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2021 T.M. GRABER OUTSTANDING ARTICLE AWARD [ 7 ] u

MEETINGS AROUND THE WORLD [ 10 ]

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s challenging as the past year has been for orthodontists and patients, we still have a very positive story to tell

about creating beautiful, healthy smiles. While orthodontic practices in most countries and regions were closed for part of 2020, with adherence to infection control protocols, practices in many places resumed patient care with some patients finishing treatment and others beginning.

“Currently, with vaccinations beginning to be administered in many places, many more families may soon be eager to bring children into treatment and adults who have postponed starting treatment may soon wish to do so,” says Dr. Nikhilesh N. Vaid, president of the WFO. “As always, those with limited familiarity with the process are likely to have a variety of questions.”

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he WFO has launched a continuing education website designed to help Fellows update scientific knowledge and excel at mastering the most advanced dental

and orthodontic concepts. The site, www.wfoeducation.org, is now live.

In the initial phase, the website will host the high-yield content which was delivered through the 9th International Orthodontic Congress (IOC). This first ever virtual International Orthodontic Congress was conducted with more than 130 world class lectures from global experts, along with other outstanding lectures delivered by speakers from the Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society, and the Orthodontic Boards Symposium. Also included in this continuing education portal is the T.M. Graber Outstanding Article Award within the JWFO lecture series and added position papers from the WFO.

continued [ 7 ]The first offering of the WFO’s new continuing education

website is the high-yield content which was delivered through

the 9th International Orthodontic Congress (IOC).

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WFO News to Know

Editor’s Note: The WFO established the Committee on National and

Regional Boards in 2005 to provide structure to efforts to assist with

implementation of Board certification opportunities for orthodontists

worldwide. Activities got underway to bring support to national

board certifying organizations. In addition, the committee organized

meetings and symposia at the 7th and 8th International Orthodontic

Congresses in Sydney and London, respectively, and as part of the

virtual 9th IOC last October.

In 2017, discussions began with the 19 orthodontic specialty boards

that volunteered to participate in the committee’s work, regarding

a proposed Society of Orthodontic Specialty Certifying Boards.

The proposed entity was to be administered by the WFO.

Following approval from the WFO Executive Committee and

agreement from the organizations participating in the Committee

on National and Regional Boards, the Society of Orthodontic

Specialty Certifying Boards was established last year.

Dr. Valmy Pangrazio-Kulbersh, a new WFO

Executive Committee member representing

North America and the current president of the

American Board of Orthodontics, became the chair

of the SOSCB. Joining Dr. Kulbersh in leading

the SOSCB are Dr. Nikhilesh Vaid, president of

the WFO; Dr. Ricardo Cruz, Executive Committee

member representing Central and South America;

and Dr. Eric Liou, Executive Committee member representing Central

and East Asia. The first SOSCB meeting took place in January 2021,

with 19 regional and national organizations represented.

Below, Dr. Kulbersh provides an overview of the SOSCB’s strategic vision, goals and upcoming tasks.

Overview of the SOSCB

Orthodontists around the world face the same challenges, which include but are not limited to:

a. Disparities in orthodontic education

b. Disparities in the delivery of orthodontic care within the dental profession

c. Lack of evidence-based treatment modalities

d. Impact of technological advancements on the delivery of care

e. Socio-economic factors associated with the delivery of treatment

These challenges are affecting the quality of orthodontic care worldwide. The mission of WFO is to advance the art and science of orthodontics throughout the world. To do so, the WFO has an important advisory role in the evaluation of the curriculum of orthodontic programs in countries affiliated with the WFO.

Excellence in orthodontic education based on evidence-based curricula, would eventually result in higher standards of delivery of orthodontic care worldwide. Once this is accomplished, the formation of a uniform certification process could be instituted in all countries associated with the WFO. The patients we serve will ultimately be the beneficiaries of the work of the WFO.

The purpose of the Society of Orthodontic Specialty Certifying Board is to improve the quality of orthodontic treatment throughout the world, by improving the knowledge and skills of WFO-member orthodontists by encouraging them to aspire and challenge themselves to achieve orthodontic specialty board certification in their respective countries.

Plans for Achievement of the SOSCB Goals

To achieve its purpose, the SOSCB has established goals. During its first official meeting on January 31, 2021, the members of the SOSCB deliberated on ways to best accomplish the mission and goals of the Society, as outlined below.

