International Association for Orthodontics

What International Association for Orthodontics does

The International Association for Orthodontics (IAO) is a US-based non-profit professional membership association headquartered in Shorewood, Wisconsin, that serves general dentists who practice orthodontics. Founded more than 40 years ago, IAO delivers continuing education, credentialing, and peer-support services to a member base spanning the United States, Canada, Australia, Poland, Taiwan, and other international markets through its General Dentist, Student, Auxiliary Staff, and Vendor membership tiers.

The organization's core offerings include the International Journal of Orthodontics (IJO), a quarterly peer-reviewed clinical publication with online access to over 40 years of archived articles; the Caseworx online case-sharing and mentoring platform; approximately 50 study clubs worldwide; an annual meeting (with both in-person and virtual formats) plus regional section meetings; the International Board of Orthodontics (IBO) tiered credentialing program; ADA CERP-accredited continuing education; the IAO Market corporate discount program with partners such as Staples, Dell, and Fox World Travel; and a public Find a Dentist directory. IAO is also a stated advocate for general dentists' rights to practice orthodontics.

IAO generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues (US$338 for doctor members in developed countries, US$300 in developing countries, plus lower rates for student, auxiliary, and vendor members), tiered advertising sales in the IJO, and vendor partnerships through the IAO Market program. The organization employs over 200 certified instructors and operates without disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional ownership, consistent with its non-profit association structure.

Name

International Association for Orthodontics

Legal name

International Association for Orthodontics

Website

https://iaortho.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The International Association for Orthodontics (IAO) is a non-profit, US-based professional membership association that provides continuing education, credentialing, peer mentoring, and a clinical journal for general dentists practicing orthodontics worldwide.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Doctor Membership Dues: Annual membership fees charged to dentists. Developed countries: US$338/year, Developing countries: US$300/year.
2. Student Membership Dues: Annual membership for dental students enrolled in university dental programs: US$27.50/year.
3. Auxiliary Staff Membership Dues: Annual membership for hygienists, assistants and other dental office staff: US$55.00/year.
4. Vendor Membership Dues: Annual membership for dental industry professionals not classified as doctors, auxiliary/staff or students: US$110.00/year.
5. Advertising Revenue: Revenue from advertising in the International Journal of Orthodontics (IJO) with tiered pricing for full page, half page, and cover positions. Includes complimentary website ad space.
6. IAO Market Partner Program: Vendor partnerships creating mutual benefit through discounted member access to supplies, equipment, and corporate accounts (Staples, Fox World Travel, Dell), while vendors gain access to IAO member audience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The International Association for Orthodontics (IAO) is a professional membership association that delivers orthodontic continuing education, credentialing, and peer-support services to general dentists worldwide. Its core offerings include tiered annual memberships, ADA CERP-accredited continuing education, a quarterly peer-reviewed clinical journal (International Journal of Orthodontics), the Caseworx case-sharing platform, approximately 50 study clubs, annual conferences, and a professional advancement credentialing program (IBO Diplomate/Fellowship).

Product overview

The International Association for Orthodontics (IAO) is a professional membership organization providing education, certification, and practice support services for dentists practicing orthodontics. The organization offers a quarterly clinical journal (International Journal of Orthodontics), an online case-sharing platform (Caseworx), approximately 50 study clubs, annual meetings, and a tiered professional advancement/credential program. Members receive access to practice management resources, a Find a Dentist directory, the IAO Market discount program, mentoring programs, product review opportunities, and monthly clinical tips. The association also provides ADA CERP-approved continuing education through instructors and section meetings worldwide.

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Products and services

• International Journal of Orthodontics (IJO) Quarterly peer-reviewed clinical journal publishing scholarly orthodontic articles and research, with online access to over forty years of archived issues for IAO members.
• Caseworx Online case-sharing and mentoring platform that allows IAO members to upload orthodontic cases for collaborative review and discussion with practitioners worldwide.
• Study Clubs Approximately 50 local orthodontic study clubs offering continuing education seminars to members in areas closer to their practices.
• Professional Advancement Program Tier advancement membership program offering Diplomate and Fellowship certifications through the International Board of Orthodontics (IBO), encouraging continued orthodontic education and credentialing.
• IAO Annual Meeting Annual educational conference featuring multiple instructors over three and a half days of orthodontic courses, with virtual meeting options available.
• Find a Dentist Directory Searchable online directory allowing patients to locate IAO member dentists, with separate directories for United States, Canada, and all other countries.
• IAO Market Vendor partnership program offering IAO members exclusive discounts on supplies, equipment, education courses, and corporate accounts through partners including Staples, Dell, and Fox World Travel.
• IAO Membership Programs Tiered annual memberships including Doctor Members (US$338/year developed, US$300/year developing countries), Student Members (US$27.50/year), Auxiliary Staff Members (US$55/year), and Vendor Members (US$110/year).
• IJO Advertising Advertising opportunities in the International Journal of Orthodontics and on the IAO website, with tiered pricing for full page, half page, and cover positions.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StaplescoreOthersCorporate account partnership providing IAO members access to discounted office supplies through the IAO Market program. Members can set up personal corporate accounts under the IAO umbrella to access greater discounts than individual practices could obtain.
• Fox World TravelcoreOthersCorporate travel account partnership offering IAO members discounted travel services. Members can set up personal corporate accounts under the IAO umbrella for preferential travel rates.
• DellminorOthersCorporate account partnership providing IAO members access to discounted technology products through the IAO Market program for U.S. members.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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