How Orthodontists Join AOS and Take Part in Its Events

The Association of Orthodontists (Singapore), or AOS, is a professional association representing the orthodontic speciality in Singapore. If you are an orthodontist or a related professional looking to join, the AOS website (aos.org.sg) provides a membership section and an events and meetings section as the two main entry points. The site also states that membership is aimed at the orthodontic speciality, so the practical path is: check the membership information, submit an application through the site, then use the events listings to find meetings to attend.

What AOS Is

AOS describes itself as a professional association representing the orthodontic speciality in Singapore. Its homepage is organised around two audiences:

• AOS membership and events — for orthodontists and professionals in the field
• For the general public — explanatory content such as "What is Orthodontics", "Orthodontist or Dentist?", and "Why direct-to-consumer products cannot replace orthodontists"

If your goal is to join the association or attend its meetings, the membership and events sections are the relevant parts of the site.

Joining AOS

The website provides a membership entry point ("BECOME A MEMBER") alongside its events and meetings section. Based on the site structure, the process is:

1. Go to aos.org.sg.
2. Locate the membership section (labelled as membership / become a member).
3. Review the membership information provided there.
4. Follow the application route offered on the site.

What to verify before applying: the site's membership section is the authoritative source for who is eligible, what the application requires, and what any fees or conditions are. The available site information does not specify membership categories, fees, or eligibility criteria in detail, so confirm these directly on the membership page rather than assuming.

Taking Part in Events and Meetings

AOS lists an events and meetings section on its homepage. This is where meeting and event information is published.

• Check the events and meetings section for upcoming listings.
• Use the details published there for dates, formats, and how to participate.
• Because event details change, treat the live listing as the source of truth rather than any summary.

For the General Public

If you are a patient or member of the public rather than a professional, AOS also publishes public-facing explanations, including:

• What is Orthodontics — and what conditions require orthodontic treatment
• Orthodontist or Dentist? — the difference between the two
• Why direct-to-consumer products cannot replace orthodontists

These pages are informational and are separate from the membership and events sections.

Quick Reference

Key limitation: the available site information confirms that these sections exist but does not publish membership fees, eligibility rules, or event schedules. For those specifics, use the corresponding pages on the site.