Welcome to the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO) Web Site!


WFO fellows and those orthodontists interested in becoming WFO fellows may use this site to access information about orthodontic meetings, orthodontic organizations, and orthodontists and their activities throughout the world. In addition, membership applications may be downloaded from this site.

The purpose of the WFO is to advance the art and science of orthodontics throughout the world. As stated in the WFO Bylaws, the WFO purpose will be accomplished by fulfilling the following objectives:

  1. Encourage high standards in orthodontics throughout the world;

  2. Encourage and assist in the formation of national associations and societies of orthodontists when requested;

  3. Encourage and assist in the formation of national and regional certifying boards in the field of orthodontics when requested;

  4. Promote orthodontic research;

  5. Disseminate scientific information;

  6. Promote desirable standards of training and certification for orthodontists;

  7. Organize the International Orthodontic Congress to be held at least once every five years.

The 7th IOC meeting was in Sydney Australia in February 2010 and was a great success with over 4000 attendees representing 90 WFO affiliated societies and associations. There were more than 300 speakers from around the world.  The 8th IOC will be held September 27-30, 2015 in London, England. Please check out the meeting website at www.wfo2015london.org. Plan to visit London and see the world smile.

The WFO was formed at the 4th International Orthodontic Congress (IOC) in San Francisco by 69 affiliated organizations on May 15, 1995. The WFO now consists of 108 affiliated organizations and approximately 8000 orthodontists who have become WFO fellows. WFO fellows receive the WFO Gazette twice a year and other benefits of membership which include: international orthodontic specialty recognition, reduced attendance fees at orthodontic meetings throughout the world and inclusion in the electronic WFO International Orthodontic Directory which is available on this web site.

Please browse our web site, learn about the WFO and meet the WFO Executive Committee that represents orthodontists from all parts of the world. Watch for updates to this website as we hope to upgrade it in the near future. If you are an orthodontic specialist interested in becoming a WFO fellow and receiving the membership benefits of WFO fellowship, you may download the Fellow application form and send or fax it to the WFO Secretariat as listed below. In addition forms are available for Retired, Student and Academic membership:

The membership qualifications for each of these classifications can be found in the WFO Bylaws. Click on the classification name to download the form.


Welcome again!! Enjoy your stay!! Please contact us if you have any questions about the World Federation of Orthodontists!

 

Dr. Roberto Justus, D.D.S., Physicist, M.S.D.
President

Dr. William H. DeKock, D.D.S., M.S.
Secretary-General

(c) World Federation of Orthodontists
WFO Secretariat Office
401 North Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, Missouri 63141-7816 USA
Tel: + 1-314-993-1700
Fax: +1-314-993-5208