The WFO Web site will soon have a new interactive feature. Orthodontic journal editors from around the world will have access to an online bulletin board where they can exchange ideas and views. This bulletin board should be part of the Web site by January. The WFO Web-site address is www.wfo.org.

This new avenue of communication developed out of the International Orthodontic Editors' Symposium, which was held in late April during the 100th AAO Annual Session, the 5th International Orthodontic Congress and the 2nd Meeting of the WFO. This historic first meeting of 29 editors from 18 countries has served as a catalyst for communication and unification among the editors. They met to determine how to best serve readers, plan for the future and remain on the cutting edge of technology.

"The stated objective of the World Federation of Orthodontists is to advance the science and art of orthodontics," said Dr. Lee Graber, WFO president. "Our journals provide the means to do this in a timely fashion. The WFO is most supportive of this cooperative international effort to improve the dissemination of important material to all of our members."

Through the online bulletin board, the editors will be able to reach out to their colleagues 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Ideas, questions and concerns will all be part of the exchange. A similar bulletin board is also being developed for the WFO Executive Committee.

"The editors are responsible for communication among orthodontic specialists and orthodontic organizations throughout the world," said Dr. William DeKock, WFO secretary-general. "The WFO is pleased to be part of this vital communication network."

Editors who wish to access this online bulletin board should contact Lorraine DuPont of the WFO Secretariat. She may be reached by telephone at 314-993-1700, ext. 255, or by fax at 314-993-5208. Her e-mail address is ldupont@wfo.org.

The next International Orthodontic Editors' Symposium will be held during the 101st AAO Annual Session in Toronto, Canada.