GOAL 1

Invite and encourage established national orthodontic specialty

boards to become members of the SOSCB.

It was decided that in order of importance, Goal 1 was to be addressed first by the committee. The steps proposed to accomplish this goal are:

First

u Survey the orthodontic boards worldwide to identify their special needs. Identify commonalities and establish a mechanism by which the SOSCB could better serve those interested in board certification.

Second

u Create guidelines for the orthodontic certification examination process for all affiliated societies/ associations that are members of the WFO. The total number of affiliated orthodontic boards of the WFO is currently 10% of the total number of orthodontic certifying boards worldwide. The SOSCB hopes that with its help, this number will grow to include most, if not all, WFO recognized orthodontic society boards.

Third

a. Develop guidelines for standards of care to protect our patients; and

b. Establish regular communication with WFO SOSCB participating board members.

The SOSCB realizes the existence of multiple regional obstacles that need to be taken into consideration. The tasks mentioned may be considered aspirational but, without aspiration there is no resolution.

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Society of Orthodontic Specialty Certifying Boards extends WFO effort to support excellence in patient care worldwideBy Dr. Valmy Pangrazio-Kulbersh

Dr. Valmy Pangrazio-Kulbersh

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Argentina: Tribunal Argentino de Evaluacion en Ortodoncia y

Ortopedia Dentomaxilar (TAEOOD)

— Dr. Lia Sokolowicz

Australia: Australian Board of Orthodontics

— representative to be determined

Brazil: Brazilian Orthodontic Board

— Dr. Guilherme de Araújo Almeida

Europe: European Board of Orthodontists

— Dr. David DeFranco

France: French Society of Orthodontics and Dentofacial

Orthopedics

— Dr. Olivier Sorel

Germany: German Board of Orthodontics and Orofacial

Orthopedics

— Dr. Bärbel Kahl-Nieke

India: Indian Board of Orthodontics

— Dr. Ketan K. Vakil

Italy: Italian Orthodontic Board

— Dr. Ambra Michelotti

Japan: Japanese Orthodontic Board

— Dr. Noriyoshi Shimizu

Jordan: Jordanian Orthodontic Society

— Dr. Suzan Alkhatib

Mexico: Asociacion Mexicana de Ortodoncia Orthodontic Board

— Dr. Javier Eugenio Venegas Rodriguez

Palestine: Palestinian Orthodontic Society

— Dr. Ahmad Rahhal

The Philippines: Philippine Board of Orthodontics

— Dr. Dennis Lim

S. Korea: Korean Association of Orthodontists

— Dr. Seung-Hak Baek

Saudi Arabia: Saudi Board of Orthodontic and DentoFacial

Orthopedics

— Dr. Eman Abdulbaset Alnamnakani

Spain: Sociedad Espanola de Ortodoncia

— Dr. Juan Carlos Perez Varela

Taiwan: Taiwan Board of Orthodontists

— Dr. Eddie Hsiang-Hua Lai

Thailand: Thai Board of Orthodontics

— Dr. Somchai Satravaha

United States: American Board of Orthodontics

— Dr. Roberto Hernandez-Orsini

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Future tasks of the SOSCB will be:

GOAL 2

Encourage, and assist if requested, in the formation of a new national

orthodontic specialty board in countries that do not already have a

national board certification organization.

The considerations to accomplish this goal are:

a. Monitor changes related to issues of orthodontic education, including, but not limited to training, program accreditation, financing etc.

b. Collaborate with and make recommendations to the WFO Special Committee of Educators Forum and Digital Educational Platforms, related to fostering improvements in orthodontic education and research.

c. Encourage the formation of regional boards like the European Board of Orthodontists for Europe, utilizing a virtual platform for administration of exams.

GOAL 3

Provide a forum for collaboration and the exchange of ideas between

and among member board organizations for the purpose of improving

the quality of orthodontic education and treatment.

This goal would be partially accomplished through the development of guidelines for standards of care.

GOAL 4

Provide a forum for collaboration and the exchange of ideas between

and among member board organizations for the purpose of improving

their board certification process.

A step toward this goal would be to help national organizations in the development of national virtual exams, accessible to the orthodontists who want to pursue board certification.

GOAL 5

Provide a forum for orthodontic specialty board representatives

to share, discuss and learn about other issues of common interest.

