When a malpractice claim is filed, it can feel like every decision you’ve made is suddenly being examined under a microscope. Patient records, treatment plans, clinical decisions, conversations, and outcomes may all become part of the review. But those details…

Orthodontic malpractice claims are rarely simple, and sometimes they involve more than one insurance carrier. If you and a colleague share responsibility for a patient’s treatment, or if coverage changed hands mid-treatment, you may find yourself navigating a claim alongside…

The annual meeting of the AAOIC Shareholders will be on May 9, 2026 at 11:30 Eastern Daylight Time via Zoom. All Shareholders are invited to attend. The purpose of the meeting will be to elect Directors and to transact any…

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 making that change, is key to maintaining…

What has been the relationship between AAO and AAOIC®? AAOIC, the market leader in providing professional liability insurance to orthodontists, and AAO are separate and distinct legal entities with separate boards of directors, officers, governance and operations.  By agreement, in…