National and Regional Boards Committee Meets, Hears Plan for Worldwide Certification Boards Society

Volume 23, Issue 2 [ 2018 ]

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE WORLD FEDERATION OF ORTHODONTISTS

National and Regional Boards Committee meets, hears plan for worldwide certification boards society

he WFO Committee on National and Regional Boards met Tin Washington, D.C., USA on May 4, 2018, with participants learning about the proposed Society of Orthodontic Specialty Certification Boards and changes to the Board certification process in the United States.

In attendance at the meeting were representatives of the 19 orthodontic specialty boards that have volunteered to participate in activities of the WFO Committee on National & Regional Orthodontic Boards. The committee has been active since 2005, organizing meetings and successful symposiums at the 7th and 8th International Orthodontic Congresses in Sydney and London, respectively. Members of the WFO Committee on National and Regional Boards are pictured at

continued [ 9 ] their meeting in Washington, D.C. Dr. Nikhilesh Vaid elected as WFO president for 2020-25

he WFO Executive Committee has announced the election After joining the WFO Executive Committee in 2015, Dr. Vaid became Tof Dr. Nikhilesh Vaid to become the organization’s president the chairman of the WFO Board Certifications Committee and of the for 2020-25. Promotions Committee. He also completed his term as president of the Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society, which ended in 2016. A current WFO Executive Committee member serving Central He established and developed governance protocols for the APOS and East Asia, Dr. Vaid will begin his term as president after the Research Foundation as well as conceptualized the first Resident’s 9th International Orthodontic Conference in Yokohama, Japan, Forum of the APOS. Dr. Vaid was previously the president of the October 4-7, 2020. He will succeed the current WFO president, Indian Orthodontic Society and is the founder and editor-in-chief of Dr. Allan R. Thom and will remain in the leadership office through APOS Trends in Orthodontics, a post that he continues to hold. He the 10th International Orthodontic Conference, scheduled October is also an Advisory Board member of the World Implant Orthodontic 8-11, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro. Association. Dr. Vaid is in orthodontic practice in Mumbai, Dr. Vaid completed his education at JSS Dental College & Hospital India, where he is a consultant and director at in Mysore, India and at the Bharati Vidapeeth’s Dental College & Only Orthodontics. He is a professor and newly Hospital in Pune, India. appointed vice-dean for academic affairs at the European University Dental College in Dubai. He continued [ 10 ] previously held academic positions at the YMT Dr. Nikhilesh Vaid Dental College & Hospital in Navi Mumbai, India.

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WFO NEWS TO KNOW [ 2 ]

WORLD ORTHODONTIC HEALTH DAY [ 6 ] u Find more news online WFO AFFILIATE NEWS [ 12 ] www.wfo.org

MEETINGS AROUND THE WORLD [ 16 ] WFO News to Know

WFO Executive Committee members join 9th International Orthodontic Conference organizers for site visit in Yokohama

embers of the WFO Executive Committee traveled to in the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences at Tokyo MYokohama, Japan to join organizers of the 9th International Medical and Dental University (TMDU). Participating WFO Executive Orthodontic Congress in conducting a site visit in preparation for Committee members and the regions that they represent were: the Congress, which will be October 4-7, 2020. u Dr. Allan R. Thom – President The site visit took place October 27-30 in conjunction with the u Dr. Amanda Maplethorp – Vice President and member for North America 77th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Orthodontic Society and 7th Joint u Dr. Thomas L. Ahman – North America Meeting of the Japanese Orthodontic Society and Korean Association u of Orthodontists. The Japanese/Korean meeting took place October Dr. Joseph Bouserhal – Africa and the Middle East 31 – November 1. u Dr. Himawan Halim – Southeast Asia and Oceania u The purpose of a site visit is to allow an organization’s leaders to Dr. Ricardo Machado Cruz – Central and South America review facilities and venues to be utilized during a large meeting, u Dr. Keiji Moriyama – Central and East Asia ask questions and consider all aspects of the on-site experience. u Dr. Paul Jonathan Sandler – Europe The goal is to ensure that attendees have positive experiences and u Dr. Panagiotis Skoularikis – Europe that the meeting is smooth and successful. Additionally, participants u learn about the meeting’s host city in order to share their experiences Dr. Nikhilesh Vaid – Central and East Asia and recommendations with colleagues. u Dr. Yanheng Zhou – Central and East Asia u Dr. Takashi Ono, chairman of the 9th IOC, Organizing Committee, led Dr. Lee W. Graber – Secretary General the site visit. Dr. Ono is professor and chair of Orthodontic Science u Dr. Vinod Krishnan – Editor-in-Chief, JWFO

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Members of the WFO Executive Committee (wearing dark red shirts) and organizers of the 9th International Orthodontic Conference are pictured as they began the site visit in Yokohama, Japan.

[ 2 ] 9th IOC site visit in Yokohama… [ 2 ]

Yokohama is a port city near Tokyo.

