Local orthodontist named as president of American Association of Orthodontists

Dr. Morris N Poole, an orthodontist with offices in Logan and Smithfield and also Preston, Idaho, has been elected the 2015-16 president of the American Association of Orthodontists. The AAO is the world’s oldest and largest dental specialty organization with more than 17,000 members.

Dr. Poole says the AAO is an outstanding professional association and serving within its leadership has been an enlightening experience.

After earning his dental degree from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Dr. Poole completed his residency in orthodontics at the University of California at Los Angeles. He has been in private practice since 1978.

In addition to his involvement with the AAO Dr. Poole is a member and past president of the RMSO, Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists, and other professional organizations. Dr. Poole’s long-standing commitment to his community extends through a multitude of volunteer and professional organizations.

Among them are service to the Logan City Schools Foundation and the Utah State University Old Main Society along with the American West Heritage Center and the Bridgerland Applied Technology College.

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