Michael Durbin, DDS, has been elected president of the American Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Durbin operates Durbin Orthodontics in Des Plaines, Illinois, and brings extensive experience in AAO governance to the role.

Leadership experience and AAO involvement

Dr. Durbin has served as a member of the AAO Board of Trustees and held liaison positions to the organization's Council on Government Advocacy, Political Action Committee, and Committee on Conferences and Meetings. This background in multiple AAO committees positions him to lead the organization's strategic initiatives and member representation.