Yokohama offers a vibrant environment, visitor friendliness The second-largest city in Japan, Yokohama is located within 30 minutes of Tokyo by train or car and is a favorite tourist destination The WFO leaders toured the Pacifico Yokohama Convention for those also visiting Kamakura, Mt. Fuji and Kyoto. There are Complex, site of the meeting, and also reviewed venues that are two international airports near Yokohama. Dr. Graber shared many being considered as sites for the WFO Council Dinner / Silver Jubilee positive observations of the Yokohama visitor experience. Celebrations, the Gala Dinner, the Anniversary Celebration and the Presidents Reception. “Before the site visit, I had no idea of all the wonderful side trips one can take from Yokohama, which is a large port right next to Tokyo,” “The Japanese Orthodontic Society has an outstanding group working said Dr. Graber. “From the historic buildings to the beautiful parks to on all aspects of the Yokohama meeting,” said Dr. Graber who, as the bustling city streets, there is much to do in addition to attending president of the American Association of Orthodontists, led planning the convention itself. There is even an amusement park within two of the 2011 AAO Annual Session. “From the extensive scientific blocks of the convention center with a giant Ferris wheel--a great program to the planned tours and social events, it is obvious that place for kids and for adults who think they still are kids. the meeting will be a memorable experience for all who attend.” “Yes, it is a long flight from North America to Asia, but it was an Visitors to Asia are often concerned about the language barrier at easy one,” adds Dr. Graber. “I was able to take a flight directly into venues and events as well as travel and tourism facilities. Tokyo and from there I had simple, convenient transportation to “Our Japanese Orthodontic Society hosts have recognized this issue my convention center hotel in Yokohama. The airports in Tokyo are and planned for all IOC events to use English*, said Dr. Graber. easy to navigate and provide easy access to air travel throughout the “Indeed, the hotels and convention center are easy to navigate region. Also, the weather in October is ideal for travel and so many with English directional signs everywhere. What a nice...and of the sites we saw were easily reached.” t helpful surprise!” *English is the official language of the WFO and the WFO sponsored International Orthodontic Congress. Therefore, lecturers speak in English. English speakers will be translated into Japanese for JOS members who do not speak English.

Ferris wheel in Yokohama, Japan at midnight. View of Yokohama and Mt. Fuji in Japan. Autumn colors in Sankeien Garden, Yokohama, Japan.

[ 3 ] WFO News to Know Contributions of Drs. Roberto Justus and David Turpin recognized during WFO Orthodontic Boards Committee meeting in Washington, D.C.

he WFO Committee on National and Regional Orthodontic and examiner for the Mexican Board of Orthodontics, and he has TBoards met on May 4 during the 2018 American Association of served as an examiner/consultant for the ABO Clinical Examination Orthodontists Annual Session (May 4-8). The meeting was attended since 2002. Dr. Justus is the past president of the College of by representatives of the 19 orthodontic specialty boards that have Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics and of the volunteered to participate in the WFO Committee on National and Foundation of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Regional Boards. Orthodontics. He currently serves as a reviewer for the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJO-DO). The National Boards committee has been active since 2005, organizing meetings and successful symposiums at the 7th and Dr. Turpin is the current Moore-Riedel Professor in the University 8th International Orthodontic Congress meetings held in Sydney of Washington Department of Orthodontics and has been on the and London, respectively, with the goal of supporting board UW faculty since 1971. He is also currently Editor Emeritus of the certification initiatives in WFO affiliate countries. AJO-DO, having served as the editor-in-chief of the AJO-DO from 1999 to 2010 and as the interim editor-in-chief from 2013 to 2014. During the meeting in Washington, two WFO leaders who have During his tenure he wrote and published six editorials on board worked extensively to further the goals of the National Boards certification. A diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and committee were recognized. Dr. Nikhilesh R Vaid, chair of the the 2015 recipient of the ABO Albert H. Ketcham Memorial Award, committee, announced the presentation of “plaques of recognition” Dr. Turpin served as a board member of the American Association of to Drs. Roberto Justus and David Turpin. Dr. Allan Thom, WFO Orthodontists from 1999 through 2010 while he was Editor-in-Chief president, presented the plaques to the two Board certification of the AJO-DO. He was also a member of the Executive Committee leaders on behalf of the WFO Executive Committee. of the World Federation of Orthodontists from 2010-2015. Dr. Justus is the immediate past president of the WFO. A In presenting the plaques to the two honorees, Dr. Thom said, Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) since “Without the dedication and support of Drs. Justus and Turpin, 1990 and recertified in 2001, Dr. Justus has served as a professor the National and Regional Boards initiative would never have been of undergraduate orthodontics at the Technological University of as successful as it now is. The incentive for recognition as a board Mexico since 1973. He is also the professor and director of research certified orthodontist is now sought after in many regions of the in the Graduate Department of Orthodontics at the Intercontinental world. Such certification brings quality assurance to patients.t University, a position he has held since 1990. He is the founder of

Dr. Allan R. Thom, WFO president (right), presents a recognition plaque to Dr. Allan R. Thom, WFO president (right), presents a recognition plaque to Dr. Roberto Justus. Dr. David Turpin.

[ 4 ] WFO News to Know Nominations are being accepted for the WFO DeKock Award, Honorary WFO Membership

ominations are due by April 1, 2019 for the 2020 William H. WFO Councilors May Submit Nominations for Honorary Membership NDeKock Distinguished Service Award and for WFO Honorary Nominations are open for WFO Honorary Membership. Nominations Membership. for Honorary Membership may be made by members of the 2015-20 While serving as president of the American WFO Council. One member from each affiliate country serves on the Association of Orthodontists, Dr. William H. WFO Council, with an additional forty (40) members selected at large DeKock led the process of establishing the WFO, on a pro rata basis according to the number of dues-paying fellows culminating in its incorporation during the from each affiliate organization. 4th International Orthodontic Congress. The IOC Article 4.2 of the WFO Bylaws states: “Honorary Members of the was held in conjunction with the 1995 AAO WFO shall be orthodontists or others who have rendered outstanding Dr. William DeKock Annual Session in San Francisco. The DeKock service to orthodontics.” Distinguished Service Award, created in 2015, is the highest achievement award of the WFO and is intended to recognize a In addition to this specific criterion, it has generally been recognized member orthodontist who has made outstanding contributions that honorary members should be recognizable worldwide for their and displayed exemplary service over many years for the benefit contribution to our specialty. Past recipients of honorary membership and advancement of the orthodontic specialty and the WFO. are: Dr. Arne Bjork, Dr. Samir Bishara, Dr. B.F. Dewell, Dr. T.M. Graber, Dr. Nigel Peter Hunt, Dr. Vincent Kokich, Dr. Takayuki If awarded, the DeKock Award recipient will be recognized at the Kuroda, Dr. Birte Melsen, Dr. Fujio Miura, Dr. James Moss, Dr. Milton 9th International Orthodontic Congress to be held in Yokohama, Sims, Dr. Birgit L. Thilander and Dr. Donald Woodside. Once Japan October 6-9, 2020. the nominations are received by the WFO Executive Committee WFO affiliate organizations or individual WFO Fellow may (WFOEC) a two-thirds affirmative vote of the members of the submit nominations for the DeKock Award. The nomination must WFOEC is required to elect a nominee to Honorary Membership. include a narrative of no more than three typed pages in length, Newly elected honorary member(s) will be recognized at the authored by the nominating Fellow or organization, describing 9th International Orthodontic Congress to be held October 6-9, fully the reasons the nominee should be considered for the award. 2020 in Yokohama, Japan. Supporting documentation from third parties may be included in the submission, but shall be limited to no more than two pages per The honorary nomination form must be submitted along with third party submission. The nominee’s attached curriculum vitae the nominee’s curriculum vitae (no more than 5 pages) to the should not exceed five pages. WFO Secretariat. Nominations must be received no later than April 1, 2019 to be considered. In addition, each nomination must include a completed nomination form. Please mail, fax, or email the completed nomination form and curriculum vitae to: The nomination letter, nomination form, curriculum vitae and any additional supportive letters must be submitted and received in the u World Federation of Orthodontists WFO Secretariat no later than April 1, 2019. Mail, fax, or email the 401 North Lindbergh Boulevard nominee’s completed nomination form, affiliate nomination letter, St. Louis, Missouri 63141-7816 USA curriculum vitae and any supporting letters to: Email to: [email protected] u World Federation of Orthodontists Fax to: +1-314-985-1036 401 North Lindbergh Boulevard St. Louis, Missouri 63141-7816 USA CLICK TO ACCESS Email to: [email protected] the WFO Honorary Membership nomination form Fax to: +1-314-985-1036

