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Join your fellow orthodontic colleagues in Paris in September 2005 for the 6th International Orthodontic Congress We are all members of the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO) and are very proud to be part of this unique and talented community of health professionals. Every five years, we all meet for the International Orthodontic Congress (IOC) to celebrate the world of orthodontics … our world. In 2000, we met in Chicago for the 5th International Orthodontic Congress. In 2005, we will meet in Paris for the 6th International Orthodontic Congress. Please make sure you have reserved the dates of September 11-15, 2005, for this important event. Paris is a beautiful city that has much to offer. Here you will find the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and outstanding museums, such as the Musée du Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, and the National Museum of Modern Art. Paris is well-known for its fine cuisine and little bistros. The city also lends itself well to leisurely strolls, especially along the narrow streets of Montmartre and those of the Quartier Latin. These are just a few of the many reasons why you will not want to miss this unique event! The Organizing Committee, also known as the COCIO (the Comité d'Organisation du Congrés International d'Orthodontie), is already working hard to prepare for this event, which we hope will meet with your approval. Originally, the responsibility of planning the 6th IOC was given to the French orthodontic societies ? the Société Française d'Orthopédie Dento-Faciale (SFODF) and the Syndicat des Spécialistes Français en Orthopédie Dento-Faciale (SSFODF) - but, little by little, all the European societies have become co-organizers and are now part of the COCIO. The societies' representatives have created a strong, yet diversified, welcoming committee. They are actively and eagerly preparing and planning for this world meeting. In 2000, the COCIO welcomed and met with WFO president Dr. Lee Graber, WFO Secretary-General Dr. William DeKock, and WFO Executive Committee members Dr. Roberto Justus and Dr. Julia Harfin. In 2001, Dr. DeKock presented a $50,000 check to the COCIO. This money helped cover the pre-congress expenses. WFO Vice President Dr. A.E. Athanasiou and WFO Executive Committee member Dr. Francesca Miotti also accompanied Dr. DeKock during this meeting. The COCIO General Assembly was held in November 2001. Every year the president or a specially appointed member from each European society comes to Paris, either as part of the Organizing Committee or the Scientific Committee, and works hard - from dawn till dusk and even into the night - on the Scientific Program and the selection of the social event locations. The COCIO includes the following active members:
Visit www.wfoparis2005.org
for more information on the 6th IOC. More information will also
be included in the next brochure for this meeting.
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