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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. Robert Meister
Dr. Robert MeisterPresident
Dr. Marie Lathrop
Dr. Marie LathropPresident-Elect
Dr. Tom Merrill
Dr. Tom MerrillSecretary-Treasurer
Dr. Norman Nagel
Dr. Norman Nagel PCSO Trustee to the AAO
Dr. Kurt Stormberg
Dr. Kurt StormbergImmediate 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

ADA supports oral health literacy legislation

On November 19, 2019

The American Dental Association is applauding Congress for introducing legislation aimed at improving oral health literacy.… Read more

Patterson, Benco decline to appeal decision regarding FTC complaint

On November 19, 2019

Patterson Companies announced Nov. 8 that it reached a settlement agreement with the Federal Trade Commission regarding an administrative complaint filed by the FTC concerning alleged misconduct.… Read more

ADA donates gift to UCSF dental clinic in honor of former ADA Foundation board

On November 19, 2019

The ADA is donating $25,000 to the University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry Community Dental Clinic in “recognition of your successes,” said ADA President Chad P. Gehani in a Nov. 7 letter to the dental school’s dean, Dr. Michael Reddy.… Read more

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Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO)

Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO)

November 13, 2019 at 5:28 pm

Ever wonder what the AAO does to help educate the public? The AAO has a Consumer Awareness Program that digitally targets consumers via social platforms. In 2018, the momentum of the program drove a 311% increase to the AAO website that helps consumers better understand why to get orthodontics from an orthodontist. BONUS: Visit the link below to use some of the same digital marketing assets on your social channels. https://www1.aaoinfo.org/cap/

Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO)

Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO)

November 6, 2019 at 2:22 pm

Today we want to take a moment to shout out Dr. Marie Lathrop, PCSO President-Elect!
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We asked Dr. Lathrop what she enjoys most about being a part of the PCSO leadership team and her response was: "It is a wonderful group of hardworking people to be working with and I feel that my input gives a different perspective." And clearly ortho must run in the family, because her oldest daughter is also an orthodontist!
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We appreciate everything you do, Dr. Lathrop!

Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO)

Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO) is celebrating Halloween.

October 31, 2019 at 3:23 pm

Wishing everyone a very safe and happy halloween!

Latest Instagram Posts

To all of our inner children out there.... Happy #NationalMickeyMouseDay! May you never lose that spark for life and adventure. . Spoiler alert: Could we also be hinting at our excitement for the #PCSO2020 Annual Session?
Oh, the places you'll go. Congratulations, @ualberta graduates! We can't wait to cheer you on in all of your future adventures and successes! #ualbertagrads #neworthodontists #ualberta
Ever wonder what the AAO does to help educate the public? The AAO has a Consumer Awareness Program that digitally targets consumers via social platforms. In 2018, the momentum of the program drove a 311% increase to the AAO website that helps consumers better understand why to get orthodontics from an orthodontist.