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[ 5 ] WFO News to Know Affiliates celebrated 2018 World Orthodontic Health Day

FO affiliates and fellows throughout the world helped Dr. Vaid was also among those coordinating World Orthodontic Wput an international focus on orthodontics by celebrating Health Day global activities and social media broadcasts to promote the 2nd annual World Orthodontic Health Day on May 15, 2018. The the event. WFO initiated World Orthodontic Health Day on May 15, 2017, also “It’s a wonderful feeling to see the global orthodontic communities establishing that date going forward as an annual day to celebrate the celebrate this day as a festival of specialty orthodontic care globally,” specialty of orthodontics around the world. said Dr. Vaid. “Activities from many countries were reported on the The concept for World Orthodontic Health Day was originally WFO Facebook page.” developed by the WFO Promotions Committee under the leadership continued [ 7 ] of Dr. Nikhilesh Vaid, chair, with Dr. Ricardo Machado Cruz and Dr. Yanheng Zhou. They are WFO Executive Committee members for Central and East Asia, Central and South America and Central and East Asia, respectively. They also spearheaded development of new promotional posters for World Orthodontic Health Day 2018 as well as lapel pins that were distributed at the WFO President’s Leadership Breakfast meeting in Washington, D.C. on May 6, 2018 (during the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session).

Counterclockwise from top, photos of World Orthodontic Health Day celebrations in Singapore, Taiwan and Bolivia were posted on the WFO Facebook page.

[ 6 ] Plan to Celebrate World Orthodontic Health Day… [ 4 ]

Indian Orthodontic Society encourages members to celebrate WOHD with national awards

“Colleges, study groups and individuals in India came out in a big way to celebrate World Orthodontic Health Day,” said Dr. Shailesh Deshmukh, president of the Indian Orthodontic Society. Winners of a nationwide competition sponsored by the IOS included:

Dr. Vaibhav Misra u A half-page advertisement in a leading national daily newspaper; IN THE INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY u Six newspaper articles in the local language in leading national Dr. Misra produced: and local newspapers in Rajasthan; u 25 billboards across Dr. Misra’s city (Meerut, in the Uttar Pradesh u A week-long campaign on Rajasthan radio station 95 FM Tadka, province); with an 18-second ad that aired 10 times per day; u 1 mobile van taking World Orthodontic Health Day messaging u Five local radio host mentions of World Orthodontic Health Day; throughout the city; u An orthodontic awareness poster that the study group created u 15,000 SMS text messages on orthodontic awareness sent to and placed on the notice boards of various schools and colleges local residents; of Jaipur and Rajasthan. u An awareness camp at Dr. Misra’s office with nearly 70 people attending; The Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT University in Bhubaneshwar u An interview with Dr. Misra which appeared in local newspapers. IN THE DENTAL COLLEGE CATEGORY

The institute’s efforts stood out due to: The Rajasthan Orthodontic Study Group u IN THE STUDY GROUP CATEGORY A sand sculpture produced by the students, which received comprehensive media coverage. The sculpture remained intact The group initiated: for seven days at its location in Bhubaneshwar. u A lecture series in seven higher secondary schools and two u Local residents gathering to see the sculpture were educated by international colleges in Jaipur; the postgraduate students of the Institute about the importance u 5,000 orthodontic awareness bookmarks which were distributed of orthodontic treatment and the importance of choosing an to students at each school; orthodontist for treatment. u u Events that were covered by major national newspapers in An awareness program by Kalinga TV, a leading Odia news Rajasthan; channel, featured a news segment on World Orthodontic Health Day on May 15.

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The Narayana Dental College and Hospital was among many organizations in India participating in a nationwide competition for World Orthodontic Health Day outreach.

[ 7 ] Plan to Celebrate World Orthodontic Health Day… [ 5 ]

Chinese organizations celebrate World Orthodontic Health Day, orthodontic representatives. They were well-received by many organize outreach local residents who were very interested in speaking with them.”

