
What is the CAO?
The California Association of Orthodontists (CAO) is the California component of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)—the largest and oldest dental specialty organization. The CAO represents nearly 1,500 orthodontic members who practice in California. CAO members are specialists who have completed dental school and then successfully completed 2–3 years of additional training at an accredited orthodontic residency program. Our members are experts in diagnosing and treating all orthodontic problems in patients of all ages—from child to adult. Whether a patient is considering clear aligners or traditional braces, orthodontists have the expertise and the treatment options to make sure they get their best smile.
Become A Member
CAO is a component of the American Association of Orthodontists and Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists. Members receive an abundance of resources to assist in building and maintaining their orthodontic practices. Orthodontists practicing in California join at the national (AAO) level and are automatically admitted to the constituent (PCSO) and component (CAO) organizations, gaining access to member benefits for each organization.

CAO on Social Media
IF YOU`RE TRAVELING this summer, here are some travel teeth tips to keep your oral health fresh and clean on the go. #TravelTeethTips #TravelTips #HealthyTeeth #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile
THE FIXED OR BONDED RETAINER is virtually invisible and consists of a small wire bonded to the tongue side of the lower and sometimes upper front teeth. #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile
HAVING A smile you`re happy about, makes you more confident! #smile #confidence #brightsmile #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile
Join our team and start your career as an Orthodontic Assistant today! 😄 We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to learn and grow with us. To find available positions, check out our website at CAOrtho.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you! 👍 #orthodontics #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #orthodonticassistant #careers #findajob #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile
WE TAKE care of your smile and more here! Our goal is to help you in any way we can! #smile #WeCare #orthodontics #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile
ADVANCEMENTS IN orthodontics have made the use of headgear pretty rare! 😮 It’s still prescribed for some patients, but not as often as it used to be. #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile
HERE ARE SOME reasons why it`s important to align your teeth! Give us a call to schedule an appointment. #StraightTeeth #BenefitsOfStraightTeeth #orthodontist #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile
HAVING A GREAT SMILE will literally change your life! Orthodontic treatment can transform your health, looks and confidence! #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile
BITTING DOWN ON a hard nut or seed can easily break a band or bracket off from the tooth, and even bend the arch-wires! #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile
DID YOU KNOW YOU can match your braces bands to your swimsuit? You’ll be looking great this summer with your new brackets and stylish suit! #braces #bands #orthodontics #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile
YOU WON`T BE ABLE to see your clear braces, but you will be able to see the clear results. #ClearBraces #VisibleResults #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile
REMEMBER THAT your retainer is just as important as your braces. It continues to keep your teeth straight when your braces come off so please don`t forget to wear it! #retainer #braces #StraightTeeth #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile
STRAIGHT TEETH are healthier teeth. When teeth are less crowded, it’s easier to effectively clean them! #StraightTeeth #cavities #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile
THERE’S NOTHING AS FRUSTRATING as food stuck in your braces! Fortunately, proxabrushes can reach under wires and around brackets! #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile
IF YOUR SMILE DOESN`T become you, give us a call! We`ll do whatever we can to make sure you love your teeth! #smile #LoveYourTeeth #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile
Check out how Invisalign may help your overbite on our blog #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile
https://caortho.org/invisalign-before-and-after-overbite/
BRACES, PIECE BY PIECE: Here`s the archwire! It`s the track that guides the direction teeth move. #braces #BenefitsOfBraces #StraightTeeth #orthodontics #healthysmile #aligningteeth #CAO #findorthodontist #orthodontist #CaliforniaAssociationofOrthodontists #braces #aligners #invisalign #straightteeth #smile