A step toward this goal would be for the SOSCB, in conjunction with WFO events, to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas between educators and others with interests and/or expertise in education.

GOAL 6

Provide a voice for national orthodontic specialty boards in the

WFO by serving as an advisory committee to the WFO Executive

Committee. Steps toward this goal would be:

a. Develop standardized board certifying examination guidelines to serve as a basis for certification exams for participating and newly formed boards.

b. Establish/suggest guidelines for orthodontic didactic and clinical education, which will facilitate consistency in orthodontic specialty training, globally.

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Society of Orthodontic Specialty Certifying Boards… [ 2 ]

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WFO News to Know

Society of Orthodontic Specialty Certifying Boards… [ 3 ]

In 2006, the Executive Committee of the WFO accepted the president’s proposal for the establishment of a task force for the development of Guidelines for Post Graduate Orthodontic Education. These guidelines were published in the World Journal

of Orthodontics (2009; 10:153-166).

The aim of the SOSCB is to determine how well these guidelines are followed and to encourage their adherence for standardization of orthodontic education among educational institutions requesting assistance from the WFO/SOSCB.

Upcoming Communication: Boards Survey

The Society of Orthodontic Specialty Certifying Boards will be sending a survey to all national/regional orthodontic certifying boards to determine how the SOSCB could better serve them.

The WFO executive committee and the members of the SOSCB want to thank all representatives of the WFO / SOSCB for their contributions in preserving the orthodontic specialty delivery of care by qualified specialists that have demonstrated commitment to excellence in orthodontics. Together, we can achieve this goal through education, certification and professional collaboration. t

The SOSCB aims to help national and regional organization develop processes that will be well-received by orthodontist members, and also succeed in validating the knowledge and skills of orthodontists seeking to be certified. Approaches used must also fit the situation in each country, including variations such as legal structures and other factors.

Below are three examples of certification processes used by current SOSC affiliate organizations:

Thai Board of Orthodontics

Founded: 1997

Supervision: Thai Dental Council, Ministry of Public Health

Exams: Written and oral

Legal framework: According to Thai law, only those who pass both board examinations can call themselves orthodontists.

Eligibility: Certification candidates must have finished their postgraduate orthodontic studies with an accredited postgraduate orthodontic program accredited by the Thai Dental Council, which currently accredits seven programs in the country. After completing the second of three years of postgraduate study, students may take the written portion of the exam and keep the results for five years.

Oral exam requirements: Each candidate must submit 8 complete treatment cases of different malocclusions as a requirement to apply for the Oral Examination. They can submit cases they treated during their training. The referees choose 1 out of the 8 cases submitted for the oral examination.

Additional requirement for certification: To be certified by the Thai Board of Orthodontics, in addition to passing both written and oral board examinations the candidate must complete a research project that is accepted as a manuscript or published in a national or international journal.

Frequency of examinations: Thai Board of Orthodontics conducts Board Examinations once a year, both written and oral.

Certified orthodontists: Thailand now has 407 certified Thai Board of Orthodontics orthodontists.

Information submitted by: Dr. Somchai Satravaha

Italian Board of Orthodontics (IBO)

Founded: 1998

Supervision: Italian Society of Orthodontics (SID0)

Exams: Case submissions followed by an Examining Commission interview

Legal framework: The Italian Board of Orthodontics has the unique purpose of issuing the CERTIFICATION OF EXCELLENCE IN ORTHODONTICS to certify the quality of the clinical results achieved in professional orthodontic practice. This certification has no legal value.

Eligibility: As graduates in dentistry have the legal right to practice orthodontic treatment in Italy, according to current Italian legislation, all dentists who are enrolled in the Professional Register for at least 5 years can apply for the examination. Therefore, to pursue certification, it is not mandatory to be a specialist in orthodontics.

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Board certification processes: examples from three countries

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WFO News to Know

Society of Orthodontic Specialty Certifying Boards… [ 4 ]

Oral exam requirements: The documentation related to the clinical treatment of 8 treated cases with specific characteristics (i.e. Interceptive treatment; Malocclusion in Adults; Class I; Class II division 2; Class II hyperdivergent; Class II division 1; severe skeletal discrepancy; severe transversal discrepancy). A specific Commission (formed by the IBO Council and the Chairman of the Examining Commission) has the duty to verify the correspondence of the cases presented with the required characteristics, as well as the quality and completeness of the documents. The Candidates must also take and pass an interview with the Examining Commission.