World Orthodontic Health Day celebrations provided opportunities Kosovo Celebration is part of Orthodontic Society Annual Conference for many residents of numerous regions of China to learn about In Kosovo, Dr. Jeta Kiseri Kubati, secretary of the Kosovo Orthodontic the capabilities of orthodontic specialists. Orthodontic leaders Society, reported that the Society celebrated World Orthodontic coordinating nationwide efforts included Drs. Yanheng Zhou, Health Day as part of its Annual Conference featuring speakers Yuxing Bai and Juolin Jin. All three doctors are orthodontic from around the world. educators in China. In addition, Dr. Zhou is president of the Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society and also represents Central and East “A highlight within the conference was a one-day orthodontic course Asia on the WFO Executive Committee. Dr. Bai is the president of that we organized that was conducted by Dr. Nazan Kucukeles and the Chinese Orthodontic Society and Dr. Jin serves on the Executive supported by Forestadent,” said Dr. Kubati. Committee of the Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society. Leaders gather to celebrate World Orthodontic Health Day in Japan “The goals of our nationwide observance were to promote the In Japan, members of the Japanese Orthodontic Society (JOS) are importance of orthodontic care, promote awareness of orthodontic working together on various initiatives under the leadership of health and to disseminate information about treatment,” said Dr. the Society’s new President, Dr. Keiji Moriyama. Dr. Moriyama Zhou. “We had a very enthusiastic response from our colleagues. reported that members gathered for a celebration event for the Orthodontists and staff members from more than 30 stomatological 2018 World Orthodontic Health Day that included the JOS Executive hospitals, orthodontic departments of general medical and dental Committee, directors of the Society, auditors and the chairman centers and university orthodontic departments participated. Each of the 9th International Orthodontic Conference, Dr. Takashi Ono. group engaged in outreach such as hosting an event for the public The 9th IOC will be in Yokohama, Japan October 4-7, 2020. t or simply staffing a table set up outside their facilities, with materials available for those passing by to pick up and discuss with the

More than 30 groups throughout China participated in World Orthodontic The Kosovo Orthodontic Society celebrated World Orthodontic Health Day Health Day community outreach. during its Annual Conference.

Photos posted on the WFO Facebook page included World Orthodontic Health Day celebrations in Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, China, Greece, India, Indonesia, Japan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates and the United States. Leaders of the Japanese Society of Orthodontists were photographed during a World Orthodontic Health Day celebration.

[ 8 ] WFO News to Know

National and Regional Boards Committee meets… [ 1 ]

The 2018 meeting was led by Dr. Nikhilesh Vaid, Executive “In addition to representatives from the already existing orthodontic Committee member for Central and East Asia and chair of the specialty boards, with the approval of the Executive Committee, Committee on National and Regional Boards, and Dr. Tom Ahman, representatives from WFO-affiliated national organizations in WFO Executive Committee member for North America. countries that do not have established boards may also attend meetings of this committee,” added Dr. Ahman. “They may thus use Dr. Allan Thom, president of the WFO, welcomed attendees to the the knowledge and experience of the other society members to guide meeting. Dr. Thom emphasized the WFO’s objectives of supporting them in the process of developing their own national orthodontic Board certification around the world and aiding national orthodontic specialty board certification process.” board certifying organizations. The SOSCB will function similarly to a standing committee of the Dr. Ahman presented the plan for the formation of the Society of WFO. The society will select a Chair and two members of the WFO Orthodontic Specialty Certification Boards (SOSCB) within the WFO. Executive Committee will serve as liaisons between the Society and The WFO Executive Committee approved a proposal for the society the Executive Committee. The SOSCB will schedule its own meetings in 2017. and will have the right to present recommendations to the Executive “The primary purpose of the SOSCB is to improve the quality of Committee for consideration. Since the Society exists and functions orthodontic treatment for patients throughout the world,” said within the framework of the WFO, all of its members must be WFO Dr. Ahman. “The WFO advocates for Board certification as an Fellows in good standing, and its actions and activities will be aspirational goal that challenges orthodontists to improve their subject to approval of the Executive Committee. knowledge and skills, to the ultimate benefit of the patients we Requests for additional information should be directed to the serve. The WFO encourages orthodontists worldwide to aspire to WFO Executive Committee, via President Allan Thom. and challenge themselves to achieve specialty board certification in their respective countries. Board certification is not, however, New American Board of Orthodontics certification process presented meant to imply superiority or exclusivity.” In March 2018, the American Board of Orthodontics announced significant changes to its testing format via an editorial in the Ultimately, the WFO American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJO-DO). The editorial, authored by the ABO 2017-18 Board of envisions the SOSCB as a Directors, cited a lengthy process of evaluation that led to the conclusion that the existing requirement for presenting treated forum for collaboration and cases was proving to be a barrier to Board certification for many in today’s orthodontic work environment.1 the exchange of ideas between As a result of this evaluation, the ABO Board elected to change to and among the participating a scenario-based examination system. During the WFO National and Regional Boards Committee representatives, with the meeting, Dr. Valmy Kulbersh of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, an ABO Board member, gave a presentation on the new ABO common goal of improving examination system. Dr. Kulbersh addressed the rationale and the new processes being set up for examination of new Board each member organization’s certification candidates.Additional information may also be found at americanboardortho.com. board certification process. Additional agenda items during the National and Regional Boards Committee included addresses by Dr. David Turpin and Dr. Roberto Dr. Ahman explained that the SOSCB will be composed of Justus, covering the history of the committee and its activities since representatives from the recognized orthodontic specialty 2007. The next committee meeting will be in Yokohama, Japan in boards throughout the world; all will be invited to participate 2020 before the start of the International Orthodontic Congress, and contribute. The SOSCB will have the expertise to assist, which is scheduled October 4-7. t if requested by a WFO-affiliated national organization, in the formation of a new orthodontic specialty board in countries 1. Chung CH, Tadlock LP, Barone N., Pangrazio-Kulbersh V., Sabott D.G., Foley P.F., that do not already have a board certification process in place. Trulove T.S., Park J.H., Dugoni S.A. “American Board of Orthodontics: Time for change.” Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2018; 153: 321-323. “Ultimately, the WFO envisions the SOSCB as a forum for collaboration and the exchange of ideas between and among the participating representatives, with the common goal of improving each member organization’s board certification process,” said Dr. Ahman.

