Representing Two Constituents of the AAO:
Southern Association of Orthodontists
Southwestern Society of Orthodontists
Welcome to the

Southwestern Society of Orthodontists

We are a constituent of the American Association of Orthodontists that operates as the Southern Society of Orthodontists along with the Southern Association of Orthodontists. Together, we are dedicated to promoting the specialty of orthodontics through continuing education, political advocacy and resources to help our member orthodontists deliver quality patient care.

Learn more about joining our network of orthodontists, member benefits, our annual meeting and more by visiting the SSO website.

SWSO Delegates to the AAO

Arkansas
Dr. Brittany Stroope
Springdale, AR
Kansas
Dr. Joe Moon
Overland Park, KS
Oklahoma
Dr. Scott Hubbard
Woodward, OK
Texas
Dr. Matthew Ng
The Woodlands, TX
Texas
Dr. Mike Ragan
Dallas, TX
Texas
Dr. John Wise
Fairview, TX
Alternate Delegate
Dr. Darshit Shah
San Antonio, TX
Alternate Delegate
Dr. Chris Cramer
Denton, TX

The SSO Constituents and Component States

The Southern Association of Orthodontists (SAO) and the Southwestern Society of Orthodontists (SWSO) combined operations as the Southern Society of Orthodontists (SSO) in June 2024. At the national level, the SAO and SWSO constituents maintain separate recognition and representation at the AAO House of Delegates. Combining operations as the SSO allows the two constituents to share resources for enhanced meetings, programs, and member services.

Southwestern Society of Orthodontists includes Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana (west), Oklahoma, Texas.

Southern Association of Orthodontists includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana (east), Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

American Association of Orthodontists
Southern Society of Orthodontists
Southwestern Society of Orthodontists