Smart Steps for Switching Your Malpractice Policy Whether you’re early in your career, transitioning to a new practice, or approaching retirement, there may come a time when you consider switching malpractice insurance carriers. Understanding the process, and your responsibilities when…

The most recent annual Shareholders’ Report is posted on this website and the annual AAOIC Shareholders’ Meeting will be held virtually using Zoom on Saturday May 9, 2026, at 11:30 Eastern Daylight Time.  All AAOIC insureds are invited to participate!  A link will…

Mistakes and adverse events can happen—even in the most careful, well-run orthodontic practices. Whether it’s a wrong tooth extraction, a cut during IPR, an etchant burn, or another incident, knowing how to proceed when a claim is pending (or anticipated)…

Patient transfers are a routine part of orthodontic practice, but they also come with significant clinical, legal, and ethical responsibilities. Whether you’re accepting a transfer patient or facilitating a patient’s departure from your care, how you manage the transfer process…

The Importance of Routine Panoramic Radiographs in Orthodontic Care Panoramic radiographs are a critical diagnostic tool, providing a broad view of dental and skeletal structures. Beyond treatment planning, they help detect pathology and complications that, if missed, could lead to…