[ 9 ] WFO News to Know Dr. William Proffit, orthodontic educator and author, dies at age 82

� embers of the WFO Executive Committee were saddened u The 2005 American Board of Orthodontics Albert H. Ketcham Mto learn of the sudden death on September 30 of Dr. William Award; and R. Proffit, an orthodontic educator and prolific researcher who taught u The 2017 inaugural AAO Lifetime Achievement Award in generations of orthodontic residents. Dr. Proffit was still actively Orthodontic Research. involved in lecturing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill orthodontic residency program — and worldwide — at the time “Orthodontics and orthodontists worldwide have lost one of their of his death. giants with the death of Professor Bill Proffit,” said Dr. Allan R. Thom, president of the WFO. “He was an inspiration to many — Dr. Proffit began his research career at the National not only to those who worked at Chapel Hill, but to all who had the Institute of Dental Research after having received opportunity to read his papers, books and enjoy his characteristic his dental degree from UNC, a PhD degree in slow drawl when lecturing. It is difficult to find the adjectives which physiology from the Medical College of Virginia are appropriate to describe such a teacher, researcher and innovator and completing the orthodontic residency program who had the unique ability to make complex topics interesting and at the University of Washington. He joined the logically simple. Dr. William Proffit faculty at the University of Kentucky in 1965, serving as the first chairman of the orthodontic department. From “Dr. Proffit was also a friend of and supporter of WFO ideals,” added 1973 to 1975, he was a professor of orthodontics and chairman of Dr. Thom. “We were delighted to have him as a lecturer at the 2005 Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Florida. WFOIOC in Paris, and as the WFO Lecturer for the 2010 WFOIOC in Sydney. Whilst we mourn the loss of Professor Proffit we will Joining the orthodontic faculty of the UNC School of Dentistry continue to remember and thank him for the ‘footprints’ he left in 1975, Dr. Proffit served as a professor and later became chair behind. Whilst many of us will never fill them, we continue to follow of the Department of Orthodontics – a post that he held for 26 them as a pathway to enhanced patient care. Our thoughts are with years. He then continued to serve as an adjunct faculty member. Bill Proffit’s family.”

Author (with Dr. Henry Fields Jr.) of the widely used textbook, UNC Is Accepting Contributions for an Endowed Chair Contemporary Orthodontics, which has been published in 12 Honoring Dr. Proffit languages with the sixth edition printed recently, Dr. Proffit published more than 200 scientific papers and book chapters. An endowed chair at the UNC School of Dentistry is being created He was also co-author of Surgical Correction of Dentofacial in Dr. Proffit’s honor. To make a memorial contribution to the Deformity and Surgical-Orthodontic Treatment. Dr. William R. Proffit Professorship, please send donations to: The Dental Foundation of North Carolina, UNC School of Dentistry, In 1992, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board 1090 First Dental Bldg., CB #7450 Chapel Hill, NC 27566-7450, of Trustees honored Dr. Proffit by naming him a W.R. Kenan or access the donation page online. t Distinguished Professor, which is considered one of the University’s most prestigious honors. His other accolades include: The American Association of Orthodontists contributed information for this article. u The 1994 American Dental Association Norton Ross Award;

Dr. Nikhilesh Vaid elected as WFO president… [ 1 ]

Known worldwide as an orthodontic lecturer, Dr. Vaid has spoken “A book by Ed Fuller titled, You Can’t Lead with Your Feet on at meetings and courses in more than 40 countries. His history as an the Desk, has been a great source of inspiration to me,” Dr. Vaid invited lecturer includes the 8th International Orthodontic Conference continued. “For a diverse organization like ours, understanding the in London in 2015 and six lectures at the American Association aspirations of our fellow orthodontists in different parts of the world of Orthodontists Annual Sessions (2013, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18; involves fraternal interaction with them. I am eager to work with scheduled to speak at the 2019 Annual Session in Los Angeles). colleagues in my new role and continue our efforts to encourage global fraternal interaction among orthodontists in the areas of Author of 68 articles that have appeared in international, national advocacy, pursuit of benchmarking clinical excellence, continuing and regional peer-reviewed orthodontic journals, Dr. Vaid has also education, and research. The primary goal of my presidency will been a three-time guest editor and is an Editorial Board member of be to increase the value of membership for existing Fellows and Seminars in Orthodontics. encourage all specialists around the globe to join our collective “The opportunity to lead the WFO is the biggest honor of my movement, the WFO, to advance our specialty and benefit our professional career,” said Dr. Vaid. “Though our affiliate societies patients.” t and Fellows are from diverse cultures and backgrounds, they all speak one language-the language of ‘excellence in orthodontics!’”

[ 10 ] WFO News to Know

Dr. Robert Isaacson, past editor-in-chief of The Angle Orthodontist, passes away

r. Robert Isaacson of Edina, Minnesota died on September In 2000, Dr. Isaacson was appointed editor-in-chief of The D15 at age 86. Angle Orthodontist, the journal of the Edward H. Angle Society, succeeding Dr. David Turpin in that position. Dr. Isaacson stayed Born in New York and raised in New Jersey, at the journal until 2012, leading its transition to the digital age Dr. Isaacson completed his dental education including placement of all past content online and making the and the orthodontic residency program at the content open and free. As he prepared to retire in 2012, he was University of Minnesota. He joined the faculty engaged in launching a new app for the journal. Dr. Turpin had of the UM Orthodontic Department beginning introduced a peer-review process to the journal and Dr. Isaacson in 1962 and became the chairman of the further intensified the scientific requirements for publication in the Dr. Robert Isaacson department in 1965. journal while also working with volunteers from the Angle Society In 1977, Dr. Isaacson became a full professor and chair of the on fund-raising to support the publication.2 Department of Growth and Development at the University of Dr. Isaacson was a recipient of the American Board of Orthodontics California – San Francisco, where he remained until 1987. Albert H. Ketcham Award. He gave the John Valentine Mershon He then moved to lead the orthodontic program at Virginia Lecture at the 2003 American Association of Orthodontists Annual Commonwealth University in Richmond, staying until 2000. Session. In 2009, the AAO named its annual Orthodontic Educational While at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Isaacson received a Leadership Conference in his honor. t $1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study how the jaw moves. He also led development of a UM program 1. Howatt, G. “A beloved mentor, he mixed engineering with dentistry.” Minneapolis Star-Tribune, October 1, 2018. through which dental students also receive a Ph.D. in science. 2. Isaacson, R.J. (2012). “A New Era.” The Angle Orthodontist: May 2012, Vol. 82, Dr. Isaacson published more than 500 articles in the AJO-DO, No. 3, pp. 572-572. The Angle Orthodontist and other prestigious publications.1

