Frequently Asked Questions
Dates: October 16-18, 2025
Hotel: The Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, 2005 Kalia Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Dress Code: Resort Wear or Business Casual
Food & Drink: Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and breaks on Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
Mobile App: ‘PCSO Events’ AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD IN THE APP STORE AND GOOGLE PLAY
Attendees will fly into Daniel K. Inouye International Airport; Honolulu, HI.
The host hotel for the WOCON Annual Session is the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. Special room rates have been set aside for attendees in the WOCON housing block. Click here for additional information on the hotel and room rates. Rooms will sell fast! Don’t delay in booking.
Click here for information regarding Special Events taking place at WOCON 2025.
AAO Members:
1. You will use the email address associated with your AAO membership to log in and complete the 2025 WOCON registration. Need help with the registration process? Please contact PCSO at 833-621-7276. Not sure what your member type is (e.g. AAO member, retired member, resident/student member)? Go to https://www2.aaoinfo.org/login/; click on "Membership"; click on "manage membership". From there, you should see your membership information.
2. You may register significant others/children/guests by clicking member. *Guest benefits include access to the exhibit hall only.
3. You may register team members (office staff) by clicking member as well. This will allow you to be able to have one transaction for all your registrants. NEW THIS YEAR: discounted rate for registering 4 or more team members.
4. NEW THIS YEAR: a separate ticket must be purchased for the closing celebration for all attendees. WOCON will provide a full luau experience on Friday evening to include a lei, luau dinner, live entertainment/luau performance, and fireworks show from the Great Lawn. Space will be limited.
Non-Members:
1. If you are not a current AAO member, select this option to complete the 2025 WOCON registration. Need help with the registration process? Please contact PCSO at 833-621-7276.
2. You may register significant others/children/guests by clicking member. *Guest benefits include access to the exhibit hall only.
3. You may register team members (office staff) by clicking non-member as well. This will allow you to be able to have one transaction for all your registrants. NEW THIS YEAR: discounted rate for registering 4 or more team members.
4. NEW THIS YEAR: a separate ticket must be purchased for the closing celebration for all attendees. WOCON will provide a full luau experience on Friday evening to include a lei, luau dinner, live entertainment/luau performance, and fireworks show from the Great Lawn. Space will be limited.
| Category | Before 6/30/25 | 7/1/25 - 7/31/25 | 8/1/25 - 8/31/25 | 9/1/25 - Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All AAO Members | $698 | $748 | $798 | $848 |
| Retired Member | $398 | $448 | $498 | $548 |
| Resident/Student Member | $150 | $150 | $150 | $200 |
| Resident/Student Non-Member | $200 | $200 | $200 | $250 |
| Non-AAO Member | $1,078 | $1,128 | $1,178 | $1,228 |
| Team Member (1-3) | $548 | $598 | $648 | $698 |
| Team Member (4 or more) | $523 | $573 | $623 | $673 |
| Spouse/Guest | $250 | $250 | $250 | $300 |
| Closing Celebration Tickets for Attendees | $88 | $88 | $88 | $88 |
| Closing Celebration Tickets for Non-Attendees | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 |
| Closing Celebration Tickets (12 and under) | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
Registration Cancellation / Refund Policy:
The PCSO/RMSO must receive written notice of cancellation no later than September 16, 2025 to info@pcsortho.org. Requests for full cancellation will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee per registrant. Cancellations or no-shows after this date are not eligible for a refund. This policy covers registration and ticketed events. Cancellation requests should include attendee name, registration confirmation number, AAO member number (if applicable).
Please allow up to four weeks for delivery of refund. In most cases, fees will be refunded the same way they were paid to the PCSO/ RMSO. No refunds will be processed on site during the course itself.
The PCSO/RMSO is not responsible for monies registrants may have spent on penalty or non-refundable airline tickets or hotel deposits in the event the course is canceled or sold out. If a program is canceled by the PCSO/RMSO, every effort will be made to notify registrants at least 30 days prior to the first day of the course and registration fees will be refunded.
