Asociación Odontológica Argentina

What Asociación Odontológica Argentina does

Asociación Odontológica Argentina (AOA) is a private, non-profit professional dental association founded in 1896 and headquartered at Junín 959 in Buenos Aires. It serves licensed Argentine dentists and recent dental graduates through a vertically integrated portfolio spanning the professional lifecycle: membership programs with advisory services (legal, accounting, tax), undergraduate dentistry degrees co-delivered with Universidad del Salvador (Escuela de Odontología USAL/AOA), postgraduate specialization (fixed, removable, and implant-assisted prosthodontics), specialty certification and recertification, a scientific journal (Revista Científica AOA / RAOA), institutional publications, clinical guidelines, and a national network of regional sections (seccionales). The 501–1,000-employee organization also operates a patient care facility at its headquarters and a library.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: recurring membership dues, congress and course registration fees (general congress registrations $250–$6,300), specialized workshop fees ($2,500–$4,500, with 15% multi-course discounts), and patient care services. The core technology asset is the Campus Virtual AOA (elearning.aoa.edu.ar), a learning management system supporting distance-learning postgraduate courses and continuing education. The flagship commercial event is the annual International Congress (Jornadas Internacionales), now in its 42nd edition for 2025, which the association also leverages as a platform for hosting third-party society congresses (e.g., Sociedad Argentina de Periodontología). GTM is community- and event-led, combining direct membership acquisition via the website with regional sections and multi-channel digital marketing (web, Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter), supported by commercial sponsorships from brands such as Colgate-Palmolive Argentina, Grimberg Dentales, and elmex Argentina.

Name

Asociación Odontológica Argentina

Legal name

Asociación Odontológica Argentina

Website

https://aoa.org.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Asociación Odontológica Argentina (AOA) is a private, non-profit Argentine dental association founded in 1896, serving licensed dentists through membership, joint USAL/AOA undergraduate and postgraduate education, specialty certification, a scientific journal, and an annual international congress, with ancillary patient care and library services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Dental Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Offices of Dentists (621210), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLABAKAL

Federated/Partnership-Model DSOs (Affiliation Networks)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) & Group Practices

SECONDARYEDAHAGAF

Dental Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYHLABAKAH

Prosthodontic & Restorative Group Practices

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) & Group Practices

SECONDARYHLABAKAC

Orthodontic Group Practices

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) & Group Practices

Keywords

• Dental education
• Professional membership services
• Continuing dental education
• Dental scientific publications
• Dental patient care

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Dues: Annual membership fees charged to dentists who join the association, providing access to benefits, professional development, and member services
2. Congress and Course Fees: Registration fees for international conferences, workshops, and postgraduate courses ranging from $250 to $6,300 for major events
3. Workshop and Course Registration: Individual workshop fees ranging from $2,500 to $4,500 for specialized dental training sessions with international faculty
4. Patient Care Services: Dental care services provided to patients at the organization's facilities, including preventive care and specialty treatments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Asociación Odontológica Argentina (AOA) is a professional dental association founded in 1896 that delivers membership programs, undergraduate and postgraduate dental degrees (in partnership with Universidad del Salvador), continuing education courses via its Campus Virtual e-learning platform, scientific journals (Revista Científica AOA and AOA Institucional), specialty certification services, an annual international dental congress, and clinical patient care services at its Buenos Aires headquarters.