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BRITISH ORTHODONTIC SOCIETY

The British Orthodontic Society’s 2018 Annual CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTISTS Conference took place September 27-29 in Under the leadership of the current President Dr. Jay Philippson and the immediate past president London under the leadership of Dr. Richard Jones, Dr. Rick Odegaard, recent activities of the Canadian Association of Orthodontists include: 2018 conference chairman. The conference theme, “Orthodontics 360,” reflected a strong u Last year, the CAO sent two memos expressing concern regarding Direct to Consumer focus on interdisciplinary care with a number of Orthodontics to the provincial licensing bodies, the Canadian Dental Regulatory Authorities dedicated interdisciplinary sessions addressing Federation, Health Canada, the Canadian Dental Association and the Canadian Dental ortho-restorative treatment, orthognathic Specialists Association. The intent of the communications was to bring attention to treatment, the ortho- periodontal interface, the concerns arising from direct-to-consumer services in the United States and to encourage role of orthodontics in the management of TMD, regulators to prepare for the entrance of these companies into Canada. It is the opinion and the role and challenges for orthodontics in of the CAO that dental regulators should be motivated to address direct-to-consumer association with trauma. The meeting offered treatment before it arrives in Canada to avoid legal issues. programs for the entire orthodontic team. u The Canadian Foundation for the Advancement of Orthodontics (CFAO), in conjunction During the meeting: with the CAO, operates Smiles for Canada. Smiles for Canada facilitates orthodontic treatment for deserving young Canadians who would otherwise not be able to afford u Dr. David Waring became the new BOC chairman and will lead the 2019 conference treatment. The program is offered nationwide and is supported by the donated orthodontic in Glasgow; services of CAO members.

Dr. Amanda Maplethorp, Dr. David Waring vice president of the is the new British WFO, is pictured with Orthodontic Dr. Stephen Roth, Conference chairman. president of the CFAO (Canadian Foundation for the Advancement u Dr. David Sarver, one of the world’s best of Orthodontics), which known speakers on aesthetic dentistry, operates Smiles for Canada. presented new data on the way our smile

changes over the life span in a lecture and at the meeting’s press conference. Dr. Sarver’s approach to orthodontics considers u The first Canadian-centric consumer awareness campaign was launched in September the long-term future of the patient’s smile, 2017, to build brand awareness and to establish the orthodontist as the expert source the aesthetic opportunities afforded by new for information and for treatment. The program is web-based with 100 percent digital materials and techniques and the relationship advertising. The advertisements are directed at a target audience who search online with the general dentist and how this for orthodontic information. The theme of the initial advertisements was “Trust an improves patient outcomes. Orthodontist”. In 2018 the campaign moved from “Trust an Expert” into new phase: “Ask an Expert”. The web content to which ads are linked is blog-based. The blog material showcases u The BOS awarded Honorary Membership to the expertise of CAO members. A recent member eblast was sent that requested content Dr. Roberto Justus, immediate past president ideas and contributions from members. t of the WFO. t

CHILEAN SOCIETY OF ORTHODONTISTS

The 17th International Orthodontic Congress of the Chillean Society of Orthodontists took place in the CentroParque Convention Centre in Santiago de Chile, August 22-24. This event included outstanding representatives of the specialty worldwide, exceeding 600 attendees. During the Congress, another important event took place: the annual meeting of the Latin American Association of Orthodontics (ALADO).

Dr. Cristóbal García was re-elected as president of the Chillean Society of Orthodontists. Keynote speakers from several countries gave presentations, including Dr. Jorge Ayala (Chile), Dr. Won Moon (USA), Dr. Antonino G. Secchi (Chile / USA), Dr. Guilherme Janson (Brazil), Dr. Alexandre Moro (Brazil), Dr. Anka Sapunar Papic (Chile), Dr. Erty Silva (Brazil), Dr. Graça Guimaraes (Brazil), Dr. Thomas Wilcko (USA), Dr. Ricardo Voss (Chile), Dr. Cristián Basili (Chile) and Dr. Sebastian Baumgaertel (USA).

The congress ended with a 75th anniversary gala party for the Chilean Society of Pictured are attendees and leaders of the Chilean Society of Orthodontists at the Hotel W Santiago. t Orthodontists at the 27th International Orthodontic Congress.

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COLOMBIAN SOCIETY OF ORTHODONTICS LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTISTS

The Columbian Society of Orthodontics (SCO) During the 17th International Orthodontic Congress of the Chillean Society of Orthodontists (SORT held its annual meeting September 6-8 in Pereira, Chile), 19 presidents of national associations of orthodontics from South, Central and North America Colombia, with more than 700 orthodontists affiliated with the Latin American Association of Orthodontists (ALADO) and the WFO attended the attending including SCO and WFO members. ALADO General Assembly. Participants discussed several important subjects and new bylaws for the Keynote speakers represented Canada, the association were approved. United States, Italy, Brazil and Colombia. Elections for the new ALADO Executive Committee for 2018-2021 also took place. Those elected Additionally, scientific posters, oral researches were: Dr. Wulfran Morón, president (Colombia); Dr. José María Robles Gil, vice president (Mexico); Dra. and table clinic were presented by residents and Rocío Casassola, secretary (Costa Rica); Dr. Cristobal García, treasurer (Chile); Dr. Aldo Ruiz, director of researchers. The current President of the SCO is communications (El Salvador) and Dr. Lía Sokolowics, scientific director (Argentina). Dr. Ramiro Mejía Sanín. t The WFO was represented at the meeting by Dr. Ricardo Machado Cruz, member of the WFO Executive Committee for Central and South America. Dr. Cruz said how pleased he was to see the union of all Latin American countries, noting that one of the main objectives of WFO is to strengthen its affiliates and by working together, this task becomes easier. t

Leaders of the Colombia Society of Orthodontists are pictured at the annual meeting, which took place in September.

