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 cannot always be fully understood by simply reading what is Read more…
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 another company. Here’s how that process typically works. Making Contact Read more…
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 other business that is necessary. The link for the meeting Read more…
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 continuous protection and avoiding unexpected coverage gaps. Know When and Read more…
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 return for AAO’s designation of AAOIC as the sole endorsed Read more…
For over 30 years, AAOIC®, was known as the American Association of Orthodontists Insurance Company, a Risk Retention Group. We are excited to announce that on December 1, 2025, AAOIC is changing its name to The Orthodontists Insurance Company™, a Risk Retention Group. Do not be concerned, there is no Read more…
Created by Orthodontists for Orthodontists®, AAOIC works to help safeguard your hard-earned career by offering comprehensive malpractice insurance. We believe protecting your career is worth doing right–and choosing the plan that is selected by more of your peers than any other can make the difference. Plus, we believe in returning Read more…
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 making that change, is key to maintaining continuous protection and Read more…
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 be posted several weeks prior to the meeting.
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) requires thoughtful evaluation. Every decision you make during this period Read more…