Member Benefits
Exclusive resources, advocacy support, and educational opportunities for CAO members
As a member of the California Association of Orthodontists, you gain access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your practice, advance your professional development, and amplify your voice in advocacy efforts.
Advocacy
Your voice in California orthodontic legislation and policy
Advocacy Activity
Stay informed about legislative initiatives, regulatory changes, and policy developments affecting orthodontic practice in California.
Annual Lobby Day
Join fellow orthodontists in Sacramento to meet directly with legislators and advocate for policies that protect patients and support quality orthodontic care.
CAO Lobbyist
Our dedicated professional lobbyist represents CAO members' interests year-round in the California State Capitol, ensuring your concerns are heard by policymakers.
Practice Management
Resources and savings to help your practice thrive
Endorsed Services
CAO Endorsed Services offer exclusive savings on products and services at member-only prices. Every company is thoroughly vetted and approved to be an Endorsed Partner, ensuring quality and value for your practice.
Education
Continuing education and staff training opportunities
Webinars & Seminars
Access high-quality continuing education through our webinars and seminars, featuring leading experts in orthodontics and practice management.
Orthodontic Assistant Permit (OAP) Training Program
The CAO Orthodontic Assistant Permit Training Course has been approved by the Dental Board of California and enables CAO members to train assistants to achieve their orthodontic assistant permit from the Dental Board.
Course Overview
The CAO Orthodontic Assistant Permit Training Program consists of seven modules requiring:
How It Works
- Become a course provider by purchasing the course from CAO and completing the application to the Dental Board of California
- Once approved, begin training your dental assistants using the comprehensive course materials
- After completing all course study, staff take a final examination administered by the Dental Board
- Successful completion allows students to perform expanded duties within your office
All necessary documents and examples to apply as a course provider, train your staff, and help them apply for their permit are included in the course. You’ll need to furnish orthodontic supplies for your students, many of which are routinely found in your office (such as archwires, elastics, etc.).
OA Recruitment Video
We offer free, unbranded videos to assist you in recruiting orthodontic assistants. Download these professional videos for use on your social media or website to attract qualified candidates.
Trapezio Online Training
Trapezio, in conjunction with the CAO, offers an exciting member benefit providing team members with access to Trapezio's Academy of Orthodontic Assisting Level 1 and Academy of OrthoCommon Knowledge online programs.
Free Member Benefit: Up to two licenses per practice per year at no cost, with additional licenses available at a discounted rate.
Patient Education Brochures
The CAO provides an assortment of professionally designed brochures for orthodontic offices. These informative materials are perfect resources to hand out to patients, parents, referring colleagues, and more.
Ready to Join CAO?
Become a member today and gain access to all these exclusive benefits while supporting the advancement of orthodontics in California.