IBO goals: The aim of the IBO is to establish and maintain the highest standard of excellence in orthodontics. For this purpose, the IBO clearly defines 3 objectives: 1) the objective assessment of orthodontic knowledge and clinical capacity of orthodontists through the “Certification of Excellence in Orthodontics” examination; 2) the re-evaluation of knowledge and clinical capacity during the professional career, and, through recertification; 3) promote cultural exchanges and cement friendship between IBO members through convivial meetings.

Re-certification requirements: The only obligation for all IBO Certified Members is the presentation, on the occasion of the IBO Model Display, of at least one case at least every two years. This rule does not apply to Certified Members who are over 60 years of age or over 15 years of service. There are no fees associated with IBO membership.

Frequency of examinations: The exam to obtain the Certification of Excellence is organized every two years during the congress of the Italian Society of Orthodontics (SIDO).

Certified orthodontists: Currently, there are 130 IBO members.

Information submitted by: Dr. Ambra Michelotti

Tribunal Argentino de Evaluación en Ortodoncia y Ortopedia Dentomaxilar (TAEOOD)

Founded: 1980

Supervision: Argentine Ministry of Public Health, Dentistry Department

Exam components: Evaluation test, discussion of clinical case components

Legal framework: The approval certifies the professional’s ability and purpose to achieve clinical excellence in their practice.

Eligibility: The first stage of the certification process includes the evaluation of academic background. Eligible candidates

will have passed a duly accredited specialization program in a state university, private university or postgraduate entity. Specific requirements include a minimum program duration of 24 months with a minimum workload of 2,200 hours, of which no less than 1,300 hours will be dedicated to clinical practice.*

Exam requirements: At the second stage of the process, the candidate’s knowledge in the specialty is assessed in conjunction with clinical examination of a number of cases treated by the examined professional, that are judged by his or her peers. Applicants must take an evaluation test, with discussion of clinical cases presented by the examining table, in which they must make a diagnosis and design a treatment. The process includes dental models (upper and lower), photographs and X-rays.

Frequency of examination: Once a year

Certified orthodontists: Currently there are 269 SAO members.

Information submitted by: Dr. Lia Sokolowicz

* Additional academic requirements include: a) To have a suitable director and teaching staff with sufficient background in the matter. b) Have a suitable physical plant for the development of teaching and clinical activities. c) Have developing a program that in its content adequately covers the different aspects of theory and practice orthodontic

With everyone’s mind oriented in the same direction, together we can reach limitless horizons.

Apply for free to be a SIDO International Fellow and get a complimentary registration for this online Spring Meeting.

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WFO News to Know

World Orthodontic Health Day, celebrated annually on May 15, is an excellent opportunity to spread the positive messages of orthodontic treatment and interact with members of the public of all ages who would like to know more.

Since WOHD began in 2017 many affiliate organizations, orthodontic departments at universities and hospitals, and individual WFO Fellows have developed unique observances that were locally visible and educational for the public. Celebrations in 2020 were typically limited to virtual observances. In some places, in-person events may again be possible this year.

Visual Elements Draw Attention to the Observance

New posters for World Orthodontic Health Day 2021 are now available, along with the archived collection of posters from past years. The many eye-catching designs and compelling photographs will help attract attention to promotions of WOHD celebrations.

u Access World Orthodontic Health Day Posters

u Access the World Orthodontic Health Day Logo (Available in five file types; scroll down the page to the DOWNLOAD tab for logos.)

In addition to the downloadable posters, the specially designed World Orthodontic Health Day logo is also available to organizations planning celebrations. The logo and posters may be used for all print and digital marketing of the day and to promote planned events with printed fliers, social media posts, etc.

Whether Virtual or In-Person, Celebrations Can Make an Impact

“Virtual observances of World Orthodontic Health Day may be the best approach in some countries or regions, depending on local reports of cases,” says Dr. Vaid, WFO president. “If local case levels are declining and vaccinations are underway, in-person events may be possible. Promotions should emphasize that all guidelines from local and regional public health authorities will be observed during events in order to make gatherings safe for participants.”

