAO and GLAO Component leaders.
• There are many opportunities to get involved!  Contact [email protected] for more information!