WHAT: The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), the oldest and largest dental specialty organization in the world with more than 17,000 members, will host its 113th Annual Session May 3-7 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. In recognition of the organization's impact, Mayor Michael A. Nutter has proclaimed Saturday as “Orthodontist Day.”
This year's meeting will feature more than 150 lectures for orthodontists and their staff featuring updates on orthodontic research, technology and practice management. 
On Saturday, May 4, the session's Opening Ceremony for attendees is scheduled from 6 - 8 p.m. in Hall D, Level 2 of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The ceremonies will feature a performance from Grammy-award winning band Earth, Wind and Fire.

For more information on the conference, please visit:
https://www.aaoinfo.org/meetings/2013-annual-session 

Follow the 2013 AAO Annual Session on social media:
https://twitter.com/AAOinfo (#AAOlive)
https://www.facebook.com/AAOAnnualSession 

WHEN: Friday, May 3 through Tuesday, April 7

WHERE: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Streets

IMPACT:   According to the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau:
Projected Attendance – 16,500
Total Hotel Room Nights – 18,254
Total Economic Impact for Philadelphia – $25.8 million

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About the American Association of Orthodontists: Founded in 1900, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is the world's oldest and largest dental specialty organization.  The Association encourages and sponsors key research to enable its members to provide the highest quality of care to patients, and is committed to educating the public about the need for, and benefits of, orthodontic treatment. 
Orthodontists are uniquely qualified specialists who diagnose, prevent and treat dental and facial irregularities to correctly align teeth and jaws. 
For more information about orthodontics and to find nearby AAO-member orthodontists, visit mylifemysmile.org.

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