If needed, some of the options listed below could be adapted to online outreach via webcasts or Facebook streaming:

u Offer World Orthodontic Health Day events hosted by offices or orthodontic departments at their facilities, or by affiliate societies at public venues. Announce events in advance by distributing fliers and contacting local media outlets to help bring many visitors to events. Free consultations, screenings or other services may be offered at events if desired. Simply setting up a table outdoors can be an easy way to reach many people.

For organizations that wish to avoid distributing literature at tables, it may also be effective to set up laptops with videos of PowerPoint slides playing on an endless loop.

u Reach parents, teachers and students by asking to give presentations at schools. In addition to orthodontic treatment, it may be helpful to discuss general dental topics such as hygiene in school presentations.

u Take out advertisements in local or regional media outlets.

u Contact media outlets such as radio and television stations and ask to have an orthodontist representative be an on-air guest on an interview program.

u Write posts about World Orthodontic Health Day on social media platforms (which are also useful for promoting events). If there is information about orthodontic treatment on your organization’s website, link to the World Orthodontic Health Day information.

u Encourage current and former patients to celebrate as well. Host an in-office office event just for patients and serve treats that are permissible to eat while wearing braces. Offer information about orthodontics that they may take if they wish to, for family members or friends.

u Set up hashtag-based celebrations and invite patients and other local residents to share their smiles in observance of World Orthodontic Health Day. Encourage posting of selfies (with or without braces) or group photos.

u Host a smile/orthodontic awareness run. Use the proceeds for a donation to a related charity, such as a treatment center for children with craniofacial conditions.

u Invite students at local schools to enter an art competition or an essay contest. Contest themes might include smiles (for an art competition) or the importance of good oral hygiene (for an essay contest). Offer simple prizes that student families may enjoy, such as a meal at a restaurant. Host an event where any artwork submitted is displayed and prizes are presented to the contest winners.

Share Your Organization’s World Orthodontic Health Day Story

As soon as possible after celebrations conclude, WFO fellows and affiliate organizations are encouraged to email their event reports a nd photographs to WOHD@wfo.org. Also, everyone is invited to discuss the day and share information and ideas with colleagues via the WFO Facebook page. t

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The Journal of the World Federation

of Orthodontists (JWFO) offers an online, quarterly

compilation of high-quality peer-reviewed research.

T

he 2021 T. M. Graber Outstanding Article Award from the Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists (JWFO)

will go to Drs. Shivam Mehta, Rebecca Dresner, Vaibhav Gandhi, Po-Jung Chen, Veerasathpurush Allareddy, Chia-Ling Kuo, Jinjian Mu, Sumit Yadav. Their study addresses the cervical vertebrae maturation method’s effectiveness for assessing the patient’s skeletal maturity when planning growth modification or orthopedic correction.

The award-winning article is titled, “Effect of positional errors on

the accuracy of cervical vertebrae maturation assessment using CBCT

and lateral cephalograms.” It is a featured research publication in the December 2020 issue of the JWFO.

The T. M. Graber Outstanding Article Award was established to recognize JWFO authors who make significant contributions to the field of orthodontics by publishing the results of their work in the JWFO. It is named in honor of Dr. T. M. Graber, who was the first editor of the WFO’s first official journal, the World Journal of Orthodontics (WJO). Each year’s

JWFO Graber award article is selected through a rigorous three-step process and considers all the research articles as well as case series published in the preceding year.

An Indispensable resource for orthodontists worldwide, the Journal

of the World Federation of Orthodontists (JWFO) offers an online, quarterly compilation of high-quality peer-reviewed research.

The JWFO is accessible as a member benefit to WFO Fellows and student members of the WFO. Don’t forget to check each issue and peruse articles that interest you.

Current and recent topics of interest in the JWFO include:

u Articles in Press: A study currently in the final publication process utilized cone-beam computed tomography scans of adults to examine whether preexisting degenerative temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are associated with hyperdivergent facial phenotype and decreased airway dimensions. The article, “Association between degenerative temporomandibular joint disorders, vertical facial growth, and airway dimension,” is by Drs. Amir Dadgar-Yeganeh, David C. Hatcher and Snehlata Oberoi.

u October 2020 issue: Dr. Khadijah A. Turkistani used an electronic survey to produce a descriptive cross-sectional of orthodontic patients who were not seen in clinics for two to three months due to pandemic closures. The study evaluated the impact of delayed orthodontic care including types of emergencies, pain intensity, and disability experienced by patients. The article’s title is, “Impact of delayed orthodontic care during COVID-19 pandemic: Emergency, disability, and pain.” t

WFO News to Know

JWFO announces 2021 T.M. Graber Outstanding Article Award

All WFO fellows who registered for the 9th IOC will receive complimentary access to the 9th IOC program content for three years. Japanese Orthodontic Society members who registered for the meeting (who are non-WFO fellows) have access to the website after paying a nominal subscription fee of $50.

