The Minnesota Association of Orthodontists is recognized as a component organization of the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists (MSO) and the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). The MAO is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Minnesota. The purpose of the Association shall be to promote, improve, and elevate the dental specialty of orthodontics in the State of Minnesota. We hope that this website is a helpful tool for membership information, future meetings and an opportunity to exchange professional ideas on the forum page. Please visit the site often to keep current on orthodontic topics pertinent to the state of Minnesota.