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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.

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. Tom Merrill

Dr. Tom MerrillPresident

John Wachtel

John WachtelPresident-Elect

Mary Cooke

Mary CookeSecretary-Treasurer

Dr. Trista Felty

Dr. Trista Felty PCSO Trustee to the AAO

Dr. Marie Lathrop

Dr. Marie LathropImmediate Past President

Dr. Paul Kasrovi

Dr. Paul Kasrovi Delegation Chair

Ms. Callie Castro

Ms. Callie CastroExecutive Director

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• Arizona
• British Columbia
• California
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Nevada
• Oregon
• Saskatchewan
• Washington

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Director: Dr. Parisa Moravedje Torbaty

The New & Younger Member Director-at-Large position on the PCSO Board of Directors was established in 2019. The position allows a member within 10 years of graduation from orthodontic residency to serve as a voting member of the board for a two-year term.

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Director: Dr. Keyvan Sohrabi

The mission of the WSSO is to help orthodontists in Washington State provide excellent orthodontic care by providing quality continuing education for orthodontists and orthodontic staff, liaising with the Washington State Dental Association for political and practical practice issues, and facilitating communications between the organization and orthodontists.

The Washington State Society of Orthodontists

Director: Dr. Sam Obamiyi

The SSO serves orthodontic members who practice in the province of Saskatchewan.

Director: Dr. Jonathan Yih

The Oregon State Society of Orthodontists (OSSO) is a state component organization of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). Members of the OSSO are dental specialists in the field of orthodontics and members of the AAO who reside and practice in Oregon. The OSSO hosts an annual continuing education meeting for its members.

Visit the Oregon State Society of Orthodontists

Director: Dr. Tanya Al-Talib

The NSOS serves orthodontic members who practice in the state of Nevada.

Director: Dr. John Slattery

The ISSO serves orthodontic members who practice in the state of Idaho.

Director: Dr. Daron Stevens

The HSO serves orthodontic members who practice in the state of Hawaii.

Director: Dr. Samuel Tam

Founded in 1963, the British Columbia Society of Orthodontists (BCSO) has been the voice of board-certified orthodontists in British Columbia for 50 years. The organization is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of excellence in orthodontic education and quality of patient care.

Visit British Columbia Society of Orthodontists

Director: Dr. Alyssa Levin

The Arizona State Orthodontic Association (ASOA) is a professional association of orthodontic specialists who have had two to three years additional training in an ADA-approved University Orthodontic Program. We are trained in applying braces, both visible and invisible, on the teeth of adults and children to improve their dental health by helping them bite correctly and building self-esteem by making their faces look better. Our members are dedicated to delivering the highest standards of excellence in orthodontic education and quality patient care.

Visit the Arizona State Orthodontic Association

Director: Dr. Mostafa Altalibi

Orthodontics is more than simply straight teeth. Orthodontic treatment influences facial growth and esthetics along with the fit and function of the bite, the alignment of the teeth, and other aspects of overall health and well being.

Visit the Alberta Society of Orthodontists

Director: Dr. Jessica Woller

The ASSO serves orthodontic members who practice in the state of Alaska.

Directors: Katie Bales | Jose Castillo | Bahar Ghafouri | Nehi Ogbevoen | Mike Ricupito The CAO represents nearly 1,500 orthodontic members who practice in California. CAO members are specialists who have completed dental school and then successfully completed 2–3 years of additional training at an accredited orthodontic residency program. Our members are experts in diagnosing and treating all orthodontic problems in patients of all ages—from child to adult. Whether you are considering clear aligners or traditional braces, orthodontists have the training, the expertise, and the treatment options to make sure you get your best smile. Why trust your smile to anything less than a specialist?

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