As a membership benefit, WFO Fellows who did not register for the 9th IOC will have a special fee of only $150 for three-year access to the 9th IOC content. Non-WFO fellows who did not register for the 9th IOC and would like to access the website will be able to do so at a fee of $330—matching the original costs for non-WFO colleagues attending the virtual conference.

The website will offer a continuing education certificate for each lecture viewed, after the participant completes a self-assessment questionnaire. This certificate may be used to fulfil the continuing education requirements existing in many regions of the world.

“Through this continuing education portal, the WFO aims at bringing together the best orthodontic video content from experts around the

globe,” says Dr. Nikhilesh Vaid, president of the WFO. “Being an umbrella organization of more than 115 affiliate organizations, we envision updating this content on a regular basis, making it one of the best online learning resources for every orthodontist all over the world.”

“The educational site aims to fulfil the WFO’s founding objective of promoting quality in orthodontic education and patient care,” says Dr. Lee W. Graber, the secretary general of WFO, “This will be an ongoing project and is a member-benefit program designed to bring value to our affiliates and individual Fellow members.”

Dr. Vinod Krishnan, editor-in chief of the Journal of the World

Federation of Orthodontists (JWFO) chaired the site development project in collaboration with Dr. Takashi Ono, chair of the 9th IOC and Dr. Panagiotis Skoularikis, chair of the WFO Communications Committee. t

Continuing Education Website… [ 1 ]

Dr. T. M. Graber

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WFO Gazette to be published three times per year

T he WFO Executive Committee recently announced that the Gazette will now be published three times per year. In addition

to the traditional fall and spring issues, there will now be a summer issue as well.

“Beginning with the Spring 2021 issue, we plan to increase the periodicity of the Gazette and offer a higher percentage of news and topical coverage,” said Dr. Nikhilesh N. Vaid, president of the WFO. “When the WFO was established in 1995, there were no social media. However, with the electronic formatting and distribution of the Gazette and integrated social medial platforms of the WFO, it’s important that we change with the times. The extra issue will ensure that all news is recent and up-to-date.

“Issues of the Gazette will now be posted with links emailed to members during March, July and November,” added Dr. Vaid. “We encourage everyone to watch for each issue.”

In between issues of the Gazette, stay current on news and information by liking the WFO on Facebook. t

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ALBANIAN ORTHODONTIC ASSOCIATION

On December 18-19, 2020, the Albanian Orthodontics Association, in

collaboration with the Orthopedics Department of the University of

Medicine in Tirana, organized an online webinar, “Annual Orthodontics

Meeting 2020.”

Despite the pandemic situation, the AOA continued its annual scientific

event tradition. Honorary guests included two well-known Italian

professors, Dr. Paola Cozza and Dr. Giovanni Manes Gravina who

presented, “Treatment with clear aligners in growing patients,” and

“O tempora o more. How difficult is it to make the right decision?”

respectively.

Presentations from Albanian orthodontic specialists with important

clinical experience were part of the program as well: These included:

u Dr. Albena Reshitaj: “Rapid maxillary expansion, ways of treatment

with a multidisciplinary approach”;

u Dr. Edlira Baruti: “Multidisciplinary treatment and the importance of

the role of the orthodontist”;

u Dr. Yllka Abazi: “Sleep apnea among Albanian children”;

u Dr. Olja Tanellari: “Importance of CBCT for the orthodontist”;

u Dr. Celjana Toti: “Dental factors associated with Traumatic dental

injuries”;

u Dr. Franceska Vinjolli: “Treatment of Class II patients with functional

therapy”.

More than 200 attendees participated at this online scientific event.

The schedule included time for discussion and questions in the program,

making the activity more interactive. t

DOMINICAN SOCIETY OF ORTHODONTICS

The Society of Dominican Orthodontics Annual Conference took place

October 15, 2020 in Santo Domingo. The in-person event complied

with local and regional pandemic guidelines.

