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Who We Are

The Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists was founded in 1912 and has grown to nearly 3,000 members. PCSO is comprised of component organizations and is the largest constituent organization of the American Association of Orthodontists.

Our Mission

The Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists is a professional organization of orthodontic specialists whose mission is to help its members provide the highest level of care to the public by providing quality continuing education, providing a framework for a strong political voice, facilitating two-way communications between the organization and its members, and supporting the successful practice of orthodontics.

Our Leadership

Dr. Kurt Stormberg
Dr. Kurt StormbergPresident
Dr. Robert Meister
Dr. Robert MeisterPresident-Elect
Dr. Marie Lathrop
Dr. Marie LathropSecretary-Treasurer
Dr. Norman Nagel
Dr. Norman Nagel PCSO Trustee to the AAO
Dr. Kamrin Olfert
Dr. Kamrin OlfertImmediate Past President
Dr. Ronald Wolk
Dr. Ronald Wolk Delegation Chair
Ms. Callie Castro
Ms. Callie CastroExecutive Director

PCSO Membership Territory

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Latest News

How mice renew teeth could inform regeneration research in humans

On October 21, 2019

New findings related to tooth regeneration in mice could offer insights into how human teeth could potentially be regenerated.… Read more

ODC continues to support Doc Access Act

On October 21, 2019

Prohibiting third-party payers from dictating what dentists can charge for services not covered by dental benefit plans is a priority for the Organized Dentistry Coalition in 2019, which is once again offering support for legislation calling for just that.… Read more

Happy birthday, Tooth Talk

On October 21, 2019

Following a first year that saw more than 11,000 downloads, Tooth Talk is back for more in its second season. Tooth Talk is the ADA’s biweekly podcast series from the American Dental Political Action Committee.… Read more

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Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO)

Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO)

October 11, 2019 at 12:58 am

Live in CA? Be sure to send a letter asking Gov. Newsom to sign the telehealth bill here. This is vital to protect our patients.
https://caortho.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=731be4c7ae9fc3b06dde27414&id=de08345011&e=e62c658df7&fbclid=IwAR06VWtilHfqjteMUiZvL7K8jfNjuSiQuoNOAt9hdaB9zbZKQO0Xk-p5twY

Ask Governor Newsom to Sign AB 1519- telehealth
Dear California Member, As you hopefully know, California legislation was introduced, AB 1519 (Low), involving providing dental services through telehealth. The AAO believes that AB 1519 is legislation that protects the health and safety of dental...
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Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO)

Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO)

October 6, 2019 at 7:12 am

& just like that -- all the hard work of the leadership team is done. Don't worry, we'll be hard at work come Monday morning. How do you plan on spending your remaining time in Hawaii? #pcso2019 #pearlsinparadise

Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO)

Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO) is at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort.

October 5, 2019 at 6:52 pm

We'd like to thank every one of our vendors who traveled across the Pacific to attend this year's annual session. Being cooped up in an #exhibithall for 6 hours has to be pure torture when the event is held in Hawaii!
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A quick side note, HURRY and score on those deals while there's still time. Exhibit hall closes at 2pm.
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#pcso2019 #pearlsinparadise

Latest Instagram Posts

Just when we thought there couldn't be a better location than Hawaii for our annual session, we remember that we've secured @disneyland for #PCSO2020. . Grateful to our 2020 planning committee for dressing up at this years session. #letthemagichappen 💫✨
& just like that -- all the hard work of the leadership team is done. Don't worry, we'll be hard at work come Monday morning. How do you plan on spending your remaining time in Hawaii? #pcso2019 #pearlsinparadise
WOW! Congrats to this years Scientific Posterboard winners. Taking home the W’s this year are; 🥇 : Mona Hamoda of #univsersityofbritishcolumbia: Positive Airway Pressure and Mandibular Advancement Splits; a Randomized Controlled Trial . 🥈 : Alexandra Chamberlain-Umanoff of @USC : Assessment of 3D surface changes following virtual bracket removal. . 🥉 : Renelle Conner of @ATStillUniversity: Survey of Orthodontic Treatment Offered to Native Americans on Reservations, Tribally Managed Programs and Urban Health Programs. . Thank you to all of our applicants and judges! . #PCSO2019 #pearlsinparadise #girlpower