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Align Technology Pledges $1 Million to Support Orthodontic Education and Research

The 5-year commitment to the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation is aimed at advancing and helping shape the future of the orthodontic specialty.

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  • October 29, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Align Technology Pledges $1 Million to Support Orthodontic Education and Research

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ConditionClinical topic addressed by the source article: Align Technology Pledges $1 Million to Support Orthodontic Education and Research
Key MechanismsMechanisms or clinical associations described in the source article.
Target PopulationFull-time orthodontic faculty and the future pipeline of orthodontic educators in the United States and Canada.
Care SettingDental schools and orthodontic residency programs in the United States and Canada.

Key Highlights

  • Align Technology announced a new $1 million commitment over five years to the AAO Foundation, following a $1 million commitment in 2021.
  • The funding supports the foundation’s Full-time Faculty Fellowship Campaign, a three-year initiative launched in 2024.
  • The campaign aims to endow three two-year fellowships for full-time orthodontic faculty members.
  • Since 1994, the AAO Foundation Awards Program has provided $17.7 million, supporting 297 fellowship awards and 404 research grants.

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          Not applicable; the article concerns orthodontic education and research funding, not patient treatment.

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            Align Technology Pledges $1 Million to Support Orthodontic Education and Research

            • by News Staff

            • October 29, 2026

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