The speaker for the meeting was Dr. Ertty Silva who presented,

“Expanding the limits of orthodontics with miniplates.” t

GREEK ORTHODONTIC SOCIETY

The 23rd Congress of the Greek Orthodontic Society and the

Orthodontic Society of Northern Greece took place December 5-6,

2020 on an online platform. Apart from the two aforementioned

societies, the European Federation of Orthodontics (FEO) and the

Hellenic Professional Union of Orthodontists participated as well.

Despite the difficulties and the adversities due to COVID-19 pandemic,

21 lectures of high scientific quality were presented by distinguished

speakers from Greece and abroad.

Among the lectures, the Scientific Sessions and the Awards Sessions

of the European Federation of Orthodontics were included in the

congress. A variety of interesting orthodontic topics were discussed

in the sessions, such as digital orthodontics, the relationship between

orthodontics and other interventions or conditions, treatment of

challenging orthodontic problems as well as retention and stability.

All 777 attendees from 44 countries contributed to the success of the

congress. t

News from Around the World

FEDERATION OF EUROPEAN ORTHODONTISTS

The Federation of European Orthodontists held its 2020 General

Assembly on December 6, 2020 during the 23rd Congress of the Greek

Orthodontic Society (see below), electing the following Board members:

u Dr. Ángel Alonso Tosso, president (Spain)

u Dr. Paul-Panagiotis Karvelas, immediate past president (Greece)

u Dr. Jörg Lisson, vice president (Germany)

u Dr. Alex Cash, secretary-general (United Kingdom)

u Dr. Isabelle Schaack, treasurer (Luxembourg)

u Dr. Danny Op Heij, administrator (Belgium)

u Dr. Alberto Caprioglio, secretary-general adjunct (Italy)

u Dr. Irina Zetu, webmaster (Romania)

Dr. Çeljana Toti, president of the Albanian Orthodontic Association and head of the Orthopedics Department, University of Medicine, Tirana, Albania.

Pictured are representatives of several European societies, participating at the General Assembly meeting of the European Federation of Orthodontics (FEO), at the conclusion of the Greek Orthodontic Society meeting scientific sessions.

Pictured left to right – top row: Drs. Karvelas, Cash and Zetu; center row: Drs. Caprioglio, Tosso and Schaack; bottom row: Drs. O´Hanrahan, Op Heij and Lisson.

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July 16-17, 2021 Naples, Italy https://www.sido.it

British Orthodontic Society Annual Conference – In-Person /Virtual Hybrid Event

September 16-18, 2021 Manchester, United Kingdom bos.org.uk/

German Orthodontic Society Jahrestagung der DGKFO Hybrid Event – In-Person and Virtual

September 21-25, 2021 Wiesbaden, Germany www.dgkfo.de

Canadian Association of Orthodontists Annual Conference

September 23-25, 2021 Quebec Convention Centre, Montreal, Canada https://cao-aco.org/orthodontics/events/ upcoming-events/

Societa Italiana di Ortodonzia 52nd International Congress

October 14-16, 2021 Florence, Italy www.sido.it

Korean Association of Orthodontists 54th Annual Meeting and World Implant Orthodontic Conference

October 14-17 Seoul, South Korea

Taiwan Association of Orthodontists 34th Annual Meeting

December 4-5, 2021 Kaohsiung, Taiwan

2022Australian Society of Orthodontics 28th Australian Orthodontic Congress

March 9-13, 2022 Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre aso2022.com.au

Societa Italiana di Ortodonzia International Spring Meeting

March 18-19, 2022 Genoa, Italy www.sido.it

American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session

April 29-May 3, 2022 Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

The 6th Annual World Orthodontic Health Day

May 15, 2022

European Orthodontic Society 97th Annual Congress

Dates to be announced, June 2022 Limassol, Cyprus

German Orthodontic Society

Jahrestagung der DGKFO September 21-24, 2022 Estrel Berlin, Germany www.dgkfo.de

Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society 13th Congress and 55th Annual Meeting of KAO

Seoul, Korea

2023American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session

April 21-25, 2023 Chicago, Illinois, USA

The 7th Annual World Orthodontic Health Day

May 15, 2023

European Orthodontic Society 98th Annual Congress

Dates to be announced, June 2023 Oslo, Norway

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organizations notify the WFO Secretariat.

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