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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In Memoriam David L Turpin, 1938-2025

David L Turpin, DDS, MSD, passed away peacefully at Franciscan Hospice in Tacoma, Washington on Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was 87. He had severe vascular dementia, and complications resulting from this ended his life. David is survived by his loving wife, Judy, and three children: Barbara, Paul, and Matthew. David lived a long life and touched many people with his care, kindness, and passion for learning and helping others.

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 Kona 2026

Dr. Rob Toonen - "Coral Reef Systems"

Dr. Vishnu Raj - "Orthodontic Finishing: Begin with the End in Mind"

Dr. Shehlata Oberoi - "Orthodontic Management of Individuals with Cleft Lip and Palate, with an emphasis on canine substitution"

Dr. Reid Winkler - "Good Dog, Bad Dog"

Dr. Johnny Liaw - "Vertical Control Revisited in Extreme Hyperdivergent & Hypodivergent Patients"

Dr. Graham Jones - "Surgical Uprighting of Impacted Mandibular Canines" - Presentation for membership

Dr. Sunni Lee - "Assessment of Sequential Distalization with Aligner Using CBCT Combined with Intraoral Scan" first presentation for membership

Dr. Bryan Payne - "Multidisciplinary Cases"

Dr. Ginny Hsu - "All the Tissues We Cannot See" - first presentation for membership

Airway Orthodontics Debate

In this episode of The Digital Orthodontist:
Dr. Kyle Fagala hosts a candid, nuanced conversation on one of the most debated topics in orthodontics today: the airway. Joined by Dr. Audrey Yoon, Dr. Jeremy Manuele, Dr. Ryan Tamburrino, and Dr. Sanjivan Kandasamy, this episode brings together differing clinical perspectives to explore what the science actually supports, where the evidence is evolving, and where claims may be running ahead of the data.

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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.

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2027 National Biennial Meeting

The 2027 Annual meeting will take place at the Four Seasons Resort in Whistler, BC on September, 15 - 18, 2027.

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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