News & Events

2025 OAO Events

OAO (in-person) Spring Business Meeting
April 3rd, 2025 (6-9 pm)
Pan Pacific Hotel, Toronto

OAO (in-person) Fall Business Meeting
November 6th, 2025 (6-9 pm)
Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto
 

November 25, 2024 - OAO Virtual Core 1 Lecture - The 10 Most Prescribed Drugs: What You Need to Know

Join us on November 25 at 6 pm for a virtual Category 1 Lecture, "The 10 Most Prescribed Drugs: What You Need to Know" presented by Dr. Aviv Ouanounou.

Course Description
Pharmacology is the study of Drugs and their effects on the human body.  Chronic medical conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorders and neurological conditions are very prevalent worldwide. In this course we will discuss the top 10 prescribed drugs in North America.

November 7, 2024 - OAO Fall Business Meeting

The OAO Fall Business Meeting will be held in person on Thursday, November 7th, 2024, at The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. This evening event includes dinner, an OAO Business Meeting, and an awards presentation.

We will be honoring and celebrating two exceptional individuals, Dr. Antonios Mamandras and Dr. Bryan Tompson, recipients of the Distinguished Service Award. 

2024 Scientific Meeting

Are you ready for a weekend of education, networking and fun? Then join us for our 5th Biennial Scientific Meeting on May 31 - June 2, 2024, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, at the historic Queen’s Landing Hotel. 

This three day education and social event is not to be missed. The lecture format will be similar to our previous successful events. We have lined up excellent speakers, both for our Core 1 and Core 2 lectures. Our Scientific Meeting will earn you 6 - Core 1 and 6 - Core 2 points.

Registration is now open. Please follow this link for details - oaomeeting.ca

We invite sponsors and exhibitors to the Scientific Meeting to engage with many of Ontario's top Orthodontists a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere to develop personal 1-to-1 relationships at two of two premier venues in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

For more details, follow this page - https://bondexec.eventsair.com/oao2024/sponsors

November 16, 2023 - OAO Fall Business Meeting and Presentations

The OAO Fall Business Meeting and Presentations will be held in person on Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at The Old Mill Toronto. This evening event includes dinner, OAO Business Meeting, and a presentation "SMALL ADJUSTMENTS. BIG IMPACT. Creating resiliency and happiness within the workplace" by Rose Adams.  

March 2, 2023 OAO Spring Business Meeting and Presentations

The OAO Spring Business Meeting and Presentations will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, in person at the Old Mill Toronto. This evening event includes dinner, OAO Business Meeting, Award presentation, CAO updates by Dr. Avi Goldberg, ODA updates by President Dr. Lisa Bentley, followed by a presentation by Dr. Laurie Houston on "Green Initiative Program and Sustainability in Orthodontics"; and a presentation by Dr. Daniela Toro, sponsored by Lightforce.