The establishment of normal occlusion of the teeth should be the highest aim of the orthodontist.-Edward H. Angle

Welcome To The Northwest Component Of EHASO

The Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists (EHASO) consists of seven components within North America whose membership has international affiliations.

Visit the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists National website for information, resources, webinars, newsletters, and more.

The Northwest component territory includes British Columbia in Canada and Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington in the United States.

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Life of a Visionary

Discover the fascinating story of Dr. Edward Angle, the "father of modern orthodontics." From his humble beginnings on a Pennsylvania farm to his groundbreaking work in separating orthodontics from dentistry, this video explores Angle's life, his inventions, and his lasting legacy. Learn about his struggles, his triumphs, and the remarkable woman, Anna Hopkins Angle, who stood by his side. A must-watch for anyone interested in the history of dentistry and the evolution of orthodontics!

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A fantastic group of orthodontists! Annual Meeting Portland OR 2025

Dr. Donal Flanagan: Unusual Class II Correction Strategies

Dr. Scott Burns: A Dynamic Geological History of the Pacific Northwest

Dr. Jae Park: Vertical Control with TADS, Clear Aligners and Surgery

Dr. Rooz Khosravi: The Facts and Hype around 3D Printing in Orthodontics

Dr. Ben Pliska: Sleep Disordered Breathing and Private Practice Orthodontics, Interactive Lecture

Dr. Bing Zou: Clear Aligner Therapy in the Transverse Dimension

Congratulations Dr. Bing Zou on becoming a Member of the Angle Society!

Drs. Doug Knight and Joe Safirstein: A Decade of Model Room Successes and Blunders

Dr. Greg Gillespi: Anterior Aesthetics, Minimally Invasive for Maximum Impact

Mouth breathing and orthodontic intervention:

Does the evidence support keeping our mouths shut?
Article by Sanjivan Kandasamy, a distinguished member of our community
Today, there is significant debate and confusion pertaining to the role of orthodontists in identifying and managing mouth breathing, especially for young patients...

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Sanjiivan and Farooq Side by side in a conversation

Our Mission

The missions of the Angle Society Northwest Component are to foster camaraderie amongst members, to offer encouragement and mentoring to our members to achieve excellence in clinical care, and to promote the advancement of our specialty through research and critical thinking.

About Us

2026 Annual Meeting

The 2026 Annual meeting will take place at the Fairmont Orchid in Waimea, HI on February, 4 - 7, 2026.

Meeting Details

The latest edition of The Angle Orthodontist is available online.

The Angle Orthodontist is an international journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics—a Publication of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists and the EH Angle Education and Research Foundation. Issues of our scientific journal, from 1931 to the present, are available online.

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