CZECH ORTHODONTIC SOCIETY

th The 19 Congress of the Czech Orthodontic Nineteen presidents of national associations of orthodontists in South, Central and North America attended the Society took place October 4-6 in the baroque Latin American Association of Orthodontists (ALADO) joined WFO leaders at the ALADO General Assembly. castle of Cesky Krumlov.

An online ceremony to award Honorary Membership in the Czech Orthodontic Society GREEK ASSOCIATION FOR ORTHODONTIC STUDY AND RESEARCH to Dr. William Proffit had been planned as part of the President’s Reception hosted by The Greek Association for Orthodontic Study and Research organized the 15th Panhellenic Dr. Eva Sramkova, president of the COS. Sadly, Orthodontic Congress, held September 14-16 in Athens. The Congress was attended by 300- Dr. Proffit passed away several days before plus delegates who enjoyed a variety of lectures and social events. the celebration. Congress attendees were The speakers included Dr. Nikhilesh Vaid, Dr. Nicolas Pandis, Dr. Juan Carlos Varela, Dr. Luis able to view the Honorary Lecture recorded Carriere, Dr. Ki Beom Kim, Dr. Bjorn Ludwig and Dr. Maria Csillag. The theme of the event was by Dr. Proffit, and a documentary profile about “Back to the Future.” him that was produced by Czech Television. Attendees gave a standing ovation for Dr. The Ministry of Health, Greece and the Cyprus Orthodontic Society collaborated in the event Proffit after viewing the lecture and the with the GAOSR. Dr. Effie Basdra presided over the meeting. Dr. Dimitra Kardara, president of documentary. t the GAOSR and the GAOSR Board of Directors, also held a competition for oral research and poster boards at the congress. t

Pictured are leaders and attendees at the Greek Association for Orthodontic Study and Research 15th Panhellenic Orthodontic Conference.

The Czech Orthodontic Society meeting took place at a unique venue : The castle of Cesky Krumlov.

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GREEK ORTHODONTIC SOCIETY

The Greek Orthodontic Society held its 15th INDIAN ORTHODONTIC SOCIETY International Symposium in Athens April The Indian Orthodontic Society organized a landmark two-day symposium for different 21-22 under the leadership of Dr. Panagiotis disciplines of dentistry, showcasing the role that interdisciplinary orthodontics can play in Skoularikis, president. Dr. Skoularikis is also comprehensive dental care. The event, titled, “Multiple Disciplines, One Goal” was held in a member of the WFO Executive Committee Mumbai, India August 11-12 with 400 delegates in attendance. representing Europe. The speakers included Dr. Daniele Cardaropoli, Dr. Ravi Anthony, Dr. Doug Jensen, The meeting attracted a wealth of international Dr. Fernando Aristizabal and Dr. Ratnadeep Patil. Dr. Ashok Karad was the Symposium Chair speakers who were enthusiastically welcomed and Dr. Prashant Dhole was the Organizing Secretary. Dr. Shailesh Deshmukh, president of by the large number of delegates including the IOS and Dr. Nikhilesh Vaid of the WFO Executive Committee were guests at the event. t post-graduates. Speakers included Dr. Stavros Killaridis (Switzerland), Dr. Mauro Cozzani (Italy), Dr. Hugo De Clerk (Belgium) and Drs. Theodore Eliades and Andreas Jager (Germany). Dr. Ravi Nanda of the United States gave the pre-conference symposium on biomechanics and science-based orthodontics along with a keynote lecture.

During the symposium’s Opening Ceremony, attendees were welcomed by Dr. Eleftherios Kaklamanos, the symposium’s coordinator and editor-in-chief of the journal Hellenic Orthodontic Review. In honor of the journal’s 20th anniversary, honorary editors-in-chief, Dr. Athanasios E. Athanasiou and Dr. Moschos Papadopoulos, were recognized for their valuable and extensive contributions to the journal.

The symposium keynote lecture by Dr. Allan Thom, president of the WFO, followed the Opening Ceremony. Dr. Thom lectured on “Risk, Responsibility and Resolution,” presenting legal aspects of the orthodontic profession. t

The Indian Orthodontic Society organized a two-day interdisciplinary symposium for members of multiple dental specialties.

INDONESIAN ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTISTS ORTHODONTISTS The Nigerian Association of Orthodontists The Indonesian Association of Orthodontists elected a new Executive Committee during hosted its 13th Annual Congress September its 12th Annual Scientific Session and Annual 5-8 at Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. The meeting General Meeting, which took place September took place in conjunction with the 2018 World 25-27 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The newly Implant Orthodontic Congress, a meeting that elected leaders include: Dr. N. Folaranmi, Dr. Panagiotis Skoularikis, president of the Greek is held annually in different parts of the world. president; Dr. A. Traore-Shumbusho, vice Orthodontic Society and member of the WFO More than 50 experts from around the world president; Dr. T.A. Yemitan, secretary general; Executive Committee (left) presented a certificate presented lectures that were attended by of appreciation to Dr. Allan R. Thom, president of Dr. G.I. lsiekwe, assistant secretary-general; 800 delegates, more than 100 of whom were the WFO. Dr. Thom gave the keynote lecture at the Dr. 0.0. Victor-Osho, social secretary; Dr. 15th International Symposium in Athens. international. Dr. Krisnawati Erry, president of O.D. Umeh, financial secretary; Dr A.L. Asade, the IAO, received a token of appreciation from treasurer; Dr. A.D. Fadeju, publicity secretary; the WFO, presented by Dr. Nikhilesh Vaid, Dr. Dr. O.D. Otuyemi, journal editor-in-chief; Dr. B. Yanheng Zhou and Dr. Himawan Halim, WFO O. Ogunbanjo, ex officio. t Executive Committee members for Central and East Asia. t