Product overview

Asociación Odontológica Argentina is a professional dental association offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services centered on dental education, professional development, and patient care. The core offering consists of membership programs, educational programs (undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in partnership with Universidad del Salvador), virtual learning through its e-learning campus, scientific publications including a research journal and institutional magazine, and patient care services. Additional offerings include clinical guidelines, professional certification programs, and major international congresses. The portfolio functions as a unified professional ecosystem serving dental professionals through the complete career lifecycle from education through continuing professional development, with patient services as a complementary offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membresía AOA (Asociación AOA) Membership program for dental professionals providing access to member benefits, discounts, advisory services, exclusive resources, clinical guides, and the association's video library.
• Revista Científica AOA Scientific journal publishing original research and academic articles in odontology, distributed to dental professionals and the broader dental research community.
• Carreras de Grado USAL-AOA (Odontología) Undergraduate dentistry degree program offered jointly by AOA and Universidad del Salvador, preparing students for dental practice with full academic credentials.
• Carreras de Posgrado y Maestrías Postgraduate specialization programs in dental disciplines such as fixed, removable, and implant-assisted prosthodontics, delivered through AOA's Escuela de Posgrado.
• Campus Virtual AOA (E-Learning) Virtual learning platform offering distance education courses and postgraduate programs online for dental professionals across Argentina.
• Atención de Pacientes Patient care services including dental appointments, consultations, and treatments provided at AOA's facilities, with WhatsApp support and admissions for first-time patients.
• Certificación y Recertificación de Especialidades Professional certification and recertification services that validate dental specialty credentials for practitioners in Argentina.
• 42 Congreso Internacional AOA 2025 International dental congress featuring keynote conferences, hands-on workshops, and professional networking opportunities, recurring annually with the 42nd edition in 2025.
• Programa Nacional de Capacitación Profesional National professional training program offering continuing education courses for dentists seeking to maintain and expand their clinical expertise across Argentina.
• Biblioteca AOA Library services providing access to dental and odontological resources, documentation, and reference materials for members and dental researchers.
• AOA Institucional (Revista) Institutional magazine covering AOA association news, events, organizational updates, and member-relevant content.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Universidad del Salvador (USAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint degree programs in dentistry including undergraduate (Grado) and postgraduate (Posgrado) education. The Escuela de Odontología USAL/AOA offers comprehensive dental training with degree programs in prosthodontics and implant dentistry. USAL provides campus facilities including the Rectorado at San Martín 1683 for ceremonies.
• Academia Nacional de OdontologíacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship for professional development and scientific declarations. The Academia Nacional de Odontología issued the 'Declaración Plenaria sobre Uso racional de los dentífricos con fluoruros' shared through AOA channels. Partners on awards such as Premio ANDO.
• Confederación Odontológica de la República Argentina (CORA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational dental confederation representing Argentine dentistry. AOA collaborates on major events including the World Dental Congress (FDI) hosted in Buenos Aires.
• Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (FOLP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on continuing education events including the 6tas. Jornadas Internacionales de Actualización en Ortodoncia. FOLP organized events hosted by AOA.
• Colegio de Odontólogos y AuxiliaresminorOthersProfessional dental association with membership agreements and mutual support arrangements for member dentists
• Ateneo Argentino de OdontologíaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting collaborative events such as the 1er Encuentro Interinstitucional de Ortodoncia y Ortopedia held at Ateneo facilities
• Asociación Argentina de Odontología para Niños (AAON)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative pediatric dentistry association hosting events through AOA's event platform, including 30as. Jornadas
• Sociedad Argentina de Periodontología (SAP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeriodontology society hosting its XXXV Congreso Internacional 2021 virtually through AOA's platform
• Colgate-Palmolive ArgentinamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of AOA's scientific activities including the 'Premio Sonrisa del Año' award. Prominent dental care brand with regular partnership on continuing education events.
• Grimberg DentalesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDental equipment supplier sponsoring the 39as. Internacionales and donating prizes including a dental chair (sillón odontológico) for the raffle
• elmex ArgentinaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDental care brand supporting AOA's educational activities

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• FDI World Dental Federation: International dental federation that AOA explicitly partners with for the World Dental Congress in Buenos Aires. Overlapping mission across advocacy, education, and international congresses, but operating globally rather than as a single-country association.

Direct peers

• Canadian Dental Association: National dental association of Canada with a comparable mandate of professional development, continuing education, scientific publications, and advocacy. A direct peer in scope and structure to AOA.
• American Dental Association: The flagship national dental association of the United States. Most direct comparable to AOA in terms of mandate (professional standards, continuing education, scientific publications, advocacy), although materially larger and with a far broader member base.
• Asociación Dental Mexicana (ADM): National dental association of Mexico. Strong regional comp for AOA given Latin American context, Spanish-speaking membership, and similar focus on professional development and continuing education.
• British Dental Association: UK national dental association providing professional support, education, scientific publications, and member services. Highly comparable to AOA in service portfolio and membership-driven model.
• Consejo General de Dentistas de España: Spanish national dental association. Comparable to AOA in Spanish-speaking market, similar product mix (congresses, continuing education, professional development, scientific publications).
• Australian Dental Association: National dental association of Australia offering membership, continuing education, publications, and advocacy. Direct peer to AOA in structure and service offering.

Regional players

• Conselho Federal de Odontologia (CFO) / Brazilian Dental Association: Brazilian dental regulatory body and association. Comparable mandate in the largest Latin American market, AOA's regional counterpart. Relevant peer for understanding AOA's positioning relative to a much larger regional dental ecosystem.

Others

• Universidad del Salvador (USAL) — Faculty of Dentistry: AOA's most important academic partner, with joint undergraduate and postgraduate dental degree programs. Listed as a relevant ecosystem participant rather than a typical competitor, since USAL and AOA collaborate on the Escuela de Odontología USAL/AOA.
• Healthforce (formerly Dental Health Services Victoria): Not a direct comp, but a thematically related digital health platform that illustrates the kind of edtech competitor that could disrupt AOA's traditional continuing education and certification model over time.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aoa.org.ar
• Instagraminstagram.com/escueladeposgradoaoa
• Xx.com/AOA_Asociacion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asociacion-odontologica-argentina

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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