On-site Registration Hours:
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 6:00am - 2:15pm
Friday, October 17, 2025 | 6:00am - 2:30pm
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 6:00am - 12:30pm
Cancellations & Refunds Policy: The PCSO/RMSO must receive written notice of cancellation no later than September 16, 2025 to info@pcsortho.org. Requests for full cancellation will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee per registrant. Cancellations or no-shows after this date are not eligible for a refund. This policy covers registration and ticketed events. Cancellation requests should include attendee name, registration confirmation number, AAO member number (if applicable).
Please allow up to four weeks for delivery of refund. In most cases, fees will be refunded the same way they were paid to the PCSO/RMSO. No refunds will be processed on site during the course itself.
The PCSO/RMSO is not responsible for monies registrants may have spent on penalty or non-refundable airline tickets or hotel deposits in the event the course is canceled or sold out. If a program is canceled by the PCSO/RMSO, every effort will be made to notify registrants at least 30 days prior to the first day of the course and registration fees will be refunded.
WOCON Disclaimer, Indemnity, & Photography Policy: In consideration for being allowed to participate in the 2025 Western Orthodontic Conference (WOCON) Annual Session, a joint meeting of the PCSO and RMSO, the PCSO/RMSO and any authorized agents are hereby released from any damages caused or incurred in connection with these activities. In addition, you will be asked to grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, or any other record of my/our participation in this event.
By registering for and attending the 2025 WOCON Annual Session in Honolulu, HI, you agree to abide by and engage in any necessary health-and-safety measures necessitated at the time of the event. You further agree to forgo attending the in-person event should I become ill or have been recently exposed to COVID-19.
Additionally, by registering for and attending the 2025 WOCON Annual Session, you further acknowledge and understand that your voluntary attendance at this event may cause you to be exposed to another individual who is carrying or otherwise contagious with respect to COVID-19. You acknowledge and agree that the PCSO/RMSO is not legally liable or responsible should you be exposed to an individual carrying or contagious with COVID-19 while at the 2025 WOCON Annual Session, and you further agree and hereby release the PCSO/RMSO from any and all legal liability, responsibility, or other claim for damages should you be exposed to and/or contract COVID-19 while attending the 2025 WOCON Annual Session.
Total Possible CE Credits: Up to 13 CE credits
Managing CE Credits: From mobile app, complete evaluations from all presentations attended. Once all the evaluations are completed, you will be able to create a CE certificate for download or print from the mobile app.
ADA CERP:
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO) is an ADA CERP recognized provider approved by American Association of Orthodontists.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Purchase Recordings: Click here to purchase the 2025 WOCON On Demand Presentations. Presentations will be available in 2-4 weeks after the event.
Purchase Price: Bundle - members $299, non-members $399; Individual lectures - members $99, non-members $149. Attendees can receive a 50% discount code from their registration confirmation email.
Login Instructions:
Current AAO Member Sign-In: Use the email address and password associated with your AAO membership. If you are not an AAO member, you can create a new account.
Non-member Sign-In: Guests that are not current AAO members should create an account with the PCSO Virtual Learning platform to access content as a non-member.
Technical Support: The platform has great support built right in. Just click on the question mark in the circle located in the bottom right of your screen. There are lots of great resources there, but if you can't find what you're looking for, reach out to info@pcsortho.org.
180-Day Replay: Presentations are good for 180 days after recordings become available.
We would like to invite you to be a part of the 2025 Western Orthodontic Conference (WOCON) Annual Session, a joint meeting of the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO) and Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists (RMSO). Held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, HI, from October 16-18th, 2025, this will be the meeting of the year for orthodontists and their teams.
This event presents a unique opportunity for companies to promote themselves and showcase their offerings to a highly targeted audience of doctors, residents, clinical staff, and office staff. Combined, the PCSO and RMSO have over 4,000 members representing the western half of the United States and Canada. Please review the multiple sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor options available to you, and let us know how we can make your experience a rewarding endeavor. Click here to view the full 2025 Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus.
Contact Information: Chelsea Jackson, cjackson@pcsortho.org, 833-621-7276, ext. 702.