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PALESTINIAN ORTHODONTIC SOCIETY

The Palestinian Orthodontic Society organized a one-day symposium titled Orthodontics Gen-Next which took place June 29 in Ramallah, Palestine. The conference focused on advances in orthodontic research, temporary anchorage devices (TADS) and digital technologies in orthodontics. The president of the POS, Dr. Saad Nafaa, welcomed delegates who included the entire membership of the Society, saying, “The POS is committed to upgrading its orthodontic learning and offering world class treatment options to the population in the region.” The speaker for the symposium was Dr. Nikhilesh R. Vaid, WFO Executive Committee member from Central and East Asia. Dr. Nafaa also recognized members who had won scientific awards at international congresses. t

Dr. Saad Nafaa, president of the Palestinian Orthodontic Society (second from right) presented a plaque to the society’s symposium speaker, Dr. Nikhilesh Vaid.

ROMANIAN ASSOCIATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN ORTHODONTICS

The Romanian Association for Excellence in Orthodontics (AREO) was The opening ceremony was held at the National Theatre, “Vasile held May 24-26 at the Palace of Culture in Iasi, Romania. The Congress Alecsandri,” and attendees enjoyed a welcome party hosted by the theme was “Excellence in Orthodontics — Vision for the Future.” Thirty Iasi mayor. During the congress, the main themes discussed were: invited lecturers from Albania, Bulgaria, Denmark, Egypt, France, interdisciplinary orthodontics, classic and modern Imaging, orthodontics Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Moldova, and quality of life. Twenty-six postgraduate students (from Albania, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United Greece, Pakistan, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine), States gave presentations. In addition, there were 27 lecturers from shared their work with outstanding presentations and posters. WFO orthodontic educational programs in Romania. President Dr. Allan R. Thom gave an address at the opening ceremony, a keynote lecture and recognized AREO President Dr. Irina Zetu for her outstanding dedication to Romanian orthodontics. t

Pictured at the Romanian meeting, from left: Dr. Stella Chaushu (Israel and Dr. Allan Thom, president of the WFO, presented a plaque of appreciation to Romania), Dr. Abbas Zaher (Egypt) and Dr. Irina Zetu (Romania). the president of the Romanian Association for Excellence in Orthodontics, Dr. Irina Zetu.

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Egyptian Orthodontic Society Canadian Association of Orthodontists German Society of Orthodontists e.V. (DGKFO) Joint with the Asociacion Mexicana De Ortodoncia Annual Session 93rd Annual Meeting January 25-29, 2019 Delta Fredericton Hotel and September 16-19, 2020 Cairo, Egypt Fredericton Convention Centre Ulm, Germany September 19-21, 2019 www.dgfko.de Saudi Orthodontic Society Fredericton, NB, Canada th th 13 Annual Conference http://cao-aco.org/EVENTS/future.asp 9 International Orthodontic Congress February 22, 2019 October 4-7, 2020 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Korean Association of Orthodontist Pacifico Yokohama Convention Complex nd 52 Annual Scientific Session Yokohama, Japan Association of Orthodontists (Singapore) October 2-4, 2019 www.wfo2020yokohama.org AOSC 2019 Coex, Seoul, Korea February 22-24, 2019 Societa Italiana di Ortodonzia st https://www.aoscongress.com/ Societa Italiana di Ortodonzia 51 International Congress th 50 International Congress October 15-17, 2020 Australian Society of Orthodontists October 10-12, 2019 Florence, Italy Foundation Meeting Rome, Italy www.sido.it March 29-30, 2019 www.sido.it Melbourne, Australia American Association of Orthodontists https://asofremeeting.com.au Swiss Orthodontic Society 2021 Annual Session Annual Congress April 23-27, 2021 American Association of Orthodontists October 31- November 2, 2019 Boston, Massachusetts, USA 2019 Annual Session Congress Center Kursall th May 3-7, 2019 Interlaken, Switzerland The 5 Annual World Orthodontic Health Day Los Angeles Convention Center https://www.swissortho.ch/ May 15, 2021 Los Angeles, CA, USA Japanese Orthodontic Society European Orthodontic Society The 3rd Annual World Orthodontic Health Day 78th Annual Meeting Annual Meeting May 15, 2019 November 20-22, 2019 May 31-June 5, 2021 Nagasaki, Japan Limassol, Cyprus Societa Italiana di Ortodonzia www.mseventsnow.com International Spring Meeting American Association of Orthodontists May 24-25, 2019 2020 Annual Session German Orthodontic Society Rome, Italy May 1-5, 2020 Jahrestagung der DGKFO www.sido.it Atlanta, Georgia, USA September 21-25, 2021 Wiesbaden, Germany th Sociedad Espanola de Ortodoncia The 4 Annual World Orthodontic Health Day www.dgkfo.de Grendada, Spain May 15, 2020 June 5-8, 2019 Meetings are listed in this section when affiliate www.sedo.es Societa Italiana di Ortodonzia organizations notify the WFO Secretariat. International Spring Meeting Send meeting updates to the WFO Secretariat European Orthodontic Society May 15-16, 2020 at [email protected]. Annual Meeting Verona, Italy June 17-22, 2019 www.sido.it Nice, France www.eos2019.com European Orthodontic Society Annual Meeting German Society of Orthodontists e.V. (DGKFO) June 10-13, 2020 nd 92 Annual Meeting Hamburg, Germany September 4-7, 2019 eos-congress-2020.com Nuremberg, Germany www.dgfko.de

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