Dear Colleagues and Members of the Global Orthodontic Community,
On behalf of the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO), it is with great pride and enthusiasm that we announce the recipients of our newly established global awards recognizing excellence in orthodontic education.
These prestigious honors will be formally presented during the inaugural WFO Global Orthodontic Educators Forum, to be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, as part of the WFO International Orthodontic Congress (IOC) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
This initiative marks a historic step in our shared mission to support and elevate orthodontic education worldwide. Through these awards, we celebrate the dedication, innovation, and leadership of those who are shaping future generations of orthodontists.
The WFO Educators Committee, composed of internationally respected leaders in orthodontic education, conducted a rigorous review of nominations from around the globe. We are honored to present the following distinguished recipients:
WFO Educators Committee Scroll of Honor
- Prof. Anne Marie Kuijpers-Jagtman
David Turpin Outstanding Educator Lecture
- Prof. Carlos Flores-Mir
WFO Outstanding Educator Awards
- Prof. Sunil Kapila
- Prof. Seung-Hak Baek
- Prof. Stella Chaushu
Short Talks – Celebrating Global Inspiring Voices in Orthodontic Education
A dynamic session featuring brief, high-impact presentations from these exceptional educators:
- Prof. Moschos A. Papadopoulos
- Dr. Kee-Joon Lee
- Dr. Mona Mohamed Salah Fayed
- Prof. Veerasathpurush Allareddy
- Prof. Sumit Yadav
We invite all IOC 2025 attendees to join us for this landmark event. The Global Orthodontic Educators Forum will provide a unique opportunity to share insights, foster dialogue, and recognize excellence in our educational community.
To fully participate in the Forum and related activities, we recommend arriving in Rio de Janeiro by the evening of Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Let us come together to honor those who inspire, teach, and lead, and to celebrate their outstanding contributions to the future of our profession.
